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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-08-2025, 02:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 851
Posted By Joe-Touring
All the opinions I’ve heard here say that you...

All the opinions I’ve heard here say that you need to line hone if changing over to studs.

Studs change the way torque is an applied to the caps and saddles. This ends up distorting the mains...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-28-2025, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 779
Posted By Joe-Touring
400 Crank Birdbath

I had two rusty 400 cranks lyin around, got some all thread and found a curved window at a swap meet. Figured I get some use out of that cast iron, and turned em into a bird bath:
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Forum: THE LOBBY 03-28-2025, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10,779
Views: 2,363,733
Posted By Joe-Touring
A couple of selections local to me: ...

A couple of selections local to me:

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/graham-1968-pontiac-gto-hardtop-coupe/7838032183.html
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-27-2025, 10:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,601
Posted By Joe-Touring
Ideally, you do want something drawing the fumes...

Ideally, you do want something drawing the fumes out of the crankcase, they are corrosive. Better for engine longevity to suck that stuff outta there, keeps your oil cleaner, etc
Forum: Exhaust TECH 03-13-2025, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,312
Posted By Joe-Touring
Negative. RA manifolds drop down a good bit...

Negative. RA manifolds drop down a good bit further.
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-14-2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,386
Posted By Joe-Touring
A good chunk of recent Starrett stuff I’ve seen...

A good chunk of recent Starrett stuff I’ve seen was already made somewhere else. The press release does say that they want to reshore manufacturing. Hopefully that is the case, good jobs/tools here...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-16-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,451
Posted By Joe-Touring
The reason you dont want to use the 400/455 head...

The reason you dont want to use the 400/455 head gaskets is simply due to bore size. The 8518 gasket has a stated bore size of 4.3”. The 326 bore is 3.72”. That leaves a lot of open space to lose...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-11-2024, 01:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,204
Posted By Joe-Touring
I live in the Seattle area, so everything is more...

I live in the Seattle area, so everything is more expensive here, but shopped around for some head work and it was over $2k to get some irons redone. I figured it was worth it to just spend the $3k...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-11-2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,470
Posted By Joe-Touring
I like this a lot. I can’t imagine anyone being...

I like this a lot. I can’t imagine anyone being unhappy with 360hp/460tq. Pretty basic parts, cheap and easy. One thing that stands out, I’m not much of a tuner, but 42* of timing is probably the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-09-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,470
Posted By Joe-Touring
I had a 71 400 w/ 96 heads in my car before the...

I had a 71 400 w/ 96 heads in my car before the current 326. The 400 ran pretty good compared to the 326. Sounds like you just want a cruiser, so I'd recommend stay pretty conservative with the cam...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-21-2024, 11:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,438
Posted By Joe-Touring
I have no personal experience with this company,...

I have no personal experience with this company, but they were highly regarded on the Jeep Comanche forums. Comanches are pretty rare and have unique leaf springs, lots of very satisfied reviews.
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Forum: Suspension TECH 04-17-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,955
Posted By Joe-Touring
On my 67 I have 245/45/r17s all the way around,...

On my 67 I have 245/45/r17s all the way around, same wheel specs. It’s fairly low and only has a minor rub when turning and in bump at the same time. But I also run over 0.5* of negative camber.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 20,373
Posted By Joe-Touring
Just to contribute, I just changed out a 5 yr old...

Just to contribute, I just changed out a 5 yr old stocker type Carter pump for a Carter Super Street. I’m currently running a 326 and had some issues, mainly heat soak/vapor lock, I believe. If I was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-08-2024, 01:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,490
Posted By Joe-Touring
I would think 0.007" is impossible. I'm guessing...

I would think 0.007" is impossible. I'm guessing Darrin intended 0.0007". I believe a thou or so is what is usually recommended.
Forum: Big Pontiacs(including G-body) FOR SALE 04-08-2024, 12:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,482
Posted By Joe-Touring
https://i.imgur.com/HxsMFqb.jpg ...

https://i.imgur.com/HxsMFqb.jpg

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https://i.imgur.com/BH1aCyt.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/0Wgu7F7.jpg
Forum: Big Pontiacs(including G-body) FOR SALE 04-08-2024, 12:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,482
Posted By Joe-Touring
1966 Catalina 421 Convertible Project

66 Catalina Vert that I'm listing for a friend. Has been sitting at least 10 years.

Seller says he ran a PHS, but can't find the documents.

To get this out of the way early, the 421 is long...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-30-2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,120
Posted By Joe-Touring
I painted my RARE HO manifolds 5ish years ago...

I painted my RARE HO manifolds 5ish years ago with POR15 Hi temp aerosol, is holding up great so far. It is a two part mix, so once you pop the activator, you only have a day or so to spray. You...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-15-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,429
Posted By Joe-Touring
Some good information. Always nice to read up. I...

Some good information. Always nice to read up. I saw in that article that composite gears may have an issue with high volume/pressure pumps.

So I gave BOP Engineering a call(answered right away,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-11-2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,609
Posted By Joe-Touring
From what I've seen, every car is a bit...

From what I've seen, every car is a bit different, so it's difficult to make a blanket statement for ride heights. 1 inch drop springs can do a lot of different things depending on what springs were...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 11-03-2023, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,232
Posted By Joe-Touring
I’ve had one in my car for about 5 years, blows...

I’ve had one in my car for about 5 years, blows hot, no leaks. Does need attention regarding fitment, I imagine any core you install would need help in that regard.

I used adhesive backed foam...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-23-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,564
Posted By Joe-Touring
The big reason why equal length headers are the...

The big reason why equal length headers are the hot ticket is due to exhaust scavenging.


A good set of headers that have a well designed collector(v important) will flow more CFM than the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-21-2023, 11:41 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,912
Posted By Joe-Touring
To add to what Jay said, consensus around here...

To add to what Jay said, consensus around here seems to be that a thicker head gasket is worst way to lower compression. Most say that you want to shoot for 0.040” piston to head clearance, for good...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-16-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,122
Posted By Joe-Touring
The 326 I run has about that much timing in it....

The 326 I run has about that much timing in it. 18 initial, ~38 mech, 10 vac. But my engine is a 0.040” over rebuild with #143 heads, so comp ratio is prolly in the mid to high 8s. I’d say it runs...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-08-2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,293
Posted By Joe-Touring
I have a 69 Chevelle 12 bolt under my 67 LeMans....

I have a 69 Chevelle 12 bolt under my 67 LeMans. It’s more of a pro touring setup: lowered with SPC springs(~1 inch on the rear), 17x8 Superlites(4.5” BS, 0 offset), 245/45/17 BFG SportComps(25.7...
Forum: SOLD Parts 08-24-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,613
Posted By Joe-Touring
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