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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 06:30 AM
Replies: 4
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Posted By Formulajones
First thing I noticed is you went from 13 initial...

First thing I noticed is you went from 13 initial to 30 with vacuum advance plugged into to manifold source. That's 17 degrees and quite a bit more than I'll use even on a radical engine.
I do...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 05:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 136
Posted By steve25
Your motor at restart is telling you it needs...

Your motor at restart is telling you it needs more air, hence it starting better with the throttle opened up a tad more.

There's zip for vacuum when cranking so that should have no part in the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 05:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 136
Posted By Cliff R
You pretty much answered the questions. IF it...

You pretty much answered the questions. IF it prefers ported vacuum for easier starting and less RPM drop when a load is placed on the engine then that's what it likes best.

As far as running...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 02:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 201
Posted By 461-69bird
Here's one Gary🙂

Here's one Gary🙂
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 11:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,650
Posted By Jay S
Our trouble was always having dead cylinders from...

Our trouble was always having dead cylinders from bad new plugs using Autolite (or Motorcraft). We always used them on Fords. My experience with Autolite is old and out dated though. Apparently...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 10:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 284
Posted By 77 TRASHCAN
Hein, You need Cliffs book.

Hein,
You need Cliffs book.
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 10:08 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 47,708
Posted By 67drake
My son had a baseball game in a small town about...

My son had a baseball game in a small town about 35 miles away. This is actually the closest opponent he plays. So weather was clear, but a hot, for here, 90 degrees.
I took the ‘63. I counted only...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 09:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 182
Posted By tempest1964
Damn. I really liked that guy. Very relatable....

Damn. I really liked that guy. Very relatable. RIP Joe
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 09:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 182
Posted By BILL BOWMAN1
RIP Joe Elmore

Just saw this…
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 09:14 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 47,708
Posted By Radman
Took the original side mirrors off. Took the...

Took the original side mirrors off. Took the mirrors out of the body's and tightened the adjustment swivel. I ordered a set of convex mirrors that were supposed to be the same size as the original....
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH Yesterday, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 80
Posted By Formula403
Same Low-Gloss Black 19 as used on the Formula...

Same Low-Gloss Black 19 as used on the Formula W50 models since 76. Similar sheen to the vinyl decals but faded. Part of T93 to prepare for new models that involved regular TA and Formulas in 78.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 06:07 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 105,160
Posted By HWYSTR455
I did a 'square' 455 once, .060 over, got...

I did a 'square' 455 once, .060 over, got considerable hard/abusive miles out of it, would have to check my notes, but sure it went over 50k miles.

The factory crank broke, and yes, it was fully...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 205
Posted By Cliff R
1969 #46's have the small valves and 45 degree...

1969 #46's have the small valves and 45 degree intake seats. They are "sleeper" heads. Without even touching the ports with a grinder or sanding roll we stuffed a set on a 455 shortblock when the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 05:01 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 105,160
Posted By SD455DJ
Hey Craig! We've taken many 400 blocks to .030...

Hey Craig! We've taken many 400 blocks to .030 and .040 over without problems...maybe a block or 2 to .060 over without issue either. These were all earlier pre-557 block castings. If you need to go...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 234
Posted By JSchmitz
Yeah, it'll make your plugs black!!! :pound:

Yeah, it'll make your plugs black!!! :pound:
Forum: Industry Stuff Yesterday, 03:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,442
Posted By dhcarguy
Absolutely agree. Condensation is a problem,...

Absolutely agree. Condensation is a problem, especially if you have an air condition garage . The cool air in the garage will speed up the issue when pulling your hot (body) car in.
Next time at a...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted Yesterday, 01:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 863
Posted By 73 TRANSAM
Parts for sale

Timing cover and pump is spoken for but if something change. I’ll let u know. Thanks for the interest.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 01:16 PM
Replies: 433
Views: 105,160
Posted By SD455DJ
The tops of the pistons look fine, just carboned...

The tops of the pistons look fine, just carboned up a bit. All the ring lands are whole, nothing broken to the naked eye...so far. I don't think that it experienced much, if any, detonation since...
Forum: Electrical Tech Yesterday, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 124
Posted By HWYSTR455
You can shuffle through a large list of them...

You can shuffle through a large list of them here, too:

https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/default.asp

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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 98
Posted By SD455DJ
Agreed with 78w72. Dennis

Agreed with 78w72.

Dennis
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 151
Posted By HWYSTR455
Just a suggestion, what I do is install 2 studs...

Just a suggestion, what I do is install 2 studs and then slide the heads on, then screw in the rest of the studs.

It's easier to get the gasket and head down to the deck that way.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 11:47 AM
Replies: 352
Views: 35,283
Posted By Verdoro 68
Thanks! I learned a ton during this build and am...

Thanks! I learned a ton during this build and am really glad I did it myself rather than handing it over to a shop.

Since I updated this thread, I pulled the engine two more times to fix the rear...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 234
Posted By JSchmitz
Good point. I was assuming old school Holley....

Good point. I was assuming old school Holley. :confused:
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 10:20 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,650
Posted By Jay S
There isn’t any hurry. Not all the Champions...

There isn’t any hurry.

Not all the Champions are 2 piece. I wouldn’t be concerned about the two piece construction as much as the current quality of the manufacturing. I have used hundreds of...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 98
Posted By 78w72
Cant comment on concours resto or 100% original...

Cant comment on concours resto or 100% original paint... but Ive always used a satin black, its not too flat & not too glossy & looks very close to original mid to later 2nd gen years. Many different...
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