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Pontiac - Street
09-01-2024, 05:59 AM
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One for the Muncie owners
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locomotivebreath
I replaced new nylon bushings with the 661 kit...
I replaced new nylon bushings with the 661 kit and it was definitely a noticeable improvement in shift quality .
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THE LOBBY
08-28-2024, 08:47 PM
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Drowned Trans AM, this is sad...
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locomotivebreath
Wow - I feel a lot better about my GTO’s air...
Wow - I feel a lot better about my GTO’s air cleaner housing I just lost . Set it on the back of truck and forgot about it , then went to Napa . Never found it . Not even the filter in the weeds .
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Pontiac - Street
08-14-2024, 03:23 PM
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Penngrade 1 oil analysis
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locomotivebreath
.003 on my rods seems like a lot ! That’s what...
.003 on my rods seems like a lot ! That’s what they have down though .
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Pontiac - Street
08-14-2024, 03:20 PM
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Quality distributor rotors
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locomotivebreath
Quality distributor rotors
I found these on rock auto for $3.73 ea . They are made in Mexico and appear good quality . Plastic seems as sturdy as my last USA delco . Looks like WVE is a subsidiary of NGK . Anyway , I know...
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Pontiac - Street
08-14-2024, 02:57 PM
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Penngrade 1 oil analysis
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locomotivebreath
Ok , mines 60 almost instantly . I looked at my...
Ok , mines 60 almost instantly . I looked at my build sheet from BES . Mains .0025 - .003 . Rods .003 , rod side clearance .010 .
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Pontiac - Street
08-14-2024, 11:44 AM
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Penngrade 1 oil analysis
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locomotivebreath
When it was in the high 90s last month , it did...
When it was in the high 90s last month , it did sap the psi some . Still about 20 or so at idle . Dragncar said he’s going to run 5w50 schaeffers , I’m interested in that as well . I don’t know if he...
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Pontiac - Street
08-14-2024, 10:38 AM
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Penngrade 1 oil analysis
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locomotivebreath
Let’s try this
Let’s try this
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Pontiac - Street
08-14-2024, 06:32 AM
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Penngrade 1 oil analysis
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locomotivebreath
Apologies for the fuzzy pic . It didn’t look like...
Apologies for the fuzzy pic . It didn’t look like that when I previewed the post . That’s an email screen shot . At some point i think I’ll try some schaeffers and amsoil Zrod . I think that I’m...
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Pontiac - Street
08-13-2024, 05:58 PM
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Penngrade 1 oil analysis
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locomotivebreath
Penngrade 1 oil analysis
Here’s a sample of some penngrade 10w40 . Engine was broken in on penn 30wt break in oil . Then ran a few hundred miles on Castrol 10w40 with an unknown zddp additive . Then a few hundred more on...
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Pontiac - Street
08-13-2024, 12:18 PM
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Ignition/Distributor choices
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locomotivebreath
Does a “ hotter” spark coil even matter on stock...
Does a “ hotter” spark coil even matter on stock distributor systems or is just a bunch of hype/marketing ?
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Pontiac - Street
08-12-2024, 05:55 PM
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Oil Analysis
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locomotivebreath
How do you guys manage to drive your cars so...
How do you guys manage to drive your cars so little ? My car was ‘done’ in November 23 , I’ve clocked about 3,600 miles so far . I just cruise the Cincinnati tristate area .
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Pontiac - Street
08-11-2024, 12:39 PM
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Ditched my Petronix
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locomotivebreath
+2 ^^^ those are basically all the symptoms my...
+2 ^^^ those are basically all the symptoms my petronix III exhibited . Put in some delco points from the 70’s and set the dwell . Steady timing & idle rpm and very easy restarts . Even the vintage...
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Pontiac - Street
08-09-2024, 04:30 PM
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Ditched my Petronix
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locomotivebreath
I felt confident in the the Petronix III as it...
