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ChevLoRay · 01-19-2003, 02:44 PM

But, back then, Sprint was a Pontiac, as in Tempest LeMans Sprint (66-69) and Firebird Sprint (67-69). These had 6-cylinder engines, with 4-bbl Q-Jets, V-8 suspension, V-8 single exhaust, split manifolds, 215-HP from 230CID with overhead cam, and 10.5-1 compression. Those 225 horse Mustangs hated them. Little Sprint OHC-6 was good for 7000 RPM's. Also, they pioneered the first mass usage of a timing belt.

So, I'm gonna bet the Sprint name became available in '70 because the new F-body hood was too low to allow the tall OHC engine to fit, as well as too expensive for GM to justify production. GMC Sprints are scarce, but a nice alternative.

01-19-2003, 02:44 PM	#12
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	...I had a '67 Sprint... But, back then, Sprint was a Pontiac, as in Tempest LeMans Sprint (66-69) and Firebird Sprint (67-69). These had 6-cylinder engines, with 4-bbl Q-Jets, V-8 suspension, V-8 single exhaust, split manifolds, 215-HP from 230CID with overhead cam, and 10.5-1 compression. Those 225 horse Mustangs hated them. Little Sprint OHC-6 was good for 7000 RPM's. Also, they pioneered the first mass usage of a timing belt. So, I'm gonna bet the Sprint name became available in '70 because the new F-body hood was too low to allow the tall OHC engine to fit, as well as too expensive for GM to justify production. GMC Sprints are scarce, but a nice alternative. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.