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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 08-22-2023, 05:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By Gator67
Here's where I installed the remote oil filter on...

Here's where I installed the remote oil filter on my '70. I wanted to install it on the subframe in the same general area to have better access for oil changes, but I run an aftermarket subframe and...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 08-20-2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By nas t eh
I don’t have AC, but I don’t think it would...

I don’t have AC, but I don’t think it would matter much I’d just run the hoses under the AC stuff, my dual remote housing is on the passenger side of the rad support.
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-24-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 561
Posted By Bill Hanlon
No, it is +12v when the door is closed and ground...

No, it is +12v when the door is closed and ground when it is open.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-02-2023, 06:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By steve25
You do not need to buy a thing, use your Pontiac...

You do not need to buy a thing, use your Pontiac ones!

If the need further tweaking then just cut them into 4 separate ones .

The good thing about these also is should you ever need to step up...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-01-2023, 10:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By b-man
ISKY and Comp both make adjustable guide plates,...

ISKY and Comp both make adjustable guide plates, they’re actually for SBC engines but they work for Pontiacs using 5/16” pushrods.

Factory Pontiac guide plates are more than good enough, if...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-16-2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 689
Posted By 78w72
i tightened mine to the factory spec, ~45-50lb...

i tightened mine to the factory spec, ~45-50lb using new rubber pads or poly pads. the plate distance to the rear end on yours could have been retightened over the years or serviced by a guy with an...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-03-2023, 05:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,770
Posted By Kenth
If the TVS is connected according to the manual,...

If the TVS is connected according to the manual, it operates only when idling. While driving, the ported source on carb acts just like, well, a ported source.

SMP PVS24 opens @ 125°F and SMP PVS51...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 01-31-2023, 12:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,548
Posted By ZeGermanHam
This is what drove me absolutely nuts. It's crazy...

This is what drove me absolutely nuts. It's crazy making to be told that time after time and have it never be true.
Forum: Exhaust TECH 01-27-2023, 11:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,548
Posted By b-man
Measure the ideal bolt lengths for each location...

Measure the ideal bolt lengths for each location and go shopping. If you can’t find the exact length bolt you need for some then buy longer ones and cut them down, carefully chamfering and deburring...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,214
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Most Stock-Looking Reproduction Chrome Valve...

Most Stock-Looking Reproduction Chrome Valve Covers

Try posting this same thread in the 77-81 TA section also .
Not many others are going to know what you are actually looking for.

Most of us...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,214
Posted By rwfisher
For the look your after you may want to look at...

For the look your after you may want to look at shops that do Hydrochroming paint process…
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2023, 05:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,214
Posted By LStathas
Most platers use a "lot" charge. You may ask them...

Most platers use a "lot" charge. You may ask them how many you can do in a lot and get other members to go in on a group buy.
I would also shop other places in other states. Some states really...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2023, 02:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,214
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Have you tried 000 or 00 steel wool on the old...

Have you tried 000 or 00 steel wool on the old ones ?
Brillo pads and SoS pads are about 00 grade.

The mid to late 70's type , are called "flash-chrome"

Most of the catalog repops will be...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2023, 01:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,214
Posted By Jack Gifford
That nickel plating quote is crazy. Nickel...

That nickel plating quote is crazy. Nickel plating is usually inexpensive. Just a few months ago I had the lakester's DOHC sprockets nickel plated for under $100.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-24-2023, 11:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,214
Posted By tom s
The ones I have bought from In-line tube have...

The ones I have bought from In-line tube have been great.Tom
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-21-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,222
Posted By 25stevem
I am glad you had to take it apart, because there...

I am glad you had to take it apart, because there does not look to be drop 1 of oil, on the timing chain, nor in the rollers which is even worse!

Am I correct in the way I am seeing that?

If...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-21-2022, 03:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,222
Posted By Verdoro 68
The stock cam bolt and washer sit below the fuel...

The stock cam bolt and washer sit below the fuel pump eccentric, so it looks like the bolt/washer combo you are using is too tall and rubbing against the timing cover.

I have a Simms torrington...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-19-2022, 05:27 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,901
Posted By Cliff R
"How much extra horsepower & torque is there to...

"How much extra horsepower & torque is there to be gained by porting the iron intake and at what power level?"

I spent several years porting/modifying my factory iron intake taking every chance it...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-16-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 670
Posted By nUcLeArEnVoY
Any short-neck Saginaw pump and reservoir should...

Any short-neck Saginaw pump and reservoir should work, but make sure that it's clocked correctly for the car. My '79 T/A with a 400 had a PS pump and reservoir on it when I first got it that was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-13-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,238
Posted By TxSportCoupe
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Been thoroughly through the wringer on this one. OER makes the only paint that doesn’t make me want to paint it all...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-13-2022, 08:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,238
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Awe geez, don’t make the fella cry. Try that...

Awe geez, don’t make the fella cry.

Try that lighter blue on top of that dark blue, should adhere and tack-in real nice.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-11-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,901
Posted By Cliff R
Just a note on dual plane intakes and dividers. ...

Just a note on dual plane intakes and dividers. It is best to leave the divider intact and full height. At most you can remove a small portion of it between the secondaries, but that is more easily...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-06-2022, 11:33 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,566
Posted By Maxthe222
Talking King seats for any Firebird, I am putting a set...

King seats for any Firebird, I am putting a set of VSE spec Recaro 1981 IdealSitzN's back into my Fire Am and having them trimmed in the factory Carmine Red Hobnail material, just like how GM did...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-06-2022, 12:23 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,566
Posted By MalteseFalcon
I just picked up a set of '81 Pace Car Recaros to...

I just picked up a set of '81 Pace Car Recaros to use in my Fire Am project as an alternative to the Corbeau GT-8s. Since I've picked them up, I've learned two things that you may find interesting: ...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 11-05-2022, 10:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,095
Posted By 78w72
there is no vac actuated cutoff valve on these...

there is no vac actuated cutoff valve on these cars of this era. im not sure where or how they restricted coolant flow but probably in the head outlet like you mentioned.

on my E-head motor i...
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