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Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-15-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 673
Posted By MNBob
I think the easiest way is to cut the original...

I think the easiest way is to cut the original wire and add a Y cable to each item. You can use male and female spades to connect it back up. These can either be soldered or crimped and insulated...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-25-2023, 05:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 997
Posted By MNBob
So did I, the ebrake was very poor. I now have...

So did I, the ebrake was very poor. I now have the 11.6" S10/Blazer setup with the drum in hat ebrake and have been very happy with it.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 930
Posted By MNBob
I went to Aldi today and the temp was in the low...

I went to Aldi today and the temp was in the low 80s. The readings on the Sniper handheld were in the 170 to 175 range. I think that Holley temperature sensor is high, thus car was running pretty...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 930
Posted By MNBob
Something is not right. I have this same combo...

Something is not right. I have this same combo with no issues; although it is a stock engine. A Mark VIII fan on high will overcool the engine.

Is the fan a two speed? Make sure the controller...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-11-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,122
Posted By MNBob
The same thing happened to me (with a TKO and...

The same thing happened to me (with a TKO and pins) because I wasn't raising the back end high enough. What looks like level is too low.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-15-2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,374
Posted By MNBob
I used this one and now have converted to a...

I used this one and now have converted to a Sniper:

https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_pumps_regulators_and_filters/fuel_pumps/carbureted_fuel_pumps/parts/12-129
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-14-2021, 08:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 994
Posted By MNBob
You are really going to like those Blazer rear...

You are really going to like those Blazer rear disks! They were a definite step up in performance from my factory rear disks. Plus the parking brake works really well.

I used an 81 TA master and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2021, 04:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,693
Posted By MNBob
I used the Holley bypass style pump that is...

I used the Holley bypass style pump that is mounted in the Tanks tank. The regulator is built into the pump and no return line is necessary. No issues.

You do not want to run that flexible...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,350
Posted By MNBob
I was never able to fix that on my 79 and it got...

I was never able to fix that on my 79 and it got really annoying. I had the plugs in both the big and small wells, the float adjusted, and a new one of Cliff's kits. Nothing helped.

Finally, I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2020, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 966
Posted By MNBob
I have the same problem and don't like it. I am...

I have the same problem and don't like it. I am going to reroute it under the frame instead of up and over.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-06-2019, 02:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,679
Posted By MNBob
I haven't had a lot of driving time, but I found...

I haven't had a lot of driving time, but I found the white lightening shifter to almost shift itself. It is very easy even for uncoordinated me.

My salesman, Ross, was very good with phone calls...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-03-2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 782
Posted By MNBob
My plastic alignment tool went in and out easily....

My plastic alignment tool went in and out easily. I centered it with wiggling twice. I also did the 1/2" bolt thing for pins which helped to maneuver it into place. I finally bought an ST10 input...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-27-2018, 04:15 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,274
Posted By MNBob
Ditto. I think the choice of rear gears with the...

Ditto. I think the choice of rear gears with the 5 speeds depends on how you engine is set up and how you want to drive. With my mostly stock engine, I could not be happier with the TKO .64 and the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-25-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,691
Posted By MNBob
Here is the link to the original Hot Rod article...

Here is the link to the original Hot Rod article on the Extreme TKO (2012):

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/hppp-1201-american-powertrains-600xtreme-upgrade/

I didn't think it was still...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-25-2018, 11:16 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,691
Posted By MNBob
I have an extreme TKO. The Extreme package has...

I have an extreme TKO. The Extreme package has polished sliders, bronze shift forks, cryo-treated gears, and carbon fiber synchro rings. American Powertrain says it is rated at 950 ft-lbs.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-15-2018, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,071
Posted By MNBob
The Tanks Inc. pumps are Walbro and they have a...

The Tanks Inc. pumps are Walbro and they have a full line of sizes:

http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=227/category_id=61/mode=prod/prd227.htm
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-28-2018, 09:20 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,274
Posted By MNBob
I know this is a thread about fitting a...

I know this is a thread about fitting a transmission in the earlier cars, but I will say this about my TKO install from American Powertrain. There was a lot of flexibility with regard to the shifter...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-02-2018, 02:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 401
Posted By MNBob
I had 3 leaks on the proportioning valve...

I had 3 leaks on the proportioning valve connectors. The inverted flares on the imported block were too small.

Solved it with these, they really work well:
...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-09-2018, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 301
Posted By MNBob
I have a 79 Firebird. The lines from the fixed...

I have a 79 Firebird. The lines from the fixed proportioning/distribution block to the front wheels are 3/16". The line coming out of the block to the rear is 1/4". It splits at a tee on the rear...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-15-2018, 11:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 815
Posted By MNBob
Originally, there was a metal bracket that...

Originally, there was a metal bracket that mounted between the master and booster that held the fixed proportioning valve/distribution block. I thought that location was always in the way, so I...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-14-2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 815
Posted By MNBob
The front and rear ports are reversed on the 81...

The front and rear ports are reversed on the 81 master from the 79 so that is a consideration as well. On my 79, there was a big curly of lines with extra length so you might be able to make that...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-14-2018, 11:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 815
Posted By MNBob
I have the 81 master and booster(pictured above)...

I have the 81 master and booster(pictured above) and they work great. I did not have to do anything to the rod. My car was originally a 4 wheel disk car.

The 79 iron master was 9.6 pounds and...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-10-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 517
Posted By MNBob
SRT8 Jeep rears (originally metallic) were...

SRT8 Jeep rears (originally metallic) were replaced with carbon fiber ceramics.

TA Blazer rear discs were installed with EBC Greenstuff pads. Switching to the 11.6" Blazer rear disks was a great...
Forum: Suspension TECH 03-31-2018, 08:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 517
Posted By MNBob
I tried the carbon fiber ceramics with my 2006...

I tried the carbon fiber ceramics with my 2006 Jeep SRT8 and was really impressed.

For the TA with D52's, I went with the EBC Yellowstuff pads. They have good stopping power and a great pedal...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-27-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,385
Posted By MNBob
I think you did a fantastic job of cutting that...

I think you did a fantastic job of cutting that opening and forming the new piece. I also like the bolt in idea in case you ever need access. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but I would slap a...
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