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Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,610
Posted By 1968GTO421
I had an Oldsmobile 55 years ago with that...

I had an Oldsmobile 55 years ago with that Hydramatic and an Olds 371 CI engine. I put an Isky E-2 camshaft (HFT) in that engine and it really woke it up in the lower/midrange RPM area. The...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2024, 09:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 528
Posted By 1968GTO421
This looks to be something I've really needed in...

This looks to be something I've really needed in my garage for sometime. Appreciate the advice.

...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-04-2024, 06:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 800
Posted By 1968GTO421
My thanks to Stan for posting his link to...

My thanks to Stan for posting his link to SpeedTalk. Very interesting and that link had a link within it to EngineBuilder which was quite helpful. Below are links to the two sites mentioned. Thank...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2024, 05:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,115
Posted By 1968GTO421
When I was in AACA years ago, one of the guys...

When I was in AACA years ago, one of the guys used electrolysis, putting the part in a large tub with leads from a battery. One lead went to a clamp on the part and another to the metal tub (if I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-06-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,158
Posted By 1968GTO421
I've bought parts from Paul and he is a really...

I've bought parts from Paul and he is a really good guy to deal with. In fact several years ago he gave me a good deal on my Topline Hi-Lift Johnson lifters. It's my belief that I probably got them...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-25-2023, 10:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,675
Posted By 1968GTO421
That Butler mount looks good. I am thinking about...

That Butler mount looks good. I am thinking about the Ames mount also. Here's more info on the Ames mount:

https://www.amesperf.com/parts/23660/



Had a twitchy finger, sorry about the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-07-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 1,977
Views: 256,002
Posted By 1968GTO421
I always find Sirrotica's posts very useful. Back...

I always find Sirrotica's posts very useful. Back in 1964 I had an old car with a factory manual choke. My dad taught me how to properly use it. I've had many an old car with dysfunctional automatic...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-24-2023, 03:58 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,733
Posted By 1968GTO421
I followed the lead of some other members here...

I followed the lead of some other members here and went with the Borgeson box. They are located here in Greenville County on the south side of TR. Great box, steers like a newer car does with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-04-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,461
Posted By 1968GTO421
Member geeteeohguy has said regularly here that...

Member geeteeohguy has said regularly here that the machining on the base of the lifter and the taper on the camshaft's lobes are the problem and has been for several years now. I get the feeling...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-04-2023, 04:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,818
Posted By 1968GTO421
In his posts Cliff Ruggles states that every...

In his posts Cliff Ruggles states that every Pertronix he has dealt with has gone bad. He recommends stock points system or HEI, I believe. FWIW
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-26-2023, 03:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,380
Posted By 1968GTO421
My thanks to Skippy597 for starting this...

My thanks to Skippy597 for starting this informative thread and thank you to all who have posted here. I have several different cams on my garage shelf and now think I should also carefully think...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-24-2023, 05:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,268
Posted By 1968GTO421
I noticed no one has directly answered your...

I noticed no one has directly answered your question of small brakes on front -vs- large brakes on rear. I had to track down my brother (Mr Chevelle guy) and query him. He had a '66 Chevelle with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-13-2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 515
Posted By 1968GTO421
Yes, and ditch thoughts of any Pertronix stuff....

Yes, and ditch thoughts of any Pertronix stuff. Just search in this forum for Pertronix and you will find tons of posts about how troublesome they are to say the least.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-25-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,114
Posted By 1968GTO421
Curiosity - What would be the engine torque/HP...

Curiosity - What would be the engine torque/HP limits be for a 8.2 axle in a 1968 GTO with TH400 (stock convertor) and 428?
Asking for general street/highway use and maybe a test and tune at the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-21-2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,389
Posted By 1968GTO421
Thanks to you for this thread, extremely...

Thanks to you for this thread, extremely informative. You've inspired me to get under my "68 and check out the condition of my 8.2 rear. With a 428 up front my 8.2 is not a keeper but I should try to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-17-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 448
Posted By 1968GTO421
I expect that 'ol Pinion head will be your go to...

I expect that 'ol Pinion head will be your go to guy for good info on your rear end. Best of luck.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-15-2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 678
Posted By 1968GTO421
Many are listed on this thread: ...

Many are listed on this thread:

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=848913
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-15-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 330
Posted By 1968GTO421
I'd try Cliff Ruggles. He is the best for Q-jet...

I'd try Cliff Ruggles. He is the best for Q-jet stuff,, both carbs and advice.:)

https://cliffshighperformance.com/
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-06-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1,977
Views: 256,002
Posted By 1968GTO421
Understand. Do take care of your self. Your wife...

Understand. Do take care of your self. Your wife and family depend on you. Your Tempest will happily wait on you to get better.
Mine has been patient over the years with my on and off bouts with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-06-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,989
Posted By 1968GTO421
Agreed! (What my brother uses for racing.) ...

Agreed! (What my brother uses for racing.)
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-31-2023, 05:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,640
Posted By 1968GTO421
Maybe a PM to Cliff will clarify this?

Maybe a PM to Cliff will clarify this?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-27-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,108
Posted By 1968GTO421
Over 55 years ago I had '53 Chevy with a badly...

Over 55 years ago I had '53 Chevy with a badly carboned up 235 six caused by the PO never having the carb rebuilt. I got a kit and rebuilt the old 1 bbl and put in new plugs. But it still had...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-17-2023, 08:30 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,430
Posted By 1968GTO421
Thanks for the warning. I pulled out my...

Thanks for the warning. I pulled out my J.C.Taylor policy and it states clearly on the policy that it is agreed value. Got me worried but in reviewing the policy I have with them it states clearly...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-09-2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,876
Posted By 1968GTO421
I came across this when googling Valvoline...

I came across this when googling Valvoline Maxlife:

https://valvolinechemicals.com/products/valvoline-maxlife-power-steering-fluid-32oz

FWIW
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-12-2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,612
Posted By 1968GTO421
Forum member CarbKing does carbs. He is also...

Forum member CarbKing does carbs. He is also cited by the GTOAA as the carb expert. Here is his forum member page:

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/member.php?u=139391

And here is his...
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