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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By steve25
I have this build article and just need to dig it...

I have this build article and just need to dig it out.
The stock 670 heads heads will get you what Dan got with this RA III build.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 11:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 199
Posted By steve25
Well if your reusing them that would be 3 times.

Well if your reusing them that would be 3 times.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 05:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 419
Posted By steve25
The usage or not of a kick down cable has nothing...

The usage or not of a kick down cable has nothing to do with year but everything to to do with the trans.
If the car had a TB400 trans there was no cable, but a kick down switch on the top of the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-21-2024, 04:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 203
Posted By steve25
Looks like a terminal block of some sort, but...

Looks like a terminal block of some sort, but looks like at least one of the plug in wires on the left is black colored which would be a ground.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-21-2024, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 199
Posted By steve25
More importantly first is how many times would...

More importantly first is how many times would this be that they where torqued up?

If this this time would make 5 then they should get replaced if you do not want to take chances!

The sportsman...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-21-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 497
Posted By steve25
Although it’s nice to see these track times...

Although it’s nice to see these track times posted up here the OP is not interested in such gang.

He wants simple everyday drivability and years of longevity.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-20-2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 298
Posted By steve25
Heat cycles over the decades have broke down the...

Heat cycles over the decades have broke down the material holding the windings in place in the inductor in the old style regulator as stated in the above post.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 497
Posted By steve25
Is the block assembled and will stay with...

Is the block assembled and will stay with whatever pistons are in it now ?

If so what pistons are in it, or what is the deck height and can you post a picture of the top of a piston ?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-18-2024, 11:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,286
Posted By steve25
I have often wondered about the Pontiac cam cores...

I have often wondered about the Pontiac cam cores that I have seen with narrower lobes then the factory cams in terms of longevity!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-18-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,286
Posted By steve25
Yes it’s similar to the RA4 cam other then the...

Yes it’s similar to the RA4 cam other then the lobe sep.

Note that with the RA4 cam in a 1970 400 the seat pressure was 124 and the open pressure with the 1.65 rockers was well over 330 if I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-18-2024, 06:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 321
Posted By steve25
Agree with the above. Minimum 3/8”. Besides...

Agree with the above.
Minimum 3/8”.
Besides the restriction of running 1/8” if the pan takes a minor hit your done.

It will either block the pickup or break the pickup loose even if the tube is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 141
Posted By steve25
The original plug for a 73 SD 455 was a 44ts , so...

The original plug for a 73 SD 455 was a 44ts , so I would go with the R version of this number.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,286
Posted By steve25
In the above reply have you noticed that he's not...

In the above reply have you noticed that he's not running Aluminum heads?

With those lifters, iron heads and the fact that gas will never get any better from here on I would build for 9.5 to 1.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2024, 05:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 321
Posted By steve25
Unless your seriously road racing the car I would...

Unless your seriously road racing the car I would slowly prime the filter before screwing it on then add 7 qts of oil then make a mark on the dip stick, then add another Qt of oil ( 8 total )...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-16-2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 541
Posted By steve25
A agree with post four 100%! With your 2.56...

A agree with post four 100%!

With your 2.56 gears Bolting on the RPM heads with there greater port area even with a gain in compression and without a swap to a tad bigger Cam will sacrifice...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-15-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,415
Posted By steve25
GM bringing back Pontiac?

So says car n Driver.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 537
Posted By steve25
Simple, I would rather not chance a valve...

Simple, I would rather not chance a valve dropping, so I prefer to spend 2 minutes more per cylinder stuffing rope in.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 06:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By steve25
If you narrow it down to the front then jack the...

If you narrow it down to the front then jack the front up on each side and have someone spin the tire while you apply the brakes lightly.

If you do not feel anything then you know the issue is due...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 613
Posted By steve25
How do you grind a Crankshaft this big?

I’am stunned!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 537
Posted By steve25
Johnny on my last motor I did springs on in car I...

Johnny on my last motor I did springs on in car I had to use rope.
The motor had thin rings and a non rope rear seal, so with air in one cylinder it would just spin over very slowly.
When I lowered...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 537
Posted By steve25
Ok I now am lost here ! What heads do you...

Ok I now am lost here !

What heads do you have on the car that are the issue?

How have you determined that you have valve guides that are cut for seals, yet do not have them?

Here’s two...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 809
Posted By steve25
The 455 with its far greater piston speed over a...

The 455 with its far greater piston speed over a 400 does not need a Butt load of low rpm timing.

The piston speed due to stroke produces a lot faster cylinder pressure rise.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 06:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 751
Posted By steve25
Ted I think your showing that your quite...

Ted I think your showing that your quite misguided with that comment and I want to ask for evidence in support of this .
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-13-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 363
Posted By steve25
With stock rockers just note that unless you go...

With stock rockers just note that unless you go thru 5 to 6 sets of them to get the most accurate ones they will average 1.45 to 1.48 in ratio.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-13-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 751
Posted By steve25
Hydro lifters will not move but a dribble of oil...

Hydro lifters will not move but a dribble of oil to the top of the push rod unless they are being cycled.
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