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Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted
05-13-2024, 07:32 PM
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WTB: Aluminum Mandrel/Drive for my vaccum pump
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Posted By
bankbook
May have one, i will check.
May have one, i will check.
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Pontiac - Race
04-02-2024, 10:37 PM
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Motor mount dilema
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Posted By
Sirrotica
I have been making my living as a mechanic, and...
I have been making my living as a mechanic, and started racing Pontiacs in 1970. There were a lot of hard learned/expensive lessons along the way. At 71 YO I might as well share some of the knowledge...
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Pontiac - Race
03-28-2024, 11:27 PM
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Motor mount dilema
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2,183
Posted By
Sirrotica
If you are going to use the stock motor mount...
If you are going to use the stock motor mount position you should try to use the newer late design 455 style, which Pontiac engineers redesigned in 1970. The 59-69 mount position puts all the tension...
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Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted
03-19-2024, 02:32 PM
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Edelbrock Victor with Holley 4150 Flange
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Posted By
performerrpm
i recognize this intake...lol i bought it from...
i recognize this intake...lol i bought it from him last year...i believe its residing on obe of johnny406 motors now
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Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted
03-13-2024, 08:12 PM
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WTB: 9.400 5/16 pushrods
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Posted By
Formulas
if you could use 9.45 i have these sitting around...
if you could use 9.45 i have these sitting around doing nothing, bought them used changed my rocker arms didn't need these, 5 are slightly different from the others, see photos
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Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted
03-13-2024, 04:13 PM
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WTB: 9.400 5/16 pushrods
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512
Posted By
chiefbigb
I believe I have a set in .080 wall 5/16
I believe I have a set in .080 wall 5/16
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Pontiac - Race
03-07-2024, 04:57 PM
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Motor mount dilema
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2,183
Posted By
Dragncar
I was worried about the same thing. I went to a...
I was worried about the same thing.
I went to a Alston .100 mid plate and elephant ears. Engine is located with Mighty Mounts which are rubber but the engine can not move.
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Pontiac - Race
03-07-2024, 03:17 PM
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Motor mount dilema
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2,183
Posted By
Skip Fix
What I did on stock mounts we used some 1/16"...
What I did on stock mounts we used some 1/16" plate and cut uut around where the bolt goes through and welded it to the metal "capturing" the bolt part clamshell so there is no movement. One on the...
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Pontiac - Race
03-02-2024, 06:08 PM
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Main bearing modification questions
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Posted By
Dragncar
This modification will not hurt anything in any...
This modification will not hurt anything in any way. It will not put too much oil in one place and less in the other. Will not hurt any hft cam/lifters. The pump does not need any shims.
You can...
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Pontiac - Race
02-27-2024, 02:32 PM
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Main bearing modification questions
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Posted By
Skip Fix
To me the issue potentially is the "wall" shown...
To me the issue potentially is the "wall" shown in the other thread obstructing the main feed hole if nor ground down like Steve25 said. Otherwise that "wall" is the restrictive factor of oil getting...
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Pontiac - Race
02-26-2024, 06:32 PM
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Clevite or Federal Mogul Bearings?
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Posted By
steve25
Turn the V into a tall and bit wider U in other...
Turn the V into a tall and bit wider U in other words.
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Pontiac - Race
02-25-2024, 07:57 AM
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Clevite or Federal Mogul Bearings?
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3,033
Posted By
steve25
John I do not currently have a block apart, but I...
John I do not currently have a block apart, but I found this picture.
Look at the thrust bearing oil feed hole and you will see how the Vee groove is a restriction.
You will need a 1/4” Ball head...
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Pontiac - Race
02-22-2024, 07:05 PM
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Clevite or Federal Mogul Bearings?
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Posted By
mgarblik
When FM moved all their bearing production to...
When FM moved all their bearing production to Mexico, the oil clearances were not as consistent as the older USA production. I like the design, 3/4 groove and thrust faces of the FM bearings...
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Pontiac - Race
02-14-2024, 09:09 AM
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Poured valley brace thoughts
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Posted By
461-69bird
The brace was done for when I had the solid...
The brace was done for when I had the solid roller, done for extra insurance I guess.
Another block is not an option, there are no good ones here in England and by the time I shipped one from US,...
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Pontiac - Race
02-14-2024, 09:02 AM
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Oil drainback on aluminum heads?
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2,360
Posted By
chuckies76ta
Just an opinion here. Get someone to weld...
Just an opinion here. Get someone to weld fittings on the oil pan for you and tap the heads for fittings and use a teflon inner liner hose with braiding on the outside. Get the hydraulic shop to put...
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Pontiac - Race
02-07-2024, 04:25 PM
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Little Freezeplugs on SM heads?
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Posted By
b-man
Anything but an iron pipe plug, I’d never use...
Anything but an iron pipe plug, I’d never use iron.
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Pontiac - Race
02-06-2024, 08:37 PM
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Little Freezeplugs on SM heads?
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Posted By
mysticmissle
That would def be an upgrade we have a set with...
That would def be an upgrade we have a set with a couple thousand miles On them and so
Far no issues these were out of the box installed
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Pontiac - Race
01-29-2024, 03:50 PM
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Oil drainback on aluminum heads?
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2,360
Posted By
chiefbigb
A restricted pushrod will slow the flow to the...
A restricted pushrod will slow the flow to the top also. I put drain back lines on the race engines I do.
Forum:
Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted
01-28-2024, 01:47 AM
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4500 E-85 conversion kit
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Posted By
quick67bird
Directions show this to be a 3 circuit kit.
Directions show this to be a 3 circuit kit.
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Pontiac - Street
01-25-2024, 09:09 PM
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Who has successfully installed a hydraulic flat tappet cam recently?
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Posted By
mgarblik
At my school, we build and dyno 6-8 flat tappet...
At my school, we build and dyno 6-8 flat tappet cam engines a year. In the last 20 years we have lost one cam on the dyno I mentioned in a previous post. So that is a minimum of 120 up to 160...
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Pontiac - Race
01-24-2024, 04:54 PM
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Oil drainback on aluminum heads?
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2,360
Posted By
mgarblik
I work and massage the drain troughs/holes that...
I work and massage the drain troughs/holes that already exist. Haven't worked on any SM heads, but since they are a replica/copy of the Edelbrock heads, they should behave the same. I widen and...
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Pontiac - Race
01-24-2024, 04:07 PM
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Oil drainback on aluminum heads?
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2,360
Posted By
Steve C.
We have done the same as post #6 here.... ...
We have done the same as post #6 here....
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=728282&highlight=Edelbrock+drain+holes
Also oil hole radius and polishing.
The first...
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Pontiac - Race
01-24-2024, 02:58 PM
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4
Using a Spotts Eye for pushrod holes?
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862
Posted By
chuckies76ta
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showth...
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=861574 doesn't reference it. sorry
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=811867 Spott shows it bolted down.
Forum:
Pontiac - Boost
01-19-2024, 05:25 PM
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This cam with occasional nitrous
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1,156
Posted By
blueghoast
It'll work great with the nitros. I've sprayed...
It'll work great with the nitros.
I've sprayed one very simuilar.
GT
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
01-19-2024, 04:20 PM
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84
N Crank vs. Cast Crank vs. Forged Crank
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15,794
Posted By
Gach
Ok went to his web site, johnny posted wrong...
Ok went to his web site, johnny posted wrong number. The one on web site works. Thanks guys.
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