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Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Yesterday, 04:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 183
Posted By Skip Fix
My 65 is a 3 speed GTO I can look at my PHS...

My 65 is a 3 speed GTO I can look at my PHS tonight.
Forum: Pontiac - Race Yesterday, 12:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 185
Posted By Skip Fix
Kind of my thoughts Steve. Buddy has a RAIV...

Kind of my thoughts Steve. Buddy has a RAIV headed HR 455 he is putting together not sure what valve springs the head guy used. He is using the new Comp cartridge rollers.
I'm also putting together...
Forum: Pontiac - Race Yesterday, 09:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 185
Posted By Skip Fix
Beehive pressures for HR cams

Beehives are the new big deal(whether real or not). Since retainer smaller and lighter they say you can use less valve spring pressure -but how much lighter is OK for an HR?
LS motors that use a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race Yesterday, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 305
Posted By Skip Fix
Good.

Good.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-06-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 305
Posted By Skip Fix
Crower different depth lash caps ...

Crower different depth lash caps
https://crower.com/valve-train-components/lash-caps-10295.html
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-05-2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 305
Posted By Skip Fix
You can get different offset keepers with...

You can get different offset keepers with recesses for lash caps. Crower also makes different thickness and recess lash caps.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-04-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 520
Posted By Skip Fix
Load-levelers are a waste of vertical height, and...

Load-levelers are a waste of vertical height, and the cheap junk engine hoists they're typically used with don't have any vertical height to spare since the booms are far too short in order to not...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 331
Posted By Skip Fix
I think that is the bracket I bought from GM...

I think that is the bracket I bought from GM years ago.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 491
Posted By Skip Fix
Yes they are tight in there! But again 10.90s...

Yes they are tight in there! But again 10.90s @124 in a 3750lb car must allow some air!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 491
Posted By Skip Fix
Is the snorkel open also?

Is the snorkel open also?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 491
Posted By Skip Fix
Some folks think the filter lid interrupts the...

Some folks think the filter lid interrupts the airflow into the carb.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2024, 02:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 877
Posted By Skip Fix
My Impala had 4.56s and I drove it up the freeway...

My Impala had 4.56s and I drove it up the freeway to the track in Denton!

My 78 had. 2.56s and I could run most of the Texas World Speedway road course in 2nd on the TH350! But with the wimpy 180...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 877
Posted By Skip Fix
Just think when there were no OD transmissions we...

Just think when there were no OD transmissions we drove those trucks and cars 75mph+ with 3.73s and did not think twice!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 877
Posted By Skip Fix
I have a TH350 running in the 10s but as the...

I have a TH350 running in the 10s but as the above said a TH400 is kind of built proof for cheaper, and there is a correct crossmember for a 67 A body too. I n fact one my transmission guys said he...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 491
Posted By Skip Fix
It all depends if you are running an air cleaner...

It all depends if you are running an air cleaner element. Even a K&N makes a significant impact in flow you can measure at the track.In fact one night dialing in my first 455 roller in the 78 TA we...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-30-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 331
Posted By Skip Fix
I think years ago I picked up a couple of GM...

I think years ago I picked up a couple of GM brackets that fit on the back 2 bolts of the Q jet . I think one might still have a part Number on it . Up in the attic.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-27-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,439
Posted By Skip Fix
Skinnies up front can pick up time-even more than...

Skinnies up front can pick up time-even more than the weight reduction due to less rolling resistance. I did it at the track back to back.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 05-25-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 633
Posted By Skip Fix
Lakewood definitely bulkier than a Quick time!

Lakewood definitely bulkier than a Quick time!
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-25-2024, 08:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 961
Posted By Skip Fix
I ordered mine with just the low end AM radio to...

I ordered mine with just the low end AM radio to be sure the antennae and wiring harness was all there to add a cassette player. Sanyo I think!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-25-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,123
Posted By Skip Fix
I have my headers coated on the inside by Jet Hot...

I have my headers coated on the inside by Jet Hot and Polydyn when they are coated but the heat does take a toll on the inside especially.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,123
Posted By Skip Fix
There was a thread a year or so ago about a guy...

There was a thread a year or so ago about a guy fitting the cheap SS OBX brands on an early A body . Had to tweak a tube or two esp around stick Z bar.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2024, 06:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 234
Posted By Skip Fix
Theoretically both 72 and 87 have a 1.8 IH. Two...

Theoretically both 72 and 87 have a 1.8 IH. Two of mine had been a hair shorted 1.775
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,123
Posted By Skip Fix
I have some new IA multi piece round ports for...

I have some new IA multi piece round ports for early A bodies.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 838
Posted By Skip Fix
The RAIV 400 I ran the crap out of in NCMA after...

The RAIV 400 I ran the crap out of in NCMA after I could not run the heads on a 455 was a 557. Even heavy TRWs and Crower billets(before there were less expensive forged rods)Low 12 through exhaust @...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-22-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,854
Posted By Skip Fix
On my IA i just had to grind a little on the...

On my IA i just had to grind a little on the splayed cap to use a factory dipstick hole . Bolted tube to windage tray. Drilled a hole n Canton pan baffle for dipstick.
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