Sorry folks,but I have given up on Pontiac engines.I have blown four 400s and all with the same problem,broken rods,you hit 4000 RPM and pop she blows.I`ve had my 350 to 7000RPM and it still runs,as for torque,if you tinker enough you can get lots of low end from a Chevy.At any rate,as was said before to each their own!