SPECS

Performance Specifications for Gary's 1962 Pontiac Catalina (original)

Engine: Trophy 425A 389 in³, 318 BHP (factory spec); 10.75 : 1 compression
Carburetion: 3 - 2 bbl Tri-Power; center carb 1-7/16" bore; end carbs 1-15/16" bore with bored fuel metering jets; solid progressive linkage
Fuel: Sunoco 290 gas delivered thru ice-cooled 3/8" manifolded aluminum tube
Intake Manifold: Polished internally
Cam: Isky 293 / 305 degree duration w/ Isky anti-pumpup hydraulic lifters
Ignition: Mark 10 Capacitive Discharge; 12 to 14 degrees spark advanced BTDC
Exhaust: Dual tuned Hedman Headers; 2.5" cutouts; Thrush "glasspak" mufflers
Transmission: Borg-Warner T10 close-ratio 4-speed w/ Hurst shifter
Rear End: 3:90 to 1 Positraction
Tires: Front - stock inflated to 50 psig; Rear - 8" drag slicks
Weight: 3915 lbs (factory spec curb weight); 3695 lbs (actual race weight)
Weight lbs per BHP: 12.31(factory spec); 11.62 (actual)
NHRA Class: D or E Stock (depending upon racing year)
IHRA Class: M Stock

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