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Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-16-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 797
Posted By Steve C.
My '70 TA pictured here with Nitto 275/60R15...

My '70 TA pictured here with Nitto 275/60R15 drag radials on the rear.

Rear wheels at the time were American Racing Torq-Thrust in 15 X 8.5 ( p/n 105-5861 -24 offset 3-3/4 backside )

(Since...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 09-15-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 658
Posted By bhill86
I believe 70 had stereo but the oldest I know for...

I believe 70 had stereo but the oldest I know for sure is 72 based on the 72 manual I have.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 09-15-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 658
Posted By costpenn
Amen, I remember Dad a couple of years after he...

Amen, I remember Dad a couple of years after he bought the car getting a Pioneer Super Tuner and Jensen Triax speakers put in it. I remember listening to Styx The Grand Illusion on it right after he...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-31-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 273
Posted By jhein
I don't know at what temp/conditions vapor lock...

I don't know at what temp/conditions vapor lock will occur, but you could use a infrared thermometer to check the pump and lines and see if it's even in the ballpark.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-25-2024, 08:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 891
Posted By tom s
Those look SOOoo good hanging in the engine...

Those look SOOoo good hanging in the engine compartment,I’ll jump right on it!NOT!
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 08-24-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 38,353
Posted By 78Macho
Blue car out of the garage...

Coming up on the 5th anniversary purchasing the blue car in October, 2019. This is the first time it has been out of the garage since then.

I have quite a few items started, but not finished. Joe...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-18-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,691
Posted By Skip Fix
Looks like 79-81 TA rear calipers.

Looks like 79-81 TA rear calipers.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-15-2024, 09:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,691
Posted By ta man
Keep your original rear-end and upgrade posi and...

Keep your original rear-end and upgrade posi and axles keep your original parts a 70 12 bolt is rare
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-15-2024, 02:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,691
Posted By Formulajones
We still run OE 12 bolts in 5 cars. We added...

We still run OE 12 bolts in 5 cars.

We added one to the goat back in the 80's lol
That thing has seen more track time than I can count since with at least 4 different engines and 3...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-15-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,574
Posted By Pav8427
Could it be the final drive stuck in gear that is...

Could it be the final drive stuck in gear that is causing this?
Not sure how they work exactly, but wouldnt rule it out.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,209
Posted By HWYSTR455
Good info 78w72, thanks for taking the time to...

Good info 78w72, thanks for taking the time to call, much appreciated.

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-13-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,574
Posted By Sun Tuned
I’m late to this party , but , I’ve got a...

I’m late to this party , but , I’ve got a coworker that has a 454 MAG in a day cruiser…
He had trouble with a spring loaded marine fuel tank ball check that was gooey or corroded, causing all sorts...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-13-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,574
Posted By Skip Fix
Heck if you have an extra working Qjet toss it on...

Heck if you have an extra working Qjet toss it on !
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-13-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,574
Posted By Cliff R
I sell Marine specific rebuild kits. They have...

I sell Marine specific rebuild kits. They have the correct Marine parts and will cure the issues you are having:

https://cliffshighperformance.com/product/quadrajet-marine-rebuild-kit
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-13-2024, 07:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,574
Posted By 70gtojosh
if I read correctly, one engine runs good and the...

if I read correctly, one engine runs good and the other is giving issues. have you considered swapping carbs on the engines? Then if the engine that was running good now runs poorly you could suspect...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-13-2024, 01:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,574
Posted By jhein
BTW, I know the carb is freshly rebuilt, but I've...

BTW, I know the carb is freshly rebuilt, but I've just had two Qjets rebuilt by "experts", both of which would be fairly highly regarded on this forum, and each one was not correct. Yes,...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-07-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 417
Posted By RamAirPwr
Great suggestion, forgot about them A few years...

Great suggestion, forgot about them
A few years back, I ordered American Auto Wire harnesses from Rock and the price discount was significant
Thanks again!
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 08-03-2024, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 520
Posted By Elarson
Update: had to loosen the bottom of the outer...

Update: had to loosen the bottom of the outer fender and remove the inner fender to get access. Surprise....there were holes in the frame, not dimples. Self tapping screws went right in! Snaking...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-02-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,058
Posted By necdb3
X2, it's very easy to do and cost next to...

X2, it's very easy to do and cost next to nothing. Mine is now 17 years old and still looks great.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-02-2024, 10:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,933
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: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-31-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,058
Posted By bhill86
Anyone have a pic of what’s considered “correct”...

Anyone have a pic of what’s considered “correct” wrinkle finish? I had the hub from my car and a spare that each had a particular finish. I refinished both with good results but it’s not exactly the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-29-2024, 12:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,933
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...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 07-29-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 520
Posted By Elarson
Your pix are a huge help. Now I know where to...

Your pix are a huge help. Now I know where to look. The screws that are with the old bracket are clearly self tapping. If holes don't exist, I'm hoping there's at least dimples where they are...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 54,255
Posted By Steve C.
Tid bits for conversation.... When I was...

Tid bits for conversation....

When I was dealing with Mark at Luhn Performance regarding his custom built oil pumps he told me that he had conversations with both Mahle and Dura-Bond engineers and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-27-2024, 05:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 54,255
Posted By Schurkey
WHY are you using 20W-50 motor oil? Change...

WHY are you using 20W-50 motor oil?

Change nothing except the oil. See what happens.

If you think you need a "zinc additive" you're selecting the wrong oil.
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