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Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-20-2025, 05:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,957
Posted By Kenth
I have found that most lifter noises are from...

I have found that most lifter noises are from wrong (too thick) engine oil viscosity.

Pontiac (and most, if not all) recommends 10w30 for proper oil flow thru the engine at all engine temperature.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-08-2025, 03:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,532
Posted By Squidward
Tuning strategies for a typical mild performance Pontiac motor

I wanted to start a thread to discuss tuning strategies for a standard Pontiac motor - nothing exotic, maybe iron heads, mild performance cam. Think of something less than a Ram Air 4 build, but...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-04-2025, 03:36 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,510
Posted By Cliff R
Very true Kenth, and even worse they make other...

Very true Kenth, and even worse they make other modifications to their set-ups that trickle down from "race" applications that not only hurt engine power and efficiency in the "normal" driving range,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-03-2025, 12:14 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,510
Posted By Formulajones
I think we are getting out in the weeds now and...

I think we are getting out in the weeds now and completely getting away from the original point of the discussion. My point on the 1969 comment seems to have been completely missed. I'm not even...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-29-2024, 08:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 876
Posted By Mr_GTO
Sad. Loved her in Young Frankenstein and Mr.Mom.

Sad. Loved her in Young Frankenstein and Mr.Mom.
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-11-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 784
Posted By beemergary
Trump @ Detroit Economics Club

Enjoyed him telling about having a couple GTO's and a convertible that was his favorite. Not a fan of Corvettes but loved driving that convertible back when I could let my hair blow in the wind. MAGA
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-05-2024, 08:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,438
Posted By FrankieT/A
As johnta1 said earlier the condenser is usually...

As johnta1 said earlier the condenser is usually what causes the the points to burn prematurely. I f you feel the problem is the resistor wire and want a cheap easy fix, just use a resistor coil(coil...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-14-2024, 04:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,853
Posted By Dragncar
Modules = just something to break. Points have...

Modules = just something to break.
Points have never left me stranded of given me a hiccup at the track.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-15-2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 816
Posted By RocktimusPryme
The pinhole is interesting. I havent had a good...

The pinhole is interesting. I havent had a good reason to put the car in the air since I posted this so I haven't been under it. I did take a look at the dipstick tube and vacuum modulator because...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-26-2024, 09:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,635
Posted By 67drake
Changing jobs at 59. It Keeps life interesting

I’ve been trying to get in the public works/ maintenance department in a little village up the road from me since I moved out here in the boonies from the city.
Well they interviewed people Tuesday...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-07-2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,304
Posted By i82much
the day that valve is the ugliest thing under my...

the day that valve is the ugliest thing under my hood, i will kneel down and thank the heavens.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-07-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,304
Posted By Scarebird
a fine example of installation from the ad... ...

a fine example of installation from the ad...

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61rm-e9GN7L._AC_SX679_.jpg
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-01-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,218
Posted By i82much
when you have an old car that is running decent, ...

when you have an old car that is running decent, DO NOT TOUCH IT. grab a beer and congratulate yourself.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-23-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,786
Posted By Cliff R
Just to let everyone reading this know........JB...

Just to let everyone reading this know........JB Weld is absolutely USELESS for sealing up leaking bottom plugs. It will NOT stay attached to the base material even if they aren't leaking. As...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-23-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,167
Posted By Formulajones
Another short story on my RA Formula that's...

Another short story on my RA Formula that's interesting. Everyone knows those scoops are probably one of the best at grabbing outside air.

When I ran the iron intake on it and driving the car...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-05-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1,120
Views: 136,837
Posted By Scarebird
Lemans got her first bath of the year - damn...

Lemans got her first bath of the year - damn Albuquerque water is rock-hard and spots are tough to avoid.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-02-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 16,009
Posted By Mcronk
RA II magazine article last page.

Here is the last image of the CARS magazine article on a RAII test.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-02-2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 16,009
Posted By Mcronk
Thanks for sharing! Here is a article from CARS...

Thanks for sharing! Here is a article from CARS magazine on a RA II they tested and modified. One of the few magazine articles published about RA II cars. You may have to save image to your...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-01-2024, 06:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 16,009
Posted By Kenth
Some Pontiac info on the RAII engine:

Some Pontiac info on the RAII engine:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-28-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 16,703
Posted By i82much
I am gonna do this with all my ex-girlfriends. ...

I am gonna do this with all my ex-girlfriends. Will post up pics and weights soon!!
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 02-24-2024, 10:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,609
Posted By GtoFM
Harry's Tech Tip and misc. in online catalog

I like the online catalog but missing a few things from the hard copy. Harry's Tech Tips were always nice to read as a refresher or "Oh, I didn't know that!". Also, the Glossary of Terms and freight...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-19-2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,024
Posted By Formulajones
Can't imagine it would be an issue given the fact...

Can't imagine it would be an issue given the fact that it's no taller than a factory iron intake.

I installed it on my 70 RAIII Formula and that RA air cleaner fit exactly as it did with the iron...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2024, 11:12 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 10,560
Posted By Verdoro 68
FWIW, I received six 51258s today from Amazon and...

FWIW, I received six 51258s today from Amazon and all are made in the USA - just like every other 51258 I've purchased over the last few years.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-28-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 17,339
Posted By Kenth
The how´s and why´s choosing the correct...

The how´s and why´s choosing the correct viskosity.

Don´t mind the Corvair, replace with any engine if you like.

https://www.widman.biz/uploads/Corvair_oil.pdf
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-09-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 996
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
The factory line was pinched at 1-end for some...

The factory line was pinched at 1-end for some sort of cal. I preferred the TH400 had instant awareness of the engine POWER increase so it would respond with appropriate Line Pressure. You will...
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