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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-24-2024, 08:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 799
Posted By tremo
I replaced the chicken wire on my '69 Custom S...

I replaced the chicken wire on my '69 Custom S with the plastic inserts from Ames for '71-'72 (https://www.amesperf.com/parts/21446/). Well worth the $23 and look is a lot cleaner. Just pop them...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-31-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 522
Posted By tremo
Thanks all! So I guess the rim size being 1"...

Thanks all! So I guess the rim size being 1" taller is not really the issue? Rather it's the width of the tire that causes the rubbing.

I've already compensated for the tire width on my 14x7's...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-30-2023, 08:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 522
Posted By tremo
Exclamation Will 15x7 Rally IIs with 245s fit up front on a '69 Tempest?

I currently have Centerline wheels all around on my '69 Custom S:

Front: 14x7 or 8 with BFG 245-60-R14
Rear: 15x8 with BFG 275-60-R15
Slicks: Rally II with MT ET Street 255-60-R15

I want...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-14-2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 774
Posted By tremo
Thanks everyone, great feedback! :) I'll pull...

Thanks everyone, great feedback! :) I'll pull the fittings that b-man mentioned and then most likely post the intake and heads on Craigslist.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 02-12-2023, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 774
Posted By tremo
Question Are these ‘69 #45 heads and 2 bbl intake worth anything?

I’m cleaning out the shed and have some 1969 #45 heads and a 2 bbl intake:

2 x #45 heads - D089 (April 08, 1969)
1 x 2 bbl intake #9794233 - D109 (April 09, 1969)

Are the heads and 2 bbl...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 02-05-2023, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By tremo
Bump...

Bump...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-29-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By tremo
That sounds good! Yeah, I can see not wanting to...

That sounds good! Yeah, I can see not wanting to break up the set. If you reconsider, let me know. Thanks!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-29-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By tremo
Thanks for the offer! Note that I only need 2 x...

Thanks for the offer! Note that I only need 2 x 14x7 wheels for my front tires as the rears will be 15x7s. Your rims look very nice compared to the hashed 15x7s I got out if the junkyard and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-29-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By tremo
Thanks b-man! Good to know I can get original...

Thanks b-man! Good to know I can get original 14x7s. What is the typical backspacing for a 14x7 Rally II? I'll have to pull one of my front tires to check the backspacing on my Centerlines to do a...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-29-2023, 03:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,644
Posted By tremo
Beautiful '68! What is the rim size in the pic?...

Beautiful '68! What is the rim size in the pic? 14x7?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-28-2023, 07:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By tremo
Question Will 245mm tire fit on a 14x6 Rally II wheel?

I have 245/60R14 BFG's on my 14x7 Centerline wheels that barley clearance left-to-right and want to swap over to Rally II wheels for a more traditional look.

I'd like to get original Rally IIs...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,519
Posted By tremo
Would love to see more pics of your car fully...

Would love to see more pics of your car fully painted! I'm intrigued by your sig:

69 GTO Liberty Blue/dark blue 467, 850 Holley, T2, Edelbrock Dport 310cfm w Ram Air manifolds, HFT 245/251D...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,519
Posted By tremo
Excellent news! That's what I was hoping to...

Excellent news! That's what I was hoping to hear. I think they look good on 15x7s, not bulged at all!

If others have more pics, please feel free to share. :)

The color of my Custom S is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2023, 11:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,519
Posted By tremo
Ah! Well that makes sense! Thanks.

Ah! Well that makes sense!

Thanks.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2023, 10:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,519
Posted By tremo
Question Side view examples of 275mm tire on 15x7 Rally IIs

Hi all,

I have new BFG 275/60R15s mounted on my 15x8 Centerline wheels, but I'm thinking about changing over to Rally II wheels for a more traditional look.

I found 15x7s at the junk yard (4"...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-02-2023, 04:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,432
Posted By tremo
Exclamation Where to find membership levels?

I've come up empty trying to find details on how many posts are needed for each membership level such as Chief Ponti-yacker, Ultimate Warrior, etc. Didn't find this under the FAQ's, perhaps I missed...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 01-02-2023, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By tremo
Bump...

Bump...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 01-01-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 30,663
Posted By tremo
Hmmm - "dual-quad set up" with no pics of the...

Hmmm - "dual-quad set up" with no pics of the engine?!

"This Diamond in the rough is powered by a peppy 350 V8 with Edelbrock dual quad set up with an automatic transmission."

I liked the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-22-2022, 12:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,944
Posted By tremo
Thanks Cliff, that looks like a great option! I...

Thanks Cliff, that looks like a great option! I don't see the APT system on your web site. What is the cost for the conversion and can I do this myself with parts sourced from you?

For now, can...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-21-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,944
Posted By tremo
So if I'm trying to lean out the carb, why would...

So if I'm trying to lean out the carb, why would the jet size increase from my current #74 to #77-#78 which have larger diameter holes and therefore provide more fuel?

Wouldn't I want to decrease...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-20-2022, 08:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,944
Posted By tremo
Thanks Cliff! I popped the top off the...

Thanks Cliff!

I popped the top off the carb today and learned I have .042 primary rods and #74 jets. As per Kenth the stock set up for my carb is:



So, it looks like my mechanic dropped...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-14-2022, 04:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,944
Posted By tremo
Thanks Kenth! - If most don't flow at...

Thanks Kenth!

- If most don't flow at 750cfm, what do you think they actually flow at (approx)? ~700cfm?

- You make a good point not to assume what the primary metering rods and jets are. My...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-13-2022, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,944
Posted By tremo
Thanks everyone, good feedback! Note that the...

Thanks everyone, good feedback! Note that the specs for my 400ci are in my signature, fyi. In my research years ago on my #7042210, I read it was 650cfm. It's actually good to know it's most...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-12-2022, 09:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,944
Posted By tremo
Exclamation QuadraJet - Which primary metering rods are stock for #7042210?

I'm considering changing the primary metering rods on my rebuilt '72 Chevy #7042210 650cfm QuadraJet on my 400ci and I'm wondering what the stock metering rod number is for my carb?

The...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-06-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 937
Posted By tremo
The last part of the install will be where to...

The last part of the install will be where to mount the bezel inside on the door panel. Pics are welcomed! :)
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