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Forum: Pontiac - Race Yesterday, 09:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 500
Posted By mgarblik
I found this interesting from running nitro. ...

I found this interesting from running nitro. Modern Top Fuel and Nitro funny cars run zero lash to maybe .005" typically when they start their engines for a "warm up". That's one of the reasons...
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-17-2025, 08:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 909
Posted By OG68
“Western Union Splice” Wow, I haven’t heard...

“Western Union Splice”

Wow, I haven’t heard that term since Basic Electrical School in the Navy 50+ years ago. I may have forgotten the terminology but have always used the process when...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-17-2025, 02:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 500
Posted By PAUL K
When you tighten the lash too much you'll miss...

When you tighten the lash too much you'll miss most of, or all of the clearance ramps. The lifter no longer follows the lobe as it's designed. Violent action will happen on the opening side and the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-11-2025, 02:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 838
Posted By Schurkey
LIQUID-FILLED fuel pressure gauges are NOT TO BE...

LIQUID-FILLED fuel pressure gauges are NOT TO BE TRUSTED...

...UNLESS you burp the gauge at every temperature change. A liquid-filled gauge will have a rubber plug, you need to pop the plug...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-08-2025, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By Tellyshavilli
He’s a good friend of mine. Send me a private...

He’s a good friend of mine. Send me a private message with your number and I’ll give you a connection.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-08-2025, 02:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 475
Posted By gto4ben
I've done several water pump bebuilds with kits I...

I've done several water pump bebuilds with kits I made myself. There are also kits on ebay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/175631581188) .You'll need a hydraulic press and press plates or equivalent.
Forum: Electrical Tech 03-08-2025, 11:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 909
Posted By limejudge69
I’m guessing the ‘no soldering on aircraft’...

I’m guessing the ‘no soldering on aircraft’ pertains to new builds because I can 100% assure you that repairs on existing aircraft are still using solder joints and environmental splices. All day...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-05-2025, 05:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 229
Posted By HWYSTR455
You can use a C-clamp or a vice, and a piece of...

You can use a C-clamp or a vice, and a piece of angle iron. The angle iron will 'shrink' it, bending it in the direction you want, the more you crank on it, the more it bends. And it's a straight,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-24-2025, 12:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,136
Posted By kingbuzzo
https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.9ff8e82b19b3bd088607e7...

https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.9ff8e82b19b3bd088607e7e5285391ae?rik=A7lDW7aehPE1bg&riu=http%3a%2f%2fhypefeast.com%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2014%2f08%2fduff_lite_dry.jpg&ehk=vqh7w21mBKH%2bmUzzHDXNKpO9kH%2...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-15-2025, 09:18 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,192
Posted By Held for Ransom
EUN may be restamped too. Look at the first...

EUN may be restamped too. Look at the first zero, they appear skinny in original stampings. The 4 is also suspect.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-25-2024, 07:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,904
Posted By 67drake
Personally, I’m a cheap azz, and think 98% of new...

Personally, I’m a cheap azz, and think 98% of new stuff is garbage.
I’d look into rebuilding that DeVilbiss in a heartbeat. It’s not hard to rebuild a compressor.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-25-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 652
Posted By grivera
Merry Christmas- Summit Racing 10% Off Coupons

I have 12 Summit Racing coupons for the PY family Christmas stockings! These are specifically numbered for single use. So if you decide to use one, please reply which number you used so another...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,942
Posted By i82much
my last wife and i had a similar disagreement......

my last wife and i had a similar disagreement... i wanted more head, she wanted more inches. We went our separate ways and both got what we wanted!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-12-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,480
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I really think you could be making a mountain out...

I really think you could be making a mountain out of a molehill here. These threads tend to get out of hand, and Im not even saying any of it is bad advice, but I just think you should slow down and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-28-2024, 10:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,233
Posted By limejudge69
First thought that come to mind is the paint...

First thought that come to mind is the paint scheme is very similar to the often imitated but never duplicated ‘Lamnas ’
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-23-2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,334
Posted By S Courter
72 post coupe GTO

Picked this up last week.....72 Lemans post coupe with PHS documented GTO option. One owner, all original, unmolested 400/auto, 3:23 posi, A/C, and 5 original honeycombs. 113kmiles. Almost...
Forum: Members Helping Members 11-22-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 620
Posted By squidtone
Hi Folks, I wanted to just finish this thread up...

Hi Folks, I wanted to just finish this thread up with an update.


I successfully rid my system of air. It WAS the joint between the incoming poly "well pipe', and the brass hose barb. I tested it...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-25-2024, 04:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,628
Posted By Dragncar
You do not need a roller cam, billet caps or...

You do not need a roller cam, billet caps or block fill to get what you are after.
You can do them if you want but its expensive and can be a pain. Studs and 2 bolt are fine
I would call Tim at...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-24-2024, 09:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,628
Posted By 02Hawk
If you are planning on only tracking the...

If you are planning on only tracking the car....get the car on a diet. Every 100 lbs will get you quicker.

Glass hood
Gut the interior....all the seats ( i leave the carpet in and use a race...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-24-2024, 08:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,628
Posted By prostreet64
Someone may have already suggested this but a...

Someone may have already suggested this but a call to Bullit or Lunati or whatever cam manufacturer you choose would be a good starting point. Give them the parts you are working with and your goals...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-22-2024, 03:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,628
Posted By johnta1
You could do the cal-trac type of traction...

You could do the cal-trac type of traction control on the rear for starters. It should work good for the ET's wanted plus more. If (or when) you decide you need more tire (slicks) than will fit in...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-22-2024, 02:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,628
Posted By Dragncar
Dan Whittmore had a customer who he built a...

Dan Whittmore had a customer who he built a racing engine for that decided he just had to have aluminum rods. So, Dan rebuilt the engine, same cam, top end, compression ratio but with aluminum rods....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-22-2024, 06:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,628
Posted By johnta1
If your only planning on 11's for ET, should be...

If your only planning on 11's for ET, should be really easy.
But usually the bug to go quicker and faster comes quickly.

Also, havew to decide if you want it still streetable, or towing it to the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-20-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,628
Posted By PAUL K
You might want to look at a TrueTrac over the...

You might want to look at a TrueTrac over the spool. It will make everything easier and should be plenty strong for your power level and weight. I'd also investigate using the 30 spline version (28...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-20-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,628
Posted By Elarson
If your 10-bolt is stock, the first thing I'd do...

If your 10-bolt is stock, the first thing I'd do is get a consultation going with Strange or Moser about upgrading. Stock axles won't survive with slicks. The conversation will be upgrading your...
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