Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-19-2024, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-18-2024, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 99
71 HVAC hose routing
71 GTO 400 auto with factory AC
Vacuum hose running from carb Ts off to two hoses which pass through the firewall as shown in attached pic
My 72 only has one hose from carb which runs through...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-16-2024, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 806
Thanks Cliff
Very helpful, definitely like...
Thanks Cliff
Very helpful, definitely like that approach better. Will be in contact in the future to see about the "drop in" limiters if you have them availabe or getting some distributor work...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-15-2024, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 806
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-14-2024, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 806
Thanks Cliff and Steve for your thoughts, I...
Thanks Cliff and Steve for your thoughts, I really appreciate the education and your willingness to share your experience.
I have switched the car back to no VA for the moment and it runs good at...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-13-2024, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 806
Thanks Cliff for the advice!
Curious why the...
Thanks Cliff for the advice!
Curious why the engine doesn't like the MVA? My 71 400 auto with a cam much like the Summit 2801 seems too
Also would you try to hook up the TCS system, assuming it...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-12-2024, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 806
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-12-2024, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 806
Thanks for the reply Steve, always appreciate...
Thanks for the reply Steve, always appreciate hearing your thoughts.
Turning the idle mixture screws in does make the car nearly stall out while backing them out kept increasing the rpm but did...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-12-2024, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 806
Vacuum issue, timing issue or tuner issue
72 GTO basically all factory specs
455 30 over
068 GM cam in place of original 067
TH400 + stock Power Brakes
Points system
Recently rebuilt Quadrajet after car seemed to be having fuel...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
05-12-2024, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 141
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Forum: Electrical Tech
05-11-2024, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 141
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Forum: Electrical Tech
05-11-2024, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 141
Driver Side Headlight Issue
72 GTO - all original wiring
PS Headlights both high and low beam work fine along with side marker and turn signal below the headlights
However, DS Low Beam is weak and High Beam doesnt work at...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
05-08-2024, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 853
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Forum: THE LOBBY
04-16-2024, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 853
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Forum: THE LOBBY
04-14-2024, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 853
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Forum: THE LOBBY
04-13-2024, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 853
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Forum: THE LOBBY
04-13-2024, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 853
Cool Birthday Cake
Just thought I would share, my wife got me a really cool custom made birthday cake. I hated to cut it but it was also really, really good. The Pontiac arrowhead was edible and appeared to almost be...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-07-2024, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,279
Thanks Keith for taking the time and effort to...
Thanks Keith for taking the time and effort to post that well written report.
It was my concern over my front working angle being too large that generated my initial post. I will be looking to...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-06-2024, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,279
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-06-2024, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,279
Bluegoat65
The large downward angle is what...
Bluegoat65
The large downward angle is what started my original post to begin with. I have watched a ton of videos (the best being KevinWilsonSBC utube IMO), read every post and comment I can find...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-06-2024, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,279
I appreciate all the thoughts and comments and...
I appreciate all the thoughts and comments and while my question was basically about the large working angle at the front u-joint I appreciate the discussion and thoughts on pinion angle.
To be...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-05-2024, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,279
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-05-2024, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,279
Johntal1 - I guess I would prefer to have as...
Johntal1 - I guess I would prefer to have as close to zero working angle between the engine and front of the driveshaft and a resting negative pinion working angle of -2 to -2.5 degrees so that...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-05-2024, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,279
Not sure why you need to know the pinion angle...
Not sure why you need to know the pinion angle which is 1.2 degrees downward sloping. RPM is 5500 to possibly 6000. New to all the suspension and driveline modifications but trying to learn.
The...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-05-2024, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,279
Drive Line Angle
65 GTO w/68 400 and TH400
100% dedicated drag car
Engine angle is 4.5 degrees (downward) at harmonic balancer and confirmed at tailhousing shaft
Driveshaft angle is 2.8 degrees (downward)
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