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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-08-2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,514
Posted By PDC
I’m at the point where the cost difference...

I’m at the point where the cost difference between Crower SS Enduro Rockers and any other rocker out there compared to the cost of the overall engine build is a decision that makes itself.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-25-2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,758
Posted By PDC
FWIW -I had Davis Unified HEIs in both of my...

FWIW -I had Davis Unified HEIs in both of my Poncho powered TAs and they were nothing but rock-solid reliable every day I had the pleasure of enjoying both cars. The curve I requested was dead-nutz...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-20-2024, 06:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 528
Posted By PDC
Hey Napster! This is a bit off topic. I hope...

Hey Napster! This is a bit off topic. I hope you don’t mind and I hope this helps someone. When I bought my Red ‘73, the engine had been re-built and topped with a true Holley 750HP. Car flick...
Forum: Electrical Tech 12-22-2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 652
Posted By PDC
My reverse switch appears to be fine. I can fire...

My reverse switch appears to be fine. I can fire the car up, put it in reverse and run either turn signal for as long as I care to leave it engaged. It seems as though running the tach off the IGN...
Forum: Electrical Tech 12-21-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 652
Posted By PDC
Update - Blowing Turn Signal Fuse

1973 Trans Am

I posted some time ago about problems blowing my turn signal fuse. Lots of trouble shooting starting with the sockets - many of which were badly corroded. Over the course of time,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,593
Posted By PDC
Been down this road with the Butler prepped...

Been down this road with the Butler prepped E-Heads. Difference in cost between letting them inspect and assemble ‘unported’ heads with better valves and dual springs vs the cost of what they call...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-18-2023, 09:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,877
Posted By PDC
I would definitely check this. I ran into this...

I would definitely check this. I ran into this doing a TKO swap (shipped with a neutral balanced flywheel) into a factory auto trans car with an externally balanced flex plate. A machine shop...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-17-2023, 07:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,452
Posted By PDC
Even a mild cam with 6X-4 Heads on a 455 with...

Even a mild cam with 6X-4 Heads on a 455 with headers and free-flowing exhaust will make so much torque everywhere on the tach between idle and 4500, you’d never run out of smiles on the street with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2023, 06:57 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,210
Posted By PDC
I traced an oil leak in the exact same location...

I traced an oil leak in the exact same location under my 455 and discovered that the oil filter housing had a very small crack straight up and down the center of the housing between the opening and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,567
Posted By PDC
Damn - if I was looking for a Poncho power plant,...

Damn - if I was looking for a Poncho power plant, I wouldn’t blink. This will sell and the buyer will never regret it!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,074
Posted By PDC
I had the 1-piece BOP oil pan gasket and 1-piece...

I had the 1-piece BOP oil pan gasket and 1-piece rear main seal as well and I would get the tiniest drip from the center locating spike on the oil pan gasket exactly like the OP. I ended up snipping...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-06-2023, 02:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,628
Posted By PDC
I had the XE274 in my Red TA and never regretted...

I had the XE274 in my Red TA and never regretted it. At Butler's recommendation, I did have it ground on a 112* LSA and Nitrided. With Johnson lifters and good valvesprings, it was very quiet. It...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-02-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,065
Posted By PDC
I found the Taylor Thundervolt BBC HEI set fits a...

I found the Taylor Thundervolt BBC HEI set fits a Pontiac engine very nicely with just enough slack to loom them up and over the valve covers. The 10mm set is cool if you like the aftermarket look,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-17-2022, 08:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,206
Posted By PDC
I went through a period when I had a helluva time...

I went through a period when I had a helluva time getting my Muncie into first at a red light. Trans had very recently been rebuilt by a very good local trans guy. He recommended at a stop...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-23-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,267
Posted By PDC
I had a set of these on my Red car and could not...

I had a set of these on my Red car and could not have been happier. Ran 17x8 front and 17x9 rear. Car was nicely lowered with Hotchkis springs and it jus ‘made’ the look. I love the fact that these...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-18-2022, 07:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,453
Posted By PDC
I originally tried the Holley Retrobright 1157...

I originally tried the Holley Retrobright 1157 bulbs based on the Name. They were a big disappointment. The plastic bulbs literally shattered under the light pressure of pushing and twisting them...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-13-2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 10,989
Posted By PDC
Peak TQ Manifolds is 522 @ 3600 Peak TQ Headers...

Peak TQ Manifolds is 522 @ 3600
Peak TQ Headers is 519 @ 3700-3900

But at 4,900 - Headers are making 469 TQ where manifolds are making 459 TQ.

I think I’d rather trade 3 lb/ft down low for 10...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-04-2022, 07:22 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,091
Posted By PDC
If you are going to run a FT cam, I cannot...

If you are going to run a FT cam, I cannot imagine ever regretting the nominal cost of nitriding. That plus the again nominal cost difference of springing for real deal Johnson USA lifters. Single...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-17-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By PDC
I ordered weights and springs directly from Davis...

I ordered weights and springs directly from Davis Unified Ignition. Quality stuff.
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-21-2022, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By PDC
Thank you very much. I am sure I can tackle...

Thank you very much. I am sure I can tackle this. The tail harness was a snap - but yes, snaking the front one into place will be more of a challenge.

After a ton of trial and error and hours...
Forum: Interior TECH 07-14-2022, 08:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,580
Posted By PDC
So here is the passenger door panel. I tried...

So here is the passenger door panel. I tried something new this time around.

Maybe you have seen those magic markers that write in metallic silver and gold? My wife happened to have one of those...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-02-2022, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 614
Posted By PDC
LED Swap

Lots of threads on this topic - but many are several years old now and product quality and availability has advanced quite a bit over the years. A while back, I traced down several wiring gremlins...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-13-2022, 07:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,685
Posted By PDC
FWIW - I also had issues with the thick 5/16”...

FWIW - I also had issues with the thick 5/16” cork gaskets compressing quite a bit and leaking over the first several heat cycles. I had the best luck with the thin steel reinforced Viton gaskets...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-09-2022, 05:51 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,037
Posted By PDC
Several years ago when I went through my 455 with...

Several years ago when I went through my 455 with the new 1-piece rear main seal, new BOP factory style oil pan and 1-piece Viton pan gasket, I decided to do a cam swap since the engine was out of...
Forum: Electrical Tech 02-15-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,114
Posted By PDC
This is a good tip. Thank You!

This is a good tip. Thank You!
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