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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 06:17 PM
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Posted By Skip Fix
Is the snorkel open also?

Is the snorkel open also?
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 281
Posted By Skip Fix
Some folks think the filter lid interrupts the...

Some folks think the filter lid interrupts the airflow into the carb.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 02:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 233
Posted By Skip Fix
My Impala had 4.56s and I drove it up the freeway...

My Impala had 4.56s and I drove it up the freeway to the track in Denton!

My 78 had. 2.56s and I could run most of the Texas World Speedway road course in 2nd on the TH350! But with the wimpy 180...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 01:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 233
Posted By Skip Fix
Just think when there were no OD transmissions we...

Just think when there were no OD transmissions we drove those trucks and cars 75mph+ with 3.73s and did not think twice!
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 10:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 233
Posted By Skip Fix
I have a TH350 running in the 10s but as the...

I have a TH350 running in the 10s but as the above said a TH400 is kind of built proof for cheaper, and there is a correct crossmember for a 67 A body too. I n fact one my transmission guys said he...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 281
Posted By Skip Fix
It all depends if you are running an air cleaner...

It all depends if you are running an air cleaner element. Even a K&N makes a significant impact in flow you can measure at the track.In fact one night dialing in my first 455 roller in the 78 TA we...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 158
Posted By Skip Fix
I think years ago I picked up a couple of GM...

I think years ago I picked up a couple of GM brackets that fit on the back 2 bolts of the Q jet . I think one might still have a part Number on it . Up in the attic.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-27-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,339
Posted By Skip Fix
Skinnies up front can pick up time-even more than...

Skinnies up front can pick up time-even more than the weight reduction due to less rolling resistance. I did it at the track back to back.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 05-25-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 604
Posted By Skip Fix
Lakewood definitely bulkier than a Quick time!

Lakewood definitely bulkier than a Quick time!
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-25-2024, 08:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 906
Posted By Skip Fix
I ordered mine with just the low end AM radio to...

I ordered mine with just the low end AM radio to be sure the antennae and wiring harness was all there to add a cassette player. Sanyo I think!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-25-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,055
Posted By Skip Fix
I have my headers coated on the inside by Jet Hot...

I have my headers coated on the inside by Jet Hot and Polydyn when they are coated but the heat does take a toll on the inside especially.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,055
Posted By Skip Fix
There was a thread a year or so ago about a guy...

There was a thread a year or so ago about a guy fitting the cheap SS OBX brands on an early A body . Had to tweak a tube or two esp around stick Z bar.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2024, 06:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 209
Posted By Skip Fix
Theoretically both 72 and 87 have a 1.8 IH. Two...

Theoretically both 72 and 87 have a 1.8 IH. Two of mine had been a hair shorted 1.775
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,055
Posted By Skip Fix
I have some new IA multi piece round ports for...

I have some new IA multi piece round ports for early A bodies.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 783
Posted By Skip Fix
The RAIV 400 I ran the crap out of in NCMA after...

The RAIV 400 I ran the crap out of in NCMA after I could not run the heads on a 455 was a 557. Even heavy TRWs and Crower billets(before there were less expensive forged rods)Low 12 through exhaust @...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-22-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,812
Posted By Skip Fix
On my IA i just had to grind a little on the...

On my IA i just had to grind a little on the splayed cap to use a factory dipstick hole . Bolted tube to windage tray. Drilled a hole n Canton pan baffle for dipstick.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-21-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 548
Posted By Skip Fix
If you have flanges they have these mock up...

If you have flanges they have these mock up things to use to custom make a set. I had them copy my Hooker 4202 in SS by sending them the set .
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 617
Posted By Skip Fix
Remember with a gear change you will need a...

Remember with a gear change you will need a different posi carrier. 2.41 and 2.56 used on , 2.73 up take another. Having ripped all the ring gear bolts out of my high school Impala not knowing it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 617
Posted By Skip Fix
All depends how big you go. Even in a low...

All depends how big you go. Even in a low compression 400 6X head mine was fine with a 228/228 @ 0.050 once I got a carb with a better idle circuit
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-16-2024, 06:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 358
Posted By Skip Fix
Just T the fronts and an adjustable prop valve in...

Just T the fronts and an adjustable prop valve in rear.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-16-2024, 04:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 617
Posted By Skip Fix
But with 2.56 gears you can run 130 mph just...

But with 2.56 gears you can run 130 mph just turning 4000!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-16-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 617
Posted By Skip Fix
Waste of head flow with that small cam if you do...

Waste of head flow with that small cam if you do that! Heads and cam change as well as an intake change the 78 intake unless massaged will kill flow to E heads.I ran a 72 HO intake on some for awhile...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-16-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 358
Posted By Skip Fix
I went a click smaller than 1" for my race car...

I went a click smaller than 1" for my race car manual 4WD. Started with the Strange 1&1/16" MC way too much pedal effort!
Mid 60s after 64 Vettes had 4WD and lots were manual and the 1" MC that...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-16-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,339
Posted By Skip Fix
I ran my radial slicks at about 16-18 psi and no...

I ran my radial slicks at about 16-18 psi and no wobble! Within 1/2-1" of body work.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 826
Posted By Skip Fix
This is often needed. I smoked a 3.8 drill trying...

This is often needed. I smoked a 3.8 drill trying to prelube one motor a 1/2 " is usually needed and getting 60 psi was doable
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