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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Today, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 141
Posted By HWYSTR455
My 71 LeMans Sport was a 2nd owner car when I...

My 71 LeMans Sport was a 2nd owner car when I bought it, 69k miles, 350 2bbl AC car, and my hoses went thru the large rubber grommet too.


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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH Today, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 748
Posted By HWYSTR455
You can use a piece of sheet aluminum, doesn't...

You can use a piece of sheet aluminum, doesn't have to be very thick, so can be easy to bend. You can bend a 90 degree on the edge in a metal door jam. If you have access to a brake, you can bend it...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH Today, 10:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 748
Posted By HWYSTR455
Only reason it says that is due to the dual fan...

Only reason it says that is due to the dual fan shroud but can easily adapt with a little effort.

Take a look at this pic and others on the listing and it will be more clear.


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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH Yesterday, 06:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 748
Posted By HWYSTR455
Resto-a-musclecar makes them: ...

Resto-a-musclecar makes them:

https://store.restoreamusclecar.com/1970-1981-Pontiac-TransAm-Upper-Radiator-Bracket.aspx

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Forum: Interior TECH Yesterday, 05:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 792
Posted By HWYSTR455
Acme Auto: ...

Acme Auto:

http://www.acmeautoheadlining.com/


EDIT: Actually, it looks like it's the one that Ames sells....

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Forum: Interior TECH Yesterday, 05:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 792
Posted By HWYSTR455
I'm not a big fan of Classic, have had a number...

I'm not a big fan of Classic, have had a number of issues buying from them, mostly stuff they say is for a 'bird and ends up being for a camaro.

I'm switching over to the 73 design on my 71,...
Forum: Interior TECH Yesterday, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 483
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yes, been looking at the Thorton ones for a while...

Yes, been looking at the Thorton ones for a while now, and Thorton doesn't sell stuff they don't use.

They went through a lengthy process to find a more 'correct' solution and wouldn't have done...
Forum: Interior TECH Yesterday, 05:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 507
Posted By HWYSTR455
Just to say it out loud, webbing can and does...

Just to say it out loud, webbing can and does wear. Dying is troublesome, doesn't last very long, and can bleed.

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Forum: Interior TECH Yesterday, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 220
Posted By HWYSTR455
I'd be interested in what you find with the black...

I'd be interested in what you find with the black ones. I've had black ones before and still had them sag/slip though.

Another thing to comment, if you overtighten the screw, it can break the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-28-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 678
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yes, it has 30 spline axles, the true Trac for...

Yes, it has 30 spline axles, the true Trac for 8.5s only come in 30 spline I believe, but it didn't fit well, and there was some doctoring involved. I know it has the ears of an 8.5, but it's an...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-28-2024, 05:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 678
Posted By HWYSTR455
The '72 442 tribute born-with rear is date coded...

The '72 442 tribute born-with rear is date coded mid-'71, has bolt-in axles, 10 bolt cover/ring gear, and had I believe 10.5 drums.

I went thru it with all new perf guts, 3.42s, TrueTrac, cap...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-25-2024, 06:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,244
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yes, and have the new Ames engine mounts, which...

Yes, and have the new Ames engine mounts, which raise the engine by @ 1". The clearance from cover to booster in the closest area is about 2".

I have fuel rails too, but just need to kind of turn...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-24-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,223
Posted By HWYSTR455
Great job explaining the process, kudos! I...

Great job explaining the process, kudos!

I tried to tell folks to go bigger on the gaps but so many think there will be blow-by or loss of power, which is totally not the case unless you go REAL...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-20-2024, 09:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,640
Posted By HWYSTR455
That looks GREAT! Now that you have those...

That looks GREAT!

Now that you have those on, you can see if you can squeeze a 245 under the front. Does it appear if there's room? I know some are running them.

I had some DWSs before, but had...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-16-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,644
Posted By HWYSTR455
Wet sanding commencing.... .

Wet sanding commencing....


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-13-2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,002
Posted By HWYSTR455
I shaved the ears off too, here's my install...

I shaved the ears off too, here's my install thread:

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=586470&highlight=4l80e+install

I did switch to a G-Force crossmember once they...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-13-2024, 06:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,002
Posted By HWYSTR455
Not for a 68-72 A-body, though depending on the...

Not for a 68-72 A-body, though depending on the year of trans, you might have to do minimal clearancing for cooler lines' area. It would be in the passenger's left foot area. A few taps with a hammer...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-11-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,730
Posted By HWYSTR455
I bet earlier small chamber heads and a .5 SCR...

I bet earlier small chamber heads and a .5 SCR bump would have pushed it closer to 400hp.

Wonder if the 2800 cam would still shine in that case?

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-11-2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,730
Posted By HWYSTR455
I bet earlier small chamber heads and a .5 SCR...

I bet earlier small chamber heads and a .5 SCR bump would have pushed it closer to 400hp.

Wonder if the 2800 cam would still shine in that case?

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 08:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,730
Posted By HWYSTR455
Very impressive. Maybe the 2800 cam isn't such a...

Very impressive. Maybe the 2800 cam isn't such a pig like I thought...

Still did big valves and good head work though.

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 747
Posted By HWYSTR455
Never have to worry about it for a looong time. ...

Never have to worry about it for a looong time.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 08:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 747
Posted By HWYSTR455
Bravo! Yeah, not sure how much more an...

Bravo!

Yeah, not sure how much more an aluminum one would have been, but not a biggie really. Critical speed is a little lower but still better than that old shaft.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,730
Posted By HWYSTR455
Very true on SCR, you NEED it, especially with a...

Very true on SCR, you NEED it, especially with a cruiser or mph conservancy, even new cars have more SCR.

Remember, 'performance' MEANS efficiency, regardless of what the purpose of the build is....
Forum: Exhaust TECH 05-10-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,468
Posted By HWYSTR455
Think they make 16" and 18" ones too. ...

Think they make 16" and 18" ones too.

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 883
Posted By HWYSTR455
Lot's of people have serpentine setups is why...

Lot's of people have serpentine setups is why spacers complicate matters, that's my reason, and reasoning.


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