1968 Firebird Sprint - Page 2

HobieMarty · 11-30-2021, 09:27 PM

Cool stories. I thought it was a pretty cool car. So it seems that there was a whole line up of Pontiac Sprints, I had no idea.

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HobieMarty · 11-30-2021, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 911boost

That was cool, as my '66 Mustang is a 200ci straight six, of course it has 3x1 barrel Webers on it and a 6 into 2 header.

I'd actually like to see that, sounds really cool!!! I had a TR6 that the exhaust was like a 6 into 2 and had 2 exhaust pipes that ran all the way to the back and went into a large muffler and then exited as 2 pipes. I removed the single muffler and had a split free flow system by Monza, 2 very short mufflers with 2 chrome tips each. It sounded really good and looked super cool!!!

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sc_rufctr · 11-30-2021, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HobieMarty

Cool stories. I thought it was a pretty cool car. So it seems that there was a whole line up of Pontiac Sprints, I had no idea.

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That video really caught me by surprise. Straight six with over head camshaft sounds very Euro.
The six cylinder engine (straight and V) was king in Australia for a long time.

I'd bet it would respond well to modifications.

MMARSH · MMARSH's Garage

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Originally Posted by RANDY P

If I had one it would get a pissed off 400 crammed in there

rjp

I agree. Beautiful car, but that six does absolutely nothing for me. 207 hp, (230 in 1969) is not impressive. I don't even think it sounds good. Im a pontiac guy, so I'm familiar with the sprint cars. Glad my parents wanted the V-8 when they bought my Pontiac in 69, saved me the work of having to swap out that boat anchor.

creaturecat · 08:08 AM

how about a Royal Bobcat. a convertible. the 428 option.

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds/cto/d/delta-central-1968-pontiac-firebird/7393290031.html

herr_oberst · 12-01-2021, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by creaturecat

how about a Royal Bobcat? the 428 option.

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/rds/cto/d/delta-central-1968-pontiac-firebird/7393290031.html

Perfect candidate for BaT.

creaturecat · 08:18 AM

that's a killer car. the Royal Bobcat. dunno about the details on this particular one. ultra rare.
there was an HO Sprint for sale locally, last week - looks like it's been sold. (8500 Cdn Pesos, iirc)