The Pioneer Times

Issue date: 5/7/08 Section: Entertainment

Media Credit: Fredric Tan

1986 Pontiac Parisienne Brougham, RWD

dry weight-3,700 pounds

length-112 inches



Modifications:

-Drivetrain-

-Chevrolet 350 c.i.d, 4 bolt main block

265 HP, 300 ft/lb torque

8.5:1 Compression



-TH-350 3-Speed Automatic with Shift kit

-2.73:1 stock GM 10 bolt differential



Engine:

-Dual Exhaust System with Crossover pipe

-Full length Hooker Headers

-K&N Air Filter

-Aluminum radiator

-Edelbrock Performer Intake

-4-Barrel Quadrajet Carburetor-from '79 Corvette

-1" Airaid Carburetor spacer

-8.8mm Accel Race wires

-Bosch platinum spark plugs



Other Accessories:

-B&M Ratchet Shifter

-Pioneer stereo system

-Firestone Firehawk 225/70 SR15 tires

-Stock Pontiac Rally II 15X7 wheels

-Heavy duty rear springs

-Gabriel shocks



The final year of the Parisienne was 1986, which GM started building in Canada for 1957. It's the finest Pontiac of the 80s. This body style was produced in the Midwest from 1983-1986.

I secretly named this car "The Warrior" because of Pontiac's Native American tribute for its marque and logo. I installed the Chevy 350 when I graduated high school in 2003. My car was cool through high school, but it didn't have the power to match the car's appearance. I love this car for its power accessories, well-lit interior, large comfy seats, awesome stereo, huge trunk, and of course the excitement of stepping on the gas. As a mechanic, the engine compartment is more spacious and easier to work in over my friend's Camaros. I'll be driving this car for years to come or until gas gets too expensive. They just don't make them the way they used to.

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