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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-19-2024, 11:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,459
Posted By Tellyshavilli
Probably low 20s BG TA 4 Spd SD455s built

Probably low 20s BG TA 4 Spd SD455s built
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-19-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 450
Posted By burd
Fastest or quickest?

Fastest or quickest?
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-16-2024, 12:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,052
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Yes I'd watch it if Mark and crew did the resto...

Yes I'd watch it if Mark and crew did the resto or whatever gets done with it.

By the right hands I meant the new owner.
The son sure wasn't going to spend time or money on it.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-15-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 914
Posted By RAJ7395
Just remember to NEVER use glove when you are...

Just remember to NEVER use glove when you are operating a rotating mill, lathe, or drill press!!
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-15-2024, 12:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,052
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Big hoax that got hook line and sinker from...

Big hoax that got hook line and sinker from publicists and marketers.
Full opinion would probably bump this into the club house.

Car was actually worth about 1/8 that much.
Crocodile roof was a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-14-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,052
Posted By 71GP76TA
Looks like the original owner ran the sh++ out of...

Looks like the original owner ran the sh++ out of that poor car and parked it.

In the article they said they wanted to preserve the African stickers on the fenders. First thing I would have done...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-27-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,393
Posted By Held for Ransom
Keystone style could be an option too.

Keystone style could be an option too.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-27-2024, 06:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,393
Posted By triathlonx13
Keystone Klassics would look good, if that is an...

Keystone Klassics would look good, if that is an option.

Those Centerlines don't look good on A-Bodies in my opinion.

Can't go wrong with Rally IT'S

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Forum: THE LOBBY 04-24-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,504
Posted By johnta1
The TA had the wheels as standard whether Rally...

The TA had the wheels as standard whether Rally II or Honeycomb, the Formula would show on PHS as the wheels were not standard equipment.

The LeMans/Tempest were probably extra cost wheels, the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,038
Posted By Cliff R
"The 850 CFM Edelbrock carb flows more that an...

"The 850 CFM Edelbrock carb flows more that an SD-455 carb on my flow bench."

The Edelbrock 1910 is a copy of a 1980 Chevy truck carburetor part number 17080213. They set the full open angle of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-22-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,038
Posted By Cliff R
It works just like I said it did. All the Q-jets...

It works just like I said it did. All the Q-jets with the larger primaries are NOT "800" cfm, and never have been. The factory used quite a few different stops on the secondary shaft to control CFM...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-18-2024, 12:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 924
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
The posted link pics show the #12 heads , WS...

The posted link pics show the #12 heads , WS block , and big manifolds , and an original RA breather .
But I think the car is more possibly a fantasy car with good parts.

Ransom or John might can...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 11:13 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 15,270
Posted By PAUL K
The early SD heads were casting 485215. Soon...

The early SD heads were casting 485215. Soon after production started they made a change to the casting and the new number was 485216 hence the "16" cast on the exhaust ports. The 16 heads also...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 15,270
Posted By mgarblik
It's been a while but another little update on...

It's been a while but another little update on the re- re build of this SD-455 engine. The short block is now complete and I disassembled one head today to take a look. Everything is pretty dry in...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-03-2024, 12:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,440
Posted By dataway
I've watched a couple of that guys videos, he...

I've watched a couple of that guys videos, he does real high-end work ... like $2000 for a set of fancy taillight lenses .. that level of high-end. Real nice work though.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-02-2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,521
Posted By mgarblik
I assume QFT is a Quick Fuel Carburetor. Could...

I assume QFT is a Quick Fuel Carburetor. Could you also send a pic of the carb and the intake your using. Running a 4150 based carburetor with a spread bore adapter and no choke is not optimal IMO....
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-19-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,725
Posted By keith k
Nope. Over many years of experience with these...

Nope. Over many years of experience with these cars and talking to other owners, I have heard of no issues with the '70 hoods breaking like that, either.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-18-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,782
Posted By poncho-mike
I recently shipped a distributor cross-country,...

I recently shipped a distributor cross-country, the box was small and insured for $200. I was expecting it to cost about $18, it cost me over $27.

When I was very young, I had a 1967 Mercury...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-18-2024, 07:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,645
Posted By SD455DJ
Actually, the '79 W72's custom Comp Cam was...

Actually, the '79 W72's custom Comp Cam was ground on a 110 LSA. It made great vacuum and idled very well. The idea was to build cylinder pressure with only 8.1 compression. Here are the specs.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,645
Posted By Steve C.
Example, using the intake lobes for conversation...

Example, using the intake lobes for conversation in comparing the Crowers tiny 60240 cam to one at Bullet Racing, their HF260/300 lobe.

The Bullet lobe has less advertised duration with 260...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,645
Posted By Steve C.
EFFECTS OF CHANGING LOBE SEPERATION ANGLE (LSA)...

EFFECTS OF CHANGING LOBE SEPERATION ANGLE (LSA) HERE:

https://www.compcams.com/cam-timing-lobe-separation-angle


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,645
Posted By SD455DJ
If you're keeping it very close to stock using...

If you're keeping it very close to stock using the original log exhaust manifolds and Y-pipe (or true duals), I wouldn't go with any new HFT cam larger than the 2800 myself. You'll only have very low...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,645
Posted By Cliff R
As far as replacing the excellent factory cast...

As far as replacing the excellent factory cast iron intake with a Performer, waste of time/funds. You are putting a smaller intake on the engine so no power waiting for you anyplace. So like the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-10-2024, 11:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,499
Posted By J.C.you
Ha! Thanks for replies, very informative. Been...

Ha! Thanks for replies, very informative. Been thinking to stock up on a year supply. Never know what the future brings.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-03-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 971
Posted By Jim Hand
Thanks to all of you for the birthday wishes, and...

Thanks to all of you for the birthday wishes, and for your nice comments about our experiences with Pontiacs.

My wagon is still in great shape despite the 37 year old paint! After priming the Q...
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