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Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-28-2024, 02:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 862
Posted By tom s
Actually GM Performance is still selling HFT cam...

Actually GM Performance is still selling HFT cam and lifters for our Pontiac.Says made in USA on the box.Tom
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-28-2024, 02:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,326
Posted By lust4speed
Also had the link chain failure in the transfer...

Also had the link chain failure in the transfer case.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-22-2024, 04:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,285
Posted By b-man
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showpo...

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5495879&postcount=144

Total cost breakdown on my 421 HO build from 2015, all parts and labor prices are itemized so you can compare.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-22-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,285
Posted By hojs69
As said, that is a good price. I got my...

As said, that is a good price.

I got my son's Ford SVT GT40 heads done for his Bronco semi-recently and they were total $830 (parts & labor).

Some labor prices came in at;
- Mag & Valve job...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-22-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,285
Posted By Verdoro 68
Sounds like a bargain to me. It cost me about...

Sounds like a bargain to me. It cost me about double that to get my heads done.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-22-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,285
Posted By mgarblik
If the work was done properly, you got one heck...

If the work was done properly, you got one heck of a deal IMO. I can only say what you listed would cost about double here in Ohio if done at a quality shop. Just the cost of 16 valve seats would...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-21-2024, 10:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,285
Posted By PAUL K
I think it varies a lot by location. I just had a...

I think it varies a lot by location. I just had a guy tell me he paid $570 for a balance job (without adding metal) and $485 to prep a set of factory rods (not including parts)..... You definitely...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-21-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,285
Posted By b-man
If you received high quality work then that’s a...

If you received high quality work then that’s a great value.

Do it once and do it right or don’t bother.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-21-2024, 10:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,285
Posted By 4dblnkldude
I got the same thing done to a set of 197's and...

I got the same thing done to a set of 197's and it was $1,400. But I got new PAC roller springs. That price is reasonable I think.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-21-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,285
Posted By PAUL K
Sounds like you now have a nice set of heads....

Sounds like you now have a nice set of heads. Enjoy!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-31-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 13,366
Posted By ponchjoe
I saw a post here yesterday with a pic ...

I saw a post here yesterday with a pic

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=875802
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-21-2024, 10:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 887
Posted By 54nomore
I can confirm that the #15's on my 68 Catalina...

I can confirm that the #15's on my 68 Catalina have 30 degree intakes and 45 degree exhausts. I would be very surprised if the #14's were any different, aside from the bigger chamber.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 887
Posted By Cliff R
1969 #46's have the small valves and 45 degree...

1969 #46's have the small valves and 45 degree intake seats. They are "sleeper" heads. Without even touching the ports with a grinder or sanding roll we stuffed a set on a 455 shortblock when the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-27-2023, 06:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,585
Posted By steve25
The last set of Buick heads I was porting a...

The last set of Buick heads I was porting a thought for sure I had found a crack so I stopped.

The owner then took the head to get Mag tested and it showed zip.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-27-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,585
Posted By LM93
Dye penetrant tests can find defects too fine for...

Dye penetrant tests can find defects too fine for Mag tests, but they need a smooth surface to not hold dye. Sanding stone will work great.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-27-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,585
Posted By Sirrotica
If there is a crack, and it's hard to see, all...

If there is a crack, and it's hard to see, all you need to do is heat it with a propane torch. As the metal expands the crack will usually widen, allowing you to see it more easily.

From your...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-27-2023, 06:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,585
Posted By Sirrotica
If there is a crack, and it's hard to see, all...

If there is a crack, and it's hard to see, all you need to do is heat it with a propane torch. As the metal expands the crack will usually widen, allowing you to see it more easily.

From your...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-27-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,585
Posted By steve25
Even if you only have a small Dremel tool with a...

Even if you only have a small Dremel tool with a stone polish up that area as it can help make
Cracks show up better.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-27-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,585
Posted By LM93
Shine a flashlight at different angles to see If...

Shine a flashlight at different angles to see If you can find a shadow. Scratches reflect light, cracks don't. The machinist may have found the crack by magnaflux test, and I have seen false...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-23-2023, 01:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,501
Posted By Jay S
12 bolts are 8.875” ring gear 10 bolts...

12 bolts are 8.875” ring gear


10 bolts come in a couple different configurations and are all different.
8.5” 10 bolt, 8.5” ring gear, uses a pinion design from a 12 bolt

10 bolt chevy...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,386
Posted By Stan Weiss
Steve, Can you post your math? Stock 350...

Steve,
Can you post your math?

Stock 350 bore, stroke, with (79.5 cc + 4 cc + 9.4 cc = 92.9 cc) 92.9 cc total volume would be 8.8:1 CR. ► (92.9 + 724.7) / 92.9 = 8.80086

9.3:1 would needed a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-21-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,585
Posted By PunchT37
No, not common. Especially on a ‘68 350.

No, not common.

Especially on a ‘68 350.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-06-2023, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 985
Posted By steve25
If the gasket match to the RA4 port size on your...

If the gasket match to the RA4 port size on your 17 castings was not carried out 2 or more inches into the runner then your really not picking up much additional flow that the stock D port manifold...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-29-2023, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 646
Posted By Formulabruce
90cc

90cc
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-29-2021, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,179
Posted By Will
That'll be a pretty mild cam. Similar to factory...

That'll be a pretty mild cam. Similar to factory 068 @ .050". Strong lower-midrange power, done by 5000-5200 RPM.
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