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Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,244
Posted By 78w72
They make refoam kits to DIY, almost every brand...

They make refoam kits to DIY, almost every brand out there can be refoamed as opposed to buying new woofers, many vintage drivers are hard to find, save the originals if you can.

Heres a company...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,684
Posted By 78w72
Those KG4s are great little speakers, Ive owned a...

Those KG4s are great little speakers, Ive owned a couple pair, kind of the entry into the vintage Klipsch sound.

A popular thing to do now that they are 30+ years old is to refresh the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,684
Posted By 78w72
Yep, saying that based on common sense that if...

Yep, saying that based on common sense that if these displays were bogus as you implied, it would have been exposed a long time ago... and a friend being a manager at a parts store for 10+ years. I...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-16-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 262
Posted By 78w72
There is only one clip to hold the cable on these...

There is only one clip to hold the cable on these doors, its up near the top, the rest of the cable just lays out of the way of the window & track.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,336
Posted By 78w72
623 torque?? Is that a typo? What kind of dyno? ...

623 torque?? Is that a typo? What kind of dyno? Seems rather high for a 400 with a mild cam.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-11-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 541
Posted By 78w72
Pretty sure the 403 olds shaker is located on...

Pretty sure the 403 olds shaker is located on it's plate different than the pontiac shaker/plate set up, so you cant use the taller olds shaker as is, but I have heard that it can be relocated by...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-07-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 277
Posted By 78w72
Yes, roughly 6qts total, maybe a tad more...

Yes, roughly 6qts total, maybe a tad more depending on filter size. Zero issues with oil psi at cruising speeds or higher 5500+ rpm runs on street or track... car runs low 11's at 121-123mph. ...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-05-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 664
Posted By 78w72
Rear spoilers in good shape sell all the time in...

Rear spoilers in good shape sell all the time in my experience on ebay & other online sources, if the price is reasonable...

I have a couple repairable center spoilers with some type of minor...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-02-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,245
Posted By 78w72
Got this from a FB group, looks like he has a...

Got this from a FB group, looks like he has a book out now about his "ooper dooper pooper scooper stage 9 TA! LOL!
Forum: Exhaust TECH 04-29-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,315
Posted By 78w72
Most exhaust shops work on modern vehicles......

Most exhaust shops work on modern vehicles... they wont know what is quiet on a 500hp stroker engine. Guys on a forum that own or build these engines will have more experience than the average shop...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-29-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,245
Posted By 78w72
BW is far worse, hes well known on facebook...

BW is far worse, hes well known on facebook groups for pushing the "max efficiency tune" crap... like 40-50° initial timing.

Cliff has talked to him about carb tuning and had a great post on...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-27-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,397
Posted By 78w72
Option 1, as delivered... but remove the trim...

Option 1, as delivered... but remove the trim rings. Trim ringless rally 2s are some of the best looking pontiac factory wheels on cars of this era IMO.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-25-2024, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By 78w72
Ive used the grey color welting sold by the foot...

Ive used the grey color welting sold by the foot from ames, looks factory correct and is very flexible & easy to install.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-17-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,506
Posted By 78w72
I had geico for many years, they do house...

I had geico for many years, they do house insurance too, they let you do all policies & changes online which is nice, but they arent the cheapest.

I now have american family for home & car...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,505
Posted By 78w72
I agree 100% it could or should be in the 10's, I...

I agree 100% it could or should be in the 10's, I mentioned the details on the car briefly before but try not to hijack other people threads with my cars info, this thread has surved its purpose for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,763
Posted By 78w72
I use a summit mini starter on a 10.75:1 stroker...

I use a summit mini starter on a 10.75:1 stroker with big 2" super comp headers, its been in use for 10+ years and starts the engine great in hot or cold temps, street or track. Im pretty sure its...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,505
Posted By 78w72
Thanks for the info, 5/16" lines are a huge...

Thanks for the info, 5/16" lines are a huge restriction for any carb'd engine or pump, not surprised you had some issues with a stock type mech pump even on a 326 with that size line, upgrade the...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-08-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 579
Posted By 78w72
The 301T ducts werent really 'fuzzy' that Ive...

The 301T ducts werent really 'fuzzy' that Ive ever seen, they are a smoother somewhat shiny material. I have a mint condition original on my lower mile 81 pace car and have had/sold a couple others...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,961
Posted By 78w72
M1206a. RA has them for $7ea.. oreillys wants...

M1206a. RA has them for $7ea.. oreillys wants $18! amazon is $24 for 2.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=9662784&cc=1250402&pt=5340&jsn=934

amazon has dimensions so can compare to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,182
Posted By 78w72
The best value for alum radiators is champion...

The best value for alum radiators is champion IMO.... yes there are better brands but you pay more. If you care about factory looking stamped tanks or brand names printed on the core then other...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-02-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 856
Posted By 78w72
After a few months sitting, there is definitely...

After a few months sitting, there is definitely still oil trapped in between bearings & other wear parts, Ive torn down engines that have sat for a couple years or more & there is all kinds of oil...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-01-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 942
Posted By 78w72
Didnt the timing covers without marks use a bolt...

Didnt the timing covers without marks use a bolt on plastic timing tab from the factory? Should be able to find a used factory one that will bolt on to your cover that doesnt have marks. I have a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-23-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,505
Posted By 78w72
Regarding the regulator near the tank, is that a...

Regarding the regulator near the tank, is that a good idea? Always read the regulator should be as close to the carb as possible for best results..not sure why but seems to be what most people...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-20-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,783
Posted By 78w72
ta6.6- Yes I have actually dealt with UPS on...

ta6.6- Yes I have actually dealt with UPS on something I bought recently via ebay that was damaged in shipping, (thats when they fought me & tried to come get the item I owned to inspect it, i was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-14-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,311
Posted By 78w72
I doubt very many people actually change their...

I doubt very many people actually change their tires after 5 years or 6-8, on a classic car that sees ~1000-1500 miles/year & sits in a garage or covered 90% of the time. 5k-8k miles and 60-70% tread...
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