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Forum: Exhaust TECH 03-19-2025, 01:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,296
Posted By PontiacHO
The long case 17749s on my last big block...

The long case 17749s on my last big block Chevelle with rowdy cam sounded like stock mufflers at idle and at cruise. They will get louder at wide open throttle. I ran headers, 2-1/2 head pipes to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-16-2025, 09:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,783
Posted By PontiacHO
My FelPro intake gasket set came with block off...

My FelPro intake gasket set came with block off plates. Do you exhaust manifolds? Wondering if your heat riser valve may not be opening. That would keep the intake hot…
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-26-2025, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,654
Posted By PontiacHO
I’ve painted an old set of ceramic coated headers...

I’ve painted an old set of ceramic coated headers with VHT (High Heat) header paint. They looked like your photo. I made sure to sand every tube and remove as many of the rough services as possible....
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-24-2025, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,254
Posted By PontiacHO
Dealership-warranty repairs with technician...

Dealership-warranty repairs with technician racing against the allotted labor times create the potential for missed issues. If he doesn’t finish on or before that allotted labor time he’ll starve…....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-31-2025, 08:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,571
Posted By PontiacHO
Checking trans fluid while engine idling in Park?...

Checking trans fluid while engine idling in Park? Are either ends of the vacuum lines on the intake and modulator respectively? Is the linkage on the side of the transmission tight-secure? If the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-29-2025, 04:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,782
Posted By PontiacHO
Posting this to say Thank You to all who took...

Posting this to say Thank You to all who took time to offer help and suggestions. I installed the new distributor and test drove the car today. The cam change accomplished exactly what I wanted,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-27-2025, 11:09 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,782
Posted By PontiacHO
Yes. After repairing the wiring, it lost fire...

Yes. After repairing the wiring, it lost fire again and wouldn’t start after running and getting up to operating temperature. I confirmed 12 volts at the distributor during this latest no start event...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2025, 07:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,535
Posted By PontiacHO
I used Isky Rev-Lub on my new cam and lifter...

I used Isky Rev-Lub on my new cam and lifter faces. Just enough to cover the surface. I was surprised to see what that looked like in the break in oil after the cam break in run. I know it’s a must...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-25-2025, 10:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,100
Posted By PontiacHO
Apparently there has to be some credible intel on...

Apparently there has to be some credible intel on all these cars that ensures they were running/driving when parked. I doubt any of us could just walk up on an old car sitting in the weeds and get it...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-25-2025, 07:43 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,179
Posted By PontiacHO
There’s been talk (just talk) of outsourcing the...

There’s been talk (just talk) of outsourcing the USPS. As far back as the late seventies as I recall. They’ve been thrown so many lifelines without any conditional and measurable goals and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-24-2025, 07:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,782
Posted By PontiacHO
Finished the break in process (another 20...

Finished the break in process (another 20 minutes). The engine temp stayed at 180 consistently. The new fan clutch (with modification) definitely did the trick. Changed the oil and filter and was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-16-2025, 08:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,782
Posted By PontiacHO
Nice video. I’ve ordered the Hayden 2747 clutch...

Nice video. I’ve ordered the Hayden 2747 clutch and will modify the spring as shown. I recall my sister’s 1970 Grand Prix whistling and I always thought it was that heavy duty fan clutch, big fan,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-15-2025, 03:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,782
Posted By PontiacHO
Got my cooling system pressure tester this...

Got my cooling system pressure tester this morning. Tested the system - no leaks. Fired up the engine and kept it between 2,000 & 2,800 for 12 minutes until it got to 200 degrees. All the smoking...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-06-2025, 08:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,464
Posted By PontiacHO
You will need to be mindful of the cam profile...

You will need to be mindful of the cam profile so you won’t just have a rough idle but really very little torque. I just changed the cam in my 350 for that very reason. Share as much info as you can...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-02-2025, 10:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
Posted By PontiacHO
Never thought of over filling oil. Is the thought...

Never thought of over filling oil. Is the thought this enhances the splash amount on the cam? No fear of foaming?
Forum: Industry Stuff 12-31-2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,479
Posted By PontiacHO
I’m glad you’ve had success. Here’s my tracking...

I’m glad you’ve had success.
Here’s my tracking progress for a laugh. For clarity, I’m in North Carolina.
It actually made it to Raleigh NC on the 20th. I’m 19 miles from Raleigh.

Moving...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-30-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 874
Posted By PontiacHO
Found this thread: ...

Found this thread:
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=415558
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-28-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,167
Posted By PontiacHO
Wix filters are not the same filters as 10 years...

Wix filters are not the same filters as 10 years ago. Wix sold out to Mann who now outsources most all their filters offshore. The Gastonia NC plant makes only a few different filters now. I’ve seen...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-22-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,543
Posted By PontiacHO
.035 is a good starting point. AC R43S

.035 is a good starting point. AC R43S
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-19-2024, 07:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,400
Posted By PontiacHO
Mine is Formica. Seems tough. I’ve had my...

Mine is Formica. Seems tough. I’ve had my cylinder heads on it and it doesn’t gouge or stain. Easy to clean. Problem should router the edge so something doesn’t snag and start a crack.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-17-2024, 08:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,191
Posted By PontiacHO
Short fuel inlet it is then. Thanks for all the...

Short fuel inlet it is then. Thanks for all the posts and suggestions. The older I get I can’t see the obvious some times…..
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-15-2024, 06:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,176
Posted By PontiacHO
Labor rate was $45 an hour. So just over $20 an...

Labor rate was $45 an hour. So just over $20 an hour was the pay. If you could shave time off of a job you were on the good end. An electrical problem job was worse…we were only allowed to charge a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-15-2024, 12:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,176
Posted By PontiacHO
As a young line technician at a Chevrolet...

As a young line technician at a Chevrolet dealership in the late seventies, we didn’t get paid for a camshaft break in. My total paycheck was based on 45% of labor hours charged. Pricing was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-07-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,472
Posted By PontiacHO
I’m not as talented as you Steve! I wish I was...

I’m not as talented as you Steve! I wish I was like the Randy Dortons, Waddel Wilsons, Smokey Yunicks, Grumpy Jenkins, and the Steves of the world but unfortunately I’m not. So exploring my options...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-24-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 666
Posted By PontiacHO
Makes scenes. This is a bone stock 350 so it’s...

Makes scenes. This is a bone stock 350 so it’s hopefully easier to manage.
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