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Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 07-08-2023, 11:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 237
Posted By czar97
Thanks Bob. Switching to PM from here.

Thanks Bob. Switching to PM from here.
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 07-08-2023, 09:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 237
Posted By czar97
Looking for hood hinges 1972 Lemans

Looking for hood hinges 1972 Lemans.
Forum: Exhaust TECH 07-07-2023, 08:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,102
Posted By czar97
Okay. First, thank you much for the thoughts,...

Okay. First, thank you much for the thoughts, ideas and suggestions. Here’s where I’m at currently.

DGA10S which is the Pypes stainless steel down pipes. I believe that number on Summit is for...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 06-17-2023, 07:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,102
Posted By czar97
It really sounds better with splitters? I would...

It really sounds better with splitters? I would not have guessed that.
Forum: Exhaust TECH 06-14-2023, 04:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,102
Posted By czar97
72 Lemans 350 4bbl driver - exhaust suggestions

I’ve had my 72 Lemans for 32 years now. Dual 1 7/8” exhaust with Walker mufflers and 2” tailpipes straight out the back under the NOT notched-out plastic rear bumper valence. Both Walker mufflers are...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-23-2022, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,185
Posted By czar97
I believe it bent due to me not lubricating the...

I believe it bent due to me not lubricating the pivot points enough. I always rock the hood back and forth (and push backwards toward the windshield) to try and get them started when closing the...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-21-2022, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,185
Posted By czar97
Hood hinge beyond bending back?

Wondering if there’s any saving this hood hinge. Hood still has great alignment lol. Not sure how, but it does. Just pull it and bend it back?
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-03-2022, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,370
Posted By czar97
Thanks for the response and great information on...

Thanks for the response and great information on that linkage that takes guess work out of CHOOSING a set of headers.
Any advice on headers that fit well? Doubt I’ll see or feel much gain on a...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-27-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,370
Posted By czar97
Johnny406, any update? I have a 72 lemans 350...

Johnny406, any update? I have a 72 lemans 350 column shift 3 speed as well. Cruiser to weekday events. Not a show car. Needs all new exhaust and I’m thinking headers as well.
Forum: Exhaust TECH 09-10-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,723
Posted By czar97
1972 Pontiac 350 Exhaust Size Advice (Flowmaster 40 series)

After 29 years I’m finally getting flowmaster 40 series. Wondering what size exhaust everyone would suggest. Thanks for any advice. (Stock manifolds, exhaust size, and tail pipe size).
Thanks again,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-03-2019, 10:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,654
Posted By czar97
Update: Added a constant 12volt feed wire to the...

Update: Added a constant 12volt feed wire to the positive and started engine. Wasn’t running a full 12 as shown on the screen of my volt meter. Confirmed that I needed to completely disconnect the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-25-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,654
Posted By czar97
I attached 3 pictures. Question 1: Why does...

I attached 3 pictures.

Question 1: Why does my coil say "12V EXTERNAL RESISTOR REQUIRED" ? Is that for the sake of saving points (which I no-longer have) or for the sake of saving this coil that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-24-2019, 09:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,654
Posted By czar97
MSD Pro Billet 8528 with STOCK Coil - 9.43 volts

Car idles great then after 10 minutes of driving, the engine starts sputtering, surging, stalling, backfiring etc. Got 6 miles down the road popped the hood and couldn’t keep my finger on the coil...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-24-2019, 09:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,493
Posted By czar97
Didn’t degree the cam. 17 psi vacuum at...

Didn’t degree the cam.

17 psi vacuum at idle.

Put a vacuum gauge on the back of the carb and turned IN the passenger screw until it started to stumble and sound awful (and vacuum went down)....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-24-2019, 09:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,493
Posted By czar97
A little timing and a little idle mixture screw settings - Quadrajet

Just looking for any insight while I'm at work before I start adjusting idle mixture screws tonight.

Problem: Stalls when I put it in gear.

Last night:
Set base timing at 8 degrees.
Watched...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2019, 10:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 953
Posted By czar97
Any of the brackets shown in my post above? I'm...

Any of the brackets shown in my post above? I'm pulling the trigger on ordering one here within the next 30 minutes or so.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2019, 08:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 953
Posted By czar97
Any reason I should stay away from one of these...

Any reason I should stay away from one of these two? This place is in Michigan and I'm thinking I'd get it to my doorstep quicker? Anything I'm missing?

I like the one without the stud in it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-17-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 953
Posted By czar97
Any ideas on length of a 2bbl throttle cable vs a...

Any ideas on length of a 2bbl throttle cable vs a 4bbl throttle cable?

I feel that if the lengths are different; me fabricating a plate myself gives me the opportunity to attach my (potentially...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-16-2019, 10:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 953
Posted By czar97
QJet throttle hookup-See picture (Need picture if you have one)

Just finished the 2bbl to 4bbl swap (engine out, sum2800 cam, new oil pan, new paint job, etc - it’s been out for weeks). Runs soooo good. Cliffs kit works great; super smooth 1,100 RPM idle. Super...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2019, 10:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,581
Posted By czar97
I'm going to go with a Valvoline 10W-30 or 10W-40...

I'm going to go with a Valvoline 10W-30 or 10W-40 (or Quakerstate) whatever Rural King has.
-Adding the Lucas engine break-in additive (ordering from Summit)
-2500 RPM for 10 minutes
-2800 RPM...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2019, 04:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,307
Posted By czar97
Lol. Very true! 8.0019:1 I better think about...

Lol. Very true! 8.0019:1
I better think about using high octane now :)


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,581
Posted By czar97
Cam lobes are fully lubed up. Bottoms of lifters...

Cam lobes are fully lubed up. Bottoms of lifters too.

10w-30 (any conventional) oil good for summer break-in?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2019, 11:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,581
Posted By czar97
No question about that lol. I know what I...

No question about that lol. I know what I potentially started. But I can digest all of the answers/replies and then make an educated decision.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2019, 09:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,581
Posted By czar97
'72-STOCK 350 - Break-in Oil with Zinc - Weight?

Again....stock 8:1 compression ratio with a sum2800 camshaft for the new 1971 quadrajet on 1972 4bbl intake manifold.

Headed to Autozone for the last of the parts and materials to get the engine...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,307
Posted By czar97
AC Delco R45TS Plugs - Amazing success for 2bbl... How about 4bbl?

Always ran AC Delco R45TS plugs and always look amazing.

Now putting on a CLIFF's carb kit 4bbl QJet.

Any reason I should switch to something else?
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