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Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-06-2023, 08:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,364
Posted By punkin
I'm on board with this as well 2" primaries and...

I'm on board with this as well 2" primaries and fitment under the car would push me into taking a long look at something like this.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-05-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,605
Posted By punkin
I've got Harland Sharps on my old 455. It's got...

I've got Harland Sharps on my old 455. It's got an Erson mechanical cam/lifter set up and a lot of street and strip miles, no issues, about 22 years now. I would put them in my new motor but I need...
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-29-2022, 09:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,832
Posted By punkin
This is a great plan of attack. I would also...

This is a great plan of attack. I would also suggest, lift all the fuses on one side (assuming you're still using glass fuses). With the battery still connected, put the ammeter across the lifted end...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-17-2022, 07:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,272
Posted By punkin
I'm keeping it as is natural. Motor, heads and...

I'm keeping it as is natural. Motor, heads and all.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-16-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,150
Posted By punkin
I'm in a similar situation where I'm putting in...

I'm in a similar situation where I'm putting in an IAII and 4l80e. My motor is aluminum so I'm expecting the front to come up a little.

My 68 originally had a 350 motor and a ST300 trans stock....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-25-2022, 08:31 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,662
Posted By punkin
I apologize if this is inappropriate. I don't...

I apologize if this is inappropriate. I don't mean to hijack the exchange but I may be learning something new here. I have installed a Merziere water pump with a 180 thermostat. Is this a bad thing...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 12-10-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,925
Posted By punkin
I went with the G-Force cross member...it's a...

I went with the G-Force cross member...it's a beefy item. In my situation no adapter plate required I've gone with the IA2 block which has both patterns.
Forum: Electrical Tech 11-09-2021, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,314
Posted By punkin
I'm not sure I fully understand. I don't know...

I'm not sure I fully understand. I don't know what this pertronix device is but,

IF the terminal you made contact with has 12 VDC coming from battery, or the ignition run circuit, I would be more...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-18-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,470
Posted By punkin
More recently rewire the engine compartment the...

More recently rewire the engine compartment the last time the motor was out. This is at the top of the list for me this time go round. Going with modern stuff like electric fans, water pump, fuel...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-22-2021, 07:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By punkin
I've got an after market floor shifter and there...

I've got an after market floor shifter and there are two switches integrated (reverse and neutral). I simply connected the factory wiring to these two switches. If you have a column car, there should...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-05-2021, 06:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,767
Posted By punkin
I had similar where under light load I was...

I had similar where under light load I was getting misfire chased it for weeks and turned out to be plug wires.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2021, 06:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,978
Posted By punkin
No offense taken. In hind site I really should...

No offense taken. In hind site I really should have better qualified my second question. I do appreciate the feedback and the folks here have always been very helpful. Hopefully one day I'll be the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2021, 07:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,978
Posted By punkin
I went through something like this a few weeks...

I went through something like this a few weeks ago where I thought I knew what size bolt/nut I needed and went to the hardware store. Came back and found that I was mistaken. Just wanted to save my...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2021, 07:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,978
Posted By punkin
Sorry...I suppose I should have clarified. I was...

Sorry...I suppose I should have clarified. I was hoping to add some reference material to my little collection. It would be great to have a look up for the garage without bugging folks for something...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,374
Posted By punkin
Fantastic input all. Thank you. As for the...

Fantastic input all. Thank you.

As for the safety loop(s) I do have one but I do plan for a far more beefy solution that will be integrated with the new drive shaft cross-member. I've also seen...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-28-2021, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,243
Posted By punkin
That's one of my concerns as well unless a shut...

That's one of my concerns as well unless a shut circuit is used. More to your point, as the modern alternators got bigger, a lot of folks forget about the charge cable size too.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-12-2021, 12:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,262
Posted By punkin
I had this happen a few months ago. I soaked it...

I had this happen a few months ago. I soaked it with penetrating oil over-night then the next morning I used a can of compressed air held upside down and focused the cold air onto the fitting. The...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-12-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,857
Posted By punkin
Great stuff here, I don't have a ton to add but I...

Great stuff here, I don't have a ton to add but I too have done quite a little bit of light welding on a 15 Amp circuit. Preheating can help. I also found that avoiding the use of an extension cord...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-24-2020, 09:38 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 17,253
Posted By punkin
I do agree. I've learned plenty during this and...

I do agree. I've learned plenty during this and hope others can as well.

As for oil control, I hadn't planned on a pump. I've heard they don't live long for street use. Certainly there hasn't been...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-11-2020, 08:25 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 17,253
Posted By punkin
Getting closer. Assembly finished. I'm in line at...

Getting closer. Assembly finished. I'm in line at the dyno. Hopefully this week or early next :clap3:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-26-2020, 06:36 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,079
Posted By punkin
I've got 3:55 gears behind a TH350 with 26" tires...

I've got 3:55 gears behind a TH350 with 26" tires on the street. For me it's too much on the interstate and keep up with traffic. I'm currently building a new motor and will most likely go with a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-16-2020, 07:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,252
Posted By punkin
Once again everyone, thanks very much. I spoke...

Once again everyone, thanks very much. I spoke with the shop today...asked for forgiveness if I was asking for too much and/or otherwise asking stupid questions. They were super cool about it. When I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-19-2020, 09:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,367
Posted By punkin
I had this same thing not too long ago. I drained...

I had this same thing not too long ago. I drained all the fluid...warmed the body of the cylinder (not HOT) just warmed it up with a heat gun and kept moving the gun around. Once it was warmed up, it...
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