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Forum: Suspension TECH 09-17-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 247
Posted By Skip Fix
Cross shafts form early to later models. I know...

Cross shafts form early to later models. I know my 81 took different upper bushings than my 78.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-17-2024, 03:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 266
Posted By Skip Fix
What he said. Those rubber caps are made of...

What he said.

Those rubber caps are made of crap rubber so check them often!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-13-2024, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 399
Posted By Skip Fix
Plan to run pump gas? Options dished piston or...

Plan to run pump gas? Options dished piston or have someone open up the chambers.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 09-11-2024, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By Skip Fix
Might check on some of the video's Tom's...

Might check on some of the video's Tom's Differentials has about setting up rears esp 12 bolt as a similar C clip. Since the 79-81 used a "floating caliper" it is not quite as big a deal as a fixed...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-10-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,083
Posted By Skip Fix
Thanks so I assume same pistons work E heads to...

Thanks so I assume same pistons work E heads to High Ports?
Forum: Exhaust TECH 09-10-2024, 12:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 697
Posted By Skip Fix
I had to have bolts in the RA manifolds i used on...

I had to have bolts in the RA manifolds i used on my 81 TA .
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-09-2024, 11:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 343
Posted By Skip Fix
Are you sure they measure 72cc? Many are closer...

Are you sure they measure 72cc? Many are closer to 75. What sized intake valve? you can clearance the chamber around it using a head gasket and even unshroud the valve some
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2024, 11:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 366
Posted By Skip Fix
Yep when it needs to. How the one I have on my 81...

Yep when it needs to. How the one I have on my 81 with a 73 carb is hooked up. Also not all the variations of cannisters are available
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2024, 11:51 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,083
Posted By Skip Fix
So High Ports the same spacing as E heads?

So High Ports the same spacing as E heads?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2024, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 366
Posted By Skip Fix
In 78 they had a different diagram in my shop...

In 78 they had a different diagram in my shop manual for 180 hp and the W72 220 hp. And even different for a stick car vs auto. Ported source is what you want.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,083
Posted By Skip Fix
I know mine flowed more than 200 "virgin"!Tulip...

I know mine flowed more than 200 "virgin"!Tulip valve hurt it some flat D port valve picked it up 5-10%. With an NMCA Top Stock class legal pocket clean up and gasket match they go about 255.

I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,083
Posted By Skip Fix
I paid $1500 in 1988 for my RAIV new SR bare...

I paid $1500 in 1988 for my RAIV new SR bare heads! Back before we had aftermarket options.
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-08-2024, 12:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 906
Posted By Skip Fix
Thought I posted earlier but not here. I have run...

Thought I posted earlier but not here. I have run Herb Adams, Gulstrand 1/2" drop, and now Global West interlocking and none have ever been harsh. But I don't think my solid A arm bushings feel stiff...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 09-08-2024, 12:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By Skip Fix
There are places that make custom thickness c...

There are places that make custom thickness c lips to adjust that.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-07-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,147
Posted By Skip Fix
Probably, as were the stock rods in my 455 when...

Probably, as were the stock rods in my 455 when it had my RAIV heads on it and they turned 6000 all the time with the heavy TRWs, shift point based on dyno peak HP + 500. They are recycled in the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-07-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,147
Posted By Skip Fix
FWIW John Schloe with his 69 NHRA Stocker and the...

FWIW John Schloe with his 69 NHRA Stocker and the RAIV motor buzzed it up to 7K out the back door with stock rods before they allowed aftermarket rods. In the 10s WAY back when!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-05-2024, 04:17 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,083
Posted By Skip Fix
The Mopar guys have a stock looking aluminum...

The Mopar guys have a stock looking aluminum head-even tested on Engine Masters I think against some others. Friend has a set on his 500 inch "383".
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-05-2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,147
Posted By Skip Fix
Stock cast-need any more for free?

Stock cast-need any more for free?
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-04-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 744
Posted By Skip Fix
Nice-just keep the Bird off the hood:)

Nice-just keep the Bird off the hood:)
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-04-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 725
Posted By Skip Fix
Thanks for the link. Since a lot of circle track...

Thanks for the link. Since a lot of circle track Hobby classes used F bodies and other bodies we use for street cars there were lots of parts that crossed over-and usually from their sources cheaper...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-04-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 725
Posted By Skip Fix
Circle Track actually had a lot more "regular...

Circle Track actually had a lot more "regular guy" tech and build articles until Petersen folded everything into Hot Rod.

The new cover has the hand formed body 53/54 Vette custom chassis and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-04-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,083
Posted By Skip Fix
A buddy is building a 614 headed 455 for his '70...

A buddy is building a 614 headed 455 for his '70 Esprit as a sleeper.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-04-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 725
Posted By Skip Fix
New Hot Rod Magazine

Well another gripe by me about the new Hot Rod. Nicer pages and paper used for sure. Quarterly vs monthly. I have had a subscription to it, as well as in the past Car Craft, Popular Hotrodding and...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-04-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 875
Posted By Skip Fix
Steve if you are "hot lapping" drag runs keeping...

Steve if you are "hot lapping" drag runs keeping it as cool as possible is important.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-02-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,384
Posted By Skip Fix
My first set of Eheads was in their first batch...

My first set of Eheads was in their first batch as they sold out and I had to wait awhile to get a second set. At that time the only aluminum option was Wentzler's.

Edelbrock later even made some...
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