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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-01-2024, 08:58 PM
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Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
A lot of big improvements going on with that car....

A lot of big improvements going on with that car.
You're a man on a mission .

Which engine did you decide to go with ?
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 11-06-2023, 10:14 PM
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Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
You might want to use a pair of the 350 heads on...

You might want to use a pair of the 350 heads on the 400 engine , for better compression ratio / power.
Unless the new 400 is already sitting on go.
It will probably just barely be around 8:1 comp...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-25-2023, 06:15 PM
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Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
It wouldn't hurt to document them with some...

It wouldn't hurt to document them with some clearer pictures.
I can make out the 19 - which should be paint code for Black.
But I wouldn't put them back on it. (personal opinion / preference)
...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-24-2023, 10:32 PM
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Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
"Almost" everything is interchangeable on Pontiac...

"Almost" everything is interchangeable on Pontiac engines from 326 through 455.
421, 428, 455 use bigger crankshafts
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-24-2023, 10:28 PM
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Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
If you could happen to find a bare 400 block on...

If you could happen to find a bare 400 block on the cheap side, you could use everything from the spare 350 - and have the crank rods pistons balanced.
Or a 400 short block on the cheap.

400...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-23-2023, 08:58 PM
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Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
If you find a Buildsheet in the car , it would...

If you find a Buildsheet in the car , it would have RM coded in the transmission designation box.
M13 also came behind 69 & 70 Ram3 engines and 70 455HO engines.
They are tuff units.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-13-2023, 12:41 PM
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Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Definitely 1971 block #94 is a 1971 only - head...

Definitely 1971 block
#94 is a 1971 only - head ID number

The last picture is the partial VIN of the original car.
2= PMD
1= 1971 model year
Z= Fremont Cali plant
xxxxxx= last 6 digits of VIN
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-13-2023, 11:48 AM
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Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
The date codes decipher like this : A201 =...

The date codes decipher like this :

A201 = Jan 20 1971
B120 = Feb 12 1970
C302 = March 30 1972
D071 = April 07 1971

and so on , etc ...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-12-2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 23,558
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Some pictures to help. Block ID and partial...

Some pictures to help.

Block ID and partial VIN
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=520405&d=1568732215

Head ID...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-11-2023, 11:42 PM
Replies: 251
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Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
The block code is STAMPED on the flat machined...

The block code is STAMPED on the flat machined front face of the block.
Location is upper passenger side - where head bolts to block.
A 7 or 8 digit sequence number stamping , then a 2 digit...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-11-2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 23,558
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Seems like I have heard about different size...

Seems like I have heard about different size registers for flywheels before , but I don't remember how the story goes .

Did you ever go through all the date code drills on this new-used engine to...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-25-2023, 08:41 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 23,558
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Yes Black & Gold would probably be in...

Yes
Black & Gold would probably be in everyone's top 3

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=606661&d=1675544365...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-24-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 23,558
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
You can go to www.ultimategto.com and use a dream...

You can go to www.ultimategto.com and use a dream car option that will show you all the 71's on their site that are Lauren Green.
About 16 or 17 across all nameplates and body styles that color.
...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-17-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 251
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Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
EP is Extreme Pressure rating. Probably...

EP is Extreme Pressure rating.

Probably whatever you use in your manual trans will work fine.
Maybe inquire to a place that rebuilds manual steering boxes about their recommendation.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-03-2023, 11:13 PM
Replies: 251
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Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Looks way more civilized underneath there now. ...

Looks way more civilized underneath there now.
Hard work is paying off and showing some rewards.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-03-2023, 11:06 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 23,558
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
You and that car were meant to be together . :D ...

You and that car were meant to be together . :D
The parts you need or want - just float down from the clouds !

Congrats on your good finds and good deals.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-01-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 23,558
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Yes , they would. And Can Am had White & Silver...

Yes , they would.
And Can Am had White & Silver paint scheme on their R2 wheels.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-01-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 23,558
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Great luck on finding the Buildsheet ! You...

Great luck on finding the Buildsheet !
You won't need to buy a PHS Invoice for the car.

Sold new to dealer
08-371 Weidner Pontiac Co. 760 Park Ave. Mansfield, OH 44906

You can decipher the...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-09-2023, 02:18 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 23,558
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Usually that's it. Sometimes the lines can be...

Usually that's it.
Sometimes the lines can be stretched if they have loops in them.
New ones are good insurance if you have much corrosion
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-07-2023, 12:09 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 23,558
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
If you don't have master cylinder on your list -...

If you don't have master cylinder on your list - probably should.
Maybe a power brake booster upgrade too.
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-06-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 23,558
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Hope you have good luck on that. Which plant...

Hope you have good luck on that.
Which plant was it built at ?
If it was Atlanta , they usually had one taped on the inside of a door panel

You might have a handful of minor options.
Carpet...
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