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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 10:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 381
Posted By mgarblik
To put your mind at ease, look at the data plate...

To put your mind at ease, look at the data plate on your drill. I doubt very much if it is more than 1/2-2/3 horsepower. So even "working the heck out of your drill," it's taking less than 1 HP to...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 412
Posted By mgarblik
I am sorry for that entire experience, Cliff. ...

I am sorry for that entire experience, Cliff. Everything seems to be a scam no matter who you deal with. Just today, I get my credit card statement. I shipped 2 head gaskets a couple weeks ago...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH Yesterday, 08:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,514
Posted By mgarblik
It looks very close to where mine ended up in the...

It looks very close to where mine ended up in the 62 I have now. So we are either both right or both wrong. Either way, it looks like an excellent fit and finish around the transmission hump and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 796
Posted By mgarblik
Well, this is where the mythical NEW cast iron...

Well, this is where the mythical NEW cast iron replacement heads I have been whining about for 15 years would be the perfect solution to your problem. The same heads, allot of people see no use for...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-09-2024, 07:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 602
Posted By mgarblik
For raw power and torque, I go to my battery...

For raw power and torque, I go to my battery powered 1/2" drive impact every time now. When I had a customer with multiple stripped/cross threaded wheel studs, the battery powered impact made quick...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-08-2024, 04:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 313
Posted By mgarblik
Iron Man, Arnie "the farmer" Beswick. Big 94...

Iron Man, Arnie "the farmer" Beswick. Big 94 this year. An amazing man from any perspective. Most determined person I have ever known. Happy, Happy Birthday!. Within the last year I was talking...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 05-07-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,014
Posted By mgarblik
I just thought I would mention that the original...

I just thought I would mention that the original catalog I ordered on April 5, 2024, came today. So it took 1 month and 2 days to get here. That's some third world delivery service by the USPS. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-01-2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 364
Posted By mgarblik
The spark wants to jump from a sharp edge to a...

The spark wants to jump from a sharp edge to a sharp edge. The cut back electrode allows that to happen more out in the open. HP wise, in dozens of back to back dyno tests, I have never seen ANY...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-01-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 364
Posted By mgarblik
The AR series plugs have the cut ground as...

The AR series plugs have the cut ground as mentioned and a nickel coating on the shell that looks nicer and possibly reduces exterior rust on the shell. Functionally, they are the same. If you have...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,752
Posted By mgarblik
[QUOTE=jhein;6500934]Just a few days ago a guy at...

[QUOTE=jhein;6500934]Just a few days ago a guy at work asked me if I have a Mini Cooper. I said nope. He says," oh cause I saw a guy in a Mini that I thought was you". So I show him a picture of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,141
Posted By mgarblik
Kinda sounds like this gentleman may have spent...

Kinda sounds like this gentleman may have spent considerable time working with the Chrysler Lean Burn System? We all know how that worked out for them. Also when you run crazy ignition lead and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,752
Posted By mgarblik
The very best of the best muscle cars and sporty...

The very best of the best muscle cars and sporty cars will always retain value. These are the kinds of cars that are in museums, or very rarely driven. Cars too nice to have any fun with. The very...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-28-2024, 05:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,056
Posted By mgarblik
A little perspective. I was asked by the senior...

A little perspective. I was asked by the senior instructor at my school if my 62 Catalina could be used for a "prop" for the graduating class picture last week. I drove it down to the school and...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-28-2024, 03:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,997
Posted By mgarblik
I believe NHRA is just happy to cash the checks...

I believe NHRA is just happy to cash the checks and hopes they don't bounce. NHRA is desperate for sponsorship and fans. Once Tobacco was forced out of motorsports that left a giant hole they are...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-28-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,066
Posted By mgarblik
Those look like DCI heads from the small picture....

Those look like DCI heads from the small picture. Great power and results. Pontiac power!!!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-28-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 929
Posted By mgarblik
Yes, the guys beat me to the response. Do what...

Yes, the guys beat me to the response. Do what they suggested first, as that is easy. Spraying brake clean around all the potential vacuum leaks is the place to start. Around the carb base, EGR...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-27-2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 929
Posted By mgarblik
I would try all the above suggestions. A couple...

I would try all the above suggestions. A couple more to add. When it's warm and idling lousy, close the choke blade a little at a time and give the engine a chance to react. If as you begin to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-26-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,086
Posted By mgarblik
I think you need to make your own decision. I...

I think you need to make your own decision. I feel the Cloyes premium sets with the billet sprockets and Z chain are the best available period. This is based on 11 years of running these sets in a...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 04-26-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,014
Posted By mgarblik
Wanted to let the forum know my second request...

Wanted to let the forum know my second request for catalogs came today and I have them in hand. Only three days since requested. That's fantastic and thank you. There is just something comforting...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-26-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,086
Posted By mgarblik
My understanding at least with Cloyes is the...

My understanding at least with Cloyes is the timing sets are "graded" Each set is mounted on a test fixture and tested for center to center distance with a dial indicator. Sets that measure in the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-26-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,056
Posted By mgarblik
That's not entirely true. My wife had been...

That's not entirely true. My wife had been saving up for several years to buy a NEW Trans Am in 2010. The Camaro and Firebird were presumed to be continued as sister cars back then. When Pontiac...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 04-25-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,014
Posted By mgarblik
I believe a second catalog has been sent through...

I believe a second catalog has been sent through a PM I received a day ago. First one may have been lost in the Columbus, OH sorting facility. I have had that happen before. I did not realize a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-25-2024, 09:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,382
Posted By mgarblik
I have placed hundreds of orders over the years...

I have placed hundreds of orders over the years with Rock Auto. Much like Tire Rack, success has caused some price creep with them. Everything seems to just be going up and up. But, IMO, their...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 04-23-2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,014
Posted By mgarblik
Having trouble getting a catalog from Ames

As the title says, I am having trouble getting a paper catalog from Ames. I have a sizeable order and I would like to support Ames Performance Engineering. 2 reasons. 1. I was a personal friend...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-22-2024, 11:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,086
Posted By mgarblik
Call Cloyes and give them your dimensions. They...

Call Cloyes and give them your dimensions. They have -.005 and -.010 in stock for Pontiac. Let us know what they say.
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