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Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-16-2024, 08:22 AM
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Views: 781
Posted By prostreet64
I did the same thing when porting the heads on my...

I did the same thing when porting the heads on my 403 Olds. I had a friend who is also a very talented welder braze the hole up with bronze rod iirc. I ran that engine hard at the track for many...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-14-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 722
Posted By prostreet64
Thank you for the amazing pictures. Saw them just...

Thank you for the amazing pictures. Saw them just before heading off to church this morning. I was once again reminded of the beauty and variety in God's creation.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-07-2024, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 195
Posted By prostreet64
Like Bill said, the 1/4" insulating gasket is a...

Like Bill said, the 1/4" insulating gasket is a good choice. That is what I used on my 403 with a q-jet on top of the RPM intake. I know Cliff has these for sale.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-07-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 195
Posted By prostreet64
Whether you go 2 hole, 4 hole or open you need a...

Whether you go 2 hole, 4 hole or open you need a spread bore gasket not the ones that you show in the pic which are for square bore intake/carb.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-27-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 657
Posted By prostreet64
I had an episode like Joe's Garage described....

I had an episode like Joe's Garage described. Happened about 6 years ago. Woke up with the lightening bolt/ zigzag lights. Was out of town but the next day got in to see a doctor who does eye...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-25-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By prostreet64
Yea, that got my attention. I think most if not...

Yea, that got my attention. I think most if not all classic car insurance companies require the car to be in a secure garage or similar storage area when not in use. When I get a chance to talk to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-24-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By prostreet64
Carport discovery!

My son Curtis had a "car story" that he related yesterday concerning a most unlikely discovery. He rides his bike on Fridays after work and often takes one or more of the available in town trails...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-20-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,685
Posted By prostreet64
On both of our cars we added a sump to the...

On both of our cars we added a sump to the factory tank and mounted the electric fuel pump as close to the sump as possible. On a hard launch with 1/2 tank or less you will probably uncover the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-20-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,685
Posted By prostreet64
By the way, your car is running really strong for...

By the way, your car is running really strong for the limitations that you are working with. And I just saw in your earlier post that you have a Q-jet. Great carbs ! I ran one built by Cliff on my...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-20-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,685
Posted By prostreet64
Sounds like you have it pretty well thought out....

Sounds like you have it pretty well thought out. And you are right about making sure fuel delivery is not an issue. Are you already running 1/2" fuel line? Even on my son's Bird with the 400 we had...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-20-2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,685
Posted By prostreet64
78w72, if you are trying to avoid using traction...

78w72, if you are trying to avoid using traction bars then several things you can do if you haven't already, is to clamp the leaf springs to avoid 'wrapup' on the launch and use a pinion snubber to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-20-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 428
Posted By prostreet64
I have the 950 with mechanical secondaries. When...

I have the 950 with mechanical secondaries. When I first installed the carb it was flooding and I couldn't find the cause so I sent it back to Holley and they went through it and it has worked...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-19-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,685
Posted By prostreet64
I don't have personal experience with the M/T...

I don't have personal experience with the M/T e-street radials but I would play around with tire pressure. On my ss radials I have best success at 19-20 psi. My son runs 18-19 on his car. Every combo...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-19-2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,046
Posted By prostreet64
My understanding of alternators and the charging...

My understanding of alternators and the charging system in general is limited, but iirc the reason we went with a one wire setup in my son's Bird was because with the battery in the trunk and a shut...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-18-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,685
Posted By prostreet64
Not much to add. Some great advice from guys who...

Not much to add. Some great advice from guys who have been there. And as one post pointed out you don't want to start throwing parts at it. Do as much as you can with the current setup and then start...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,046
Posted By prostreet64
We have been running a Power Master 8060, 70 amp...

We have been running a Power Master 8060, 70 amp alt. in the Bird since 2006. No issues ever. Has no problem keeping up with the electric fan, electric water pump and electric fuel pump. This is a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-17-2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 742
Posted By prostreet64
My dad flew C-47s out of England taking supplies...

My dad flew C-47s out of England taking supplies to the troops and even towing gliders across the channel. Also did a short stint as a glider pilot. Once those gliders ditched the troops were pretty...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-05-2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,389
Posted By prostreet64
My car and my son's car both have Progression...

My car and my son's car both have Progression Ignition distributors. We bought them for their almost unlimited tuneability but one of the features is for security. Basically if the thief doesn't have...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-20-2024, 09:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 911
Posted By prostreet64
In 1969, my senior year in high school, I went to...

In 1969, my senior year in high school, I went to a Beach Boys concert at Florida Field here in Gainesville. Opening acts were Strawberry Alarm Clock and Jefferson Airplane. It was fantastic; the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-16-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 677
Posted By prostreet64
This. I have a timing light that runs off 2 D...

This. I have a timing light that runs off 2 D batteries but the Ford style solenoid is a good idea for several reasons as mentioned.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-12-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 167
Posted By prostreet64
sign in trouble

I think this happened once before. I can sign in but Firefox says the site is unsecure. What is the website address that will work and eliminate having to sign in every time I want to go to the PY...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-10-2024, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 694
Posted By prostreet64
Yea, not sure the year but NHRA bought the...

Yea, not sure the year but NHRA bought the facility from the Raulersons who were the original owners and really worked hard to run a good program geared towards the average racer. After NHRA took...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-09-2024, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 694
Posted By prostreet64
Roger that! I have gotten the impression more...

Roger that! I have gotten the impression more than once that they really don't care about actually running a race program. Gatornationals is the whole deal and beyond that good luck. They have called...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-08-2024, 07:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 694
Posted By prostreet64
Joe, I noticed the same thing. All the Summit...

Joe, I noticed the same thing. All the Summit bracket races are listed but no test and tune events. I know that things pretty much shut down until after Gatornationals but there have always been test...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-08-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 970
Posted By prostreet64
I have a similar combo in my 463 stroker. KRE 325...

I have a similar combo in my 463 stroker. KRE 325 d-ports, northwind intake, Quickfuel 950, Lunati solid roller 262/270 . C.R. 10.5:1. Still using 1&3/4 headers until I can afford 1&7/8. I have the...
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