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Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-09-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 399
Posted By Mike S
Best way to lower compression?

I am going to lower compression on the race car over the winter. Need opinions.
I will be freshening the engine. Right now I have 72cc e-heads that flow 330. With the flat top pistons I have...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-25-2024, 08:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 194
Posted By Mike S
how much timing to pull

Those of you that pull timing, How much timing do you pull? And for how long?

I see a lot of index racers moving to pulling timing to slow their cars.

Last time I played with timing {static}I...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-19-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,058
Posted By Mike S
Road trips with classic?

Now I have the vintage air installed I am going to start going on road trips with the 72 lemans. Goal it to go cross country. Probably going to start with shorter trips 500 mile trips.

How far...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2024, 11:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 251
Posted By Mike S
Vibration 65-70mph

I have been chasing this vibration for a week now. It starts at 65 by 80 it is gone.

Little back story, I raced this car for 20 years and now putting it back to stock. I added a 2004r trans along...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 08-12-2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 127
Posted By Mike S
72 Lemans AC parts

I just installed vintage air and have all the factory ac interior parts left over. Only thing I don't have is the evaporator and case. Let me know what you need.
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-07-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,060
Posted By Mike S
Black hole under my car

I must have an invisible black hole under my car. It sucks in everything I drop.
Putting the clutch fan on dropped 2 bolts, heard them hit the concrete. Gone nowhere in site. Dropped the cap for the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-18-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,504
Posted By Mike S
I had mine net to the shifter. Moved it to the...

I had mine net to the shifter. Moved it to the steering wheel (right side) and have a lot faster and consistent reaction times. I use my thumb and just pull my arm back. Pain in the butt turning with...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-15-2024, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 686
Posted By Mike S
I used a plastic putty knife to get the thick...

I used a plastic putty knife to get the thick stuff and then clean it with thinner.

What I started doing a couple years ago that works very well. I have been applying a clear wrap on the lower...
Forum: Northeast 06-04-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 772
Posted By Mike S
never been, that's why I'm on the fence. Should...

never been, that's why I'm on the fence. Should be a lot of old cars
Forum: Northeast 06-04-2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 772
Posted By Mike S
June 8 nostalgia at Cecil county

Cecil county in Maryland is holding a nostalgia race, show and swap meet. Wondering if anyone from here is going? I am on the fence.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-02-2024, 10:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 873
Posted By Mike S
Pulling timing out in 2nd?

I have been running 10.0 index. I slow the car up with weight and pulling timing out in high gear. I tried restrictor plates and mechanical throttle stop but like to launch hard. I usually 60' 1.33...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-29-2024, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 939
Posted By Mike S
Thin intake gasket

I had an intake gasket failure so I am changing the gasket. I used a tin Indian gasket .063 thick and the intake sits high making port match off. I bought some mr gasket material .015 thick and made...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-24-2024, 11:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,901
Posted By Mike S
I just replaced all the tires. Went from a D load...

I just replaced all the tires. Went from a D load rated to an E load rated. The 24' enclosed trailer is close to being maxed out since I added the golf cart. Figured if I had to buy tires might as...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-20-2024, 06:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,901
Posted By Mike S
Trailer tire monitor?

Had a flat on the trailer this morning. Didn't know it till someone pulled next to me to tell me. Going 70 it destroyed the tire but didn't hurt the trailer. Looking for a pressure monitoring system...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-20-2024, 06:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,319
Posted By Mike S
Boy what a disappointing day. Went to Cecil...

Boy what a disappointing day. Went to Cecil county for the nostalgia race Waited close to 3 hrs for them to dry the track. Had a blow out on the trailer on 95 on the way down. Car got hung up getting...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-19-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,319
Posted By Mike S
Letting it loose tomorrow

For years I have detuned the car to go 10.00. After a lot of requests from my friends and fellow racers, I am going to run it all out tomorrow for the first race (bracket) this year.
Took 335lbs of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,462
Posted By Mike S
In my 72 street car, I run 5 quarts for the last...

In my 72 street car, I run 5 quarts for the last 30 years. I change the oil and filter, putting a little oil in the filter and rest in the engine. Dipstick reads full.

On the race car I have a 7...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 632
Posted By Mike S
Header tube temps?

I spent the day tuning the 600 holley. Got the carb dialed in. For the hell of it, I checked the header tubes with a fluke ir thermometer. After a short 15 min cruise I read 580 to 600 on all tubes...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 961
Posted By Mike S
Put the o2 meter on, got it at 14.7 at idle 800...

Put the o2 meter on, got it at 14.7 at idle 800 rpm, 14.2 at cruise 2000 rpms, 12.5 at wide open. I think this is perfect.
I also put a 195 deg thermostat instead of 160. Runs right at 190 and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 961
Posted By Mike S
Holley tuning ?

I have a fresh mild 400 8.9 comp. with a 2801 cam. I bought a used 600 holley and rebuilt it. I have the idle set at 600 rpm in gear with 16" of vacuum. It runs fine and got it to idle fine. I have a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-11-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,603
Posted By Mike S
I put one in my 72 lemans last year. No tunnel...

I put one in my 72 lemans last year. No tunnel work fit right in, in place of the th400. You will need a th350 yoke. Mine only locks up in 4th. Has a pressure switch internal from the factory, that...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-06-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 484
Posted By Mike S
Wires to doors?

I am looking at installing keyless entry on my 72 lemans. I have to run wires to the doors. Can someone take a pic of how the factory ran the wires for power door locks and power windows? or how you...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-06-2024, 04:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,497
Posted By Mike S
I use to have the battery disconnect in back of...

I use to have the battery disconnect in back of the car when I had the battery in the trunk and racing it. I would use that but the down side is you loose all your preset radio stations along with...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-05-2024, 02:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,497
Posted By Mike S
Road trips with classic?

Now that I have the 72 Lemans put back to stock with the over drive trans. i am looking at taking it on some long road trips. Like from NJ to Florida. My question is what can I do for security while...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-01-2024, 10:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,404
Posted By Mike S
The quadrajet is from a 77 Pontiac If I read the...

The quadrajet is from a 77 Pontiac If I read the numbers right. I know the rpm is the wrong intake but I used a lot of parts I had laying around. I have the Holley tuned pretty good and runs great. I...
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