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Sep
13
2023
Pontiac Ignition Systems
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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...
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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...
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...
Oct
3
2019
Cam Retainer Install- EFI or Manual Pump
Cam Install
Section 1- Install with Fuel Pump Eccentric for Manual Fuel Pumps
Section 2- Install with a Cam Retaining Washer for use with EFI
Section 1- Install with Fuel...
May
1
2019
Nov
22
2017
Pontiac Main Cap Identification
Pontiac Block Main Cap Identification
We get many questions on main cap types on Pontiac blocks. This causes much confusion when choosing dip stick tubes with and without a windage tray....
Nov
8
2017
Pontiac Valve Stem Sealing
Pontiac Cast Iron and Aftermarket Valve Sealing
We get many questions regarding the intake seal styles on cast iron and aftermarket heads. Pontiac factory cast iron heads came with different...
Jul
25
2017
Pontiac Timing Cover Identification
Keeping a Pontiac engine cool is vital to it lasting. We get a lot of questions regarding timing covers and water pumps. We have taken the time to show each timing cover and address the ways to...
May
11
2017
Pontiac Water Pumps
Here at Butler Performance, we get a lot of tech questions. Some of the most common questions regard cooling the Pontiac engines and water pumps. We have taken some time to show the difference in...
Jan
19
2017
Pontiac Dipstick Tube Installation
Block Dipstick Tube Installation using BPI-1001 Start by lightly sanding /polishing the larger end of the tube so it will slide in a little easier. Next, insert the small end of the tube into...
Jun
21
2016
Edelbrock Aluminum Heads- D-Port vs. Round Port
Edelbrock Aluminum Heads- D-Port vs. Round Port
There are many questions regarding the types of Edelbrock Aluminum Pontiac Heads. They can be quite confusing. Here at Butler Performance we...
May
10
2016
How to Set Valve Lash
**DO NOT TORQUE ROCKER NUTS TO 20lbs AS STATED IN PONTIAC SHOP MANUALS**
Mar
25
2016
Com Cams 101- Camshaft Q & A
The guys at Comp Cams answers some of the most common camshaft questions.
Mar
25
2016
Valve Train Terms- The Basics
An basic introduction to many of the most commonly used valve train terms. Compiled with input from the COMP Cams CAM HELP technicians advance – Most commonly refers to...
Mar
25
2016
Top 10 Questions to ASK your cylinder head builder
10) How much do they flow - The first and sometimes the only question asked.
(This is a loaded question. You will find out why this is #10 and #1 as you continue reading)
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