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Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-30-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,768
Posted By SD455DJ
I was remiss to not include the late Jim Mino’s...

I was remiss to not include the late Jim Mino’s real Autumn Bronze 68 ½ RAII Firebird ran a best of 11.75 at 118.90 mph with an M-21/4.10/3450 lbs. It does run a real NOS RAIV cam since it was...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 08-23-2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 391
Posted By rickschabener
68 ram air lower foam alternative?

Hello Everyone,

I've had my car for 45 years and had to change the Ram Air foam seals every 6-7 years because they turn to mush and fall apart.

Does anyone make these out of rubber, or a better...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-30-2023, 08:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,085
Posted By SD455DJ
The Firebird (4-speed M20) has run 14.30's @ 98+...

The Firebird (4-speed M20) has run 14.30's @ 98+ mph. The 350 HO is still std. bore, but with a re-ring and new bearings, new Ferrea SS 1-pc valves and CC springs (115 lb. seat/275 @ .450") shifting...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,085
Posted By SD455DJ
My brother, Dan, has a ’69 350 HO Firebird (100%...

My brother, Dan, has a ’69 350 HO Firebird (100% stock) and I have a ’69 350 HO Custom S 4-dr sedan (also 100% stock) that each have measured 9.7 to 9.9 to 1 static compression ratio cold and 10.0 to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-09-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,840
Posted By mgarblik
I had to change my entire build plan and go from...

I had to change my entire build plan and go from round port heads to D-port because of the year's long round port long branch delays. I guess they never did happen and that was nearly 5 years ago...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-20-2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 590
Posted By Lee
Thanks for the reply Donovan! I looks like...

Thanks for the reply Donovan!

I looks like I got it sorted out. I had to slot the bolt holes on both motor mounts, which allowed the motor to rotate some. I also had to elongate the holes in...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-12-2023, 12:36 AM
Replies: 349
Views: 31,589
Posted By Verdoro 68
Nearly 12 hours of wrenching and it's just about...

Nearly 12 hours of wrenching and it's just about ready to put fluids in and fire up.

I didn't check that the converter was fully seated which prevented the first attempt at placing the engine....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-24-2023, 04:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 872
Posted By NeighborsComplaint
Color me cheap but, $115.00? Here is what I...

Color me cheap but, $115.00?

Here is what I used:

'71 Chevelle Qjet Throttle cable bracket ($26.00). Pictured upside down showing anti-rotation pin that engages Qjet baseplate at corner and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-26-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,154
Posted By mgarblik
Interesting non-Pontiac engine going on the dyno next week.

Wasn't sure where to post this but I thought some of the "engine guys" might have a little interest in this one. Mods: feel free to move or remove if it doesn't belong here. Engine going on the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-20-2022, 06:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,404
Posted By ScottP
I know this is an old thread, but its my old...

I know this is an old thread, but its my old thread so I think that makes it OK<g>

After almost 6 years of running the serpentine setup just as you see in the first
few posts, I finally got...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-22-2021, 09:09 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,577
Posted By SD455DJ
Here are some real-world results of a stock W72...

Here are some real-world results of a stock W72 400 rebuild that was relatively low miles (51,000) and starting to lose the original cam. This was Dan’s red ’79 TA W72/WS6 (that he subsequently...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,577
Posted By SD455DJ
'78 W72 400 Dyno Results

We thought we'd share this in the Street Forums. Dan had a good dyno session last week with the W72 400. He rebuilt the original numbers matching engine with .040" over Icon forged pistons w/4.5 cc...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-11-2021, 07:07 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,992
Posted By sdbob
Thank you all. Dr said she was without oxygen to...

Thank you all. Dr said she was without oxygen to long.Not responsive. They may have been able to help the heart but she wasnt responding. So we her good friend and I decided what she would want so...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-11-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 550
Posted By tom s
Larry,301s are 3 in main and the thrust is more...

Larry,301s are 3 in main and the thrust is more narrow.IF your crank is indeed a forged one(most are)you can have the mains welded too 3in and have the thrust welded to fit the 301 block.Another...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-10-2020, 08:08 PM
Replies: 430
Views: 44,646
Posted By The Jury
Bringing this one back for more info. The Ford...

Bringing this one back for more info. The Ford F-250 pulley that is referenced above should only be considered for use with the shorter water pump snout in 1968 / 69. The correct Ford number for the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2020, 09:24 PM
Replies: 430
Views: 44,646
Posted By The Jury
Ford Crank Pulley cross over number

Nothing like bringing a thread back from the dead in 2020. If you're like me and working on this project it might be helpful for you to know that the part number referenced on the Ford F-250 diesel...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-12-2014, 01:51 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,187
Posted By The Boss
Seriously guys, you can't look at this and not...

Seriously guys, you can't look at this and not ache a little!
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-10-2014, 11:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,599
Posted By Lee
To REALLY "tune" any of the carbs, you need to...

To REALLY "tune" any of the carbs, you need to have a selection of the tunable parts.

For Q-jets you need primary jets & metering rods and secondary metering rods. It wouldn't hurt to have...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 02-09-2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 78,167
Posted By Ollie
I have CAD drawings the bottom part is Pontiac...

I have CAD drawings the bottom part is Pontiac the top is Ford.
Read post 109, above and post 95 on page 5 follow the links.
There are two Ford Sensors. The one on the right has a half moon,
That...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 02-09-2014, 04:16 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 78,167
Posted By Ollie
Pontiac Cam Position sensor.

Nice work Krisr,
Good to see what everyone is doing for a Pontiac cam position sensor.
Keep up the Good work.

Just received this Mark III cam position sensor from the machinist.
Molded after...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-08-2014, 12:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,469
Posted By kate`s67gto
Worked for GM for 32 yrs. They don't make what i...

Worked for GM for 32 yrs. They don't make what i need or like. Bought a Honda Ridgeline in Dec. I buy what i need and can use for a daily driver. Blind loyalty to a certain make is not wise and can...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-08-2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,469
Posted By Jim Zeek
OK! then everyone should go start their own bank....

OK! then everyone should go start their own bank. dig their own oil well, build their own car, grown their own food, study to be their own doctor. we are getting it stuck to us from everywhere. I am...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-08-2014, 10:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,469
Posted By 77 Canamman
Lightbulb I have zero regrets purchasing my '13 Sierra Z71....

I have zero regrets purchasing my '13 Sierra Z71. I drove the others, hated them for one reason or another. I don't like their redesign. I bought mine for a used truck price since the dealership was...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-08-2014, 01:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,469
Posted By Diego
I went to Burger King because McDonald's dropped...

I went to Burger King because McDonald's dropped McRibs. :mad:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-04-2014, 03:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,652
Posted By Lee
In the early 90's, I had a fully-loaded...

In the early 90's, I had a fully-loaded daily-driver '79 T/A, originally a 301 car. It had a LOW-$ 455, unported 6X heads, fairly small cam (ran best when shifted at 4600rpm), Brad Urban Q-jet, 2.73...
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