Forum: THE LOBBY
Today, 02:23 PM
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Howdy
Glad to see this great forum is still around.
First got on here in 2004 and last visited in 2018.
I'm the 2nd owner of a 1978 Trans Am, which I have not touched in eons.
My situation has now...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
Today, 01:07 PM
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Today, 12:51 PM
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Back on the topic of sourcing replacement...
Back on the topic of sourcing replacement tailpipes that are mandrel bent, I was very pleased with the tubing kit made by Flowmaster that I installed in my '66. You can buy just the tailpipe section...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Today, 10:49 AM
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Today, 10:35 AM
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I'm not disputing your work. In your original...
I'm not disputing your work. In your original post you asked. Any thoughts/experiences with this? I've never done the measurement with bottoming out the lifter. I have always made a solid lifter and...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Today, 09:50 AM
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That makes some sense.
When costs are looked...
That makes some sense.
When costs are looked at, also look at if the piston is coming with a ring pack. As an example, my DSS pistons were a bit over $800.00, but came with the rings. The...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Today, 08:48 AM
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The ultimate street piston for a forged piston...
The ultimate street piston for a forged piston alloy should be a 4032 and not a 2618. The 4032 operates quieter, does not expand as much when hot, the piston to wall tolerances can be tighter, and...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Today, 08:47 AM
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Forum: THE LOBBY
Today, 07:16 AM
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 11:40 PM
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My mild budget friendly build got the heavy,...
My mild budget friendly build got the heavy, thick ring, press fit sealed power/trw forged pistons (no rings) for about $400. The higher performance larger budget build got DSS forged pistons (no...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 11:00 PM
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got it figured out.
The smog chamfer is there...
got it figured out.
The smog chamfer is there to make it a universal 67-79 400 piston. same goes for the 8 VR
The dome volume (8 VRs 10cc.+the chamfer = 15cc.
The pin height is 1.70" vs 1.714"...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 10:44 PM
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 10:28 PM
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 10:23 PM
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 10:16 PM
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Today's progress -
I dug through the pile...
Today's progress -
I dug through the pile of parts and found the gas pedal and it was not in great condition. So I tore it apart, wire wheeled it and sprayed it with some satin black. Cleaned up...
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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH
Yesterday, 08:41 PM
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 06:45 PM
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 06:17 PM
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Autotec 4032 alloy is what I used on my 434...
Autotec 4032 alloy is what I used on my 434 build. You didn't specify if you need a dish or not, or what rings you want. The Autotec lets you spec anything you want for ring pack, ring placement,...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 05:18 PM
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 04:51 PM
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Not sure exactly where you're measuring from. ...
Not sure exactly where you're measuring from. With my fitech and air cleaner (1/2" drop base, 3" element) I have a bit over 14" from the bottom of the valley pan at the distributor to the top of the...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 03:41 PM
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 03:04 PM
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Views: 555
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 02:51 PM
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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH
Yesterday, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 52
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 02:06 PM
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