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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2025, 01:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 281
Posted By HWYSTR455
Dang. I would probably just leave it then, and...

Dang. I would probably just leave it then, and continue with the timing set swap.



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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-11-2025, 07:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 518
Posted By HWYSTR455
Here's a sample of a search from TOP TIER for St....

Here's a sample of a search from TOP TIER for St. Augustine FL:

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Forum: Electrical Tech 05-11-2025, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 296
Posted By HWYSTR455
They also make a full line of accessories,...

They also make a full line of accessories, extension cords, different size eyelets, etc.

https://no.co/collection/accessories/genius-accessories

They come with a wall mount, the unit can be...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2025, 07:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,420
Posted By HWYSTR455
I doctor the crank key leading edge, kind of a...

I doctor the crank key leading edge, kind of a 'bull nose'. I hit the end of the groove with a file on the balancer too, just to knock down the edges some.

I use a ruler or other device to mark...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-26-2025, 08:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,843
Posted By HWYSTR455
I wish more would actually do the homework about...

I wish more would actually do the homework about lifters, and the things to check during assembly. It would crush most of the 'dreaded lifter tick' threads.

Butler outlines it well in their' 101...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-26-2025, 08:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,420
Posted By HWYSTR455
I always pull the valve cover and actually watch...

I always pull the valve cover and actually watch the intake valve open, then close. As it's closing I check the timing mark, and I line the rotor/tower up with the #1 plug.

I don't line it up at...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2025, 01:23 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,736
Posted By HWYSTR455
I soaked the Morels for the OLDS before...

I soaked the Morels for the OLDS before installing, even tho the docs said not to.

I soaked the Crower HIPPO solid rollers too, it also said not to.

Spotts soaked the CC extreme HRs for my 463,...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-22-2025, 10:54 PM
Replies: 493
Views: 136,359
Posted By HWYSTR455
Wow! Great work on the dyno, and excellent...

Wow! Great work on the dyno, and excellent results! Love the details in testing/trying diff stuff!

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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-21-2025, 02:10 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 43,247
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yes, believe it's called 'Simichrome' though, if...

Yes, believe it's called 'Simichrome' though, if that's what you're talking about?


https://www.borideabrasives.com/PublicStore/product/Simichrome-Polish,107,281.aspx


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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-18-2025, 02:40 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 43,247
Posted By HWYSTR455
Interesting on those Revolution gears, was...

Interesting on those Revolution gears, was reading the info:

https://revolutiongear.com/revolution-gear-ring-pinion-for-gm-8-5-8-6-10-bolt-3-42-4-88-ratio-face-hobbed/

"...ring and pinions are...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2025, 12:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 932
Posted By HWYSTR455
Technically, regardless of bolts or studs, the...

Technically, regardless of bolts or studs, the line bore should be checked, and many hone them anyway.

I have run studs before and not done a line hone with the stud in place and had no problems,...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-08-2025, 01:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,219
Posted By HWYSTR455
I went back and looked, and the kit I bought was...

I went back and looked, and the kit I bought was able to use half the studs, but only needed 3.

https://www.oerparts.com/product/e391.html

67-69 camaro ones.

Classic and a few other places...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2025, 02:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,258
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yeah, I did 3.73s with my 461, and 3.42s with the...

Yeah, I did 3.73s with my 461, and 3.42s with the 535.

I probably should have kept the 3.73s for the 535, but will run it like it is for a while and re-think it later.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2025, 02:00 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,547
Posted By HWYSTR455
.060 over 455s are considered 'square', and were...

.060 over 455s are considered 'square', and were a popular combo for some time.



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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2025, 01:59 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,547
Posted By HWYSTR455
Another thing to keep in mind is bore/stroke...

Another thing to keep in mind is bore/stroke ratio. There is diminishing returns once you go past 'square', bore/stroke being same = 'square'.

The more you go bigger stroke than bore you can...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2025, 01:55 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,547
Posted By HWYSTR455
I would have to look at my notes, but pretty sure...

I would have to look at my notes, but pretty sure I did a 350 with a .100 overbore. Yes, required different pistons, but my machinist found some that would work that were off the shelf.

It wasn't...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-12-2025, 04:23 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 43,247
Posted By HWYSTR455
The issue with replacement rubber bushings is...

The issue with replacement rubber bushings is that Pontiac used a specific durometer rubber, matched to the spring. All the 'replacement' control arm bushings are not of the same rating.

So if...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-12-2025, 03:59 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 43,247
Posted By HWYSTR455
Eaton's tolerance is +- 10%. If you order a...

Eaton's tolerance is +- 10%.

If you order a pair of springs that are for example 400lbs, and the pair you get, one is at the one end of the tolerance (40lbs), and the other end of tolerance, there...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-08-2025, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 591
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yes, use it for any fastener you need to torque...

Yes, use it for any fastener you need to torque that calls for lube.


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Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-06-2025, 07:33 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 12,779
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yeah that sux, feel for you. Why not a solid...

Yeah that sux, feel for you.

Why not a solid roller?


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-05-2025, 05:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 740
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 03-04-2025, 10:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,071
Posted By HWYSTR455
Block prep is key to longevity of a build, so cap...

Block prep is key to longevity of a build, so cap fitting, dowels, and line hone are SOP. Since you're already going thru that trouble, might as well use studs.

When I would take a block to a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-02-2025, 11:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,170
Posted By HWYSTR455
If (anchor) it needs to be low profile, you can...

If (anchor) it needs to be low profile, you can use the OE ones like this, that have two rubber donuts:

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mmu-gt1266

They are in the Ames catalog, but not sure...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-23-2025, 09:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,638
Posted By HWYSTR455
At a loss here. The OE track I bought off...

At a loss here.

The OE track I bought off eGay came in, I measured it, and it's the same width as mine.

The replacement rollers and neither of the regulators I have will fit into the track.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-21-2025, 03:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,222
Posted By HWYSTR455
I had a fender-bender in the firebird one time,...

I had a fender-bender in the firebird one time, was a regular Allstate policy. Think they offered me $650 for it and considered it totaled since the parts weren't available from a dealer.

I...
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