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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-06-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 20,835
Posted By Bruce Meyer
Here is a pic of the AC Compressor. Its a Pro6ten...

Here is a pic of the AC Compressor. Its a Pro6ten that Ames sells. Ive used these on 2 other builds and they work great. They draw hardly any power from the engine compared to a factory A6. They are...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-19-2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 20,835
Posted By Bruce Meyer
Motor is done and ready to drop in. I went with a...

Motor is done and ready to drop in. I went with a Summit 2802 cam. Its mild enough for a car with A/C. The trans has been rebuilt with a Kilgore lower first gear set. With the 3.08 rear gear it...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-05-2023, 07:03 PM
Replies: 915
Views: 188,153
Posted By Bruce Meyer
Very nice. You have got the hood, fenders and...

Very nice. You have got the hood, fenders and front bumper lined up way better than the factory ever did. Ive never seen a 68/69 lined up that nice.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-09-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,559
Posted By Bruce Meyer
I have to say the quality of auto parts in...

I have to say the quality of auto parts in general have gone down drastically in the last 15 years. It ruins the enthusiasm I used to have for building old cars. Poor workmanship, questionable...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-27-2023, 01:54 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 20,835
Posted By Bruce Meyer
Here are pics of the shortblock. I used Butler...

Here are pics of the shortblock. I used Butler Ross .030 pistons. The rods are RPM forged A beams.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-11-2023, 07:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,653
Posted By Bruce Meyer
Went 12.90 in a 3965# GTO with an 8:1 455 and...

Went 12.90 in a 3965# GTO with an 8:1 455 and 3.73 gear with a torker 1 and a Holley 850. Car ran good on the street. Ended up going 12.70 when switching to a torker 2. I couldn't tell the difference...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-06-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,156
Posted By Bruce Meyer
You can install a 160 thermostat and drive around...

You can install a 160 thermostat and drive around in Phoenix Az in the middle of July with the A/C on and I will bet good money that it will run a lot hotter than a few degrees over 160.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-05-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,156
Posted By Bruce Meyer
195 too hot? I don't think so. Especially with...

195 too hot? I don't think so. Especially with the A/C on. He is fine. Did you know that some of the 70,s Pontiacs came with a 195 thermostat?
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-17-2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 20,835
Posted By Bruce Meyer
The fit was not too bad. I had to do a little...

The fit was not too bad. I had to do a little carving with an exacto knife to get everything to fit right.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-13-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10,181
Views: 1,704,561
Posted By Bruce Meyer
Never knew they made these. Pretty cool. I wish I...

Never knew they made these. Pretty cool. I wish I had the room. https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/d/scottsdale-1949-pontiac-sedan-delivery/7635154276.html
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-01-2023, 07:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,193
Posted By Bruce Meyer
I use Valvoline VR1 racing oil. It has plenty of...

I use Valvoline VR1 racing oil. It has plenty of zinc in it.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-13-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 856
Posted By Bruce Meyer
There is nothing about that car I like. Its a mess

There is nothing about that car I like. Its a mess
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-09-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 20,835
Posted By Bruce Meyer
Finally got paint on it. I went with factory...

Finally got paint on it. I went with factory color Atoll Blue. Im pleased with it since it was my first time shooting base coat/clear coat. Its a bit orange peely but since I used 4 coats of clear it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-28-2023, 11:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,644
Posted By Bruce Meyer
That is an 800. Good find!

That is an 800. Good find!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-27-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,593
Posted By Bruce Meyer
I base my actions on years of real world...

I base my actions on years of real world experiences. Not some eggheads paper. The article does not consider bearing clearances. My machinists sets my motors up to the loose side of the specs so...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-26-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,247
Posted By Bruce Meyer
I cracked a 455 crank once. It didn't fail all...

I cracked a 455 crank once. It didn't fail all the way. I noticed the outer ring of the factory balancer had moved about a 1/4" to the rear. It was time to pull the motor anyway to freshen it up. The...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,593
Posted By Bruce Meyer
I totally agree. In my years of experience in...

I totally agree. In my years of experience in racing. Temps above 180 slowed the car down. I would be forced to soften my dial in during hot laps. I also run 160 thermostats and had zero issues with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-11-2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,518
Posted By Bruce Meyer
Not worth the hassle or expense IMHO. 2100 RPM at...

Not worth the hassle or expense IMHO. 2100 RPM at 70 MPH is just putting around for a 400.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-04-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 20,835
Posted By Bruce Meyer
Went with 3.08 gears in the 12 bolt. Axles had...

Went with 3.08 gears in the 12 bolt. Axles had too much runout so new ones went in. I went with rubber bushings because I had issues with urethane bushings in another car. On these A bodys the rear...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-02-2022, 04:04 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 32,412
Posted By Bruce Meyer
We can figure out how much they are flowing for...

We can figure out how much they are flowing for your fathers cars needs. We can use a formula to find out how much HP he is making by knowing the ET. and weight of the car. Dyno #,s will work too if...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-02-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 349
Views: 32,412
Posted By Bruce Meyer
I put a 68 ran air setup on my 69 and went...

I put a 68 ran air setup on my 69 and went quicker by a tenth. That's around 10 HP. I used the 68 setup because its much simpler than the 69. I would like to see what one of those scoops flow on a...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-07-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 20,835
Posted By Bruce Meyer
The engine/trans ready to pull. It comes out...

The engine/trans ready to pull. It comes out tomorrow when I can get a buddy over to help. The engine is pretty dirty and looks like it was run for many miles. Im curious to see what the previous...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-27-2022, 03:05 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 20,835
Posted By Bruce Meyer
Looks good! If my car was a matching #,s car it...

Looks good! If my car was a matching #,s car it would get the Palisade Green paint. I just love the Atoll Blue though. I found this pic of an Atoll Blue 70 on the internet.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-26-2022, 02:15 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 20,835
Posted By Bruce Meyer
The hood is almost done. My Air Compressor broke...

The hood is almost done. My Air Compressor broke down so bodywork is on hold till a replacement part comes in. Started pulling the front sheet metal off. Those nut clips or whatever they call them...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-17-2022, 12:50 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 20,835
Posted By Bruce Meyer
Finally done with the bumper. Lots of priming and...

Finally done with the bumper. Lots of priming and blocking. Filling pinholes. etc,etc. Next up is the hood.
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