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Pontiac - Street
04-03-2024, 08:34 AM
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Opinions on 400 build: 4" crank 434 or 4.25" crank 461
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grivera
That’s a beautiful ride, Napster! What idle RPM...
That’s a beautiful ride, Napster! What idle RPM and have you ran it at the track ?
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68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-31-2024, 06:02 PM
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Ames Performance Core Support
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386
Posted By
grivera
Thanks, Roger! Dataway- from what I can see...
Thanks, Roger!
Dataway- from what I can see the top looks fine but I don’t have fenders off yet
Forum:
68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-29-2024, 07:30 AM
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Slight intake manifold vacuum leak
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208
Posted By
grivera
Try Ultra Black and send it!
Try Ultra Black and send it!
Forum:
The Body Shop TECH
03-25-2024, 02:27 PM
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1968 Pontiac GTO - Paint and body
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Posted By
grivera
We need an update
We need an update
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-16-2024, 05:21 PM
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Best hydraulic roller lifters
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2,247
Posted By
grivera
I haven’t heard anything bad about the Comp Cams...
I haven’t heard anything bad about the Comp Cams Evolution roller lifters
https://www.compcams.com/evolution-retro-fit-hydraulic-roller-lifters-for-oldsmobile-and-pontiac-v8-set-of-16.html
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Pontiac - Street
03-14-2024, 09:11 AM
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64
How long do tires last?
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2,690
Posted By
grivera
The 10 year recommendation illustrates how...
The 10 year recommendation illustrates how subjective this is as there is no disclaimer that it only applies to Michelin tires
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
03-12-2024, 02:24 PM
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8 brow pistons in rebuilt 400
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627
Posted By
grivera
It depends on what you consider a fair price as...
It depends on what you consider a fair price as you didn’t say the actual price and what year block. When I see those 8 valve relief pistons I start to think it’s a cheap build and who knows the...
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Pontiac - Street
02-28-2024, 05:00 PM
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Head bolts loosening
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1,448
Posted By
grivera
Has the torque wrench been calibrated?
Has the torque wrench been calibrated?
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-25-2024, 08:28 PM
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Swapped Trans...Have bad Driveline Angle now
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Posted By
grivera
I have a 4L80e in my 69 - didn’t have to monkey...
I have a 4L80e in my 69 - didn’t have to monkey with the pinion angle but did have to shim the tail of the transmission up and it sits at 3 degrees sloping to rear. The drive shaft is on a downward...
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Pontiac - Street
02-19-2024, 05:40 PM
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Oil pan gasket issues
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645
Posted By
grivera
Do a search on here in the street section - lots...
Do a search on here in the street section - lots of good info as it’s a common topic.
Have you tried dry fitting the thick cork gasket already?
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-18-2024, 04:43 PM
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81
Breaking in your new engine and Break In Oil
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4,255
Posted By
grivera
This is the reason it has to be poorly...
This is the reason it has to be poorly manufactured parts and not if the zinc additive is already in the oil. Those instructions from 25 years ago are no different than using a non-detergent oil and...
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Pontiac - Street
02-05-2024, 12:15 AM
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Need a torque converter
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487
Posted By
grivera
I had a GM20 behind my stockish 400 in my 69...
I had a GM20 behind my stockish 400 in my 69 bird- ran great with that converter!
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-04-2024, 02:45 PM
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Need a torque converter
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487
Posted By
grivera
Cliff should be able to advise as he’s a vendor
Cliff should be able to advise as he’s a vendor
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Pontiac - Street
02-04-2024, 01:36 PM
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Need a torque converter
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487
Posted By
grivera
Hence why I recommended the Hughes GM25...
Hence why I recommended the Hughes GM25 https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hup-gm25bpohd
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-04-2024, 12:46 PM
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Need a torque converter
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487
Posted By
grivera
For that type of build and intended purpose a...
For that type of build and intended purpose a Hughes GM25 would do decent and not break the bank.
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Pontiac - Street
02-03-2024, 06:29 PM
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Keeping GTO on 2-post lift for extended periods
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844
Posted By
grivera
I’ve had my 64 on the lift for extended periods...
I’ve had my 64 on the lift for extended periods without issues. If you’re concerned, put underhoist support stands front and back.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
02-01-2024, 10:56 AM
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Engine breaking up above 4000rpm
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3,969
Posted By
grivera
Dave - did you figure out what the knocking noise...
Dave - did you figure out what the knocking noise is?
Forum:
Members Helping Members
02-01-2024, 01:29 AM
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4
Need Cars Transported from VA to Pontiac Nats in Norwalk OH and Return (July 2024)
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560
Posted By
grivera
Thanks Jim
Thanks Jim
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
01-31-2024, 06:54 PM
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78
Engine breaking up above 4000rpm
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3,969
Posted By
grivera
While I agree with keep it factory Dave’s car is...
While I agree with keep it factory Dave’s car is anything but as originally engineered- look at his build. It may be driven as a daily driver only but is built to the hilt. An HEI would be better in...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
01-29-2024, 09:11 AM
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aluminum D vs. round port heads
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3,022
Posted By
grivera
In my case I wanted LBMs on my Firebird so the...
In my case I wanted LBMs on my Firebird so the dport E heads were an easy choice. The car previously had Hooker SCs and they hung lower than I liked.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
01-26-2024, 12:39 PM
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Who has successfully installed a hydraulic flat tappet cam recently?
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3,290
Posted By
grivera
You would trust those over the Hylift Johnson’s...
You would trust those over the Hylift Johnson’s recommended here?
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
01-26-2024, 09:57 AM
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158
Different cam? Chain? Car should be faster
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7,439
Posted By
grivera
OP- I have an RPM in my bird with a 1” drop base...
OP- I have an RPM in my bird with a 1” drop base and use a 14x3” element, clears hood but not by much. Definitely measure.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
01-25-2024, 10:11 AM
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158
Different cam? Chain? Car should be faster
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7,439
Posted By
grivera
I’m sure the Crower cam would do great but the...
I’m sure the Crower cam would do great but the risk of wiping a lobe during break in would be enough for me to correct the obvious issues in this build before throwing in the towel. As already...
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
01-23-2024, 12:19 AM
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76
New member of the 400 Failed Lifter club
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4,126
Posted By
grivera
Make sure the FT lifters rotate easily in their...
Make sure the FT lifters rotate easily in their bores
Regarding nitrading, have you read this thread?
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719464&highlight=Nitrading
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
01-12-2024, 07:21 AM
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Engine resto advice 400/62 heads
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1,926
Posted By
grivera
If you’re near Oklahoma, Len Williams Auto...
If you’re near Oklahoma, Len Williams Auto Machine can do it for $6395 based on his website prices and that’s with his core. It should be several hundred less if you take in your engine. His is a...
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