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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-26-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,317
Posted By Bill S
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showth...

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=855698

I had a Rhoads lifters failure.

Roller in now
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,144
Posted By Bill S
I really appreciate all advice and thoughts on...

I really appreciate all advice and thoughts on the fuel pump upgrade.
I was thinking back to when I first became interested in putting Pontiac power in my bird ( I used to have a Chevy 327 in it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,144
Posted By Bill S
I am thinking of mounting the regulator at the...

I am thinking of mounting the regulator at the end of the passenger side cylinder head. Would, put it in front of the carb and close in height.
Any concerns with that location ? (Not my actual...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,144
Posted By Bill S
Definitely in for any tips cutting the PTFE lines...

Definitely in for any tips cutting the PTFE lines and connecting the fittings.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-09-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 808
Posted By Bill S
Experimented with dry ice blast cleaning decades...

Experimented with dry ice blast cleaning decades ago in my manufacturing engineering days We found the air pressure had to real high for it work to any meaningful impact. Needed hearing protection,...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 04-02-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 774
Posted By Bill S
https://replica-plastics.com/product/front-nose/ ...

https://replica-plastics.com/product/front-nose/

Kind of wished I kept my 69 Cat ragtop. Needed a full restoration though
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-27-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,144
Posted By Bill S
Any recommended source / brand for the fuel...

Any recommended source / brand for the fuel lines and fittings ?
I am leaning towards the Tank Inc setup, but as recommended for this thread and other threads, going with -8 lines.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-25-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,144
Posted By Bill S
Thanks for all of the feedback. I noticed Tanks...

Thanks for all of the feedback. I noticed Tanks Inc "kit" includes -6AN, and there is no mention of -8AN on their site. Not sure if that is an issue fitting the bigger line with their pump and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,144
Posted By Bill S
67 Firebird Fuel system Upgrade

My Firebird has never run at the power level I expected. I have not driven it much over the recent years as I have / added other toys taking the limited fun time.
After the engine refresh roller...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-13-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,974
Posted By Bill S
Any thoughts on Coker reproductive Firestone Wide...

Any thoughts on Coker reproductive Firestone Wide Ovals ? I recall reading old time bias ply tires held up good over time, but wear quick vs radials. Not sure about these "special" tires. I like...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-06-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,497
Posted By Bill S
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/219/ ...

http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/219/

I have had this on my Firebird since the early '80s.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-27-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 970
Posted By Bill S
How is everyone offsetting the cam timing these...

How is everyone offsetting the cam timing these days ? I still have a Mopar offset key kit P/N 4286500 in my tool box, which I used when I setup my roller cam last year.
Checked/rechecked mine a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-27-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,575
Posted By Bill S
I had those lifters along with the Mellings 041...

I had those lifters along with the Mellings 041 cam. Still had two lifters / lobes fail.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-31-2024, 12:55 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,328
Posted By Bill S
My issue was I already have the Harland Sharp...

My issue was I already have the Harland Sharp 1.65 roller rockers which are actually a ratio of 1.69.
Off the shelf roller cams would put overall lift too high for my valve length, causing retainer...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2024, 04:56 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,328
Posted By Bill S
I posted my lifter / cam failure two years ago. ...

I posted my lifter / cam failure two years ago. I had two lifters / lobe failures.
I did a complete teardown / clean / and rebuild with honing, new rings, bearings. Sent the heads out for...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-19-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,114
Posted By Bill S
I saw a few cars in Hot Rod magazine back in the...

I saw a few cars in Hot Rod magazine back in the 80s painted Porsche India red, so that's what my bird got. Originally mine was Champagne, which looked like dull gold.
If not an all original car,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-11-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 340
Posted By Bill S
Knock sensor for Tuning

Friend of mine has an older BMW he put a turbo on, and told me there is info out there on making an engine knock sensor for tuning. It uses a cheap hearing aid connected to a long wired headset....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-27-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 992
Posted By Bill S
http://clutchtamer.com/ This is an...

http://clutchtamer.com/

This is an interesting idea for a stick shift car. Basically a storm door cylinder. Can adjust the clutch-to-drivetrain "hit" to soften the shock load, to reduce bog and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-27-2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 848
Posted By Bill S
https://www.firebirdcentral.com/R59_Delco_Top_Post...

https://www.firebirdcentral.com/R59_Delco_Top_Post_Battery_Topper_Cover_p/bat-81.htm

I went with the Battery topper for "looks". using a Walmart battery kept on a tender in the off season.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-14-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,128
Posted By Bill S
There is also the Dynatrac hub dyno, rear wheels...

There is also the Dynatrac hub dyno, rear wheels removed with adapter bolted to the axle flange.

My 2004 LS1 GTO did 428rwhp/402 rwtq. Being a stick shift, I am guessing around 15 percent...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-06-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,239
Posted By Bill S
The Toyota PHEV batteries are Panasonic lithium...

The Toyota PHEV batteries are Panasonic lithium ion, different than the hybrid vehicles.
Yes more expensive right now, but not sure if their life will be similar to a Telsa's battery life.
I'm...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-06-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,239
Posted By Bill S
Not a SUV, but I bought a 22 Prius Prime last...

Not a SUV, but I bought a 22 Prius Prime last fall. 25 miles EV range covers many local trips, or close to it. I work 24 miles away and can charge free there. I also put solar panels on my house...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-30-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,031
Posted By Bill S
Thanks, it looks like this issue has been known...

Thanks, it looks like this issue has been known and an off the self solution is available:...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-29-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,031
Posted By Bill S
Points Ignition without 12v Wire Connected

After reading the total timing thread I'm wondering if my Crane x
XR- i unit may be causing me some issues.
Thinking of throwing set of points in the distributor but then I realized I have a Summit...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-26-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 10,594
Posted By Bill S
I have a about 15 year old Crane XR-i unit, as I...

I have a about 15 year old Crane XR-i unit, as I thought the rev limiter was a useful feature.

Anyone have feedback on this unit's reliability ?
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