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Forum: THE LOBBY 04-11-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,168
Posted By KEN CROCIE
I think I recall Air cleaners modified like that...

I think I recall Air cleaners modified like that on early NACAR engines
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-26-2024, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,013
Posted By KEN CROCIE
I agree with PK and Steve 25. I shoot for .030"...

I agree with PK and Steve 25. I shoot for .030" piston to head clearance.
Forum: Interior TECH 03-19-2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 770
Posted By KEN CROCIE
Thanks to all. I received better info from this...

Thanks to all. I received better info from this forum than the Camaro 5 forum.
Forum: Interior TECH 03-12-2024, 07:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By KEN CROCIE
64 GTO wood wheel.

I had my 64 wood steering wheel restored by Mike @ Steeringwheelsbymike.com.
Excellent job. Reasonably Priced too.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-12-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,468
Posted By KEN CROCIE
cam specs would help

cam specs would help
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-22-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,403
Posted By KEN CROCIE
Anyone know whose block that is? Only 601 I can...

Anyone know whose block that is? Only 601 I can recall belonged to Terry McGean from HOT ROD.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,327
Posted By KEN CROCIE
I sourced my lifters from Elgin. The lifters were...

I sourced my lifters from Elgin. The lifters were purchased in "tray" lots of 128 lifters. I then modified them with "Tru-Arc" snap rings. Back then there were very few lifter failures, so nobody...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-16-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,220
Posted By KEN CROCIE
Sorry for the double. BTW- after the carb got...

Sorry for the double.
BTW- after the carb got fixed, I ran the dyno in manual mode. I saw 830 #s at 2800 rpm. I wasn't about to sacrifice a numbers matching block for the sake of more power, so I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-16-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,220
Posted By KEN CROCIE
Sorry for the double. BTW- after the carb got...

Sorry for the double.
BTW- after the carb got fixed, I ran the dyno in manual mode. I saw 830 #s at 2800 rpm. I wasn't about to sacrifice a numbers matching block for the sake of more power, so I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-16-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,220
Posted By KEN CROCIE
Thanks everyone for the interest and kind...

Thanks everyone for the interest and kind thoughts.
Performer intake. I don't recall why ! The possibilities are:
1: The Engine came to us that way.
2: Mecham installed the Performer as part of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-16-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,220
Posted By KEN CROCIE
Thanks everyone for the interest and kind...

Thanks everyone for the interest and kind thoughts.
Performer intake. I don't recall why ! The possibilities are:
1: The Engine came to us that way.
2: Mecham installed the Performer as part of...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-15-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,728
Posted By KEN CROCIE
In the Feb 2012 Car Craft we dyno tested a 535 ci...

In the Feb 2012 Car Craft we dyno tested a 535 ci pontiac with SD/Edelbrock heads of 340 cfm. Cam was a 248/256 hyd. roller. The Victor was down on power all the way to 5600 as compared to the Torker...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-16-2023, 01:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,229
Posted By KEN CROCIE
We drilled a hole on top of the frame and used a...

We drilled a hole on top of the frame and used a long bolt to reach the sway bar mount.
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-02-2023, 01:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 792
Posted By KEN CROCIE
Gonna hit 86f today and cool off to 75f by...

Gonna hit 86f today and cool off to 75f by Tuesday .
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-10-2023, 03:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 657
Posted By KEN CROCIE
H-O disc brake conversion kit P/Ns for 64-72 a...

H-O disc brake conversion kit P/Ns for 64-72 a body
tie rod ends : elgin es 2033 rl or sealed power 802-2033r
upper ball joint : 1268k or S/P 801-10268
lower ball joint: 277k or S/P 801-10277....
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-28-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,053
Posted By KEN CROCIE
Wouldn't that thrust have to be hammered in...

Wouldn't that thrust have to be hammered in place 'cause there's no receiver cut in the block?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-23-2023, 05:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,544
Posted By KEN CROCIE
B-Man--I should have supplied bump steer spacers...

B-Man--I should have supplied bump steer spacers with the kit. Believe it or not , I just thought of that last year ! But I had very few complaints about bump steer problems.
Dale-O: Ken's GTO
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-08-2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,797
Posted By KEN CROCIE
Had to look it up! from my 64 service man.! Rod...

Had to look it up! from my 64 service man.!
Rod clearance WHEN NEW = .0005"-.0025".
Which implies . to me at least, .0005" wear would not be a problem.
in fact I have built street engines @...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-30-2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,568
Posted By KEN CROCIE
The bottom of the hole on the stock cap can...

The bottom of the hole on the stock cap can enlarge with age, giving inconsistent main bearing saddle measurements. This can be remedied two ways. A longer stock diameter (.309") dowel can be used...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-29-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,536
Posted By KEN CROCIE
get the serrations polished off at a crank shop...

get the serrations polished off at a crank shop down to flush with the journal.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-20-2023, 12:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,935
Posted By KEN CROCIE
The #47 heads won't work with the 72 intake. The...

The #47 heads won't work with the 72 intake. The exhaust crossover is a different size, although an adapter can be made to make it work.
I agree with Jay S that the RPM is the least of the problems....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-14-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,399
Posted By KEN CROCIE
glhs: that's the way to go. Like 455dan says:...

glhs: that's the way to go. Like 455dan says: "been running that set up for 44 years"
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-07-2023, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 911
Posted By KEN CROCIE
I saw them in the Durabond Catalog.

I saw them in the Durabond Catalog.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-07-2023, 10:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,955
Posted By KEN CROCIE
I suggest you replace the body bushings with...

I suggest you replace the body bushings with rubber. This will improve the smoothness, Cheap and easy to do. That change alone might be enough. If not, install Koni shocks. they ride really well and...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-24-2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,309
Posted By KEN CROCIE
I had a sheet metal version on my 366. I always...

I had a sheet metal version on my 366. I always thought it was for a dry sump system because the oil capacity was so small.
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