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Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-15-2025, 12:22 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,970
Posted By Jack Gifford
Finished cramming everything in. The one open...

Finished cramming everything in. The one open space is required to allow changing gears in the top-load quick-change box. Added fluids, fixed leaks, and primed all systems. Ready for some more tuning...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-11-2025, 10:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,412
Posted By J.C.you
Ok update, car made 1st race this past weekend....

Ok update, car made 1st race this past weekend. Started last in 10 car heat picked 7 off and race called because of rain. Looks like going be a strong runner.

I did manage to locate a SD ported...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-06-2025, 12:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,970
Posted By Jack Gifford
That's what I muttered while trying to remember...

That's what I muttered while trying to remember how I had fit everything in such a small space!
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-03-2025, 01:07 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,970
Posted By Jack Gifford
I had always installed just the long block into...

I had always installed just the long block into the lakester, then did the cramming of all else. With the engine/drivetrain assembled from the test run, I decided to try installing it "whole". Only a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-23-2025, 10:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 999
Posted By JLMounce
Pretty common to do this. You can corner weight...

Pretty common to do this. You can corner weight the car with these as well.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-22-2025, 10:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 999
Posted By JLMounce
The Hotchkis leafs I run in my 69 never settled. ...

The Hotchkis leafs I run in my 69 never settled. I put the car on the ground, torqued the bushings and it's sat were it's sat since.

Part of the problem is homologated parts. Different cars and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-22-2025, 10:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 999
Posted By The Champ
Eric Your post got me to go measure my...

Eric

Your post got me to go measure my wife's '72 Camaro that still has the original 53 year old leaf springs in the back. 13.5"! My short (25.7") 275/40/17's fill the wheel well as shown in...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-21-2025, 09:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 999
Posted By 78w72
PTFB has some nice 1.5-2" drop springs, priced...

PTFB has some nice 1.5-2" drop springs, priced better than the other big suspension companies. I have had them on my 72 firebird along with some of their other parts, been in use for 10+ years &...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-20-2025, 10:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 999
Posted By JLMounce
This is for your road race second gen, correct?...

This is for your road race second gen, correct? They are a bit spendy and I don't know your budget, but I'd talk to Global West about their Cat5 leafs.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-19-2025, 01:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 999
Posted By 76TA462
Mine seems to match Paul's measurements.

Mine seems to match Paul's measurements.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-19-2025, 01:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 999
Posted By 76TA462
For my second gen (1976) I used the Hotchkis...

For my second gen (1976) I used the Hotchkis Sport Suspension Lowering Leaf Springs Package - 2409C designed to lower 1.5 in. With the OEM rear leaf shackles my wheel center to fender was 14.5...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-19-2025, 11:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 999
Posted By Tellyshavilli
My 70-73 rear measurements from ground to wheel...

My 70-73 rear measurements from ground to wheel well lip are around 27 1/2 to 28 inch. Those measurements are from TAs with original springs.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-19-2025, 10:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 999
Posted By PAUL K
I don't normally measure from the center cap up...

I don't normally measure from the center cap up but understand why your are. The white car is all original low mileage. The blue one seems to sit correct. The white car has a 235/60 the blue car a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-18-2025, 06:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 999
Posted By jpg69bird
Car is still away, but this is the stock ride...

Car is still away, but this is the stock ride height as measured from the underbody, out of the 76 assembly manual.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-02-2025, 10:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,771
Posted By Dragncar
I will take Tim Goolsby picking my cam over AI...

I will take Tim Goolsby picking my cam over AI every day of the week.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-25-2025, 11:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,771
Posted By grivera
AI sources directly from the secret files of...

AI sources directly from the secret files of Bruce Fulper/Rock and Roll Engineering for all Pontiac related searches
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-20-2025, 08:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,715
Posted By JUDGE3
this car had 2, both behind and one under a rear...

this car had 2, both behind and one under a rear seat. mice chewed the one under the bottom seat. I could piece it together a little and figured my luck got ate. was shocked to find this one. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-18-2025, 09:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,666
Posted By mgarblik
I found this interesting from running nitro. ...

I found this interesting from running nitro. Modern Top Fuel and Nitro funny cars run zero lash to maybe .005" typically when they start their engines for a "warm up". That's one of the reasons...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-04-2025, 10:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,072
Posted By mgarblik
Ran the Ford BB last evening. I always try to...

Ran the Ford BB last evening. I always try to tell it like it is, good or bad. This student engine ended up being a mixed bag and a good learning experience. The engine was snappy on the dyno,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-20-2025, 10:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,072
Posted By mgarblik
General warning for Chinese cylinder heads

Not Pontiac heads, which is why I am posting here. Just removed a pair of Speedmaster heads from a student's 385 series Ford engine on our dyno. The stroker 460 based engine was equipped with a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-30-2024, 08:28 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 67,272
Posted By PAUL K
SD455TTFMF's!!!

SD455TTFMF's!!!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-30-2024, 07:19 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 67,272
Posted By OldSDGuy
There were several of us 'old Pontiac guys' there...

There were several of us 'old Pontiac guys' there at the dyno today. We all go back to the 70's when we hung out together modifying, restoring and racing Pontiacs. Like Eric, I'm not going to spill...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-27-2024, 05:28 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 67,272
Posted By Bob Eiler
Mike, I have a set of JR 2 IN. headers you can...

Mike, I have a set of JR 2 IN. headers you can use for dyno testing if so desired. I won't need them for a while as I'm having a hip replacement Jan 10.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,209
Posted By i82much
my last wife and i had a similar disagreement......

my last wife and i had a similar disagreement... i wanted more head, she wanted more inches. We went our separate ways and both got what we wanted!
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-11-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 938
Posted By Gary H
I ONLY use Cloyes 9 keyway timing sets. They're...

I ONLY use Cloyes 9 keyway timing sets. They're made in America and have always been very close on their tolerances.
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