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Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 12:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,455
Posted By 78w72
This particular engine, in his "stage 3 super...

This particular engine, in his "stage 3 super pace car" does have something wrong with that type of tune... it detonates at part throttle & 6psi of boost so bad that it requires 3-4 bottles of octane...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH Yesterday, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 538
Posted By 78w72
Did you have to replace the XE cam in 0-5000...

Did you have to replace the XE cam in 0-5000 miles? :rolleyes:

The XE268 in my .030 400 with milled 6x-4 heads (~9:1) has ran flawlessly for 15+ years, it runs mid 13's at 103+mph taking it easy...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-30-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 538
Posted By 78w72
Why would he have to swap cams every 0-5000 miles...

Why would he have to swap cams every 0-5000 miles ???
Forum: Exhaust TECH 04-29-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 339
Posted By 78w72
Most exhaust shops work on modern vehicles......

Most exhaust shops work on modern vehicles... they wont know what is quiet on a 500hp stroker engine. Guys on a forum that own or build these engines will have more experience than the average shop...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 04-29-2024, 09:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 234
Posted By 78w72
What is the rust from? if its coming from...

What is the rust from? if its coming from underneath the paint, you cant really remove the stains as they are not just a surface type stain.

There are products for stains, Ive used one called...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-29-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,455
Posted By 78w72
BW is far worse, hes well known on facebook...

BW is far worse, hes well known on facebook groups for pushing the "max efficiency tune" crap... like 40-50° initial timing.

Cliff has talked to him about carb tuning and had a great post on...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-28-2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 722
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH 04-28-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 147
Posted By 78w72
Easy way to verify of the car has a clear coat is...

Easy way to verify of the car has a clear coat is to use some fine 1000-2000 grit sandpaper and lightly sand a very small unseen area, if the dust is white'ish its clear coat, if its red theres no...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-27-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 761
Posted By 78w72
Option 1, as delivered... but remove the trim...

Option 1, as delivered... but remove the trim rings. Trim ringless rally 2s are some of the best looking pontiac factory wheels on cars of this era IMO.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-25-2024, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 289
Posted By 78w72
Ive used the grey color welting sold by the foot...

Ive used the grey color welting sold by the foot from ames, looks factory correct and is very flexible & easy to install.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,455
Posted By 78w72
Yes it is just the top 2 valve cover bolts that...

Yes it is just the top 2 valve cover bolts that need the sealer, but its on stock unported 72cc O-port heads too, at least the non CNC 72cc, others may be different. Mine are unported and the top 2...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,455
Posted By 78w72
Thats a good way to do it too, I used the...

Thats a good way to do it too, I used the stainless washer for corrosion & heat resistance, wasnt sure if plastic would stand up to the heat for too long.

The AN fitting was probably enough of a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2024, 09:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,455
Posted By 78w72
Due to teh warning I read about restricting the...

Due to teh warning I read about restricting the coolant at the heater core, I used a thick stainless washer with a ~1/4-5/16 hole in it, installed in the heater hose right at the heater core inlet,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 462
Posted By 78w72
Simple answer... yes.

Simple answer... yes.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-17-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,177
Posted By 78w72
I had geico for many years, they do house...

I had geico for many years, they do house insurance too, they let you do all policies & changes online which is nice, but they arent the cheapest.

I now have american family for home & car...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 558
Posted By 78w72
Definitely worth something to someone. Not sure...

Definitely worth something to someone. Not sure of the stamped code but even run of the mill mass produced rally 2 wheels in decent condition are worth ~$40-$50ea. Post them for sale here or other...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-14-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 513
Posted By 78w72
If you want to keep it looking nice with no...

If you want to keep it looking nice with no corrosion over the years, hit it with a thin coat of clear engine enamel paint, Ive had excellent results with rustoleum brand engine clear, use it on all...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,234
Posted By 78w72
I agree 100% it could or should be in the 10's, I...

I agree 100% it could or should be in the 10's, I mentioned the details on the car briefly before but try not to hijack other people threads with my cars info, this thread has surved its purpose for...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 04-13-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 460
Posted By 78w72
$140-150 with shipping plus tax for a old dirty...

$140-150 with shipping plus tax for a old dirty fan?? I must be giving these things away, I have sold & would sell that fan for $40-50 bucks... listed 2 on here & the bay recently for $50ea & they...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 946
Posted By 78w72
I use a summit mini starter on a 10.75:1 stroker...

I use a summit mini starter on a 10.75:1 stroker with big 2" super comp headers, its been in use for 10+ years and starts the engine great in hot or cold temps, street or track. Im pretty sure its...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-12-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 399
Posted By 78w72
That "looks" like it will work if you are using...

That "looks" like it will work if you are using the common mid 70's brackets, some earlier brkts may be different. Maybe someone else can confirm based on the part# of the fan but from my experience...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,234
Posted By 78w72
Thanks for the info, 5/16" lines are a huge...

Thanks for the info, 5/16" lines are a huge restriction for any carb'd engine or pump, not surprised you had some issues with a stock type mech pump even on a 326 with that size line, upgrade the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,234
Posted By 78w72
Yes I have seen the quality of those pump, have...

Yes I have seen the quality of those pump, have used 3 different edelbrock pumps in recent years, the one on my car for a few years that I sold to a friend that is still using today & 2 others I...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-12-2024, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 399
Posted By 78w72
Not sure of the exact year for them, but yes you...

Not sure of the exact year for them, but yes you can use one on a 72 or any other 70's pontiac if you want... I have one on my 72 with a 400/467 & mid 70's accessory brackets.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-11-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,234
Posted By 78w72
..." or at least they were before the china made...

..." or at least they were before the china made stuff." There are still some good mech pumps, carter, holley, edlebrock.

When I bought the robbmc pump it wasnt $300, closer to $225 10+ years...
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