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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 12:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 306
Posted By b-man
Save your money and just prep and paint them with...

Save your money and just prep and paint them with the POR-15 manifold paint.

Super expensive ceramic manifold coating with no real guarantee?

No thanks.
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH Yesterday, 11:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 33
Posted By b-man
Run as much pressure as is practical for even...

Run as much pressure as is practical for even tread wear and a nice ride.

I’d try 32 psi and adjust up or down depending on how you like the ride and handling.

Fuel efficiency means running...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 183
Posted By b-man
The drain plug moved to the side in 1970. In...

The drain plug moved to the side in 1970.

In 1972-1/2 the baffled pans were introduced, under hard braking or left hand turns you don’t lose oil pressure as easily from the oil sloshing away from...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH Yesterday, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 218
Posted By b-man
If you can’t get access from the the back a...

If you can’t get access from the the back a correctly shaped hook attachment with a narrow and blunt tip, perhaps custom made, on your slide hammer could reach into that raised area from behind and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 07:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 337
Posted By b-man
I had seriously considered putting a 200-4R...

I had seriously considered putting a 200-4R behind the 421 but reconsidered throwing money at that. Having several projects I’m in the middle of and trying not to get too extravagant when I don’t...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 07:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 475
Posted By b-man
Thumbs down Nobody scammed you. You had a dispute with a...

Nobody scammed you.

You had a dispute with a seller here that PY mods or admins won’t and can’t get involved with.

It ends here. :mad:

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Everyone is on their own...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 04:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 475
Posted By b-man
Well I can’t do a damn thing about them when you...

Well I can’t do a damn thing about them when you won’t post the usernames of the scammers.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted Yesterday, 01:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 123
Posted By b-man
Thumbs up You should make the drive to PA. He’s a very...

You should make the drive to PA.

He’s a very honest person who wouldn’t sell you junk. I’ve dealt with him before and he’s a standup guy.

Or roll the dice with some unknown person with a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 01:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 337
Posted By b-man
Right now running 2.56 open 8.2 10-bolt behind my...

Right now running 2.56 open 8.2 10-bolt behind my 421, will swap to 2.73 geared 8.5 10-bolt posi when I decide it’s time.

Depending on what type of driving you’re doing be it mostly highway or...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 01:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 337
Posted By b-man
Overdrive transmission? Really not the least...

Overdrive transmission?

Really not the least bit budget friendly.

TH350 and a reasonable 3.08 rear end gear that is highway friendly and still peppy around town.

Direct bolt-in, just source...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-30-2024, 02:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 251
Posted By b-man
Yes, definitely one of the things that’s messed...

Yes, definitely one of the things that’s messed with when lifting the body.

I’d remove the body lift bushings and make room for the Gear Vendors overdrive the right way, by modifying the...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 05-30-2024, 01:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 79
Posted By b-man
I have one here in Santa Clarita about 150 miles...

I have one here in Santa Clarita about 150 miles north of you.

PM sent.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-30-2024, 01:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 559
Posted By b-man
Thumbs up Yes, of course I remember. That was about 12...

Yes, of course I remember.

That was about 12 years ago. :)
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-29-2024, 08:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 559
Posted By b-man
A 400 HO 4-speed drivetrain even if it’s not the...

A 400 HO 4-speed drivetrain even if it’s not the ‘born with’ one will still garner more interest and bring more money if you should ever decide to sell it than a generic 455/6X combo.

Not to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-29-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 559
Posted By b-man
It would be fun to experience how an original 400...

It would be fun to experience how an original 400 HO 4-speed 1968 Firebird performs.

If you strive to build it as factory correct as is practical then you’ll have a nice fast car that’s reliable...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-28-2024, 10:42 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 2,655
Posted By b-man
Pioneer Super Tuner I bought in 1979.

Pioneer Super Tuner I bought in 1979.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 05-27-2024, 08:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By b-man
Still available.

Still available.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 05-27-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,042
Posted By b-man
For sale.

For sale.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-26-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 749
Posted By b-man
Don’t buy one. Parts are obscure and barely...

Don’t buy one.

Parts are obscure and barely available.

Really not worth buying.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-25-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 588
Views: 42,409
Posted By b-man
Smile According to my wife his father was a Papillon...

According to my wife his father was a Papillon (butterfly dog) and we’re not exactly sure what breed his mother was but suspect she was a Maltese from what others have told us.

He was born and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-25-2024, 04:05 PM
Replies: 588
Views: 42,409
Posted By b-man
Thumbs up Local Cars and Coffee this morning. Pretty...

Local Cars and Coffee this morning.

Pretty good turnout with it being Memorial Day weekend. :usflag:

Not sure if my dog or the car was a hit, well actually both were. :D
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-24-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 353
Posted By b-man
Thumbs up Installed the new 1” bore master sourced from my...

Installed the new 1” bore master sourced from my local NAPA store, part number M2163.

Was a bit surprised that they didn’t sell me a remanufactured unit and didn’t want my old one as a core, it’s...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2024, 04:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 789
Posted By b-man
Checking the Butler website I see engine kits...

Checking the Butler website I see engine kits ranging from 11 to 22k and complete engines from 14 to 24k.

If I were in the market paying an extra grand to not be stuck with an inferior 557 block...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-24-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 123
Posted By b-man
Fram CA-176 2 and 4-barrel use the same lid...

Fram CA-176

2 and 4-barrel use the same lid and filter element.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 789
Posted By b-man
I can see using the 557 if you lived in a country...

I can see using the 557 if you lived in a country outside the USA where Pontiac blocks are scarce.

Otherwise why when you can use a different 400 block that’s not known for an inherent design...
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