Hal purchased this vehicle in April of 1998. At the time, the car was completely stock with the original 326 cubic inch V-8 and 3-speed column shifting manual transmission. It had 136,000 miles on it.
Since it was purchased, Hal has replaced the 326ci V-8 with a 400ci Pontiac V-8. After many tire-spinning outings, the 400ci blew in Salt Lake City on a trip to California. After being towed the rest of the way to Cali, the Tempest received numerous upgrades -- most notably its current 463ci V-8. This latest engine was balanced and blueprinted by a notable engine builder in California; after installation, the Tempest was dyno tested to the tune of 430hp and 530lb-ft torque! Perfect for racing (and beating) Vipers.
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463ci Pontiac V-8 |
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430 horsepower, 530 lb-ft torque |
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6-speed manual transmission |
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Global West negative roll front suspension |
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11.8" front disc brakes |
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3" Flowmaster exhaust |
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Kenwood 10-disc CD changer |
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800 watts total amplification |
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Dent on hood from child on bicycle who toppled
up onto it after Hal mowed him down |
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Dent in rear bumper - backed into a pole while working on one night |
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Dent on and behind driver's door - hit twice while parked on the streets of Denver |
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That's all for now (stay tuned!) |
Also, see Hal's 2001 Honda CBR 600 F4i...
Direct all questions to Hal:
hpivonka@hotmail.com
