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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-28-2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
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Posted By h0trod389
i put a m-22 into my 68 tempest. pedals and...

i put a m-22 into my 68 tempest.
pedals and z-bar were purchased from Peformance Years.
the rods that connect the pedal to the z-bar and the z-bar to the clutch fork i fabricated.

PY's parts...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-27-2009, 02:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 237
Posted By h0trod389
hope to have the engine together and running by...

hope to have the engine together and running by the weekend! thanks guys.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-26-2009, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 237
Posted By h0trod389
i got 3 sets of good heads, been decked, valves...

i got 3 sets of good heads, been decked, valves laped, and new seals.. and a few more pairs that need totally rebuilt.

i have a set of i believe are 7L4's which are 111cc 2.11 and 1.66. (455...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-25-2009, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By h0trod389
i have used hedman and hooker for years, there...

i have used hedman and hooker for years, there good headers, but without suspension mods on these big cars,the long tube collectors like to turn into pancakes
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-25-2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 237
Posted By h0trod389
1968 354 with 1964 9773845's

i know that you cant put later heads on a pre 1966 engine...

but will 1964 326 heads work on a 1968 354 with stock cast pistons?

im not looking to make this a peformance application, just a...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 05-06-2009, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 200
Posted By h0trod389
peformance years, original parts group, and year...

peformance years, original parts group, and year one all carry quality tops.
i have a 68 tempest vert. i ordered a top from OPGI. fit perfect, even with my lack of expertise in doing tops.
2...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-23-2009, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 651
Posted By h0trod389
i dont mind runing higher octane fuel. hopefully...

i dont mind runing higher octane fuel. hopefully in the future, i can convert to corn fuel.
but i have to wait for the government to pull their heads out of their rectums for that.

altho i have...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-23-2009, 03:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 651
Posted By h0trod389
well..... i like the sound of more...

well.....

i like the sound of more compression! but your right, the valves are wayyy too small!

my main goal for this engine is to run the hilborn set up.. i know, i know, one shouldnt build a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-23-2009, 11:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 651
Posted By h0trod389
1963 389 build

wassap folks!

i just picked up a 63 389 with head # 543797's for my 1930 olds.

i had a few questions about this build.

my plans are using the 4.25" eagle crank. when i bought this crank i...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-15-2009, 01:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 120
Posted By h0trod389
excellent! 105 a pair??!!!!?? jesus! there...

excellent!
105 a pair??!!!!??
jesus! there chargin alot now a days to drill 4 holes and tap 2!

off to the garage!
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-15-2009, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 138
Posted By h0trod389
head gaskets on a 326

i am in the process of doing a oki rebuild on a 63 326.

the previous owner use the worst oil that can be used.
sludge throuout the whole engine!!!!

i hot tanked the block, installed new cam...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-15-2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 208
Posted By h0trod389
bolts and BS for a 69 firebird

i just picked up a 69 firebird.
its only a 350/350 car but its VERY clean!
just torn apart.
14k on the odometer
was last rergistered in 1978

my questions are......

the 2 plastic grille...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-15-2009, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 120
Posted By h0trod389
1969 354 into a 78 t/a

wassap poncho freaks!

i was wondering what engine mounts are used to install a 1969 354 into a 78 t/a.

as of now, i have a set of 68-72 GTO, Tempest,Lemans rubber mounts bolted on the engine. ...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 11-10-2005, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 328
Posted By h0trod389
thanks GP it will OWN one day, but right now its...

thanks GP it will OWN one day, but right now its still a scrap of steel, hay atleast its steel!!!!!

CARB, hahaha, do you think my 5 year old would work? he's good at metering :D atleast what he...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 11-10-2005, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 328
Posted By h0trod389
1932 pontiac split 6

hay guys, im building a 30/31 oldsrolet :D
im going to run the drivetrain from a 32 pontiac.
its a split 6 flathead.
has anyone ever seen performance upgrades for these?
im not worried about the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-24-2005, 01:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 823
Posted By h0trod389
if all you want is the highway rpm's i would go...

if all you want is the highway rpm's i would go to the junkyard and pull a tempest/lemans rearend out. they bolt in simply enough and theyll only cost ya 100-150$ + upper bushings there usually open ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-21-2005, 03:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By h0trod389
im running 4 valve relief flat top pistons, 030...

im running 4 valve relief flat top pistons, 030 over.

so what i get if i do this deal, is the same compression, with a lot of headache on bolting the stuff up, not to mention i dont have any...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-21-2005, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By h0trod389
from what ive gathered from the net and friends...

from what ive gathered from the net and friends is that these heads will raise the compression of my 389, right now wallace racing tells me that my
1965 # 75heads are 1.88 & 1.6 at a 8.6:1 C/R....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-21-2005, 01:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 823
Posted By h0trod389
i built a 8.2 BOP out of my 68 tempest, spent ...

i built a 8.2 BOP out of my 68 tempest,
spent
175ish on 3.55 ring and pinion gear
459 on a aubrun pro series
100 on a bearing kit, spacers, etc.


a shop would cost you 300 to install, or so...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-21-2005, 12:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By h0trod389
Question 62 heads on a 65 389

hay guys, im running a 65 389 with a set of 75's
someone i know wants to trade me some 1962 heads.

the casting numbers for the heads are, 538177 1.88 / 1.60 & 69cc's will these heads bolt on to...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-26-2005, 07:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 499
Posted By h0trod389
neither my 68 lemans nor my 68 tempest has...

neither my 68 lemans nor my 68 tempest has grounding straps for the rear assembly, its already grounded to the chassis.

the light socket should be the type that self grounds also, unless you...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-26-2005, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 400
Posted By h0trod389
yea, i think TJH is right.. wouldnt look good...

yea, i think TJH is right.. wouldnt look good unless the rear is totally changed also.
too much time and money that can be put to use elsewhere!
was worth a thought tho!!

thanks to all
you...
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 09-26-2005, 09:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By h0trod389
California Pontiac Restoration 714-504-8124 ...

California Pontiac Restoration
714-504-8124

they carry a bunch of replacement panles for the 48-58 pontiacs

not sure if they have what YOUR looking for, but its worth a shot


Brian
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-25-2005, 02:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 499
Posted By h0trod389
i also used generic light sockets, i cut the...

i also used generic light sockets,
i cut the old ones off, drilled a bigger hole to accept the bigger diameter socket and
WALLAA.. look good as new!
while your at the store, pick up 6 of them...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-25-2005, 01:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 400
Posted By h0trod389
i know there are going to be a few things i need,...

i know there are going to be a few things i need,
i dont have a core support, or a bumper. or any of the grille
but i got all the sheet metal,
Always wanted to do that one day, but i may just...
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