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Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-15-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,370
Posted By 71 Ventura II
Definite concern with port failure from rust...

Definite concern with port failure from rust coming from both sides. There will be as much or more rust from the coolant passages as what's seen in the runners. Between the two eating in towards each...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,397
Posted By 71 Ventura II
If it were me I would start where your at with...

If it were me I would start where your at with the engine AND run the 3500 Continental converter. The Jim H. special. Follow Cliff Ruggles older combo. JD
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-09-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,188
Posted By 71 Ventura II
Filtering Gach only raises the " Intellectual"...

Filtering Gach only raises the " Intellectual" level of the site and keeps people from getting **** on their shoes. just sayin,,, JD
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-05-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,520
Posted By 71 Ventura II
Wrong length pushrods will caue the "slot" in the...

Wrong length pushrods will caue the "slot" in the rocker arm to hit the stud. It may even show an acceptable pattern on the valve tip but is a recipe for disaster. I tried to run JHB 9.350 pushrods...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-04-2012, 03:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 440
Posted By 71 Ventura II
heath_daniel@hotmail.com Tell him what you have...

heath_daniel@hotmail.com Tell him what you have and what you want to do it's that easy!!! JD
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-01-2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 596
Posted By 71 Ventura II
IMHO Cam seems pretty small for the CID...

IMHO Cam seems pretty small for the CID especially for the nitrous use. Could you call Bullet or ??? and get a better match? To take advantage of the head flow you would need a minimum of .600 "Net"...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-30-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,907
Posted By 71 Ventura II
Simple observations: 1. The car left the line...

Simple observations:
1. The car left the line poorly as the 60' sucked
2. The track changed printers? How long in between runs in time & Temp?
3. The old hyd rollers were falling off @5300 the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-28-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,238
Posted By 71 Ventura II
Recurve the distributor with total timing "All...

Recurve the distributor with total timing "All In" between 2200-2400 rpm. You will want a mechanical advance of 20 degrees w/limiter to guarantee. Your looking for an initial timing of 14-16 and a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-28-2012, 04:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 150
Posted By 71 Ventura II
If you reamoved the cable all you need is a small...

If you reamoved the cable all you need is a small press in plug like a block plug no threads needed. The kick down cable increases the vb pressures during the kick down process. If/when you manually...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-24-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 656
Posted By 71 Ventura II
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-2732/ ...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-2732/

Don't forget when running a square bore carb like the Holley you need the flat metal plate adapter. Not the 1" adapter just the .063" metal plate that...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-24-2012, 02:17 AM
Replies: 337
Views: 12,462
Posted By 71 Ventura II
Did you notice the 1.91 60' time? It has to have...

Did you notice the 1.91 60' time? It has to have an effect on the topend MPH. John your car ran 136 MPH with what a high 1.3X low 1.4X 60'? Running 141 mph with the 1.91 60' was really strong. If...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-21-2012, 04:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 392
Posted By 71 Ventura II
Hydraulic pressure just in a different way! I'm a...

Hydraulic pressure just in a different way! I'm a little suspicious BUT it seems plausible though. JD
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-20-2012, 02:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 744
Posted By 71 Ventura II
This all started with a "bench racing" session at...

This all started with a "bench racing" session at a friends work. Apparently there's a few guys there who believe all Nascar engines are running Ti pushrods. I stated I'd never heard this before nor...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-20-2012, 02:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By 71 Ventura II
Old post from J. Hand 2006, from the "Street"...

Old post from J. Hand 2006, from the "Street" section archives...
"The new lifters do clearly idle smoother with more vacuum at the .030" setting Rhoads suggest. They are also a bit noisier at idle,...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-20-2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 744
Posted By 71 Ventura II
Titanium "pushrods" real or fantasy?

We were looking for a producer of titanium pushrods but haven't found any. I've seen Harley Davidson pushrods but no V8 offerings. Anyone know if this is a reality or what? JD
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-19-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 12,462
Posted By 71 Ventura II
Definitely agree more testimonials are needed....

Definitely agree more testimonials are needed. imho In "Theory" the CV-1 heads have the potential to be superior. Unfortunately, theory doesn't always match the "Reality". "Proof is in the Pudding"...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-19-2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 12,462
Posted By 71 Ventura II
RAV kicks arse!!!:D

RAV kicks arse!!!:D
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-19-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 12,462
Posted By 71 Ventura II
For someone generally sharp you've totally missed...

For someone generally sharp you've totally missed the point of the responses. Please re-read the entire thread in regards to positions both pro/con for each contributor. Get back to me when the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-19-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By 71 Ventura II
Message Jim Hand he's done testing with the V-Max...

Message Jim Hand he's done testing with the V-Max lifters from their first release.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-19-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 12,462
Posted By 71 Ventura II
What is there to be affraid of concerning the CV1...

What is there to be affraid of concerning the CV1 heads? Where's the down side? It will either "Sink or Swim" and the product RESULTS will determine success. If the part doesn't produce it won't...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-19-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 12,462
Posted By 71 Ventura II
OK Brian, here's a few questions to help validate...

OK Brian, here's a few questions to help validate your qualifications. Have you, do you, or would you ever own a pair of CV1 heads?

Without actually building a CV1 combo, what would be the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-19-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 12,462
Posted By 71 Ventura II
All "Hail" the KING of the checkbook racers John...

All "Hail" the KING of the checkbook racers John Langer!!! NOT a single portion of his car did he personally develop, yet he expects to receive full credit for it's performance because he paid the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-18-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 844
Posted By 71 Ventura II
The manifolds will hurt some but the engine...

The manifolds will hurt some but the engine should make decent power. If it had headers I'd estimate it around 435 HP 477 TQ. With the manifolds it should be around the 400HP mark but the TQ will...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-18-2012, 12:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 713
Posted By 71 Ventura II
X2 on what Bret stated! My Ventura came...

X2 on what Bret stated!

My Ventura came factory with a 2.56 open diff; even with the original build of the 400 with a Speed Pro .480/.480 @.050 .231/.231 cam it would spin the "One Wheel Wonder"...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-17-2012, 02:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 793
Posted By 71 Ventura II
Here's a way to check the resistance: Turn the...

Here's a way to check the resistance: Turn the fuel system on and open the regulator to full by-pass. Watch the pressure on the gauge it MUST be below 3# of resistance with a preference towards...
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