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Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-10-2022, 09:36 PM
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Posted By Verdoro 68
Found a cache of gaskets in the garage with...

Found a cache of gaskets in the garage with several 8518s so I'll stick with those for the heads.

Question on the oil pan. I have a Milodon stock replacement that's 20+ years old. It has some...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-07-2022, 01:40 PM
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Posted By Verdoro 68
I had my D-port manifolds coated but the high...

I had my D-port manifolds coated but the high heat paint products have held up better in my experience so I'll probably go that route.



Do you mean those little shields that RAIV setups use?...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-06-2022, 04:26 PM
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Posted By Verdoro 68
Lots of work to do still but it's fun to be able...

Lots of work to do still but it's fun to be able to pop all the parts onto the block for motivation. The intake appears to fit really nicely. Bolt holes line up, ports are generally there. Other than...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-06-2022, 02:02 PM
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Posted By Verdoro 68
Circling back on this build now that I've got the...

Circling back on this build now that I've got the engine out and apart.

I have the valvetrain and cam parts on the way from Kauffmann and have been putting together my shopping list for the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-13-2021, 06:19 PM
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Posted By Verdoro 68
They were, but according to their site they...

They were, but according to their site they stopped porting them.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-12-2021, 08:13 PM
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Posted By Verdoro 68
I appreciate your contributions to the hobby! If...

I appreciate your contributions to the hobby! If this all works out, I’ll have some cool stuff under the hood.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-12-2021, 06:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,260
Posted By Verdoro 68
IIRC, you had a hand in creating these manifolds,...

IIRC, you had a hand in creating these manifolds, correct?

When I get a minute I'll see how they line up to my heads.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-12-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,260
Posted By Verdoro 68
Exhaust manifolds came in from Ames too. I'm not...

Exhaust manifolds came in from Ames too. I'm not sure who makes them, but they seem just fine.

I'll wait to order a cam until I can get the engine out and ensure the bottom end is in good shape....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-12-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,260
Posted By Verdoro 68
Got my first batch of parts yesterday. I have to...

Got my first batch of parts yesterday. I have to say, I was expecting the worst with the repro RA IV manifold based on previous comments. The ports need work, but overall there's plenty to work with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-10-2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,260
Posted By Verdoro 68
Ames had them in stock, which surprised me. Not...

Ames had them in stock, which surprised me. Not sure who makes them, but I figured if Ames stocks them, they’re good quality. I know the d-ports have been very hard to find.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-09-2021, 01:44 PM
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Views: 6,260
Posted By Verdoro 68
Given the rarity of these heads, I wasn't sure if...

Given the rarity of these heads, I wasn't sure if there was any hit to the value if I did a standard rebuild with of new guides, hardened seats, new valves and clearancing for 1.65 if necessary....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-09-2021, 12:34 PM
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Posted By Verdoro 68
I was looking through the Butler catalog - one of...

I was looking through the Butler catalog - one of their Ram Air series rollers in the existing short block could be a good option to build off what I have.

Interesting thought with the 1.65 on the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-06-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,260
Posted By Verdoro 68
Ram Air II Refresh

I'm starting to plan out my winter engine refresh project around a set of Ram Air II heads and wondering how to optimize around them.

Current setup:
Original '68 400 .040, #16 heads non-ported...
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