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THE LOBBY
05-02-2024, 10:52 AM
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Has anybody heard of this guy?
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78w72
Got this from a FB group, looks like he has a...
Got this from a FB group, looks like he has a book out now about his "ooper dooper pooper scooper stage 9 TA! LOL!
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Exhaust TECH
04-29-2024, 09:55 AM
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Seeking a quiet muffler
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78w72
Most exhaust shops work on modern vehicles......
Most exhaust shops work on modern vehicles... they wont know what is quiet on a 500hp stroker engine. Guys on a forum that own or build these engines will have more experience than the average shop...
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THE LOBBY
04-29-2024, 09:31 AM
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Has anybody heard of this guy?
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78w72
BW is far worse, hes well known on facebook...
BW is far worse, hes well known on facebook groups for pushing the "max efficiency tune" crap... like 40-50° initial timing.
Cliff has talked to him about carb tuning and had a great post on...
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
04-27-2024, 09:42 AM
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Wheels
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78w72
Option 1, as delivered... but remove the trim...
Option 1, as delivered... but remove the trim rings. Trim ringless rally 2s are some of the best looking pontiac factory wheels on cars of this era IMO.
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Pontiac - Street
04-25-2024, 09:35 AM
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The quality of 2nd gen T/A wheel flare welting
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78w72
Ive used the grey color welting sold by the foot...
Ive used the grey color welting sold by the foot from ames, looks factory correct and is very flexible & easy to install.
Forum:
THE LOBBY
04-17-2024, 10:00 AM
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Need new Auto Insurance
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1,222
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78w72
I had geico for many years, they do house...
I had geico for many years, they do house insurance too, they let you do all policies & changes online which is nice, but they arent the cheapest.
I now have american family for home & car...
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Pontiac - Street
04-13-2024, 10:28 AM
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67 Firebird Fuel system Upgrade
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2,268
Posted By
78w72
I agree 100% it could or should be in the 10's, I...
I agree 100% it could or should be in the 10's, I mentioned the details on the car briefly before but try not to hijack other people threads with my cars info, this thread has surved its purpose for...
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Pontiac - Street
04-12-2024, 04:12 PM
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High Torque Starters
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1,279
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78w72
I use a summit mini starter on a 10.75:1 stroker...
I use a summit mini starter on a 10.75:1 stroker with big 2" super comp headers, its been in use for 10+ years and starts the engine great in hot or cold temps, street or track. Im pretty sure its...
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Pontiac - Street
04-12-2024, 03:38 PM
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67 Firebird Fuel system Upgrade
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2,268
Posted By
78w72
Thanks for the info, 5/16" lines are a huge...
Thanks for the info, 5/16" lines are a huge restriction for any carb'd engine or pump, not surprised you had some issues with a stock type mech pump even on a 326 with that size line, upgrade the...
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77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
04-08-2024, 09:30 AM
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301T NOS Parts/WIW
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439
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78w72
The 301T ducts werent really 'fuzzy' that Ive...
The 301T ducts werent really 'fuzzy' that Ive ever seen, they are a smoother somewhat shiny material. I have a mint condition original on my lower mile 81 pace car and have had/sold a couple others...
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Pontiac - Street
04-07-2024, 12:18 PM
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Oil Filter choice
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1,675
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78w72
M1206a. RA has them for $7ea.. oreillys wants...
M1206a. RA has them for $7ea.. oreillys wants $18! amazon is $24 for 2.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=9662784&cc=1250402&pt=5340&jsn=934
amazon has dimensions so can compare to...
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Pontiac - Street
04-06-2024, 10:49 AM
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Best Radiator for a Street/Strip 75 Formula 400 Firebird.
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78w72
The best value for alum radiators is champion...
The best value for alum radiators is champion IMO.... yes there are better brands but you pay more. If you care about factory looking stamped tanks or brand names printed on the core then other...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
04-02-2024, 10:25 AM
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Best way to start a motor after winter storage
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744
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78w72
After a few months sitting, there is definitely...
