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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2024, 06:29 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,042
Posted By Formulajones
I've never found any need to modify the coolant...

I've never found any need to modify the coolant passage for heater cores on E heads, or any other brand for that matter, never blown a heater core.

But if you have extra time and really feel...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 13,558
Posted By mgarblik
If Herb Adams comes to Dayton again for the TA...

If Herb Adams comes to Dayton again for the TA Nationals, I will try to remember to ask him. I just bet he knows exactly what the intention was and why they are in there. Can't think of anyone else...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 501
Posted By hojs69
I have used dual Spal fans for decades now. Keeps...

I have used dual Spal fans for decades now. Keeps cool everywhere; Southern CA, desert side of Oregon (high altitude, dry, hot), etc.....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 501
Posted By nUcLeArEnVoY
When I get electric fans, I plan on going with...

When I get electric fans, I plan on going with the Flex-A-Lite #295 116524. The reviews on them are generally good, and HWYSTR used them as well on his 2nd gen and stated they were very powerful....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 501
Posted By Steve C.
A fwiw tid bit when shopping for electric...

A fwiw tid bit when shopping for electric fans...........

Years ago there was no common industry standard for rating electric automotive fans, I presume the same situation today. Most companies...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 619
Posted By OCMDGTO
Insanely cool car.........so many questions.

Insanely cool car.........so many questions.
Forum: EFI Tech 04-17-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,018
Posted By darbikrash
For the wiring, I started with Holley...

For the wiring, I started with Holley mini-harness P/N 558-431 and cutoff the 3 pin cam sync connector, replacing it with a 10 pin connector to plug directly into the dual sync. The provided crank...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-17-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 918
Posted By MPKind
Yes, the claim of "factory specs" is BS. Clearly...

Yes, the claim of "factory specs" is BS. Clearly I mismatched the shock/spring combo on my car thinking they'd work and paid dearly for it. Never worked as it should. They make the one HD spring...
Forum: EFI Tech 04-17-2024, 11:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,018
Posted By darbikrash
Just got off the dyno yesterday using the crank...

Just got off the dyno yesterday using the crank trigger setup shown in post #35 of this thread. The engine uses a Holley dual sync for the cam sensor. As we had problems with the dual sync crank...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 04-13-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 739
Posted By Cammer-6
ordered stuff to do myself large...

ordered stuff to do myself
large bottle,50ml,(ha yea on the large) Crystal Serum Light
a new foam pad,clay mitt I thought I would try vs clay bar,3M prefect it,microfiber towels etc.
Even a 1...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,527
Posted By JLMounce
Had some time this afternoon to play around with...

Had some time this afternoon to play around with the car after doing some work on it late last weekend and this week.

I replaced the fuel pump along with a complete rebuild, including new gaskets,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,978
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...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,978
Posted By Joe-Touring
Just to contribute, I just changed out a 5 yr old...

Just to contribute, I just changed out a 5 yr old stocker type Carter pump for a Carter Super Street. I’m currently running a 326 and had some issues, mainly heat soak/vapor lock, I believe. If I was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,978
Posted By Formulajones
That works well too. I've done the 1/2" steel...

That works well too. I've done the 1/2" steel tubing side by side for the bigger HP stuff and buy it from either inline or SS tubing as mentioned.
I hide the regulator where the mechanical fuel...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 04-10-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 739
Posted By Cammer-6
angles? have you seen late model Cadillacs? Done...

angles? have you seen late model Cadillacs? Done my share of "paint correction"
but it would need to be on a lift for me to buff the bottom half of car.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,978
Posted By JLMounce
This is a good idea. Depending on the amount...

This is a good idea.

Depending on the amount of Serviceability the OP needs with this, I would consider adding the regulator where the subframe crossover rubber hose would be, then either running...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 13,558
Posted By mgarblik
Cleaned the valves and lapped the seats this...

Cleaned the valves and lapped the seats this morning. Boy, the combustion chambers are just beautiful. The smooth, fully machined chambers are a work of art compared to what the "darling division",...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-08-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 13,558
Posted By PAUL K
I hope the OP doesn't mind but I thought these...

I hope the OP doesn't mind but I thought these pictures would be of interest.

A picture of an GM SD valve showing it's tulip and dished face.

A picture showing where the PN is usually stamped...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 577
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Copper best in auto. Aluminum good but...

Copper best in auto.
Aluminum good but attachment points fraught with electrolysis corrosion.
Steel not so good, but in a penny pinch, GM and others will show you just how good running High current...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,527
Posted By JLMounce
FiTech will log, but only its own sensors. You...

FiTech will log, but only its own sensors. You can’t log anything external with it. So no way for me to log fuel pressure unfortunately.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 577
Posted By johnta1
Yes. Some alternators have a threaded...

Yes.



Some alternators have a threaded hole for a ground attachment. Wouldn't hurt to add a wire there to battery.

:)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 07:37 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,527
Posted By Formulajones
Maybe I missed it but you had 40 psi before and a...

Maybe I missed it but you had 40 psi before and a new regulator gave you 8 more psi???

That's only 48 and these systems are designed to operate with a steady 60 psi so unless there is something I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 07:07 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,527
Posted By steve25
To rule out a ignition issue get the motor up to...

To rule out a ignition issue get the motor up to act up, then out of gear bring it up to about 5400 rpm for 2 to 3 seconds.
If the motor runs clean and does not break up I would say your problem is...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 04-05-2024, 07:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,297
Posted By PaulatFast
HWYSTR455 glad to help! He seemed pretty...

HWYSTR455 glad to help! He seemed pretty knowledgeable and I trust he’s doing you right!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-02-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 689
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
Dont believe I've ever read of original 2nd Gen...

Dont believe I've ever read of original 2nd Gen WS6 bushings being referred to as of POLY construction.
Instead have read several times that the WS6 rear sway bar lower bushings were made of a...
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