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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-22-2002, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 179
Posted By sherm455
When I was racing, I would mix in a gallon of...

When I was racing, I would mix in a gallon of toluene per 15 gallons of gas. I figured that "bumped" octane up to around 100. Worked for me and didn't seem to hurt anything in motor.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-20-2002, 09:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 700
Posted By sherm455
The side impact bars in the doors weigh in pretty...

The side impact bars in the doors weigh in pretty good. I believe you'll save 50lbs. by cutting them out of the doors.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2002, 09:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 236
Posted By sherm455
You guys are correct in the tensile strength...

You guys are correct in the tensile strength arguments for fasteners. A couple of points though, thread quality plays an important part in torque readings(i.e. a rolled thread vs. a thread made by...
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 04-17-2002, 08:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 425
Posted By sherm455
I haven't had too many parts I have had to...

I haven't had too many parts I have had to return. I did buy a set of door panels from PY and they direct shipped from PUI. I got them and they were creased, poor workmanship. I sent them back and PY...
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 03-24-2002, 09:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 348
Posted By sherm455
I used Cliff Ruggles this winter. I was extremely...

I used Cliff Ruggles this winter. I was extremely pleased with his work. I havn't run it much yet because of weather, but cost and performance mods were excellant. /infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-20-2002, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 467
Posted By sherm455
I called Legendary to inquire about doing my car....

I called Legendary to inquire about doing my car. The price quoted was $10,000(US) for painting, assuming it needed NO bodywork. Thats just stripping and prepping and painting. If it needs any body...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-09-2002, 06:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 430
Posted By sherm455
I am following up what Will said about the rule...

I am following up what Will said about the rule of thumb being 10psi per 1000rpm. I have a cicle track racer friend who swears that they now run as low as 25 psi at 6500 rpm! I find that hard to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-07-2002, 09:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 185
Posted By sherm455
I have been buying parts for my motor through...

I have been buying parts for my motor through KRE. Jeff there is personable and gives advice over the phone. I highly recommend them.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-27-2002, 06:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,412
Posted By sherm455
Was at the body shop today to look at my 71. It...

Was at the body shop today to look at my 71. It has hole for the panel to be screwed on. No leaks though!
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-25-2002, 07:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 201
Posted By sherm455
I believe they should bolt up fine. I have a set...

I believe they should bolt up fine. I have a set and they are really 197 castings. The last digit looks like a 1. Some sources say the cc volume is 107 but I checked mine and they were 110. You have...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-20-2002, 07:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 185
Posted By sherm455
I think as long as the weight matching is under...

I think as long as the weight matching is under 5% of total reciprocating weight, a rebalance may not be necessary. Since a cast piston weighs around 700 grams, if your new one is within 685-715...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 02-20-2002, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By sherm455
Thanks for the info. I already fiqured that it...

Thanks for the info. I already fiqured that it was the case, but nice to hear some feedback.
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 02-19-2002, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By sherm455
I have a 71 455 that has a brand new 3 core...

I have a 71 455 that has a brand new 3 core radiator. The radiator came with the car when I bought it and has never been installed. Am I wasting my time trying to see if it will cool this 455,...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 02-19-2002, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By sherm455
I have a 71 455 that has a brand new 3 core...

I have a 71 455 that has a brand new 3 core radiator. The radiator came with the car when I bought it and has never been installed. Am I wasting my time trying to see if it will cool this 455,...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-17-2002, 12:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 595
Posted By sherm455
I'm surprised he did that. He sprayed the hood,...

I'm surprised he did that. He sprayed the hood, decklid, front fenders and rear quarters in this primer. Only the doors do not seem to have it. The amount I'm paying for this I should get what I...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-16-2002, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 242
Posted By sherm455
Should be 3/8-16 by 1.25 long. Grade 5 or 8 will...

Should be 3/8-16 by 1.25 long. Grade 5 or 8 will be o.k. for your application.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-16-2002, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 595
Posted By sherm455
Got a couple of questions on primer. My car is...

Got a couple of questions on primer. My car is currently stripped to bare metal at the body shop. I thought they would spray the self etching primer on the whole car, but looks like they sprayed it...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-16-2002, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 595
Posted By sherm455
Got a couple of questions on primer. My car is...

Got a couple of questions on primer. My car is currently stripped to bare metal at the body shop. I thought they would spray the self etching primer on the whole car, but looks like they sprayed it...
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 02-16-2002, 08:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,199
Posted By sherm455
I have bought a number of items on e-bay. Most...

I have bought a number of items on e-bay. Most have been pretty good. I e-mailed seller a number of times to make sure of desriptions. There were many items I let go because of insuffient...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-07-2002, 06:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 542
Posted By sherm455
Thanks for the ideas. When I was at Norwalk last...

Thanks for the ideas. When I was at Norwalk last year I should have paid attention to what people were using. Just some of the last little items before motor goes in. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-06-2002, 08:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 542
Posted By sherm455
I looking for suggestions for what spark plug...

I looking for suggestions for what spark plug wires fit best. I am putting together a 71 455 with HEI ignition. Do the plug wires need 135 degree boots to fit good or will the straight boots be o.k.?...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-06-2002, 08:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 542
Posted By sherm455
I looking for suggestions for what spark plug...

I looking for suggestions for what spark plug wires fit best. I am putting together a 71 455 with HEI ignition. Do the plug wires need 135 degree boots to fit good or will the straight boots be o.k.?...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-02-2002, 10:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 519
Posted By sherm455
Usually when valve jobs are done, the valves are...

Usually when valve jobs are done, the valves are checked in the combustion chamber with an indicator swept between them. This insures the valves are not "sunk" to far in the head. The spring...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-02-2002, 01:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 519
Posted By sherm455
There is a height difference between valves. I...

There is a height difference between valves. I know on my 71 455HO the intake measures 4.960 and the exhaust measures 4.949 . I'm not sure why the variation, it might have to do with the thickness of...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 01-30-2002, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 951
Posted By sherm455
I had a 71 Buick Stage 1 coupe car for 12 years....

I had a 71 Buick Stage 1 coupe car for 12 years. The stage 1's were like a Poncho's HO option. Different cam, reworked carb and distributer, bigger valves in head. The stage 1 heads are valuable and...
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