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Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-20-2006, 02:26 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By TxFormula455
Maybe you have a piece of trash in your...

Maybe you have a piece of trash in your needle/seat?

TxF
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 08-20-2006, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 115
Posted By TxFormula455
79 formula, lower plastic grill inserts.

Hello!

One of my grills broke in the center, can these be glued back together? What glue should I use?

TxFormula455
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-19-2006, 01:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 824
Posted By TxFormula455
You guys rock! Thanks for all the replies. ...

You guys rock! Thanks for all the replies.

So, 3.23 it is. Can I take the rear apart and bolt a new ring gear to the carrier, or will I have to get a new carrier?

TxFormula
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-17-2006, 10:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 824
Posted By TxFormula455
I've got 235/60r15's on now. Thats right at...

I've got 235/60r15's on now. Thats right at 26.1" I believe. They're junk tires, so I'll be getting new ones. I reckon a size up won't hurt anything, I've got plenty of fender clearance.

No A/C...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-17-2006, 09:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 824
Posted By TxFormula455
rear gear

Is a 3.73 in my car too much gear? I bought (rescued) the car from a guy who had aborted a restoration attempt. In the process he had a brand new 3.73 posi installed.

With my 455, 068 cam,...
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 08-14-2006, 03:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 535
Posted By TxFormula455
Yeah, I guess contact information would come in...

Yeah, I guess contact information would come in handy...

USA Racing Engines Inc
7562 Dillon St
Houston, TX
Phone: (713) 645-4000

Their shop is over by Hobby airport, off of Telephone Road....
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 08-13-2006, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 535
Posted By TxFormula455
USA Racing - Houston, Texas.

Took my 455 to these guys to have it rebuilt back in January. They did an awesome job, and didn't have to give up my first born to cover the cost. Bruce knew his stuff as I asked him a alot of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-11-2006, 06:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 540
Posted By TxFormula455
Larry - I'll have to try and make it out when I...

Larry - I'll have to try and make it out when I get the car put back together and registered/inspected/insured, etc... Maybe by that time we could arrange to meet somewhere, and I could follow you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-09-2006, 10:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 540
Posted By TxFormula455
I hope there is an "In Progress" catagory, as the...

I hope there is an "In Progress" catagory, as the body of my car leaves alot to be desired. I'm focusing on the drivetrain and suspension first, as I'd rather her run and handle good, than look good...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-09-2006, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 540
Posted By TxFormula455
When and where will this be? TxF

When and where will this be?

TxF
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-08-2006, 08:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 540
Posted By TxFormula455
Successful engine break-in.

Hey folks!

Got the pan fixed, so the rod isn't wacking it anymore. Broke her in today after a fuel pump replacement - 20 minutes at 2k, 60lbs of oil pressure, and never got above 210 or so. Its...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-07-2006, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 273
Posted By TxFormula455
Its the pan. Managed to get the pan down off the...

Its the pan. Managed to get the pan down off the engine far enough to see with a mirror and flashlight. Two grooves in the bottom where its dented in a little. A quick wack with a bar and hammer...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-06-2006, 10:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 273
Posted By TxFormula455
The rods are stock, resized with ARP bolts. I...

The rods are stock, resized with ARP bolts. I noticed that the front of the pan is shaped to fit around the #1 main cap, and bolts - it looks close. I'm going to wedge the engine up in the bay and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-06-2006, 05:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 273
Posted By TxFormula455
So, the rod smacking the pan is a possibility? I...

So, the rod smacking the pan is a possibility? I plan on jacking the engine up within a day or so and taking the pan off. I guess we'll know for sure then.

Txf
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-06-2006, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 273
Posted By TxFormula455
Rotating Assembly / Oil pan clearance

Hello!

I've recently finished a rebuild on a '73 .060 over 455. I installed an old stock pan that I had laying around as I didn't want to risk grinding the bottom off of my deep sump moroso. This...
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