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Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-16-2013, 10:41 PM
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Posted By lust4speed
Also check the passage in the pump itself that...

Also check the passage in the pump itself that goes to the block. The last one I received had casting flash that blocked off about a third of the bore about the middle of the run.

I have enlarged...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-16-2013, 06:37 AM
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Posted By steve25
Inside the pump itself the exit passage in the...

Inside the pump itself the exit passage in the gear case section can always be blended way better, shoot for making as big a radius as you can with the meat that is there.
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-15-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 9
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Posted By 70 bird
You should be fine with the 455 and the...

You should be fine with the 455 and the shortblock parts you listed. You listed all the same parts I have been using in my motor for 6 boosted years.;)
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-15-2013, 12:19 PM
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Views: 973
Posted By marks73ta
I agree with Bruce. The 455 is strong enough to...

I agree with Bruce. The 455 is strong enough to do what you want. The '59, although stronger, resents other problems with bell housing adaptors and starter/starter mount adaptations that you don't...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-15-2013, 11:33 AM
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Posted By Blued and Painted
Use a long 1/2" drill bit and check the 90 degree...

Use a long 1/2" drill bit and check the 90 degree intersections at the back of the block. Where oil from pump turns towards the filter housing. And where oil from filter turns up to the lifter...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-15-2013, 07:24 AM
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Posted By steve25
If you feel you must play/grind more here is...

If you feel you must play/grind more here is something to do.
If you follow the oil flow when it returns into the block and heads up to the front of the motor you will see where at each main web...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-14-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 973
Posted By BruceWilkie
Save your 59 block for a more serious build......

Save your 59 block for a more serious build... What you have now is a good starting point and you can spend for things like gates and blow-off valve etc... it adds up quick. When you got your learnin...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-14-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 973
Posted By Rob Roy
I'll second the vote for hsd, similar in height...

I'll second the vote for hsd, similar in height to performer (hood clearance) and easier to tune to plugs. I tried the performer and plug color was scary with no logical way to tune for runner...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-14-2013, 08:31 AM
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Posted By HWYSTR455
Flash and drainback areas are also worth paying...

Flash and drainback areas are also worth paying attention to. Making sure the bearing holes line up with the saddle holes is a good idea too.

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Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-14-2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 973
Posted By charlie66
I think either block would be good . But if It...

I think either block would be good . But if It were me, I would go with the 389. I think it will be stronger/more durable, and with less stroke will make it more manageable for street driving .Not...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-14-2013, 07:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,318
Posted By steve25
What needs to be done should be concidered by how...

What needs to be done should be concidered by how much rpm the motor will see and its ultimate HP it will make.

2 easy things that can be done that will aid oil flow and cut back pressure are as...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-13-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 973
Posted By BruceWilkie
Turbo69bird has built basically the combo you...

Turbo69bird has built basically the combo you want except t88 turbo...7-900 hp... just use the 455... stock crank a decent set of H-beams and good forged pistons... good dampner and flex-plate,you...
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