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Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-28-2022, 05:05 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,658
Posted By Formulajones
That's pretty much how I feel. I've done cross...

That's pretty much how I feel. I've done cross country trips with 3.73's, with a 28" tire it wasn't horrible. 65 was doable. Just takes a little extra time to get where you're going.

For the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-28-2022, 04:37 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,658
Posted By unruhjonny
I realize the original intent of this discussion...

I realize the original intent of this discussion is resolved, but I wanted to chime in.
When I daily drove my Firebird (3.55:1), I would just cruise at a speed (on the highway) that I felt...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-03-2022, 09:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,115
Posted By Jack P.
1969 T/A RA V

Here is a video with room for lot's of comments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=gmfHh8ERJtY&fbclid=IwAR3kD3f7QdozSYY-cEnp6fl3XMta4zF9FBPmQ7RX3Zj7RazAg6vck_QA69g
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-10-2022, 06:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,442
Posted By hurryinhoosier62
9mm pistols CAN be excellent self defense weapons...

9mm pistols CAN be excellent self defense weapons depending on your choice of ammo. My preference is the 147 gr subsonic. It works well, especially out of 3.5-4 inch barrels.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-06-2022, 06:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,442
Posted By Mattman
It’s a python and it’s beautiful.

It’s a python and it’s beautiful.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-01-2022, 12:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,442
Posted By Radman
Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 MAG 7 1/2 inch barrel. ...

Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 MAG 7 1/2 inch barrel. I dropped a nice 8 point buck at 83 yards using the iron sights on it.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-01-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,442
Posted By Scott65
Don't discount Ruger as an option. They make some...

Don't discount Ruger as an option. They make some nice revolvers as well.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-01-2022, 10:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,442
Posted By Scott65
Nice find! Revolvers are cool. I have an S&W...

Nice find! Revolvers are cool. I have an S&W that's older than me that still shoots beautifully.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-01-2022, 07:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,442
Posted By OCMDGTO
X10 S&W makes a top notch revolver

X10 S&W makes a top notch revolver
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-26-2022, 10:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,573
Posted By kalvert
i run a performer rpm, on my stock 65 389, butt...

i run a performer rpm, on my stock 65 389, butt dyno says it's got more pep than the stock one.

I've ran 4 carbs so far;
Factory Carter AFB-got the car started with it, then boxed it up and put...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2021, 07:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,858
Posted By pastry_chef
That would not be the path I would have gone. ...

That would not be the path I would have gone.

but.

Here is a dyno image, engine did better than most would think.
400 with XE262
About 9.2 CR - cranking PSI was 190 to 200.
445 ft lbs @3400...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,062
Posted By Tom Vaught
Great work by all. Looks like you have a good #10...

Great work by all. Looks like you have a good #10 camshaft from Melling.
Tom V.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2021, 01:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,062
Posted By SD455DJ
Degreed the #10 Cam...Results

OK, so we have the results…Dan degreed the cam and the specs are amazing…no doubt it is a #10 grind: 235*I/248*E/114* LSA @ .050”; intake ICL 106*; exhaust ECL 122*, so intake is ground 8* advanced;...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-04-2021, 12:09 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,737
Posted By poncho-mike
Several years ago, I went to Autofair with my...

Several years ago, I went to Autofair with my son, who was around 20 years old or so. My dad had a dealer's license when I was a teenager, so about every couple of months I would get a different car...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-04-2021, 12:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,737
Posted By poncho-mike
And you won't recognize the old fart in the...

And you won't recognize the old fart in the mirror until you put on your glasses.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-25-2021, 10:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,356
Posted By pastry_chef
My point? LMFAO In your post # 56 you...

My point? LMFAO

In your post # 56 you quoted Ponchy's comment.


You said


Great, you have the book. Why is it so hard to read?
Jenkins did not think domes were a superior design.. he...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-24-2021, 10:41 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,356
Posted By pastry_chef
He needed domes to obtain the compression. In...

He needed domes to obtain the compression. In his 1976 book he has 17 pages dedicated to piston and ring prep. He says they would cut away as much dome as possible that would still obtain the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-20-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,812
Posted By 78w72
lose that street avenger carb... bet a true...

lose that street avenger carb... bet a true double pumper or even a properly set up Q-jet would get much better numbers (& mpg with the q-jet) with everything else the same.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-18-2021, 10:33 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,356
Posted By shaker455
Smaller chamber with dish

Smaller chamber with dish
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2021, 09:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,151
Posted By Mister Pontiac
Fred, back to your original question, I guess it...

Fred, back to your original question, I guess it really depends what 3 speed trans your friend has. Some are certainly durable.

My 72 LeMans GT has the true Muncie M-13 (unruh Johnny points out...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-21-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,151
Posted By 421mike
T-85 very tough, heavy too.

T-85 very tough, heavy too.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-21-2021, 12:04 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,151
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
The Dearborn 3 speed was used in performance...

The Dearborn 3 speed was used in performance '66-69 Pontiac A-bodys & '67-69 F-body's.

The late 50's - early 60's BorgWarner HD 3 speed was the T-85.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-20-2021, 11:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,151
Posted By unclescratch
Wink Borg-Warner 3-speed

I learned a while back from a member here that the 3-speed manual trannys used back in the very early '60's were, in fact, Borg Warner. Not the same as the Ford/Dearborn Heavy Duty 3-speeds that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-15-2020, 11:52 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,658
Posted By i82much
real hot rods have solid lifters and 4.88’s, buzz...

real hot rods have solid lifters and 4.88’s, buzz your head off at 45 mph and won’t idle below 1500 rpm. what a bunch of sissies! you guys probably have air conditioning and power brakes too,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-14-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 18,658
Posted By The Champ
FWIW - the 7.75x14's that came stock on a '65 GTO...

FWIW - the 7.75x14's that came stock on a '65 GTO were 27" tall, not 26.5" tall.
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