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Pontiac - Street
09-24-2024, 09:58 PM
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1966 Lemans "GTOlmost" - and so it begins...
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grivera
Looking forward to your build - love my 66!
Looking forward to your build - love my 66!
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Pontiac - Street
09-17-2024, 07:55 PM
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Firebird is gutless turd-pig. Help!
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grivera
That should be a strong running engine. Describe...
That should be a strong running engine. Describe how you calculated 32,34,36 total timing vs 24 degrees at 3k rpm - this is way too low. Initial timing + mechanical advance should be around 34-36...
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Exhaust TECH
09-16-2024, 08:16 PM
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I was ordering R.A.R.E. down pipes for long branch
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656
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grivera
I don’t understand why they would change to an in...
I don’t understand why they would change to an in house bender that’s inferior. Glad I bought my head pipes from them years ago/
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Pontiac - Street
09-13-2024, 02:53 PM
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Comp Evolution HR lifters
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Posted By
grivera
Definitely gets the cool award
Definitely gets the cool award
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Pontiac - Street
09-13-2024, 02:02 PM
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Comp Evolution HR lifters
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grivera
Here is the thread- post #84 ...
Here is the thread- post #84
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=871015&highlight=Evolution+lifters&page=5
Spring pressure 200 on the seat and 420 on the nose.
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Pontiac - Street
09-13-2024, 09:13 AM
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Comp Evolution HR lifters
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2,369
Posted By
grivera
What HR cam specs would the Evolution lifters not...
What HR cam specs would the Evolution lifters not be compatible with?
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
09-12-2024, 03:21 PM
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Timing chain - tell me if I'm being dumb
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grivera
Wish one of the Pontiac shops would have the off...
Wish one of the Pontiac shops would have the off set keys made - must be very low demand with the 9-keyway sets produced.
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Pontiac - Street
09-11-2024, 11:45 AM
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Catastrophic Engine Failure
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grivera
I’m surprised with the <550 hp guesses. Is it due...
I’m surprised with the <550 hp guesses. Is it due to the lower compression? IIRC, it’s been said the Old Faithful cam at 236/245 with 290cfm heads makes around 550 hp. The 230/236 Stump Puller in my...
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Pontiac - Street
09-05-2024, 10:39 AM
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Factory Valley Pan - RTV Or Gasket?
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grivera
One thing to remember with all this is when...
One thing to remember with all this is when installing aftermarket parts like the Tomawhawk valley pan and/or an aftermarket intake, make sure you dry fit the parts first and clearance areas as...
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Pontiac - Street
09-02-2024, 06:26 PM
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1973 Trans Am updates
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694
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grivera
F’n love that car!! Fantastic job - sounds and...
F’n love that car!! Fantastic job - sounds and looks awesome. Thanks for posting link.
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Pontiac - Street
08-23-2024, 01:11 PM
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Tale of Two Flywheels
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3,520
Posted By
grivera
Maybe I missed it but have you already tried a...
Maybe I missed it but have you already tried a neutral balanced FW along with the neutral balanced clutch assembly?
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
08-19-2024, 08:57 PM
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Plug for heater outlet on timing cover
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416
Posted By
grivera
I believe this covered in the Jim Hands How to...
I believe this covered in the Jim Hands How to Build a HP Pontiac V8…IIRC, it’s a 3/8 pipe plug?
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Pontiac - Street
08-16-2024, 09:24 PM
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Slight Pinging at High Temps
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1,025
Posted By
grivera
This is correct- thermostats only control minimum...
This is correct- thermostats only control minimum temperature. It may prolong temperature rise but not eliminate it.
RP - have you tested your thermostat in a hot pot of water to verify it opens...
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Pontiac - Street
08-14-2024, 08:09 PM
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1969 Firebird Long Branch Manifolds - Pypes or Ram Air Restoration Head Pipes?
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grivera
My 69 bird has RARE Long Branch and their x-pipe...
My 69 bird has RARE Long Branch and their x-pipe 2.5” exhaust with two Dynomax mufflers. The head pipes seal great and are tucked up nicely. The car has sniper EFI well sealed joints are a must with...
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Pontiac - Street
08-09-2024, 10:47 PM
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Blemishes on HR Lobes
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653
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grivera
Paul - I used grey scotch brite with wd40 and the...
Paul - I used grey scotch brite with wd40 and the mark came off with little effort- thanks for the tip
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Pontiac - Street
08-06-2024, 08:03 PM
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Blemishes on HR Lobes
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653
Posted By
grivera
I’ll give the scotchbrite pad a try and report...
I’ll give the scotchbrite pad a try and report back
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
08-06-2024, 07:51 AM
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Blemishes on HR Lobes
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653
Posted By
grivera
Hoosier - thanks, will check locally Mick -...
Hoosier - thanks, will check locally
Mick - it’s the pic, no bluish shading that I can see in person
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
08-02-2024, 10:27 AM
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Help with cam selection: crower 60243 or voodoo 704?
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Posted By
grivera
78w72 - I had the same experience with the XE268...
78w72 - I had the same experience with the XE268 in my numbers matching 400 in the bird - that engine is in hibernation now.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
08-01-2024, 10:22 PM
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Our Pontiac's camshaft length
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grivera
Interesting- I pulled the cam on 66 and only had...
Interesting- I pulled the cam on 66 and only had to remove the radiator
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Pontiac - Street
07-29-2024, 12:52 PM
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Help with cam selection: crower 60243 or voodoo 704?
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Posted By
grivera
The XE274 does well in many engines, depends on...
The XE274 does well in many engines, depends on the full combo. Considering your current cam is already broken in and happy in its place, and assumed marginal improvement with the Crower, plus the...
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Pontiac - Street
07-27-2024, 10:17 PM
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Too much Oil pressure.
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Posted By
grivera
I have a reproduction rally gauge cluster in my...
I have a reproduction rally gauge cluster in my bird with the corresponding sending unit and it isn’t accurate so I wouldn’t be so fast to trust those gauges. If you want an accurate measurement get...
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Pontiac - Street
07-18-2024, 08:32 PM
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Pontiac Timing cover seal spacer aligner
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1,052
Posted By
grivera
Have you considered the timing cover alignment...
Have you considered the timing cover alignment sleeves?
...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
07-16-2024, 08:05 PM
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42
Seeking HR Cam Recommendation
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2,195
Posted By
grivera
Didn’t know this - thanks. FJ- is this a...
Didn’t know this - thanks.
FJ- is this a factor with the 454 you mentioned?
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
07-15-2024, 10:37 AM
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42
Seeking HR Cam Recommendation
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2,195
Posted By
grivera
Not sure if my compression is up to the challenge...
Not sure if my compression is up to the challenge with the 242/248 as I don’t want it to be unnecessarily soggy on the bottom end. I emailed KRE and waiting on their reply/suggestion with that cam....
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
07-11-2024, 12:57 PM
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39
Idiots guide to timing - Please help
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2,306
Posted By
grivera
Would like to see that article so I can do mine!
Would like to see that article so I can do mine!
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