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Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-08-2007, 06:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,550
Posted By Sicbird
If you're that worried about a couple amps, use...

If you're that worried about a couple amps, use LED lamps... They use a fraction of the current draw an incandescent uses, plus they're brighter and vibration resistant.
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Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-11-2006, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 455
Posted By Sicbird
Does anybody run header evac with full exhaust? ...

Does anybody run header evac with full exhaust? A couple of you said you run it okay on the street, but I had to ask... I'm planning to run Ultraflows and a 3/4 or possibly full exhaust. Just...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-11-2006, 11:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 378
Posted By Sicbird
Any updates on doing this? I am thinking really...

Any updates on doing this? I am thinking really hard about Hi-temp powder coating my KRE heads with the HotCoat stuff from Eastwood... It's supposed to be good for 1000 F sustained.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 04-20-2006, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 209
Posted By Sicbird
My dad's got a 4" Milwaukee right-angle grinder...

My dad's got a 4" Milwaukee right-angle grinder that gets the crap used out of it back on the farm and there hasn't been a single problem with it. We've had nothing but good to say about their...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 536
Posted By Sicbird
Looks like it ought to be a runner! I’ve...

Looks like it ought to be a runner!

I’ve heard nothing but negative comments on CAT stuff.

SCAT, on the other hand seems to have very good recommendations. That’s what I went with as I am on...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-16-2006, 04:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 254
Posted By Sicbird
Question Route to take with my 4x heads..?

I’ve read tons of posts on here and have learned a lot so far, but I haven’t found what I need to know… I’m going for 425-450 HP in a mostly street car ('68 Firebird) that will see the strip maybe...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-06-2006, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 384
Posted By Sicbird
Awesome shirt! Here's another site that has...

Awesome shirt!

Here's another site that has some good ones too...
http://www.cafepress.com/staginglight
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-28-2006, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 349
Posted By Sicbird
I believe McLeod has a modular SFI approved bell...

I believe McLeod has a modular SFI approved bell housing if you need something that heavy. Haven't looked into it in awhile, but I think it runs around $500.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-23-2006, 10:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 853
Posted By Sicbird
Any updates??? I've been thinking about...

Any updates???

I've been thinking about getting a Romac balancer, but I'm starting to think twice about it after seeing these issues. Is everybody having to clearance their timing pointer?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-23-2006, 08:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,320
Posted By Sicbird
Exclamation In case any of you with first gen Firebirds are...

In case any of you with first gen Firebirds are interested in Mad Dog headers I just got off the horn with him, and he's planning on making a batch of them in about a week.

They're 4 tube with 1...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-23-2006, 04:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 957
Posted By Sicbird
I’m interested the 62’s, and don't mean to...

I’m interested the 62’s, and don't mean to hi-jack the thread, but I’m not sure if they'll work well with my setup. Maybe you guys can help out…

I’ve got a 400 that’s .030” and align honed. The...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-23-2006, 02:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,631
Posted By Sicbird
Tech @ BG, will the Six-Shooter system be...

Tech @ BG, will the Six-Shooter system be Pro-Charger friendly? I could make something work for carb hats, but will the individual carbs work well in a blow-through setup?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-23-2006, 12:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 957
Posted By Sicbird
Still have the 62's? I've got a pair of 4x I'd...

Still have the 62's? I've got a pair of 4x I'd like to trade if you've still got them. They're 98cc off a 400.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 02-22-2006, 07:38 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 48,261
Posted By Sicbird
I need to get a kit with the short chain. You've...

I need to get a kit with the short chain. You've got mail...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-21-2006, 02:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 734
Posted By Sicbird
Good to see somebody else going the pro-touring...

Good to see somebody else going the pro-touring direction too!

I’m a little doubtful on the 700R4 surviving, but if you keep street tires on it, then you might be okay. I’ve got a friend who ran...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-17-2006, 04:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,180
Posted By Sicbird
I think I'll go with the Comp 9000 series if I...

I think I'll go with the Comp 9000 series if I can fit it with the stock firewall. If not, I guess I'll break out the BFH. :D
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-16-2006, 08:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,180
Posted By Sicbird
So a Mallory magnetic breakerless #4258011 would...

So a Mallory magnetic breakerless #4258011 would be a quality piece with vac advance that's compairable to the msd ready-to-run?

I guess I just like to run stuff other than MSD because Everybody...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 02-14-2006, 09:18 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 48,261
Posted By Sicbird
Yeah, I like alittle bit of a whine from them,...

Yeah, I like alittle bit of a whine from them, but I don't think I need to shell out another $250 for the gear set on top of machine work on it for your bearing setup. I should have the block...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-14-2006, 08:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 468
Posted By Sicbird
You've got one from me too

You've got one from me too
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2006, 06:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,180
Posted By Sicbird
I'm planning on using a vacuum advance unit. I'm...

I'm planning on using a vacuum advance unit. I'm mostly looking for some plus/minuses of the different distributors available. It seems like a mag pickup dist. would be the least likely to fail due...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2006, 01:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,180
Posted By Sicbird
Recommended Distributor?

What distributor does everyone recommend? The motor will be mostly street use along with several trips to the track thrown in each year. I currently have a Jacobs ignition system, which works...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 02-14-2006, 01:16 PM
Replies: 441
Views: 48,261
Posted By Sicbird
I'm definitely interested in your setup, Scott. ...

I'm definitely interested in your setup, Scott.

Do you recommend the chain over gears for street/strip use? I'm curious as to the difference between chain stretch and gear wear over time as well...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2006, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 268
Posted By Sicbird
It makes a definite difference, but more...

It makes a definite difference, but more compression and a cam change would certainly add alot more. I did it to mine, which was a 2v originally, but I don't really recommend the Edelbrock carb...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2006, 09:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 754
Posted By Sicbird
Are there any real problems with filling a block...

Are there any real problems with filling a block to the freeze plugs once machine work is done as long as you torque down the mains and heads before you fill it? The motor is going to be about a 450...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-19-2006, 02:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,197
Posted By Sicbird
Electrical Engineer for ElDorado National. We...

Electrical Engineer for ElDorado National. We build transit busses and lowered floor mini vans. Also worked for GM in thier Kansas City assembly plant as a co-op student for 6 months during...
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