Butler Performance Inc. News

Sep
13
2023

Pontiac Ignition Systems

<!doctype html> Pontiac Ignition Systems There have been vast improvements over the years in the area of ignition systems. The flow of electricity from the distributor through the...

Feb
28
2023

Valve Cover Buying Guide

Valve Cover Buying Guide One of the most popular topics in about the Pontiac engine is valve covers. This includes questions about functionality, style, originality, and customization. Let us...

Nov
18
2022

Overheating? - Try our check list

Overheating? - Try our check list Cooling has long been an issue in performance enhanced gasoline combustion engines. We recommend engine temperatures not in excess of 180 degrees (F). The...

May
4
2022

Pontiac Performance Upgrades- Bottom End

Pontiac Performance Upgrades- Butler Built Bottom End Bottom End Block- Stock blocks are all fine for the majority of Pontiac performance builds. Unless you want extreme, high...

May
3
2022

Edelbrock RPM Heads- Old Style vs New Style

Old style vs new style rpm heads There are a difference in Edelbrock RPM heads made before 3-15-2002 and after. Here we show you the difference.   Heads made prior to 3-15-2002 have...

Apr
27
2022

Spark Plugs Info

Spark Plug- Information Spark plugs do not create heat, they can only remove heat. The spark plug works as a heat exchanger by pulling unwanted heat away from the combustion chamber, and...

Sep
16
2021

Pontiac Rockers

Pontiac Rockers Rocker Types There are 3 basic types of rockers for Pontiacs. OEM Style Steel tip rockers, roller tip rockers, and full trunnion roller rockers. The differences are obvious...

Jul
2
2021

Pontiac Trans Am Shakers

Pontiac Trans Am Shakers and Drop Bases The Pontiac shaker was iconic on the 70's Trans Am's. When you pressed the pedal and would rev the engine it literally "shook" giving it the...

Jun
17
2021

Butler Spec Head Gaskets

Butler Spec Head Gaskets There's a reason we designed our very own head gaskets, it's because we know Pontiacs. Felpro gaskets have been used on Pontiac engines for years and after many...

May
13
2021

Hyd Roller Lifter Specs and Information

    ***The Morel lifter was updated in 2021 with a new oil band location and Comp Cams released the 85701 which is a replacement version of the 857 in...

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