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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 06:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 621
Posted By Formulajones
I've never found any need to modify the coolant...

I've never found any need to modify the coolant passage for heater cores on E heads, or any other brand for that matter, never blown a heater core.

But if you have extra time and really feel...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-19-2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,678
Posted By Formulajones
Just go back to the points. Both of our dailys...

Just go back to the points. Both of our dailys are points and have been since the cars were born 60 years ago. Dead nuts reliable. Don't let people tell you they need constant adjustment, that's a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-14-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,937
Posted By Formulajones
Ah okay, even that sounds like it's still likely...

Ah okay, even that sounds like it's still likely running into fuel delivery issues even on an easy pass. The not launching hard helps to band aid it but still appears it does sometimes run out of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 678
Posted By Formulajones
That is correct, and I always recommend the nose...

That is correct, and I always recommend the nose support.

While I've had a couple issues with Robb's starter, things like the ball bearing falling out and causing the gear to slide on the shaft,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,937
Posted By Formulajones
Honestly if you're going 121-123 mph, that car...

Honestly if you're going 121-123 mph, that car should already be in the 10's. That's easy 10.80's with a decent short time. That tells me that your short time is lacking and most likely the biggest...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-11-2024, 09:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,937
Posted By Formulajones
It's a case by case basis as to which setup I'd...

It's a case by case basis as to which setup I'd pick, and sometimes certain circumstances dictate the decision. There are instances where running a stock fuel system is required (pure stock drags...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,937
Posted By Formulajones
That works well too. I've done the 1/2" steel...

That works well too. I've done the 1/2" steel tubing side by side for the bigger HP stuff and buy it from either inline or SS tubing as mentioned.
I hide the regulator where the mechanical fuel...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 06:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,375
Posted By Formulajones
That's really what it boils down to for me. As...

That's really what it boils down to for me. As much as these engines cost these days to build them right and use top notch parts, it's not a hard decision to just put a good rocker arm on it. Budget...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 344
Posted By Formulajones
Nice to see a reply with updates and good results...

Nice to see a reply with updates and good results for a change.

I'm a bit leery myself to go full on electrical with gauges like that but I do like some of their analog style gauge setups, which...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,245
Posted By Formulajones
That's what Ive always strived to do with engine...

That's what Ive always strived to do with engine builds Tom. Make the drivetrain parts as light as possible in the hopes that I can run less spring pressure to control things.

Pontiacs are almost...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 07:37 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,480
Posted By Formulajones
Maybe I missed it but you had 40 psi before and a...

Maybe I missed it but you had 40 psi before and a new regulator gave you 8 more psi???

That's only 48 and these systems are designed to operate with a steady 60 psi so unless there is something I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2024, 08:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,421
Posted By Formulajones
They sell non chlorinated brake cleaner. It's...

They sell non chlorinated brake cleaner. It's all I've used for decades.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-31-2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,329
Posted By Formulajones
Everything is expensive now Steve. If it's cost...

Everything is expensive now Steve. If it's cost that's the issue for the OP and he's trying to build an engine right now, it's probably not the best time in this economy, cheap prices are non...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-30-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 424
Posted By Formulajones
I don't know about stiffer being any better, they...

I don't know about stiffer being any better, they do make a few different styles of intake gaskets and some are a bit flimsy in comparison.
I have noticed some different quality issues with Felpro...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-29-2024, 02:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,511
Posted By Formulajones
Oil analysis tells me that the good oil I use...

Oil analysis tells me that the good oil I use along with a decent store bought filter is still doing ok at 6000 miles and that's good enough for me. That saves me plenty of oil changes with the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-28-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 986
Posted By Formulajones
With 3.08's and second gear that's a ton of wheel...

With 3.08's and second gear that's a ton of wheel speed, almost like scating on ice at that point. The rear of the car may drift where ever it wants lol.

Doubtful there is any real cure for it...
Forum: EFI Tech 03-27-2024, 09:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 283
Posted By Formulajones
The Edelbrock setup is tune limited to just...

The Edelbrock setup is tune limited to just really basic stuff so as long as you're ok with that and the engine is a mild build it'll work fine.


As far as the sniper stuff goes from Holley I'm...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-27-2024, 07:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,526
Posted By Formulajones
We've been running c-clip eliminators on street...

We've been running c-clip eliminators on street cars for decades. The key is what I mentioned in an earlier post. You need the strange c-clip eliminator kit. They have a proper oil retention setup...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,937
Posted By Formulajones
As far as where to put the regulator, there are...

As far as where to put the regulator, there are many thoughts on that.

Me personally, I prefer a return line the full length of the car, which means my return style regulators are always mounted...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,937
Posted By Formulajones
Na, been doing it for many years that way,...

Na, been doing it for many years that way, doesn't matter how hot it gets here, 105-110-115+ degrees outside and it never causes an issue with heat soak or vapor lock, even with the junk 91 pump gas...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-23-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 577
Posted By Formulajones
Another short story on my RA Formula that's...

Another short story on my RA Formula that's interesting. Everyone knows those scoops are probably one of the best at grabbing outside air.

When I ran the iron intake on it and driving the car...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-22-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,937
Posted By Formulajones
I've said this many times. I typically just do a...

I've said this many times. I typically just do a tanks inc setup with -8 feed and return on anything that's approaching 500hp or more. That way I'm done with the fuel system for good and it'll...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2024, 06:41 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,037
Posted By Formulajones
I actually like the 505-535 sized Pontiac builds...

I actually like the 505-535 sized Pontiac builds that are in the 650 HP range. I know quite a few of those done. Still more power than most can put down efficiently, docile enough to drive...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-19-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,330
Posted By Formulajones
I'll elaborate on that further with some...

I'll elaborate on that further with some experience I've had with that.
Decades ago the 454 bbc I built I used AFR heads. They spec'd the camshaft which was a hydraulic roller. They sent the heads...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-19-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,330
Posted By Formulajones
200 lbs on the seat certainly would be...

200 lbs on the seat certainly would be approaching that threshold.

It's why I've always advocated spending the money to lighten the valve trains as much as possible so you don't have to get too...
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