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Forum: Big Pontiac(incl G-body)Parts WANTED 05-08-2024, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3
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Posted By xlrate
PJ - Pics of my 61 Ventura

PJ - Pics of my 61 Ventura
Forum: Big Pontiac(incl G-body)Parts WANTED 05-08-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 496
Posted By xlrate
PJ - The cashier check is in the mail for the...

PJ - The cashier check is in the mail for the Generator parts and hood trim.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 483
Posted By xlrate
Gen Parts

Interested in the old Generator and brackets if you want to sell them?
Forum: Big Pontiac(incl G-body)Parts WANTED 03-17-2024, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 496
Posted By xlrate
Looking for 61-62 Generator brackets and/or generator- Non AC

Converting my 61 Ventura back to stock style Generator.... currently a 63 alternator setup. Need brackets more than generator but will take all if I can get them. Thanks Todd. (269) 719-6567
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 03-04-2023, 09:02 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 22,038
Posted By xlrate
Blueghoast Great hearing the wagon's motor...

Blueghoast

Great hearing the wagon's motor today!


Video:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vL1XLjnd0VFpUFXU-5tKoFldkIHV5SF7/view?usp=sharing
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-21-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,626
Posted By xlrate
I have an electronic setup and had to use a MSD...

I have an electronic setup and had to use a MSD tach adapter. I put my setup together 8-9 years ago from an Ames Repop kit.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-21-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,626
Posted By xlrate
I cut out the battery red lens and made the hole...

I cut out the battery red lens and made the hole larger and flip over the old amp gauge and epoxied it in.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-21-2020, 07:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,626
Posted By xlrate
Post did not go as planned meant to say & post...

Post did not go as planned meant to say & post pic:

How about something like this? : A modified 66 GTO (repop) replaced GTO battery Light with Tempest Amp meter all gauges now.. 66 GTO has similar...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-20-2020, 10:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,626
Posted By xlrate
How about something like this? : A modified 66...

How about something like this? : A modified 66 GTO (repop) replaced GTO battery Light with Tempest Volt meter all gauges now.. 66 GTO has similar gauge face style & color as the 63.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-27-2018, 10:58 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 94,702
Posted By xlrate
thanks for the tip ... just wish finding a early...

thanks for the tip ... just wish finding a early 80s diesel Pontiac around here would be easy!
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-27-2018, 10:55 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 94,702
Posted By xlrate
Butler still is amazed at the HP ....but more so...

Butler still is amazed at the HP ....but more so the Torque with a factory type intake and carbs! They said if go to a solid roller vs. a Hyd roller there is a lot more left in it!

If i...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-27-2018, 09:37 PM
Replies: 503
Views: 94,702
Posted By xlrate
Interesting thing happened ... I was searching...

Interesting thing happened ... I was searching the web looking for info/pictures of the connection bolts for a 63 power brake booster brackets .... as I now need to switch from Vacuum Assist Power...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-24-2018, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 183
Posted By xlrate
Any Alternatives to Solid Mounts for a 63

The 63 V8 Tempest & Lemans use the same motor mounts as the early big cars...so I am reposting here hoping for advice.

I finally have my 1963 Lemans on the road... with a fresh 535 pump gas build...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-24-2018, 10:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 312
Posted By xlrate
Alternatives to Solid Mounts for a V8 63?

I finally have my 1963 Lemans on the road... with a fresh 535 pump gas build from Butler. 670HP/716TQ .

My previous 455 iron head combo broke the stock motor mounts so I bought solid mounts at...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-24-2018, 10:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 200
Posted By xlrate
Alternatives to Solid Mounts for a 63?

I finally have my 1963 Lemans on the road... with a fresh 535 pump gas build from Butler. 670HP/716TQ .

My previous 455 iron head combo broke the stock motor mounts so I bought solid mounts at...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-24-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 133
Posted By xlrate
Any Alternatives to Solid Mounts for early style (1963)

I finally have my 1963 Lemans on the road... with a fresh 535 pump gas build from Butler. 670HP/716TQ .

My previous 455 iron head combo broke the stock motor mounts so I bought solid mounts at...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-10-2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 712
Views: 111,998
Posted By xlrate
Time for an update! (copy from race section) ...

Time for an update! (copy from race section)

After nearly a year of sorting out major bugs after the 535 install .... glad to say I am fnally getting to drive this thing!

Mainly everything...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-10-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,640
Posted By xlrate
Time for an update! After nearly a year of...

Time for an update!

After nearly a year of sorting out major bugs after the 535 install .... glad to say I am fnally getting to drive this thing!

Mainly everything required mucho fabrication...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-21-2017, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 874
Posted By xlrate
Still looking for nice 63 steering wheel

Still looking for nice 63 steering wheel
Forum: All Other Pontiacs FOR SALE 08-20-2016, 05:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,299
Posted By xlrate
Super Nice 2005 GTO 6 speed

Here is a craigslist link to my 2005 GTO for sale

Asking 14,500

See details here:

http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/5742387784.html


Thanks
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-26-2016, 11:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,338
Posted By xlrate
Video

Gary

The test and tune fun.... Can't wait to take the car on Drag Week!

Here is a video link

https://www.facebook.com/todd.rehr/posts/10208351044748164
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-20-2016, 03:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,640
Posted By xlrate
Typo I meant Butler said the cam lift was small...

Typo I meant Butler said the cam lift was small enough that I didn't need a stud girdle.

The intake is a first gen repop that had old style cross over .... Belonged to late Dave Johnson (White...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-20-2016, 02:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,640
Posted By xlrate
The car is setup for street duty... not really...

The car is setup for street duty... not really capable of handling the full torque.. yet!

Figured I would start with a stout long block to start upon for the street .. once my kids are out of the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-20-2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,640
Posted By xlrate
Thanks for the feedback..... should be fun...

Thanks for the feedback..... should be fun learning to drive this on the street.

Maybe look for a Hellcat or a Z06 to play with!

Butler Instagram page had this pic:
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-17-2016, 03:36 PM
Replies: 712
Views: 111,998
Posted By xlrate
My Long Over Due Update

See this link:

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=791781

Plan to bring to Norwalk this year!

Todd
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