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Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-10-2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,653
Posted By firechickenman
I'll take a stab at it with 650 tq and 640 hp.

I'll take a stab at it with 650 tq and 640 hp.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-02-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,871
Posted By firechickenman
I was very pleased with the improvement and...

I was very pleased with the improvement and consistency not to mention no issues considering it was a new build. Luckily, there was no loss of bladder control! ;)



Thanks!

I haven't scaled...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-29-2024, 01:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,871
Posted By firechickenman
Thanks! I think it idles pretty good. Seems a...

Thanks! I think it idles pretty good. Seems a little tamer than it did in the 463 but still pulls hard to 6500. Here's a video of it idling in gear at 1000 RPM:...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-28-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,871
Posted By firechickenman
Thanks guys! It was great meeting you...

Thanks guys!



It was great meeting you and Bill!
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-24-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,871
Posted By firechickenman
Thanks Chief! I was definitely surprised how well...

Thanks Chief! I was definitely surprised how well the car did with so many changes. It's almost like the car knew how important it was for things to go well! I'm sure there is a little more in it...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-24-2024, 06:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,871
Posted By firechickenman
455 block. Yes, the valves worked with the SRP...

455 block. Yes, the valves worked with the SRP pistons but only after I modified the intake valve pocket. The radial clearance was too tight.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-23-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,871
Posted By firechickenman
Thanks! I have Maddogs with 2" primaries and 3...

Thanks! I have Maddogs with 2" primaries and 3 1/2" collectors. I run 24" collector extensions on them when I run it open. 3 1/2" Pypes Race Pros when I want mufflers. Open was about .08 faster with...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-23-2024, 06:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,871
Posted By firechickenman
Thanks! Ferrea 6000 series 2.19 in 1.77 ex

Thanks! Ferrea 6000 series 2.19 in 1.77 ex
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-23-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,871
Posted By firechickenman
Thanks for the calculations! The temp, humidity...

Thanks for the calculations! The temp, humidity and DA are listed at the bottom of the timeslips I posted. They are very similar and it's the same track so about as close to identical conditions as...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-23-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,871
Posted By firechickenman
Right at 3300 with me in it.

Right at 3300 with me in it.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-22-2024, 10:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,871
Posted By firechickenman
Never had any traction issues all weekend or any...

Never had any traction issues all weekend or any time I've been down that track. Prep is always top notch! The 9.77 was my last pass for this years Nationals...first round of eliminations on Sunday.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-22-2024, 09:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,871
Posted By firechickenman
Shifting at 6500 and 6400 through the lights. I...

Shifting at 6500 and 6400 through the lights. I forgot to mention, car 158K.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-22-2024, 09:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,871
Posted By firechickenman
Test Results Are In!

Some of you may remember that I had a crankshaft failure at Norwalk last year. It was an 11:1 .035 over 455. OE block and crank, Eagle rods, SRP pistons, SD Performance 325 cfm CNC heads, Comp Street...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-25-2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 25,932
Posted By firechickenman
Great write-up on ring fitting! That process is...

Great write-up on ring fitting! That process is very fresh in my memory since that was my project for last Wednesday evening. Sounds like we have the same system for fitting rings! :)
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-07-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,817
Posted By firechickenman
I'm curious, are your lifter bores or pushrods...

I'm curious, are your lifter bores or pushrods restricted? I've never ran any kind of restriction and have had very good luck with the top end with the exception of breaking 2 valve springs on Drag...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-31-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 925
Posted By firechickenman
Mine is set up like Chuck's. If I were you, I...

Mine is set up like Chuck's. If I were you, I would put on a dual port crossover. I have a Flex-A-Lite controller which automatically turns the fan on. I can also override it to turn it on or off as...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-28-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 538
Posted By firechickenman
I get right at 3.015" on a 455 and IAIIA caps....

I get right at 3.015" on a 455 and IAIIA caps. 400 should be the same.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-20-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,255
Posted By firechickenman
I've been really pleased with my Viking Crusader...

I've been really pleased with my Viking Crusader hybrid coilover setup. I worked with Mike Proulx at Viking to pick out spring rate and shock valving. I was skeptical of the 350 lb springs he...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-06-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,817
Posted By firechickenman
It's kinda like playing Tetris. It sure helps...

It's kinda like playing Tetris. It sure helps that I don't have a fuel cell or batteries in the trunk! If you need to change wheels for track and street, it almost requires a trailer although I have...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-06-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,164
Posted By firechickenman
Great job Lee! Your persistence has paid off!

Great job Lee! Your persistence has paid off!
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-22-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,062
Posted By firechickenman
I was under the impression that half groove mains...

I was under the impression that half groove mains are recommended for high performance applications even with a non-cross drilled crank. The non grooved lower provides a wider hydro-dynamic wedge for...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-13-2023, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,567
Posted By firechickenman
I've always used Ultra Gray. Several years with...

I've always used Ultra Gray. Several years with no issues. If nothing else, it's not as noticeable with aluminum heads and silver headers.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-06-2023, 08:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,067
Posted By firechickenman
I really can't give you a solid answer to that...

I really can't give you a solid answer to that question. It's been a long time since I checked it and I didn't take notes. I want to say 180ish.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-05-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,067
Posted By firechickenman
Thanks Lowell! That was all with the same...

Thanks Lowell! That was all with the same shortblock and heads. Just a couple cam swaps, an intake swap and a carb swap....and some weight loss.


Thanks Gary! It'll be back. Might not be this...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-03-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,067
Posted By firechickenman
Nothing too crazy... about 6500 on the shifts and...

Nothing too crazy... about 6500 on the shifts and through the lights.
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