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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Today, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 219
Posted By HWYSTR455
Is it supposed to REPLACE or is it just a cover...

Is it supposed to REPLACE or is it just a cover like a dash cap?

Wonder how the headlight buckets will mount?

No instructions included, no comments on how to install, no reviews, not a very...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 01:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 406
Posted By HWYSTR455
So I have my converter unlock at <3% TPS, so I...

So I have my converter unlock at <3% TPS, so I can coast when I lift. That you don't want to have on all the time. When you're in anything but OD, you get full engine braking the way I have it setup....
Forum: EFI Tech Today, 12:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,730
Posted By HWYSTR455
Back to original questions: Unless you have...

Back to original questions:

Unless you have other restrictions, an in-tank pump using a properly baffled tank is best. The in-tank pump assemblies can support big power. There are even dual pump...
Forum: EFI Tech Today, 12:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,730
Posted By HWYSTR455
Back to original questions: Unless you have...

Back to original questions:

Unless you have other restrictions, an in-tank pump using a properly baffled tank is best. The in-tank pump assemblies can support big power. There are even dual pump...
Forum: EFI Tech Today, 12:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,730
Posted By HWYSTR455
Ok, just to clarify, the 'Terminator X', and...

Ok, just to clarify, the 'Terminator X', and 'Terminator X Max' are ECUs, and are replacing the HP and Dominator ECUs.

The difference between the 'Terminator X' and the Terminator X Max' is the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 08:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 375
Posted By HWYSTR455
I knew to run mineral based oil, but I checked...

I knew to run mineral based oil, but I checked the box for oil when I ordered it, it was the Lucas 85w mineral based one, not the syn.

Mine's sloppy, clunks when I put it in gear, and whines when...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 08:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 765
Posted By HWYSTR455
Moroso breathers are pretty good, and don't get...

Moroso breathers are pretty good, and don't get much mist. They are kind of larger, have a divider in them, as well as some 'mesh' (which looks like a cut up 3M pad stuff).

The Billet Specialties...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 08:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 303
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yeah, MAD sometimes can make you mad. But you can...

Yeah, MAD sometimes can make you mad. But you can use a lot of it as a basis to do your own setup.

I do the remote sol setup on all my stuff, for a couple reasons, but mainly so the starter wire...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 07:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 406
Posted By HWYSTR455
I get that at the strip you can make it optimum,...

I get that at the strip you can make it optimum, but you can't switch tunes on the fly, you have to cycle the key, at least on Holley EFI setups.

Now US Shift is a diff story.

Going from street...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 03:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 406
Posted By HWYSTR455
I still shift my manually in some 'spirited'...

I still shift my manually in some 'spirited' moments, my WOT shift points are set a little lower for general driving, and sometimes I want to hold a gear a little longer.

But yes, I do shift it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 03:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 765
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yeah, if the vacuum source hose is long, and you...

Yeah, if the vacuum source hose is long, and you used fuel line or the likes, It very well could be sucking shut, especially if it's at higher RPM/vacuum. Good thought.

You could even use hard...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 11:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 760
Posted By HWYSTR455
Couple things. Most machine shops now use a...

Couple things.

Most machine shops now use a finish of 50 as SOP, since many OEs use steel gaskets, AND because many request it due to aluminum head availability.

Quench. Quench makes a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 375
Posted By HWYSTR455
Does your TrueTrac have a lot of slop in it that...

Does your TrueTrac have a lot of slop in it that feels like backlash is out of whack?

You also mention 80-90w gear lube. Is there an issue with running thicker? 85-140w is very common.



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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 10:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 406
Posted By HWYSTR455
Been here a few times, the issue with not getting...

Been here a few times, the issue with not getting 1st or P is the cable. You HAVE to use the Shiftworks cable, none of the others on the market work right, and I've tried just about them all.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 10:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 765
Posted By HWYSTR455
Just to say, gapless rings are junk IMO. I've...

Just to say, gapless rings are junk IMO. I've seen many have issues with them. Blowby being one of them. They can 'stick' together and not compress right and wear fast. I think they are more of a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 07:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 303
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yeah depending on what your idle speed is, and...

Yeah depending on what your idle speed is, and load at idle, 13.1v might be about the best you will get. At cruise, as long as you have 13.6-7v then you should be good. 'Normal' is about 13.8-14.4 at...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 07:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 940
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yeah I did one a while back, back when it wasn't...

Yeah I did one a while back, back when it wasn't as common. It is for a 68-72, but still applies:


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

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Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-02-2024, 06:55 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 12,304
Posted By HWYSTR455
Interesting for sure. Well top ring is more...

Interesting for sure. Well top ring is more critical in 'most' apps but am guessing the engine was purpose built for something that has either high peak RPMs and/or sustained higher RPMs? Or possibly...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-01-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 12,304
Posted By HWYSTR455
Bottom or did you mean 2nd ring? .

Bottom or did you mean 2nd ring?


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Forum: Electrical Tech 06-01-2024, 07:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 224
Posted By HWYSTR455
No trick, just remove the 2 screw in the corners...

No trick, just remove the 2 screw in the corners of the block, and have the engine and forward light harness unplugged from the engine compartment side.

You will have little room to work with tho,...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-01-2024, 07:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,499
Posted By HWYSTR455
Sorry I missed this, but no issues removing the...

Sorry I missed this, but no issues removing the cover, as long as you don't get impatient. Like I said, if you lift up slightly and turn the cover lengthwise towards the intake, and then lift up, all...
Forum: Interior TECH 06-01-2024, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 155
Posted By HWYSTR455
If the column is the type with the bracket that...

If the column is the type with the bracket that attaches to the dash, and it can 'drop' down once unbolted, yes, you can replace the dash after.

But just to say, R&R of a column is generally a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2024, 07:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 893
Posted By HWYSTR455
'Oly crap! Those things are $36 these days?...

'Oly crap! Those things are $36 these days? Insanity!


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2024, 06:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 940
Posted By HWYSTR455
IF, you never plan on selling the car, AND you're...

IF, you never plan on selling the car, AND you're ready for a new trans and need to spend money, spending a little more now will pay off big in the long run.

Once you install an OD, you will never...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-30-2024, 06:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 837
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yes, spoke to him regarding mine, was extremely...

Yes, spoke to him regarding mine, was extremely helpful.


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