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Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-16-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 888
Posted By Don 79 TA
i had dougs D ports and round ports. the D's...

i had dougs D ports and round ports.
the D's just slightly trickier to install them compared the rounds. bolt access around the tubes, on the round SUPER SUPER easy to access
both are 1 7/8 tube...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-02-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,177
Posted By Don 79 TA
also check out ETS fuels and any local...

also check out ETS fuels
and any local powersports place near you, perhaps they have better pricing
and keep in mind shipping rates are also going up or supposed to go up, especially for this...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-23-2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,021
Posted By Don 79 TA
Dougs makes a 2" round port as well i dont know...

Dougs makes a 2" round port as well
i dont know if they make it any larger, as i thought there was another size as well
i have the 1 7/8 and they are nice, especially for bolt access and everything...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-18-2024, 06:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 679
Posted By Don 79 TA
thats what i did when i used to dorman ones now...

thats what i did when i used to dorman ones
now i use the silicone style and so much better
see post above
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-18-2024, 06:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 679
Posted By Don 79 TA
i got some really nice caps off amazon. i don't...

i got some really nice caps off amazon. i don't recall the name, but its VERY well made.
it was twice as expensive and just for one, but its a nice piece
silicone cap instead of that dorman...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-17-2024, 08:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 545
Posted By Don 79 TA
i concur.... i've always had fast/great service...

i concur.... i've always had fast/great service with JD there.
they did awesome work on the last 3 carbs i ordered, and VERY well worth the price, just a tad more than an out of the box model, but...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-26-2024, 08:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,100
Posted By Don 79 TA
what about these options???? nightmare...

what about these options????
nightmare performance oil pan- saw one where it was like a built in scrapper/tray perhaps its a good option?
or
use a vacuum pump setup? supposedly less of a need for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,631
Posted By Don 79 TA
I run now 10-60 motul because 20-60 is not...

I run now 10-60 motul because 20-60 is not available anymore, but that is because i am in a high temp dessert environment. shake a can of the 20 60 motul oil in 80+ degree temps, sounds like thin...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-01-2024, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,152
Posted By Don 79 TA
about 10 years ago when i was looking for one the...

about 10 years ago when i was looking for one the only one at that time was from TIP, but at that time didn't have it for the pulleys i was using. i think they do now or perhaps could make one???
i...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-17-2024, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,701
Posted By Don 79 TA
forget the "want" list lol this is a "NEED" item...

forget the "want" list lol this is a "NEED" item lol
i can just hear the air being sucked in by the carb and the sound of a solid lifter cam thumping out the exhaust........ talk about therapeutic...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-28-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,394
Posted By Don 79 TA
i went with the Aeromotive system for my 79 with...

i went with the Aeromotive system for my 79 with the built in pump.
nice setup indeed, has some growth potential as well, and even if i wanted to go full E85.
the top was a little challenge because...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-05-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,909
Posted By Don 79 TA
I like Motuls ester oil i run 20-60, which can...

I like Motuls ester oil
i run 20-60, which can now only find 10-60
i live in high temps
oddly the 20-60 sounds so thin too
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-08-2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,479
Posted By Don 79 TA
i've use a long wide screwdriver blade on the...

i've use a long wide screwdriver blade on the portable drill
don't recommend it unless you are ULTRA careful, because if you slip off, you can do some damage
the one i had fit like a glove, but...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-06-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 777
Posted By Don 79 TA
WOW, surprised development hasn't made that place...

WOW, surprised development hasn't made that place go away
nice facility, held some nice events in the past
wife liked racing her 05 vette there
best run she had there was against a sbc 240z, the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-31-2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,677
Posted By Don 79 TA
when i did the fuel tank/line update back in '18...

when i did the fuel tank/line update back in '18 i went with Earl's #8 lines/fittings
PTFE hoses, no fuel smell, not braided, super strong, heat resistant, etc
well worth it
so easy to work with,...
Forum: SOLD Parts 01-23-2024, 08:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,574
Posted By Don 79 TA
just my experience in the past with aftermarket...

just my experience in the past with aftermarket fans
yes, typically they could be used as either push/pull
reverse wiring and usually flip the fan blades around is what it took
at least the ones i...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-09-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,005
Posted By Don 79 TA
dont know if this applies, but was my issue i...

dont know if this applies, but was my issue
i ran synthetic PS fluid and would get leaks at the lower seal
saw some info about that and most just sucked it out and put in regular PS fluid and all...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-09-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,005
Posted By Don 79 TA
dont know if this applies, but was my issue i...

dont know if this applies, but was my issue
i ran synthetic PS fluid and would get leaks at the lower seal
saw some info about that and most just sucked it out and put in regular PS fluid and all...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-21-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 428
Posted By Don 79 TA
Anyone use the Year One 79 TA Wheel flare/spoiler kit?

my current originial flares/front spoiler have seen better days.
i wanted to see if anyone has used/installed the Year One Wheel Flare Spoilers BFS77 and thoughts on it?
i think it might be easier...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-15-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,562
Posted By Don 79 TA
might need to try it in the VC oil dispstick...

might need to try it in the VC
oil dispstick tube sealed good?
using a breather in one of the VC's as well?
i have tall VC's and a spacer to clear the girdle. however the moroso covers do have a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-15-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,562
Posted By Don 79 TA
from my experience, all depends as there are some...

from my experience, all depends as there are some variables, such as vc baffle location, how your pcv setup is, possible other engine issues, sealing, etc
i've used the Moroso type, but if i recall...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 10-30-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,171
Posted By Don 79 TA
that just looks so cool i've never seen one nor...

that just looks so cool
i've never seen one nor they made one like that
ahhhhhh the good ole days, except getting old sucks, but it's great to reflect back for sure :)
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 10-25-2023, 07:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,688
Posted By Don 79 TA
wow that sure does look nice

wow that sure does look nice
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-24-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,046
Posted By Don 79 TA
I run the crower 1.7 and 1.65 on my setup no...

I run the crower 1.7 and 1.65 on my setup
no issues
e-heads were clearance as part of the build
springs can handle it, geometry didn't change either
the 1.7s are a nice piece. not sure if they...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-04-2023, 08:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,311
Posted By Don 79 TA
i can relate to the system capacity, but if i am...

i can relate to the system capacity, but if i am not mistaken on most of the adds, they would say something like 5-8 (what ever the pan is supposed to be if you get my point)
and definitely get what...
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