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Forum: THE LOBBY 01-24-2024, 10:40 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 9,331
Posted By MatthewKlein
With cash on hand, I'd be looking every day...

With cash on hand, I'd be looking every day morning afternoon and night. Eventually someone will be selling a car below market value. Strike it while the irons hot.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-03-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,133
Posted By MatthewKlein
We have installed a ton of those rotors. You will...

We have installed a ton of those rotors. You will be satisfied. Rotors all eventually rust but the coatings help.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-22-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,635
Posted By MatthewKlein
I have used BG109 engine performance restoration...

I have used BG109 engine performance restoration for over 20 years. BG products are the only engine/transmission/coolant/power steering flushes I have personal experience with. They work well.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-07-2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 816
Views: 66,124
Posted By MatthewKlein
You honestly want MIKE to start 7 new threads a...

You honestly want MIKE to start 7 new threads a day? I don't.

This one is enough. I get my daily headshaking smile and move on.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-05-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 816
Views: 66,124
Posted By MatthewKlein
The paint limits Acoustic Coupling

The paint limits Acoustic Coupling
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-22-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 816
Views: 66,124
Posted By MatthewKlein
Take a moment to read what you wrote. YOU...

Take a moment to read what you wrote.

YOU are the author of your own destruction. YOU are making random changes that don't make sense. People have pointed it out. YOU have ignored the criticism....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-22-2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 816
Views: 66,124
Posted By MatthewKlein
Ok, I'll attempt to add something constructive. ...

Ok, I'll attempt to add something constructive.

Going by your own words - One or more Pistons was installed incorrectly.
That is the foundation of the engine and should be corrected before...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2023, 09:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,622
Posted By MatthewKlein
Have you looked at your spark plugs? That's where...

Have you looked at your spark plugs? That's where I'd start
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-13-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 589
Posted By MatthewKlein
1957 GMC 316 Pontiac

1957 GMC 316 Pontiac
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-11-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By MatthewKlein
Use any power source you like. Have that power...

Use any power source you like. Have that power source trip a relay. Use the relay to power your Pink wire.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-07-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,953
Posted By MatthewKlein
I was told around 20 years ago or so. When much...

I was told around 20 years ago or so. When much of the brake rotor production moved to China. That cast iron has to be aged outside for 3 months before machining. That it stabilizes during that time....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2023, 08:37 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,524
Posted By MatthewKlein
You're free to carry on however you want. ...

You're free to carry on however you want.

Global coolant is superior to the old green. There was a time in the late 90s/early 2000s when it wasn't but those days are history. Global never needs to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2023, 01:37 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,524
Posted By MatthewKlein
I buy 50/50 global coolant by the 55gal drum....

I buy 50/50 global coolant by the 55gal drum. Costs me 1.40qt
There has to be an auto mechanic shop near you that would sell you coolant by the gallon for a reasonable price.

I'm sure everyone...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-04-2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,322
Posted By MatthewKlein
Haven't heard back from him yet but I'll keep you...

Haven't heard back from him yet but I'll keep you in mind.


Does anyone know how this lower window tracks is supposed to be secured to the glass? The drives side window was down because it was in...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-29-2023, 10:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,322
Posted By MatthewKlein
pics

pics
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-29-2023, 10:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,322
Posted By MatthewKlein
Brought the cream puff home

Brought the cream puff home
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-28-2023, 08:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,089
Posted By MatthewKlein
Without the end bolt holes anything you end up...

Without the end bolt holes anything you end up with could leak. Crazy that some heads don't have all the holes.

I've had the same headers and gaskets on my 440 for around 20 years. Back then I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-16-2023, 07:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 711
Posted By MatthewKlein
https://youtu.be/gmV4qwLfOMY This is an...

https://youtu.be/gmV4qwLfOMY

This is an excellent example of driveshaft angles

Far as alignment goes. If there are more than 2 ujoints they need to be aligned. Any time we replace u-joints we...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-04-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 701
Posted By MatthewKlein
Cant you take the trans out, look through the...

Cant you take the trans out, look through the input bearing retainer hole in the bell housing and see what's going on? Should almost be able to have someone slowly depress the clutch while you're...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-06-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,810
Posted By MatthewKlein
Dexcool extended life antifreese was junk when it...

Dexcool extended life antifreese was junk when it came out. The formula has sense been sorted out. Every car manufacturer uses their version and its wonderful. "Global" antifreeze premixed 50/50...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-27-2023, 10:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 867
Posted By MatthewKlein
I'd be temped to leave it dry and install as a...

I'd be temped to leave it dry and install as a dummy. Relocate the real battery to the trunk.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-15-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 1,978
Views: 264,723
Posted By MatthewKlein
LS engines have a place in the hobby. ...

LS engines have a place in the hobby.

Accessories and motor mounts are another $1335.00 to $1985.00 on the couple LS engines I checked at that link. It also was not clear what ECU was included or...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-14-2023, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 679
Posted By MatthewKlein
These are ok. The wheels are not great. It wont...

These are ok. The wheels are not great. It wont roll sideways. We use it for brake fluid
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DICGI2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 955
Posted By MatthewKlein
Thermostat can be tested in a pot of water on the...

Thermostat can be tested in a pot of water on the stove with a thermometer. I've had to do it on rare occasions where things didn't make sense....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 906
Posted By MatthewKlein
I'd be tempted to swap in a 700r4. They have a...

I'd be tempted to swap in a 700r4. They have a deeper 1st gear ratio of 3.06 vs 2.48 in the 400 trans

3.23 x 2.48 = 8.01
2.23 x 3.06 = 9.88
9.88 ÷ 2.48 = 3.99

Effectively it will launch like...
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