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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 09:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 92
Posted By Skip Fix
Back in Pete McCarthy's old magazine he had an...

Back in Pete McCarthy's old magazine he had an article on it for a Pontiac. Yes you can measure it. My theory is since the rocker is hitting the valve tip in a different area the actual real lever...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 07:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,227
Posted By Skip Fix
Dennis thanks about the flow difference I have...

Dennis thanks about the flow difference I have seen with big valve D ports to Ho then RAIVs. Never flowed any small valve. In fact just this week gave the #15s I got off the 455 that is in my 78 30...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH Yesterday, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 457
Posted By Skip Fix
At ACE in the bolt section there are those...

At ACE in the bolt section there are those screws-Very flat head and bottom side is flat and threaded sleeve. Looks like a shorted metal base with no plastic spacer....
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 12:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 543
Posted By Skip Fix
I think the big decision comes with how much $ to...

I think the big decision comes with how much $ to freshen the iron heads. As others said tanking, Magging, valve job , guides new valve, springs, porting and you are almost there there for a set of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 12:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,227
Posted By Skip Fix
Nice. The round ports-even the HO heads flow a...

Nice. The round ports-even the HO heads flow a bunch better untouched than the d ports I've flowed do. Using a flat HO valve also picked up flow in RAIV heads.
Buddy just built a 455 with a big dish...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 11:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,227
Posted By Skip Fix
What did the 197s make?

What did the 197s make?
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 09:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 514
Posted By Skip Fix
I opened a case of valvoline racing oil i had had...

I opened a case of valvoline racing oil i had had for a few years and there was a little "sludge" in each quart kind of like cream separating from milk. I decided not to use it .
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-10-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 267
Posted By Skip Fix
I have the 268/272 Hi Torq lobes in my 500"...

I have the 268/272 Hi Torq lobes in my 500" motor. So you are a step bigger
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-08-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 778
Posted By Skip Fix
Cliff interesting how the seat durations are the...

Cliff interesting how the seat durations are the same split as the 0.050 is. Usually seat ends up broader than the 0.050 and less of a I/E split than most folks use!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-07-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 563
Posted By Skip Fix
If you are tuning with a wide band I think you...

If you are tuning with a wide band I think you will probably see more variation tank to tank using 10% gas week to week, season to season as the fuel blend changes.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-07-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 733
Posted By Skip Fix
My T2 and Steve Coombs SD worked Holley Street...

My T2 and Steve Coombs SD worked Holley Street Dominator dyno numbers were identical on my pump gas motor in the 78 TA. Previous 455 roller motor picked up at the track swapping a worked Qjet for a...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-07-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 457
Posted By Skip Fix
If you open the Shaker it does not matter if you...

If you open the Shaker it does not matter if you use the larger W72 oval inlet. Shoot a picture of where the ring attaches the metal base of the scoop to the air cleaner base. Some of the 77 short...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-07-2024, 02:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,728
Posted By Skip Fix
I would bet though the heat cycling the cast iron...

I would bet though the heat cycling the cast iron vs Epoxy in an exhaust port the coefficients are not the same and would loosen.
Indy Cylinder heads used to do cast iron repair.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-06-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,376
Posted By Skip Fix
Maybe HR lifters? Just checked a friend's new 455...

Maybe HR lifters? Just checked a friend's new 455 with RAIV heads with then new Comp HR cartridge and they are 8.70. Yes a big dish!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-06-2024, 06:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 849
Posted By Skip Fix
Yea 3lbs seems awfully low to me even for a stock...

Yea 3lbs seems awfully low to me even for a stock pump to put out.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-06-2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 593
Posted By Skip Fix
Lifting legs is a learned behavior with a little...

Lifting legs is a learned behavior with a little help form hormones. Hormones gone probably won't.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-05-2024, 10:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 849
Posted By Skip Fix
"how any 2 bbl could provide the needed fuel to a...

"how any 2 bbl could provide the needed fuel to a motor at full throttle above 3000 rpm."

Back in the day NHRA, IHRA and AHRA had 2 bbl Stock classes-maybe even SS that could sure scream
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 627
Posted By Skip Fix
When I measured using their locations and came up...

When I measured using their locations and came up with 48.5 I was skeptical but is slid right in! Factory trans yoke shaft was too long to fit but the same actual length.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 627
Posted By Skip Fix
Slip yokes also make a big difference in length....

Slip yokes also make a big difference in length. I had a 48.5" on the Camaro/IA with the SBC and stick. IA and TH400 it was too long to fit.
Mark Williams measurements using their yoke ended up...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 836
Posted By Skip Fix
Then you can also use 614 pads on D52 calipers...

Then you can also use 614 pads on D52 calipers from Police Caprice and Impala SS cars for a larger sq in pad surface.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 334
Posted By Skip Fix
Toss it. I use one for my cars with A/C . The...

Toss it. I use one for my cars with A/C . The Holley bracket also takes the same solenoid as my 78 TA!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 336
Posted By Skip Fix
Hope you are getting a new tank!

Hope you are getting a new tank!
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-02-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 937
Posted By Skip Fix
I start with no gasket, then a gasket, then use...

I start with no gasket, then a gasket, then use feeler gauges for shims with or without a gasket. Then knowing what thickness gasket you will use you can give machinist specs. SCE can make .120...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-02-2024, 07:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 252
Posted By Skip Fix
https://www.edelbrock.com/carburetor-throttle-cabl...

https://www.edelbrock.com/carburetor-throttle-cable-bracket-for-1968-71-pontiac-8015.html
https://www.edelbrock.com/carburetor-throttle-cable-bracket-for-2156-5056-1972-76-pontiac-8014.html
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-02-2024, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 334
Posted By Skip Fix
Looks more like an A/C idle solenoid to me. Bumps...

Looks more like an A/C idle solenoid to me. Bumps idle up when AC compressor cycles.
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