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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-11-2024, 01:58 PM
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Views: 1,867
Posted By Joe-Touring
I live in the Seattle area, so everything is more...

I live in the Seattle area, so everything is more expensive here, but shopped around for some head work and it was over $2k to get some irons redone. I figured it was worth it to just spend the $3k...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,867
Posted By mgarblik
Well, this is where the mythical NEW cast iron...

Well, this is where the mythical NEW cast iron replacement heads I have been whining about for 15 years would be the perfect solution to your problem. The same heads, allot of people see no use for...
Forum: EFI Tech 05-09-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,138
Posted By Formulajones
I'll add this. We go to big meets and shows...

I'll add this. We go to big meets and shows frequently. And travel long distances to many of them.
I used to always see 100's of cars throughout the year with those awful Eddy carbs on them.
...
Forum: EFI Tech 05-09-2024, 06:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,138
Posted By Formulajones
A lot of good points in here. You can either...

A lot of good points in here.
You can either worry yourself to death or just roll with it. With most everyone converting to electronic ignition over the past 40+ years I don't view electronic carbs...
Forum: EFI Tech 05-08-2024, 10:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,138
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Sometimes with some of this stuff I feel its like...

Sometimes with some of this stuff I feel its like asking the dude who works at the "Lost Baggage" counter at the airport, "Hey, how often does luggage get lost?" and he responds, "Every day."

Its...
Forum: EFI Tech 05-08-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,138
Posted By Cliff R
"Thanks Cliff. Do you think that the 8 or 9:1...

"Thanks Cliff. Do you think that the 8 or 9:1 complaint ratio of Holley over FAST and FiTech is the due to a similar ratio of what is being run, in other words, do you think that there are 8 or 9...
Forum: EFI Tech 05-08-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,138
Posted By JLMounce
The software used in the sniper lineup is a...

The software used in the sniper lineup is a Holley HP light system. It's still plenty powerful though. I really don't think you're going to be missing anything personally.

You asked about...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-08-2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,004
Posted By b-man
I would replace that cover with a new one along...

I would replace that cover with a new one along with all the associated parts.

That’s the one design flaw in a Pontiac engine. The fact that water can enter the crankcase if the timing cover...
Forum: EFI Tech 05-08-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,138
Posted By JLMounce
Yes, this is still true of modern self learning...

Yes, this is still true of modern self learning EFI as well.

The way the systems work is to start with a basic table that the software builds based on a few key parameters. Typically engine size,...
Forum: EFI Tech 05-08-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,138
Posted By Cliff R
Good points made on manual trans set-ups. ...

Good points made on manual trans set-ups.

When I tuned HD twin cam engines, for example, I would install wide ban 02's and start with a "canned" map very close for the application. The companies...
Forum: EFI Tech 05-08-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,138
Posted By JLMounce
Holley in recent years has taken a reduce quality...

Holley in recent years has taken a reduce quality and hand out replacements market standpoint. It's better for their bottom line to let some crap ship out and replace it then to make a quality...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-31-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,532
Posted By mgarblik
I would respectfully disagree with replacing the...

I would respectfully disagree with replacing the wrist pins if doing a super budget, ball hone overhaul. Removing wrist pins from factory cast pistons and then replacing them is a losing proposition...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-20-2022, 11:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,618
Posted By fastekibeast
🤣🤣🤣👍 Definitely best in this week!!

🤣🤣🤣👍 Definitely best in this week!!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-20-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,618
Posted By i82much
My experience with carburetors is that you should...

My experience with carburetors is that you should follow the following tuning procedure:

1) set the carb on a bench, swap jets, air bleeds, idle and power valve restrictions at random until your...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-29-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,529
Posted By Skip Fix
Correct 2.41 and 2.56 same carrier. I used an...

Correct 2.41 and 2.56 same carrier. I used an Eaton 28 spline in the 78 with stock axles and ran low 11s and even a few 10s. It and the 81 have an Eaton 30 spline with aftermarket axles.

My first...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-20-2022, 09:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,941
Posted By mgarblik
I will try to give you some helpful info on...

I will try to give you some helpful info on tools. Micrometers: For occasional use I would still recommend buying a full set of 0-6" mics. That's because you will need a 0-1 for valve train...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-20-2022, 10:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,529
Posted By Singleton
Date code on the pinion is 11/74, so likely the...

Date code on the pinion is 11/74, so likely the entire carrier and gears came from a 1975 GM model vehicle produced in nov-dec 1974, and later swapped into the '79 housing replacing the original 3.23...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-20-2022, 10:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,529
Posted By 78w72
the spacers are ok for low power builds but i...

the spacers are ok for low power builds but i wouldnt want to invest the money using one with 400+hp. i used one back in the 90's converting a 2.56 to a 3.90 behind a mild 455 with 6x4 heads, ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,529
Posted By johnta1
4PP is for a 1979 TA with 3.23 gears. :)

4PP is for a 1979 TA with 3.23 gears.


:)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2022, 08:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,529
Posted By Skip Fix
All of the 78 codes start with a "2" for all body...

All of the 78 codes start with a "2" for all body series. For posis 2PS -2.41, 2PT-2.56, 2PW 3.08, 2PX 3.23, 2 PY 3.42
Third letter identifies manufacturer G=Chevrolet Then day built of the model...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-17-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,529
Posted By Skip Fix
I'll look in my 78 shop manual tonight it had a...

I'll look in my 78 shop manual tonight it had a page with codes.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-17-2022, 08:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,529
Posted By mgarblik
Honestly, why guess? 10 minutes and a $4.00...

Honestly, why guess? 10 minutes and a $4.00 gasket and you have your answer for sure. Plus you can look at the teeth for condition, determine if the gear set is GM or aftermarket, you know for sure...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-17-2022, 07:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,529
Posted By johnta1
I'd agree with that. Probably have to pop the...

I'd agree with that.
Probably have to pop the cover off and count the teeth for actual ratio.
(and could probably tell if it is a GM gear)


:)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-17-2022, 06:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,529
Posted By phil400
Don't now about all autos, but in 78 the 4speed...

Don't now about all autos, but in 78 the 4speed w72s got 3.42 and auto got 3.23, for 79 both got 3.23 like in 77.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-28-2022, 07:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,124
Posted By 77 TRASHCAN
Waaay Cool!!! I watched whole episode. There's...

Waaay Cool!!!
I watched whole episode. There's more to come!!!

Derek lifts our country up, all the time!!!
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