Forum: Pontiac - Street
09-29-2022, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 152
Views: 17,669
Topline lifters
I just ordered a set of 951 lifters directly from Topline for $184 plus shipping.
You have to order by phone ((773) 483-2378), and the fellow I dealt with (Paul) was really helpful and...
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Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH
11-03-2021, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,593
That's terrible mileage for a 400!
Even...
That's terrible mileage for a 400!
Even before installing a Tremec TKO 600 5 speed, i was averaging 20 mpg in my '70 Formula 400 RA III with a 4 speed and 3.73 rear end at 60 mph.
With the...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
09-16-2020, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 311
Views: 43,258
My guess is that the timing chain broke, which...
My guess is that the timing chain broke, which meant that a number of pistons hit open valves.
That happened to me long ago at about 50 k miles, and it required a total rebuild (albeit with no...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
01-22-2020, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 4,725
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
01-21-2020, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 4,725
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-25-2018, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,825
Does your engine have a TCS solenoid?
Not...
Does your engine have a TCS solenoid?
Not sure if a TCS system would have been stock on a '71, but '70 Pontiac engines used that system to eliminate vacuum advance in all but 3rd and 4th gear (in...
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Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted
02-16-2015, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,742
A few questions:
1. what's the block...
A few questions:
1. what's the block code/number/year, and does it have four bolt mains;
2. will it run on pump gas, and what's the compression ratio;
3. why are you selling it?
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
01-25-2015, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 317
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
01-15-2015, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 317
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
01-14-2015, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 317
New motor
Rather than stroking my 70 WS RA III engine, I'm now thinking a better idea might be to replace it with a new motor and store the stock one.
Any suggestions/recommendations for a supplier of...
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
10-25-2014, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 298
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
10-03-2014, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,350
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
09-25-2014, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 322
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-06-2014, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 383
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-05-2014, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 383
I did that swap years ago to my 70 Formula, and...
I did that swap years ago to my 70 Formula, and it would have been a direct fit save for the rag joint between the end of the column and the steering box. That said, I also put in a WS6 box at the...
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
02-22-2014, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 311
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
02-17-2014, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 311
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
02-16-2014, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 311
Engine rebuild
I'm thinking of rebuilding, or at least refreshing, my WS coded Ram Air III 400 in my 70 Formula.
I want to retain the stock appearance, but am open to the idea of a stroker kit for more bottom...
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
09-04-2013, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 403
I agree. I had the same noise issue on my '70...
I agree. I had the same noise issue on my '70 Formula, and ended up having to replace both axles.
I used a complete bearing kit from JEGS (D-KIT GM 12 BOLT CAR) that cost $130, by the way, and...
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
08-29-2013, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 799
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Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE
07-10-2013, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 410
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
02-26-2013, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 209
Eastwood Fender Roller
Anyone tried using an Eastwood fender roller yet on the rear fender of your F-body?
For those who haven't heard of it, here's a link: http://www.eastwood.com/ew-fender-roller-w-instruction.html
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
02-23-2013, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 389
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
11-09-2012, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 633
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
04-09-2012, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 195
Frakenformula in a TV ad
Thought you might get a laugh out of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zysJirXd2TQ
Wonder who cobbled the car together (looks to be a '73 front clip and hood on a '75 or later body) and where...
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