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Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-07-2018, 11:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 606
Posted By tpssonic
Thanks Tom- back at cha!

Thanks Tom- back at cha!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-08-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,501
Posted By tpssonic
A healthy dose of reality never killed anybody....

A healthy dose of reality never killed anybody. But if it hurts your feelings, perhaps knitting is your forté.

I know, I deserve it- I drew "first blood" by taking a side. We'll just agree to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-08-2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,501
Posted By tpssonic
I was at a car show a couple of years ago walking...

I was at a car show a couple of years ago walking by a beautiful parked '69 Dart with pristine-looking OEM tires Just as I got done admiring it - and in particular, the minty-looking tires- rubber...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-26-2018, 08:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,026
Posted By tpssonic
Four years with approximately 520 hp and 720 lb....

Four years with approximately 520 hp and 720 lb. torque to the rear wheels in an over-two ton car (w/100 shot that would only engage for about 1 second due to a temporary wiring issue, so actual hp...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-23-2018, 08:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,020
Posted By tpssonic
Plus, Cliff is running Kaufmann heads with the...

Plus, Cliff is running Kaufmann heads with the "fast burn" chambers, which usually require less timing/octane. You did not specify if you were using "upgraded" E-head chambers.

That being said,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,416
Posted By tpssonic
If the cam lobes are wiped, a quick dissection of...

If the cam lobes are wiped, a quick dissection of the oil filter will tell you.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-21-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 11,416
Posted By tpssonic
As mentioned many times, check throttle. for WFO...

As mentioned many times, check throttle. for WFO operation. During my first dyno session, I found that my throttle cable bracket was allowing the throttle cable to slip just a bit each time I mashed...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-09-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 596
Posted By tpssonic
X2. Love the colors.

X2. Love the colors.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-24-2017, 09:10 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,686
Posted By tpssonic
I've had a Janis-built 200-4R in a 3800+ lb. 1968...

I've had a Janis-built 200-4R in a 3800+ lb. 1968 ragtop for over three years now. The 200-4R is one of the easiest and best swaps I have done to the car and it allows me to drive it anywhere. With...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-06-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,169
Posted By tpssonic
Yes, absolutely.

Yes, absolutely.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-07-2017, 11:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,026
Posted By tpssonic
" I never use pressure gauges because its not...

" I never use pressure gauges because its not exactly for this final tweak/adjustment.".

Phil is correct on this. I should have qualified my statement, I should have stated that I use the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-07-2017, 08:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,026
Posted By tpssonic
I have had the 2004R conversion (lock-up) for...

I have had the 2004R conversion (lock-up) for about 3 years and love it with 3.42 gears. Vince Janis did the trans. If anything, I would have went the other way- top 3.23 gears (with 3.42 gears I am...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-15-2017, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 350
Posted By tpssonic
Could this be a cure for the infamous "Edel-bog"...

Could this be a cure for the infamous "Edel-bog" from the non-AVS (AFB) carbs?. Anyone willing to give it a try?
Forum: Members Helping Members 06-09-2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 584
Posted By tpssonic
There are clear caulks that contain silicone that...

There are clear caulks that contain silicone that are paintable. They are available at most hardware stores, I don't know how you would cut 100% silicone to make it paintable. However I am 100%...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2017, 11:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 938
Posted By tpssonic
A/F numbers naturally enrichen as the engine gets...

A/F numbers naturally enrichen as the engine gets heat-soaked. Cold fuel's inability to atomize fully dramatically leans out the A/F mixture as well, if your choke doesn't fully (or over)...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-05-2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,383
Posted By tpssonic
Yup, sounds like U-joint.

Yup, sounds like U-joint.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,916
Posted By tpssonic
They are called Dynomax VTs. "VT" stands for...

They are called Dynomax VTs. "VT" stands for valve technology where a spring-loaded plate opens and closes due to back-pressure. At WOT they are basically a straight pipe. I have had them for a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,916
Posted By tpssonic
Stainless VTs. Quite at idle and cruise- no...

Stainless VTs. Quite at idle and cruise- no drone at all. You will take attention at full wail, however. I run the 3" size.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-25-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,874
Posted By tpssonic
I too had a difficult time-at first-to reach...

I too had a difficult time-at first-to reach Dave. He later called and spent a lot (I mean A LOT) of time on the phone with me explaining my options, expected performance, pricing, etc. I felt that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-19-2017, 04:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 650
Posted By tpssonic
Yup.

Yup.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-19-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 721
Posted By tpssonic
"...but I know if I flash the converter from idle...

"...but I know if I flash the converter from idle (even as tight as mine is) all it does is blow the tires off. On the other hand if I let the engine stall against the converter on the brakes, the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-03-2017, 07:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 407
Posted By tpssonic
Congratulations, Gary! Another wrencher in...

Congratulations, Gary! Another wrencher in garage to help you with your race cars is a very good thing.!
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-28-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,451
Posted By tpssonic
GTO G: I can't take credit for that; it was a...

GTO G: I can't take credit for that; it was a kind of loose paraphrase of my brother's quote. The good thing is, he's a Poncho Power guy through and through. He had a '65 tri-power 4-speed GTO long...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-28-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,451
Posted By tpssonic
Looks like "Li'l Richard" needs a special now on...

Looks like "Li'l Richard" needs a special now on the HISTORY Channel, because, well... he's history. :)
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-28-2017, 01:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,451
Posted By tpssonic
IIRC, it looked like F/B's nitrous was off for...

IIRC, it looked like F/B's nitrous was off for each run as well, unless they were running ridiculously low bottle pressures (I thought I saw a N02 gauge in the RHC of the screen (up close) in a...
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