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Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 03:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,059
Posted By jhein
A couple other thoughts. When most of us...

A couple other thoughts.

When most of us were teenagers, it was affordable to get a performance car, or one that you could make into a performance car. Especially if you were able to do some or...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 10:53 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 36,155
Posted By jhein
No kidding. Here's a picture of my previously...

No kidding. Here's a picture of my previously "fully restored" car at a visit to my car guy.

https://i.imgur.com/EvwtEzQl.jpg
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 10:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 376
Posted By jhein
Very cool that the car stayed in the family. ...

Very cool that the car stayed in the family. Enjoy that sweet ride and the memories it brings!
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 10:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,059
Posted By jhein
Just a few days ago a guy at work asked me if I...

Just a few days ago a guy at work asked me if I have a Mini Cooper. I said nope. He says," oh cause I saw a guy in a Mini that I thought was you". So I show him a picture of the TA and I say, "if...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-29-2024, 02:21 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,536
Posted By jhein
Yes, they're ugly. But, that's the least bad...

Yes, they're ugly. But, that's the least bad thing about them. :)
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-29-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,536
Posted By jhein
https://youtu.be/iE8AmkQRhlg?si=bMSyIw6mY-K21CKZ

https://youtu.be/iE8AmkQRhlg?si=bMSyIw6mY-K21CKZ
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-28-2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 415
Posted By jhein
I guess I must be getting conditioned to seeing...

I guess I must be getting conditioned to seeing cars that are too high because this one looks pretty good to me.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-28-2024, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 415
Posted By jhein
I like that car too. It's got just a bit of mojo.

I like that car too. It's got just a bit of mojo.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-27-2024, 10:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 707
Posted By jhein
I agree on both points.

I agree on both points.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-26-2024, 07:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 415
Posted By jhein
And for my personal taste and preferences, that's...

And for my personal taste and preferences, that's the perfect 73. SD, 4spd, Brewster, rally IIs, no AC and no console. Perfect.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-26-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 415
Posted By jhein
Now that's something.

Now that's something.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-24-2024, 10:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 925
Posted By jhein
Seems like it would be pretty easy to measure the...

Seems like it would be pretty easy to measure the amount of torque required to turn the cam with the valvetrain fully assembled. Also seems like it's possible that it could be slightly different in...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-19-2024, 05:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,979
Posted By jhein
It seems like when it comes to aftermarket HEI...

It seems like when it comes to aftermarket HEI failures, it's virtually synonymous with Pertronix. I've searched and so far I haven't found anything about DUI failures. Fast Monty of Youtube fame...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,240
Posted By jhein
Yes, since everything I have is aftermarket from...

Yes, since everything I have is aftermarket from the block to the tubes, dipstick and pan, I just don't trust the dipstick. I guess that's the whole point of the original question. It's tempting to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2024, 07:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,240
Posted By jhein
That's interesting. And if that's the case...

That's interesting. And if that's the case what's the downside? If it's not going to submerge the crank and foam the oil, then why not do it?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2024, 05:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,240
Posted By jhein
I'll have to check the tube and see if it's fully...

I'll have to check the tube and see if it's fully seated in the block.

Maybe what I'll do is the next time I change the oil, I'll run a scope up in there and see exactly how far the stick goes...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,240
Posted By jhein
Yes, I'm using a Baldwin B9. But, by my...

Yes, I'm using a Baldwin B9. But, by my calculations, it adds about 6 ounces of volume and I added that much oil to compensate. So that shouldn't make any difference.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,240
Posted By jhein
Oil capacity

I have a repo factory oil pan with with a repo dipstick setup both from BOP. Also running a repo windage tray from BOP. The dipstick setup was spec'd for use with the tray. When I did the first oil...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-17-2024, 02:56 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 33,876
Posted By jhein
I drove it! Yes, the mighty TA prowls the...

I drove it! Yes, the mighty TA prowls the streets once again. I had it out yesterday afternoon and then again this morning. I love driving on cool, crisp mornings. It was in the low 40's this...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-15-2024, 11:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,059
Posted By jhein
Excellent video.

Excellent video.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 06:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 900
Posted By jhein
PM 9510 here also. Works great. No headers. It...

PM 9510 here also. Works great. No headers. It has 360 deg, "infinite" clocking which I would think should help a lot with headers. RobbMc also has infinite clocking.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-10-2024, 06:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,514
Posted By jhein
Just listed on BAT. Already at 100k. ...

Just listed on BAT. Already at 100k.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-pontiac-firebird-trans-am-5/
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 375
Posted By jhein
I have the Dakota Digital RTX and I love them. ...

I have the Dakota Digital RTX and I love them. One of the best upgrades I've done. Factory appearance, bright lights, work great. No problems at all from mine so far.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,413
Posted By jhein
Butler makes that cam on a 112 and with 1.65...

Butler makes that cam on a 112 and with 1.65 rockers that gets you pretty close.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-05-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 647
Posted By jhein
Beautiful car.

Beautiful car.
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