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Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-08-2023, 01:02 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,149
Posted By Brentco
And on TH350/400 transmissions :)

And on TH350/400 transmissions :)
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-21-2023, 08:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,342
Posted By Brentco
This deserves another LOLZ

This deserves another LOLZ
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 01-24-2023, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By Brentco
Assuming that you’re asking about a 74-76: ...

Assuming that you’re asking about a 74-76:

Best seat buns — ACI
Best covers — Legendary Auto Interiors
Back panel and chrome piping — Classic Industries
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-22-2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 845
Posted By Brentco
X2. As long as the parts aren’t contacting the...

X2. As long as the parts aren’t contacting the engine, or sitting very close to the exhaust, it’s hard to imagine any kind of plastic melting just from the ambient temps.

That said, if you want a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-07-2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,209
Posted By Brentco
I researched this a bit ago, and GM has a factory...

I researched this a bit ago, and GM has a factory approved coolant sealing compound that the dealerships used for decades. Supposedly they even put it in the cooling systems of all new cars coming...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-21-2022, 09:20 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 17,403
Posted By Brentco
The FTC enforces “Made in the USA” claims under...

The FTC enforces “Made in the USA” claims under its deceptive advertising laws. They apply to products sold anywhere in the United States. The rule is that "all or virtually all" of the parts and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-17-2022, 01:34 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,984
Posted By Brentco
That is some diligent monitoring of fuel...

That is some diligent monitoring of fuel consumption. Summer blends are supposed to be just a smidge more energy dense with a few percentage points better MPG, so it’s impressive you picked up on the...
Forum: SOLD Parts 08-10-2022, 08:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 880
Posted By Brentco
That’s what I run — they’re good shocks.

That’s what I run — they’re good shocks.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-02-2022, 01:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,103
Posted By Brentco
The line is imaginatively named “Goodyear Belts.”...

The line is imaginatively named “Goodyear Belts.” At the moment the best place to get them is Amazon.

https://goodyearbelts.com/
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-20-2022, 09:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,104
Posted By Brentco
Some things that haven’t been mentioned: -...

Some things that haven’t been mentioned:

- A set of rifle brushes to clean block passages and everything else
- A crank rotating attachment and a cam rotating attachment (the precise names...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-07-2022, 09:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,273
Posted By Brentco
I used those gaskets on a recent rebuild, 468 w/...

I used those gaskets on a recent rebuild, 468 w/ e-heads. When they arrived I wasn’t impressed with the fit and finish, but went forward with them anyway. In pretty short order I burned through a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-23-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,511
Posted By Brentco
It sounds like the dimples have some...

It sounds like the dimples have some straightening effect, but the main purpose is to reduce wake and make the ball fly farther. That article says a golf ball with dimples will fly twice as far as...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-22-2022, 09:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,511
Posted By Brentco
In theory, dimples would increase the turbulence...

In theory, dimples would increase the turbulence of the layer of air along the surface of the head. However, it seems that dimples are very sensitive to size and shape, so it would likely take a lot...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2022, 09:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,475
Posted By Brentco
Wait, it’s easy to R&R headers on a Pontiac? Must...

Wait, it’s easy to R&R headers on a Pontiac? Must depend on the MY . . .
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-22-2022, 10:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,987
Posted By Brentco
+2 for the Cooper Cobras. They’ve been a great...

+2 for the Cooper Cobras. They’ve been a great tire for running hard on the street.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2022, 09:13 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,230
Posted By Brentco
All great advice from Jay S about sourcing a...

All great advice from Jay S about sourcing a stroker build from scratch. I would add that just because you buy a stroker kit from Butler doesn’t mean you get locked into the exact parts listed in the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2022, 08:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,763
Posted By Brentco
When you start the car to run it for five...

When you start the car to run it for five minutes, what’s your procedure to get it running without a choke? Are you pumping the pedal a couple times? And how often do you take it out for actual...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-27-2022, 12:52 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 19,697
Posted By Brentco
Three key things to solve vapor lock: carb...

Three key things to solve vapor lock: carb spacer, return line, and high fuel pressure. You need an electric pump to really get high pressure, but if you want to stick with a mechanical pump, Holley...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-18-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,427
Posted By Brentco
As others have mentioned — Harbor Freight has a...

As others have mentioned — Harbor Freight has a surprisingly high quality line of floor jacks. I have the 3 ton “Daytona” low-profile jack, and it’s great quality. By far the best jack you can get at...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-18-2022, 09:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,578
Posted By Brentco
First, you made the right choice keeping and...

First, you made the right choice keeping and restoring the TA! Get that thing back on the road! Do you have another car to drive if the Pontiac is out of service? Even if you do everything possible...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2022, 01:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,518
Posted By Brentco
I used this one, which was the slimmest one I...

I used this one, which was the slimmest one I could find. It’s fiberglass and a nice piece. A bit hard to see in the pic of my engine compartment, but I suppose that’s the point. And the amount of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-08-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,312
Posted By Brentco
What is your cruise AFR? The easiest fix...

What is your cruise AFR?

The easiest fix would be to run a richer idle/cruise AFR. Open up the mixture screws and/or put in larger idle feed restrictor (assuming they’re changeable). I’ve found...
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