After a few months sitting, there is definitely still oil trapped in between bearings & other wear parts, Ive torn down engines that have sat for a couple years or more & there is all kinds of oil...
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Pontiac - Street
04-01-2024, 09:53 AM
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Pontiac timing cover tab
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891
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78w72
Didnt the timing covers without marks use a bolt...
Didnt the timing covers without marks use a bolt on plastic timing tab from the factory? Should be able to find a used factory one that will bolt on to your cover that doesnt have marks. I have a...
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Pontiac - Street
03-23-2024, 09:55 AM
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67 Firebird Fuel system Upgrade
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2,268
Posted By
78w72
Regarding the regulator near the tank, is that a...
Regarding the regulator near the tank, is that a good idea? Always read the regulator should be as close to the carb as possible for best results..not sure why but seems to be what most people...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
03-20-2024, 05:39 PM
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49
Shipping cost
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5,688
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78w72
ta6.6- Yes I have actually dealt with UPS on...
ta6.6- Yes I have actually dealt with UPS on something I bought recently via ebay that was damaged in shipping, (thats when they fought me & tried to come get the item I owned to inspect it, i was...
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Pontiac - Street
03-14-2024, 10:56 AM
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How long do tires last?
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78w72
I doubt very many people actually change their...
I doubt very many people actually change their tires after 5 years or 6-8, on a classic car that sees ~1000-1500 miles/year & sits in a garage or covered 90% of the time. 5k-8k miles and 60-70% tread...
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Pontiac - Street
03-02-2024, 11:07 AM
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Carb for mild 400
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1,413
Posted By
78w72
Thanks for the clarification, just curious since...
Thanks for the clarification, just curious since Ive never heard of any 301 cars with an OD trans. The way it was worded saying the 301s had 800cfm carbs (which they did) and "quite a few had 200r4's...
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77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
02-26-2024, 10:40 AM
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Help with 4th gen seats in a 2nd Gen
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558
Posted By
78w72
Sorry I dont have the specific answers to your...
Sorry I dont have the specific answers to your questions, but a friend of mine installed 4th gen T/A seats in a 69 firebird, from what I recall he drilled new holes in the floor to mount them with...
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Pontiac - Street
02-26-2024, 10:31 AM
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Torco Accelerator
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379
Posted By
78w72
Probably best to call or email torco to ask that....
Probably best to call or email torco to ask that. If its still sealed Ive read 5+ years on other forums where people asked that question... lots of results on a internet search.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-21-2024, 10:23 AM
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12
Oil pan gasket issues
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716
Posted By
78w72
This might help... ...
This might help...
https://www.pontiacstreetperformance.com/psp/Sealit.html
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
02-20-2024, 10:50 AM
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14
helping Id a gas tank
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641
Posted By
78w72
Pretty sure 70 tanks were non vented too, I...
Pretty sure 70 tanks were non vented too, I decided on a 1970 tank for my 72 firebird since I deleted the emissions stuff, it has no added vents but uses a 1 way vented cap. I added a 2nd vent to...
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Pontiac - Race
02-15-2024, 10:49 AM
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RPM launch suggestions
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1,200
Posted By
78w72
How do the peak HP/TQ numbers from a dyno equate...
How do the peak HP/TQ numbers from a dyno equate to the RPM the car should launch from?
I have a somewhat similar stroker combo that works out to about 525-550hp that peaked around 5400rpm......
Forum:
70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
02-14-2024, 05:04 PM
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16
Door weatherstrip kits?
Views:
797
Posted By
78w72
X2 on metro for door, window channel & trunk...
X2 on metro for door, window channel & trunk seals.
I havent compared to other brands (besides their T top seals that suck) but for the average car that isnt a concours or all original type car...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-13-2024, 10:53 AM
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22
Anecdotal info on failed bottom ends after top end rebuilds/upgrades.
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1,457
Posted By
78w72
But the engine in question wasnt a 2bbl, it was a...
But the engine in question wasnt a 2bbl, it was a HO (insert year, cid & code here) that had good oil psi etc etc. The main thing with that example was that the engine was never really driven after...
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