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Forum: THE LOBBY 04-28-2024, 08:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 872
Posted By Elarson
For a modest amount of work and...

For a modest amount of work and expense......leave the 455 in it, get a correct looking TriPower, replace (or professionally fix) the hood and drive and enjoy.

If you decide to sell it, it's a big...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-14-2024, 07:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,307
Posted By Elarson
I have the RobbMc with nose support on the road...

I have the RobbMc with nose support on the road race engine. The infinite clocking was a problem solver for clearing the Canton T-pan (that sticks out a couple inches). It's got enough power to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-05-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,595
Posted By Elarson
Just my theory...but I'd bet that a lot of the...

Just my theory...but I'd bet that a lot of the random parking lot thieves are more interested in popular, generic late-model stuff for the chop shops....like a Honda Accord. There also seems to be a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-05-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,224
Posted By Elarson
Grocery Getter and my new road race engine both...

Grocery Getter and my new road race engine both use VR-1, 10w-30.

Eric
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-03-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 453
Posted By Elarson
The early bracket (seen in post #2) is an...

The early bracket (seen in post #2) is an aluminum casting. The later bracket is stamped steel and the pump is different. And the early one sets the pump pulley closer to the head by about 1/2" (my...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-22-2024, 04:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,480
Posted By Elarson
He kept calling it the Indian block instead of...

He kept calling it the Indian block instead of Indian Adventures. I don't think he knows the particulars.

Eric
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-22-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 803
Posted By Elarson
Holley has a habit of buying great companies and...

Holley has a habit of buying great companies and making them mediocre or extinct.

Eric
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-22-2024, 04:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,480
Posted By Elarson
It's awesome that they are saving that block. ...

It's awesome that they are saving that block.

Yes...tall deck Indian Adventures block was probably late 90's/early 2000's as guessed.

Cost guess....figure $100-150 shop rate and they've been...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-31-2024, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 752
Posted By Elarson
The company that I work for is owned by a private...

The company that I work for is owned by a private equity firm. Thriving company, then the founder died, his daughter ran it for a few years (and didn't want the hassle) so she sold it. Things are...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-17-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,766
Posted By Elarson
Cordova, IL. We were there for the World Series...

Cordova, IL. We were there for the World Series of Drag Racing. For anybody who hasn't been there, that should be a bucket list event.

Eric
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-16-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,766
Posted By Elarson
In 2018, we left the track at Cordova and were...

In 2018, we left the track at Cordova and were searching for dinner. We spotted a little diner and pulled in. Not many people there except for a black Dodge duallie with small lettering on the door...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-12-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 14,291
Posted By Elarson
And that right there is the difference between a...

And that right there is the difference between a real engine builder and the "machinist" in the back room at Acme Auto Parts.

Eric
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-10-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 16,011
Posted By Elarson
Yes. Eric

Yes.

Eric
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-29-2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 828
Posted By Elarson
They never say who gets the money, but I'm...

They never say who gets the money, but I'm betting it's not the "vulnerable communities" who were supposedly wronged.

EPA Administrator Michael Regan said "vulnerable communities are more likely...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-22-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,867
Posted By Elarson
Yes....you've lost your freaking mind. And...

Yes....you've lost your freaking mind.

And YES....I admire your sense of adventure!! Good luck!

Eric
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-15-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,518
Posted By Elarson
Good oil, change regularly, make sure the engine...

Good oil, change regularly, make sure the engine is thoroughly warmed up sometimes and avoid all the snake oil and tricky ideas.

JMHO,
Eric
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-14-2023, 03:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,136
Posted By Elarson
You would need to approximate the downstream...

You would need to approximate the downstream restriction to get the flow rate correct. Also, you want to accurately model the flow split between the block and the pump bypass. Otherwise, running...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-12-2023, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 610
Posted By Elarson
You could get by with an SFI-1 rating but SFI-5...

You could get by with an SFI-1 rating but SFI-5 is a lot more protection without a lot of extra bulk. And the -5 will still be good as you get faster and faster.
I'd get a pair of gloves too. If...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-06-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 784
Posted By Elarson
PRI Starts Tomorrow

We'll be there tomorrow and Friday.
Who's going?
My Show Planner has 57 planned exhibitors, along with all the random people that we find in the aisles. It will be a busy 2 days, as always.

Eric
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-05-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,148
Posted By Elarson
Just to add a little emphasis to Mike's story,...

Just to add a little emphasis to Mike's story, this was a true back-to-back comparison. When we moved the pickup location to the valve cover (with baffle), there were no other changes.

Eric
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-30-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 670
Posted By Elarson
The non-ethanol stuff is getting more common. ...

The non-ethanol stuff is getting more common. Choices are good.

I watched an interesting YouTube video about it. One of the points they made was that if the fuel was dispensed out of the same...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-20-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,757
Posted By Elarson
Count me among those who won't use teflon tape. ...

Count me among those who won't use teflon tape. I've had 100% success with Loctite 567 pipe sealant over a lot of years. The stuff Cliff recommended is probably equally as good.

I've used it on...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-18-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 967
Posted By Elarson
A few years ago, I had advertised a Ford 9.5"...

A few years ago, I had advertised a Ford 9.5" ring and pinion on Racingjunk. I got a message from what sounded like a scammer, wanting to buy it. I sent a reply with "apologies, I forgot to put in...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-02-2023, 01:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,750
Posted By Elarson
Splices sound like a sketchy approach. My...

Splices sound like a sketchy approach. My generator installation has fresh cable from the meter to the transfer switch and fresh unspliced cable from transfer switch to the circuit breaker panel.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-12-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,419
Posted By Elarson
Adding to that, I've long felt that the...

Adding to that, I've long felt that the engineering and quality control of unmolested factory parts is superior to a lot of aftermarket stuff. I'd only replace factory parts if a person is sure...
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