Pontiac Chief, John DeLorean —yes, that John DeLorean—knew the brand needed a better engine; more specifically, a better cylinder head.

We all have Pontiac dreams. Why? Because we are Pontiac people. Simple enough. Some of us desire to build a Best of Show car, others covet the Quickest-Pontiac-on-the-Track title and still more ...

Extreme attention to detail is sometimes overlooked on a Pontiac engine build, but as we hope to prove in Part II of this primer when we test on the dyno, it's an effort worth taking.