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Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-17-2024, 05:05 PM
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Posted By chuckies76ta
Thanks Jason for the info and again to all for...

Thanks Jason for the info and again to all for taking time to share ideas. I'm gonna ponder this and look at the links and check these products out. Funny you mention RideTech as I was talking to a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-17-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 276
Posted By chuckies76ta
I had the steering box rebuilt years ago and I'm...

I had the steering box rebuilt years ago and I'm happy with that. Thanks
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-17-2024, 04:39 PM
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Views: 276
Posted By chuckies76ta
Ya I like their products. Did the frontend of...

Ya I like their products. Did the frontend of Wife's 68 Firebird with upper and lower control arms and coil over shocks with QA1 stocks.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-17-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 276
Posted By chuckies76ta
I'll just try answer you all in this post. First...

I'll just try answer you all in this post. First of, Thank you all for the information.



The car has had a total restoration years ago. All new front end parts, bushings, bolts. It has new...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-17-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 432
Posted By chuckies76ta
Alot of wheels have weight ratings, so keep that...

Alot of wheels have weight ratings, so keep that in mind.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-17-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 276
Posted By chuckies76ta
Custom ride system

Hi: Wondering if anyone has experience with ride/suspension systems?

I have a 76 Trans am, and I'm thinking about doing a custom system. Right now the car has original front control arms and coil...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-15-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,229
Posted By chuckies76ta
I may have come off sounding somewhat...

I may have come off sounding somewhat Condescending there. for that I'm Sorry.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-15-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,229
Posted By chuckies76ta
This make no sense to me.

This make no sense to me.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-15-2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,229
Posted By chuckies76ta
A thermostat's purpose is to maintain cooling...

A thermostat's purpose is to maintain cooling system pressure, The thermostat does not maintain system pressure. The Radiator cap is doing that job.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-15-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,229
Posted By chuckies76ta
Here is my experience with 160* thermostat in...

Here is my experience with 160* thermostat in both vehicles. The 160* thermostat starts to open at 160* and it only takes a less than say 15 sec to be fully open. Having said that the cooling system...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-14-2024, 07:02 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,229
Posted By chuckies76ta
I'm wondering about this also like Schurkey. 165*...

I'm wondering about this also like Schurkey. 165* thermostat and you say the engine runs at 185-190* It appears to me something is not doing a proper job in the coolant system. That's the other...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-14-2024, 06:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 818
Posted By chuckies76ta
This is what you want. ^ 15x10" rim. The 275 tire...

This is what you want. ^ 15x10" rim. The 275 tire will look suck in on the sides with an 8" rim. They fit much nicer on a 10" rim. I have the BF Goodrich T/A on a 15x10 " rim with 4.5" B.S. IMO
Like...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-11-2024, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By chuckies76ta
I believe the oil goes down through the head from...

I believe the oil goes down through the head from the valve cover area into the valley pan area, then toward the oil pan.

The poured lifter brace probably isn't helping. Wondering if it needs...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-11-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,521
Posted By chuckies76ta
Do you have any numbers for open and closed...

Do you have any numbers for open and closed pressures? Thanks
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-11-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,521
Posted By chuckies76ta
Sorry to hear about your troubles. Just putting...

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Just putting this out there as I installed Johnson short travel lifters years ago and the Rep told me that the lash was very crucial. From what I remember I was...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-01-2024, 04:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,245
Posted By chuckies76ta
Dam, So sad, So young.

Dam, So sad, So young.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 07-01-2024, 04:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 567
Posted By chuckies76ta
Yes, just part # 8445 and 84085. (Rotor 8423...

Yes, just part # 8445 and 84085. (Rotor 8423 sold.) $75 plus ship. Thank you.
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 06-08-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 473
Posted By chuckies76ta
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showth...

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=533330
Just saying.
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 06-07-2024, 06:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 469
Posted By chuckies76ta
https://www.facebook.com/groups/206730984874387/us...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/206730984874387/user/100080784752154/
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 06-05-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 700
Posted By chuckies76ta
No oil. I hate oil bath filters. Wash out with...

No oil. I hate oil bath filters. Wash out with filter cleaner and let dry.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2024, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 405
Posted By chuckies76ta
Just give you my experience with one of our gas...

Just give you my experience with one of our gas tanks. I had the outside painted with a very durable paint and then decided to sump the tank. I cut 3 large holes with a hole saw and installed the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-04-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 863
Posted By chuckies76ta
The engine speed operating range affects where...

The engine speed operating range affects where the timing is the best. Increasing the timing advance raises the high-end power, reducing the low-end. Decreasing the timing advance raises low-end...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 08:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,258
Posted By chuckies76ta
This ^. There's a reason new engines are running...

This ^. There's a reason new engines are running 0w-20 oil... Bearing clearances. and of course fuel economy, so they say.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,677
Posted By chuckies76ta
There's one thing I know for sure. I would never...

There's one thing I know for sure. I would never use 4-5/16" bolt to hold my engine and tranny to remove or install. Hell, I wouldn't even use it with just the engine. Just me.
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 06-03-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 700
Posted By chuckies76ta
Airaid makes some nice filters. I like there ...

Airaid makes some nice filters. I like there SYNTHAMAX Dry 100% synthetic, non-oiled filters. I use this one 801-452. but they don't make it anymore. It gives me more room to install the shaker....
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