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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Today, 12:12 AM
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Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
The posted link pics show the #12 heads , WS...

The posted link pics show the #12 heads , WS block , and big manifolds , and an original RA breather .
But I think the car is more possibly a fantasy car with good parts.

Ransom or John might can...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 11:13 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 12,398
Posted By PAUL K
The early SD heads were casting 485215. Soon...

The early SD heads were casting 485215. Soon after production started they made a change to the casting and the new number was 485216 hence the "16" cast on the exhaust ports. The 16 heads also...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 12,398
Posted By mgarblik
It's been a while but another little update on...

It's been a while but another little update on the re- re build of this SD-455 engine. The short block is now complete and I disassembled one head today to take a look. Everything is pretty dry in...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-03-2024, 12:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,100
Posted By dataway
I've watched a couple of that guys videos, he...

I've watched a couple of that guys videos, he does real high-end work ... like $2000 for a set of fancy taillight lenses .. that level of high-end. Real nice work though.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-02-2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,284
Posted By mgarblik
I assume QFT is a Quick Fuel Carburetor. Could...

I assume QFT is a Quick Fuel Carburetor. Could you also send a pic of the carb and the intake your using. Running a 4150 based carburetor with a spread bore adapter and no choke is not optimal IMO....
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-19-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,707
Posted By keith k
Nope. Over many years of experience with these...

Nope. Over many years of experience with these cars and talking to other owners, I have heard of no issues with the '70 hoods breaking like that, either.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-18-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,490
Posted By poncho-mike
I recently shipped a distributor cross-country,...

I recently shipped a distributor cross-country, the box was small and insured for $200. I was expecting it to cost about $18, it cost me over $27.

When I was very young, I had a 1967 Mercury...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-18-2024, 07:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,334
Posted By SD455DJ
Actually, the '79 W72's custom Comp Cam was...

Actually, the '79 W72's custom Comp Cam was ground on a 110 LSA. It made great vacuum and idled very well. The idea was to build cylinder pressure with only 8.1 compression. Here are the specs.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,334
Posted By Steve C.
Example, using the intake lobes for conversation...

Example, using the intake lobes for conversation in comparing the Crowers tiny 60240 cam to one at Bullet Racing, their HF260/300 lobe.

The Bullet lobe has less advertised duration with 260...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,334
Posted By Steve C.
EFFECTS OF CHANGING LOBE SEPERATION ANGLE (LSA)...

EFFECTS OF CHANGING LOBE SEPERATION ANGLE (LSA) HERE:

https://www.compcams.com/cam-timing-lobe-separation-angle


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,334
Posted By SD455DJ
If you're keeping it very close to stock using...

If you're keeping it very close to stock using the original log exhaust manifolds and Y-pipe (or true duals), I wouldn't go with any new HFT cam larger than the 2800 myself. You'll only have very low...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,334
Posted By Cliff R
As far as replacing the excellent factory cast...

As far as replacing the excellent factory cast iron intake with a Performer, waste of time/funds. You are putting a smaller intake on the engine so no power waiting for you anyplace. So like the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-10-2024, 11:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,193
Posted By J.C.you
Ha! Thanks for replies, very informative. Been...

Ha! Thanks for replies, very informative. Been thinking to stock up on a year supply. Never know what the future brings.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-20-2024, 10:51 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 12,398
Posted By mgarblik
Back on track. A little more short block...

Back on track. A little more short block assembly today. In the pics you can see how I like to attach the oil pick-up. I have been TIG welding them with a silicon bronze rod for decades. No...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-19-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,089
Posted By Skip Fix
My Mopar buddy put a Strange Dana in his Charger....

My Mopar buddy put a Strange Dana in his Charger. Said the Strange over the factory style is easier to set up as has adjustable "spanners" like on a 9" for setting side to side vs spreading carrier...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-19-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By Cammer-6
Bumper repair If youre brave

Dont know why my 67 rotted like this
there was no debris stuck between the reinforcement bar and bumper.
I cut out just short of any lines as to keep the lines intact.
Some areas near the cuts...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-17-2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,089
Posted By Jay S
The 9” would be a thread in itself, it has...

The 9” would be a thread in itself, it has sooooooo many options. From a nodular Chineasium case to Mark Williams big pinion pro gear set up. The MW big pro ring gear and pinion alone is over $700!
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-17-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,346
Posted By KS circutguy
Old mechanic's saying, "If you can't afford a...

Old mechanic's saying,
"If you can't afford a new one,you can't afford to repair a used one."
I always flagged more flat rate hours working on euro cars than American.
I started wrenching in the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-16-2024, 06:18 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,108
Posted By Held for Ransom
The more one looks, the more one finds...

The more one looks, the more one finds...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-15-2024, 10:37 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,108
Posted By Held for Ransom
1970 Trans Am on BAT

Wow, I wouldn't know where to start...
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-pontiac-firebird-trans-am-28/
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 09:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,346
Posted By nas t eh
My wife does not put a lot of miles on her car in...

My wife does not put a lot of miles on her car in a year. Since 2009 I’ve bought her 2 used low mile BMW 3 series and each has been pretty trouble free. Our current one is a 2014 335 that is still...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2024, 08:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,047
Posted By locomotivebreath
I have 15x7 front , 15x8 rear Repro rally IIs...

I have 15x7 front , 15x8 rear Repro rally IIs with cooper p215/65 front and 275/60s out back . Stock front 1 inch bar and added 7/8 bar rear . Rear upper & lower control arms are boxed , tubular rear...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,047
Posted By PunchT37
My `71 T37 was 3660 a while back. With me in it....

My `71 T37 was 3660 a while back. With me in it. Iron heads, aluminum intake with headers. A/C compressor gone but, had the rest of the system.


455, t400, 12 bolt. Full interior.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,047
Posted By Formulajones
That's pretty light for an abody. My...

That's pretty light for an abody.

My father's 69 got with an aluminum headed 571 and 4l80e, 12 bolt rear, power steering and brakes the only options, a full tank of gas and him sitting in it is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2024, 12:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,328
Posted By NeighborsComplaint
Anecdotal info on failed bottom ends after top end rebuilds/upgrades.

In another amusing, now closed post this "wive's tale" was brought up. I'm in my '70's and can attest to how this wive's tale grew legs ... because it happened, a lot.

The fact is increasing the...
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