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Forum: Pontiac - Race Yesterday, 11:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 385
Posted By Tim Corcoran
I have a TH-400 also and have done it many times...

I have a TH-400 also and have done it many times and didn't have a problem. I don't know it it's hard on the trans or not but I never had a problem. I assume you mean a reverse pattern manual valve...
Forum: Pontiac - Race Yesterday, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 192
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Silicone, and the fit is tight so I don't think...

Silicone, and the fit is tight so I don't think it would be affected by alcohol
Forum: Pontiac - Race Yesterday, 09:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 385
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Congrats on the great 60' time and a very nice...

Congrats on the great 60' time and a very nice working suspension. What is the GPM rating for the Holley pump? What fuel are you using? The plugs indicate a lot of detonation, this can hurt your...
Forum: Pontiac - Race Yesterday, 09:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 192
Posted By Tim Corcoran
I bought a Victor intake years ago and it was...

I bought a Victor intake years ago and it was machined wrong from the factory. The port alignment was way off but when I set it on the heads without a gasket the alignment was perfect. The Felpro...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-26-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 335
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Thanks for the advice, but I did already have the...

Thanks for the advice, but I did already have the short block assembled. All I had to do is remove the number 3 main cap to get the clearance needed and tapped it right on in.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-25-2024, 11:08 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,253
Posted By Tim Corcoran
More photos

More photos
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-25-2024, 11:06 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,253
Posted By Tim Corcoran
After file fitting the rings I moved on to...

After file fitting the rings I moved on to hanging the pistons on the rods and installing the rods and pistons into the engine. An important item to be extra careful with. The rods have a chamfer on...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-25-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 286
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Questio about engine bearings

I am wondering why do fully grooved main bearings have an oil feed hole on both bearing halves? I don't see a reason for the hole in the bearing on the cap side?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-24-2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 335
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Dip stick tube in the block

I have a new dip stick tube I got from Butler. I'm getting ready to install it into the block. I'm pretty sure it installs from the bottom but my question is how do you know how far to insert it? Is...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-24-2024, 03:46 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,253
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Thanks for the comments I see I forgot to cover...

Thanks for the comments I see I forgot to cover those important points. My rings had a dimple on the second ring and some etching with the ring size on the top ring. Instructions said the etching and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 332
Posted By Tim Corcoran
This is interesting, does filling the block add...

This is interesting, does filling the block add heat to the top of the piston?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-24-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,253
Posted By Tim Corcoran
More photos

More photos
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-24-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,253
Posted By Tim Corcoran
I have been out of the country on a long term...

I have been out of the country on a long term business trip and now getting back to finishing this engine up. I am currently file fitting the rings. I have Total Seal classic style rings. The...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-24-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,253
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Yes 7.5 inch pounds to turn the crank

Yes 7.5 inch pounds to turn the crank
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-23-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,050
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Mad Dog makes some very nice headers. I bought a...

Mad Dog makes some very nice headers. I bought a set several years ago for my 65 LeMans and they did not fit. Even after denting the crap out of them they just wouldn't fit. I think it may have been...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-23-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,050
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Does anyone know if these ceramic coated headers...

Does anyone know if these ceramic coated headers are coated on the inside too or just the outside. If they are only coated on the outside they can still rust from the inside out. I have a set of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-23-2024, 06:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,050
Posted By Tim Corcoran
I need round port 1-7/8 and don't want to use a...

I need round port 1-7/8 and don't want to use a tiny filter like with Dougs
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-23-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,050
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Who Makes Headers for Pontiac ?

Besides Doug's who makes quality headers for 65 A body
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-21-2024, 09:08 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,920
Posted By Tim Corcoran
I think that million mile engine had to be using...

I think that million mile engine had to be using some Lucas oil stabilizer some STP and a little Sea Foam to do so good. It couldn't be just plain old oil.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-21-2024, 08:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,810
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Some of the after market stock replacement pans...

Some of the after market stock replacement pans hold more than 6 QTS due to their shape.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 616
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Before you do anything make a plan. What are your...

Before you do anything make a plan. What are your performance goals and how much do you plan on spending on the upgrades. Your car will run fine keeping your 2.56 gears it just won't accelerate as...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,920
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Engine oils are not all the same just because...

Engine oils are not all the same just because they meet the same API standards. If they use a less robust stock oil they will need to add more additives to pass the multiple tests to meet the API...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2024, 06:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 354
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Based on your description you may have the Canton...

Based on your description you may have the Canton 15-400 pan. https://butlerperformance.com/i-24452980-canton-pontiac-8-high-capacity-oil-pan-can-15-400.html?ref=category:1234746. If not take a look...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-16-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 616
Posted By Tim Corcoran
If you put a large duration cam in a car with...

If you put a large duration cam in a car with 2.56 gears it will be a dog. My recommendation for a cam is what a car with those gears would need for best performance. It doesn't matter if its taking...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-16-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 616
Posted By Tim Corcoran
With 2.56 gears you don't really want to put in a...

With 2.56 gears you don't really want to put in a high stall torque converter. Those gears are great for MPG and highway driving not so much for drag racing. If you want to keep those gears put in a...
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