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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 10:03 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,451
Posted By 78w72
Exaggerating is fine, but that doesnt make much...

Exaggerating is fine, but that doesnt make much of a point assuming they are trying to deceive anyone, im sure if there was any funny business that someone in the 20 years that display has been...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 202
Posted By 78w72
There is only one clip to hold the cable on these...

There is only one clip to hold the cable on these doors, its up near the top, the rest of the cable just lays out of the way of the window & track.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 10:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 344
Posted By 78w72
Will let others suggest a cam, but if you use the...

Will let others suggest a cam, but if you use the 72cc heads it will raise the compression a lot vs the 6x-8 heads that have ~103cc. Use a calculator to confirm the compression with the E-heads.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 10:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,451
Posted By 78w72
Im not calling you a liar, just stating some...

Im not calling you a liar, just stating some facts of what lucas stabilizer advertises and does, how is that snake oil if it does what its intended to do? Ive used it for 25+ years & it does exactly...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,451
Posted By 78w72
Possibly. Significantly? Probably not. Doubt...

Possibly. Significantly? Probably not. Doubt its even measurable on a dyno at the right ratio.

Its only supposed to be added at a diluted rate, I doubt the proper amount would create much drag...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,451
Posted By 78w72
The lucas oil stabilizer is not snake oil... it...

The lucas oil stabilizer is not snake oil... it does exactly what its advertised to do & nothing more, its not a zddp or other additives product, its made to thicken the oil somewhat but more so it...
Forum: Test & Tune 05-15-2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 628
Posted By 78w72
I did not get any email notice for for the reply...

I did not get any email notice for for the reply you just made here... but some other notices do work.

I have never experienced the email notice for a unsubscribed thread that Ive never...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 12:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,172
Posted By 78w72
If thats the measurement hes using then that...

If thats the measurement hes using then that would make more sense... but the HP number seems like a standard measurement.

Hope he can confirm what measurement was used for those numbers and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,172
Posted By 78w72
623 torque?? Is that a typo? What kind of dyno? ...

623 torque?? Is that a typo? What kind of dyno? Seems rather high for a 400 with a mild cam.
Forum: Test & Tune 05-15-2024, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 628
Posted By 78w72
Now Im getting email notices for a thread Ive...

Now Im getting email notices for a thread Ive never commented on or clicked the "thanks" button. Its for the "zero option 70 TA" thread, never did anything to get notices from that one but have...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 703
Posted By 78w72
Lucas does make a zddp/zinc additive for break in...

Lucas does make a zddp/zinc additive for break in purposes or increasing zddp levels, its not the same as the normal stabilizer additive.

FYI on the zinc additives... ALL oils have zinc additives...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-13-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 251
Posted By 78w72
I used a zoom clutch kit for my 78 W72, works...

I used a zoom clutch kit for my 78 W72, works very good and the pedal feels like stock. Wanted to reuse the stock flywheel but shop said it it wasnt in the best shape but usable so I sold it and...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-11-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 502
Posted By 78w72
Pretty sure the 403 olds shaker is located on...

Pretty sure the 403 olds shaker is located on it's plate different than the pontiac shaker/plate set up, so you cant use the taller olds shaker as is, but I have heard that it can be relocated by...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-07-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 860
Posted By 78w72
Doesnt look like ac delco makes the gold series...

Doesnt look like ac delco makes the gold series black hat rotors for 2nd gen cars that I could find.

The ones linked above are the silver series uncoated, nothing wrong with those but probably...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-07-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 256
Posted By 78w72
Yes, roughly 6qts total, maybe a tad more...

Yes, roughly 6qts total, maybe a tad more depending on filter size. Zero issues with oil psi at cruising speeds or higher 5500+ rpm runs on street or track... car runs low 11's at 121-123mph. ...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-07-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 502
Posted By 78w72
Good price for the base, its a non W72 as it has...

Good price for the base, its a non W72 as it has the round snorkel. Same base just different snorkel. I have heard of people swapping the snorkels, I have a W72 snorkel that I was going to try &...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-07-2024, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 256
Posted By 78w72
I have one of these pans on a 400 based stroker,...

I have one of these pans on a 400 based stroker, very nice pan... the added capacity is just 1 qt more than stock pans... I have found that I can still use ~6qts and be full for street or drag strip...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-07-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 236
Posted By 78w72
Modern rope seals are not the same as the...

Modern rope seals are not the same as the older/original ones, havent heard of too many people getting new rope seals to seal up. The best rope seal is the graphite one from best gasket sold by a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-07-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 860
Posted By 78w72
I wouldnt say they are less than ideal, lots of...

I wouldnt say they are less than ideal, lots of people use drilled &/or slotted rotors on the street & definitely for auto/x racing so they are good rotors. Ive read that drilled rotors can be prone...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-06-2024, 07:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 860
Posted By 78w72
A quick search looks like powestop doesnt offer...

A quick search looks like powestop doesnt offer the slotted rotors anymore, at least not at summit or rockauto, just drilled & slotted.
...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-06-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 502
Posted By 78w72
The 78/79 air cleaner bases with the W72 snorkel...

The 78/79 air cleaner bases with the W72 snorkel or earlier 75/76 wide snorkels are worth more than the standard round ones, Ive sold a few of these recently for less than the ebay prices and even...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-06-2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 334
Posted By 78w72
I bought a new 1970 firebird tank for my 72 since...

I bought a new 1970 firebird tank for my 72 since i eliminated the vent system & box behind the rear seat, it is an unvented tank.

Since I wasnt using the vapor return port on the pickup I just...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-06-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 263
Posted By 78w72
X2 for chemical stripping. I recently bought a...

X2 for chemical stripping. I recently bought a 72 HO aluminum intake that had been powder coated with a very thick coat of silver, I called a local powder coating company to ask what they suggest...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-05-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 590
Posted By 78w72
Rear spoilers in good shape sell all the time in...

Rear spoilers in good shape sell all the time in my experience on ebay & other online sources, if the price is reasonable...

I have a couple repairable center spoilers with some type of minor...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-05-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 503
Posted By 78w72
The SEM paint is not a DYE, its just a paint...

The SEM paint is not a DYE, its just a paint thats more flexible than standard paint, can be used on metal or plastic.

The headliner & A-pillar metal trims on my 72 firebird was painted smooth, no...
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