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Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-25-2024, 02:39 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,661
Posted By Formulajones
I'm in the large camp. Can't build them big...

I'm in the large camp. Can't build them big enough. 455 cubes with the head and cam combinations thrown around in this thread are simple 500 HP engines with 550-ish torque. Not a handful at all and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2024, 06:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,395
Posted By Formulajones
First thing I noticed is you went from 13 initial...

First thing I noticed is you went from 13 initial to 30 with vacuum advance plugged into to manifold source. That's 17 degrees and quite a bit more than I'll use even on a radical engine.
I do...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2024, 05:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,395
Posted By steve25
Your motor at restart is telling you it needs...

Your motor at restart is telling you it needs more air, hence it starting better with the throttle opened up a tad more.

There's zip for vacuum when cranking so that should have no part in the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2024, 05:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,395
Posted By Cliff R
You pretty much answered the questions. IF it...

You pretty much answered the questions. IF it prefers ported vacuum for easier starting and less RPM drop when a load is placed on the engine then that's what it likes best.

As far as running...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,114
Posted By Cliff R
"Not an option as in it is a must do?" Yes,...

"Not an option as in it is a must do?"

Yes, HEI's are designed to stop the mechanical advance when the "flats" on the weights reach the "flats" on the center cam. The factory springs are strong...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-15-2024, 10:51 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 23,243
Posted By TA63
Only thing I have to add is this. I know diesel...

Only thing I have to add is this. I know diesel 15-40 oil is popular here, and with owners of other classic cars. I've also seen Rotella t4 mentioned plenty of times. I'd encourage you all running t4...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-12-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 24,691
Posted By grandam1979
I’m at 378,000+ with my ram just putting mopar...

I’m at 378,000+ with my ram just putting mopar filters on it. Changing your oil on a regular schedule is going to do more for your engine than anything. With that said now they recommend changes...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-10-2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,073
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
I don't always change Oil Filters, but when I do,...

I don't always change Oil Filters, but when I do, they get filled through the center hole with Dox Equis.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-29-2022, 02:02 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 33,395
Posted By Formulajones
Gloom and doom. Now you're going to get them...

Gloom and doom. Now you're going to get them started on the whole roller discussion. Perfect :D
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-03-2022, 10:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,518
Posted By Scott Roberts
Yeah, the difference in Inches is the difference...

Yeah, the difference in Inches is the difference between and ooohhh and and awwww.. lol
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-09-2022, 04:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,812
Posted By i82much
steve25, tom s, paul k, shaker455, ta man,...

steve25, tom s, paul k, shaker455, ta man, grandville455, formula jones, stan weiss, just a few other names that come to mind. lotta cool and knowledgable people on here, really a great forum. and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-02-2022, 04:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,311
Posted By Bill Hanlon
I think it is allergic to your wife. Only time...

I think it is allergic to your wife. Only time it fails.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-29-2022, 11:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,693
Posted By Formulajones
Not one of his best moments, funny looking back...

Not one of his best moments, funny looking back though.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-29-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 20,389
Posted By Vid
These big horsepower ideas and theories are all...

These big horsepower ideas and theories are all fascinating but nobody’s addressing the elephant in the room. WHO THE HECK IS HIS MOTHER IN LAW AND IS SHE SINGLE?!?!


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-08-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,825
Posted By Cliff R
"The problem I'm having right now with the stock...

"The problem I'm having right now with the stock RAIII motor and the stock DUI curve is detonation at high RPM."

Forget what's been done to the distributor. Simply verify that the mechanical...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-05-2022, 05:44 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 27,708
Posted By tom s
Since your going to get custom pistons ASK if it...

Since your going to get custom pistons ASK if it REALLY needs to go 30 over or will 10-15 clean it up!So many times shops just go the EZ route and go 30-60 etc.Tom
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