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Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-17-2024, 07:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 688
Posted By steve25
What circle track class allows 540 cid?

What circle track class allows 540 cid?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-08-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 961
Posted By 65madgoat
Forget that it is safe. It is too costly and not...

Forget that it is safe. It is too costly and not ever worth doing.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgdeN7Muvhw

Old thread:

...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-31-2024, 10:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,301
Posted By GtoFM
Why not?? Everyone has a beef with someone,...

Why not?? Everyone has a beef with someone, what's yours?
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 03-30-2024, 02:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 278
Posted By Bob Eiler
428 BLOCK & CRANK

2 bolt 428 bare block and crankshaft / 030 over with less than 10,000 miles on rebuild. Cylinder walls are excellent condition and has been stored with greased cyl. walls. The crank is 20 under and...
Forum: Industry Stuff 03-29-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,092
Posted By indymanjoe
I just got my hinges rebuilt by willie Wilson...

I just got my hinges rebuilt by willie Wilson very happy with them. 434-258-2606 very well done.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-23-2024, 10:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,301
Posted By ID67goat
Website must be very old…did you see the labor...

Website must be very old…did you see the labor rates!.?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-21-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 947
Posted By PAUL K
We shoot for zero to .005 above the deck for a...

We shoot for zero to .005 above the deck for a factory block build. Never had an issue.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 03-12-2024, 08:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 352
Posted By Dragracertoo
Going from memory, I think my shims are .060 per...

Going from memory, I think my shims are .060 per side. should be able to make them. Rich
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 03-12-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 352
Posted By 400 Lemans
https://www.gtoforum.com/threads/428-question.1374...

https://www.gtoforum.com/threads/428-question.137480/ Look at #5 post by Old Man Taylor. Using an Olds 350 thrust bearing and shim stock. Maybe not to hard to duplicate if you cant find a P-Dude kit.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 03-12-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 352
Posted By steve25
It’s a combo of parts ( Old’s thrust bearing )...

It’s a combo of parts ( Old’s thrust bearing ) that allow the use of 4.00” or 4.210” stroke crank to be run in a block with 3.00” mains once the 4.250” mains are cut down to 3.00”
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-23-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,508
Posted By Skip Fix
So how many of you all redrill the main oil hole...

So how many of you all redrill the main oil hole to match the block?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-22-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,476
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
$ 81,000 Probably not too bad of a price in...

$ 81,000
Probably not too bad of a price in today's climate and whizzbang on 70 TA 4spd #s cars.
The extra set of real wheels and original tires helped the value.

One poster commented he...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,569
Posted By mgarblik
If the cylinder walls are honed properly, with a...

If the cylinder walls are honed properly, with a multi-stage plateau and the proper grits, cross-hatch angles and surface finish for the rings being used, no other band aids are needed to make the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-31-2024, 02:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,194
Posted By mgarblik
Thanks for posting the video link. Was an...

Thanks for posting the video link. Was an interesting discussion among people with respected credentials in the business. Some good and valid points made. One glaring exception though. The group...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-09-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 911
Posted By PAUL K
I think that cam would run well the way it is....

I think that cam would run well the way it is. You could use the solid lifters and play with lash to dial it in.

It's a better choice for the 455. It'd respond to more compression and a bit more...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-27-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,424
Posted By johnta1
In Pete's article he states it was 12"/H2O...

In Pete's article he states it was 12"/H2O measured at.


:)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-26-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,424
Posted By steve25
Exploring the SD 455 head.

This is only the second time I have had my hands on a pair of these heads.
The first time was before I had
My flow bench, but this set will not escape getting flow tested before and after my bowl...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-08-2023, 06:12 AM
Replies: 816
Views: 64,372
Posted By Kenth
Have you ever wondered how Pontiac was able to...

Have you ever wondered how Pontiac was able to build 100's of millions of cars that functioned decently without all the crazy modifications on your car?

However, it is your car and you do what...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-30-2023, 10:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,672
Posted By necdb3
Not trying to knock the car but would you think...

Not trying to knock the car but would you think when the did the restoration they would put the correct fender supports in. Just a peeve of mine maybe with early 2nd gens. A RAIV is certainly worth...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-15-2023, 06:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,353
Posted By Formulas
In your engine it will act between the stock 067...

In your engine it will act between the stock 067 and 068 camshaft.
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-11-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 919
Posted By mgarblik
Not exactly comparable, but a reference point? ...

Not exactly comparable, but a reference point? We ran 3 1971-1973 455 stock blocks converted to 5 billet Program Engineering main caps. Ran stock, race prepared "N" crankshafts ground with maximum...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-10-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 849
Posted By b-man
Once you add up the parts and machine shop labor...

Once you add up the parts and machine shop labor needed to upgrade your ‘71 400 block you might find you’re within a thousand dollars of a far superior aftermarket block.

Checking their websites...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-04-2023, 11:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,544
Posted By Formulajones
Typically once they whine and take a set, there...

Typically once they whine and take a set, there is no getting rid of it at that point. Most likely it wasn't set up correctly from the start, either pinion depth, back lash, or both, and they'll...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 09-29-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 969
Posted By Held for Ransom
Because the RA V was a crate engine and not...

Because the RA V was a crate engine and not factory installed, there is no emissions decal.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-25-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 691
Posted By PAUL K
No it should not! Not sure how to say this but if...

No it should not! Not sure how to say this but if you needed to ask you have no business touching that area of the port. I'm saying that from seeing dozens of round port heads being completely...
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