I felt confident in the the Petronix III as it was and still is according to summit USA made . The longer I’ve owned this car , the more I appreciate its factory parts . I have some aftermarket odds...
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Pontiac - Street
08-09-2024, 02:56 PM
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Ditched my Petronix
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locomotivebreath
Hey can I ask what coil are you using. Have...
Hey can I ask what coil are you using.
Have been thinking about going back to
Points at some point down the road.
Thanks
Gerry
- it’s a master pro 2-5195 from o’reiley . After some internet...
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Pontiac - Street
08-09-2024, 01:14 PM
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Ditched my Petronix
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locomotivebreath
I liked the idea of the built in rev limiter and...
I liked the idea of the built in rev limiter and at the time , it was a well thought of upgrade - just like hydraulic rollers lol ! . I grew up with H.E.I. , and just figured it would be a no hassle...
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Pontiac - Street
08-09-2024, 04:52 AM
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Ditched my Petronix
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locomotivebreath
Ditched my Petronix
I had an igniter III conversion in my original 68 points distributor . Since I finished the car , I’ve always had quirky idle rpm , inconsistent timing and restarts . The engine ran fine other wise...
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Pontiac - Street
08-05-2024, 11:40 AM
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Oil Analysis
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locomotivebreath
Wow , 2 months . I did an analysis in 2015 on my...
Wow , 2 months . I did an analysis in 2015 on my F150 , I don’t recall exactly but I know it didn’t take more than a week or two . I sent a sample of penngrade 10w40 off to BS 18 days ago , I was...
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Pontiac - Street
08-05-2024, 10:21 AM
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Oil Analysis
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locomotivebreath
How long did it take to get your results back...
How long did it take to get your results back from the lab - Blackstone I presume ?
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Pontiac - Street
07-23-2024, 05:29 PM
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Fuel Usage 1967 GTO
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locomotivebreath
Have to hi jack a bit ! Now I’m wondering , does...
Have to hi jack a bit ! Now I’m wondering , does anyone think that a 10.1 iron head 406 can get by on 90 ? Or should I leave well enough alone ?
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Pontiac - Street
07-23-2024, 09:15 AM
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Fuel Usage 1967 GTO
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locomotivebreath
From the standpoint of detonation , octane is...
From the standpoint of detonation , octane is octane . If your goat needs 93 to stay out of detonation , 93 E10 is it . Does it run safe on 91 ? If it does , I’d do ethanol free all day . My F150 and...
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Pontiac - Street
07-22-2024, 05:45 PM
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400 vs 461 build
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locomotivebreath
I think you’re on the right track with the 433 &...
I think you’re on the right track with the 433 & 4spd . My GTO is a restoration where original parts were important to me . I was advised by a few that my 68 qjet could have trouble keeping up as...
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Pontiac - Street
07-20-2024, 10:27 AM
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Bushings
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670
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locomotivebreath
I’ll add , my rear control arms are greasable ....
I’ll add , my rear control arms are greasable . The fronts were probably pressed in around 2012 , I didn’t assemble the frame until 2015 and didn’t drive the car until the end of 23 lol I wondered...
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Pontiac - Street
07-19-2024, 10:34 PM
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Bushings
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670
Posted By
locomotivebreath
I used all energy suspension on my GTO . Handles...
I used all energy suspension on my GTO . Handles and rides great - no squeaks but I did use their bushing grease .
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
07-19-2024, 08:55 AM
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Oil Analysis
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3,135
Posted By
locomotivebreath
Is the oil slightly out of spec for a 40wt or am...
Is the oil slightly out of spec for a 40wt or am I reading it wrong ? Looks like a 30wt on the high side . Surely it didn’t shear down in just 2500 miles .
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Pontiac - Street
07-18-2024, 07:42 PM
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Oil Analysis
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3,135
Posted By
locomotivebreath
What brand and weight oil was tested . I hope to...
What brand and weight oil was tested . I hope to have an analysis to share next week on some Penn Grade .
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