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Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-14-2025, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By firechickenman
I have a GoPro Hero 4. I bought multiple mounts...

I have a GoPro Hero 4. I bought multiple mounts for it including a roll bar mount used in this video. It's about as solid as it gets! This was the first pass on the new 520 last summer at Norwalk.
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Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-04-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 676
Posted By firechickenman
Very cool car and build! I'm glad he's finally...

Very cool car and build! I'm glad he's finally getting the car sorted out. Rob is a member here - lemans411
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-10-2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,017
Posted By firechickenman
I'll take a stab at it with 650 tq and 640 hp.

I'll take a stab at it with 650 tq and 640 hp.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-29-2024, 01:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,716
Posted By firechickenman
Thanks! I think it idles pretty good. Seems a...

Thanks! I think it idles pretty good. Seems a little tamer than it did in the 463 but still pulls hard to 6500. Here's a video of it idling in gear at 1000 RPM:...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-24-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,716
Posted By firechickenman
Thanks Chief! I was definitely surprised how well...

Thanks Chief! I was definitely surprised how well the car did with so many changes. It's almost like the car knew how important it was for things to go well! I'm sure there is a little more in it...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-23-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,716
Posted By firechickenman
Thanks! I have Maddogs with 2" primaries and 3...

Thanks! I have Maddogs with 2" primaries and 3 1/2" collectors. I run 24" collector extensions on them when I run it open. 3 1/2" Pypes Race Pros when I want mufflers. Open was about .08 faster with...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-22-2024, 09:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,716
Posted By firechickenman
Test Results Are In!

Some of you may remember that I had a crankshaft failure at Norwalk last year. It was an 11:1 .035 over 455. OE block and crank, Eagle rods, SRP pistons, SD Performance 325 cfm CNC heads, Comp Street...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-06-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,721
Posted By firechickenman
It's kinda like playing Tetris. It sure helps...

It's kinda like playing Tetris. It sure helps that I don't have a fuel cell or batteries in the trunk! If you need to change wheels for track and street, it almost requires a trailer although I have...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-06-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,998
Posted By firechickenman
Great job Lee! Your persistence has paid off!

Great job Lee! Your persistence has paid off!
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-03-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,954
Posted By firechickenman
Nothing too crazy... about 6500 on the shifts and...

Nothing too crazy... about 6500 on the shifts and through the lights.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-03-2023, 08:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,954
Posted By firechickenman
Thanks! I feel my shortblock lasted beyond it's...

Thanks! I feel my shortblock lasted beyond it's expectations. I'm just aggravated I didn't upgrade to a forged crank when I should have. Of course, you read all the comments how tough the factory N...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-02-2023, 10:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,954
Posted By firechickenman
Thanks...it's going to sting a little but it will...

Thanks...it's going to sting a little but it will be back bigger, better, stronger, lighter and hopefully faster!
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-02-2023, 08:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,954
Posted By firechickenman
.980" dia. wall thickness is .150". They are the...

.980" dia. wall thickness is .150". They are the JE pins that came with my SRP pistons.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-02-2023, 08:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,341
Posted By firechickenman
I believe "better" would be front and mid plates....

I believe "better" would be front and mid plates. It takes all the twisting force away from the block. I've been running solid motor mount and a rubber trans mount for years. I feel like I've...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-02-2023, 07:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,954
Posted By firechickenman
Yes, I forgot to add that. Factory N crank that I...

Yes, I forgot to add that. Factory N crank that I have raced since 2013 and it was in a race build before that. I now know it should have been cycled out for a forged crank....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-12-2021, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,741
Posted By firechickenman
Thanks! The converter is a custom 10" PTC....

Thanks! The converter is a custom 10" PTC. Flashes to 5000 but still works well on the street. 3.73 gears and 275/60R15 puts me right at 6500 throughthe traps.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2021, 04:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,552
Posted By firechickenman
It's a TH350

It's a TH350
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-20-2021, 10:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,552
Posted By firechickenman
The set-up I'm running is very easy on parts. I'm...

The set-up I'm running is very easy on parts. I'm running the Comp Endure-X lifters on their XE Street Roller lobes 266/272 and about .650 net lift with HS 1.65's. I run the K-motion K-800 springs...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-07-2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,715
Posted By firechickenman
I've had a set on my Firebird since 2014. I like...

I've had a set on my Firebird since 2014. I like them a lot especially for the price. I cut a couple holes in them to add grommets and breathers. They seal really nice with a set of TIP 5/16"...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-30-2020, 01:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,416
Posted By firechickenman
I'll bet that launch with the 8" converter did...

I'll bet that launch with the 8" converter did feel a little different! That 60' change should have made more difference in your ET but that converter is too loose killing your down track...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-15-2020, 11:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,022
Posted By firechickenman
I have a set. They work great for me. As good as...

I have a set. They work great for me. As good as the old ET Street Radial and the ET Street Radial Pro but I'm not making that much power either. Another option would be the ET Street R. It's...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-06-2020, 02:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,527
Posted By firechickenman
You would see a night a day difference with the...

You would see a night a day difference with the cam swap especially with the right converter. I'm pretty sure a "Jim Hand" converter would not be near enough. Like Jay S said, you would need a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-19-2020, 11:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,404
Posted By firechickenman
If it's one like this, it cost 25 hp at 5100 rpm...

If it's one like this, it cost 25 hp at 5100 rpm in the Engine Masters test.
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Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-06-2019, 03:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,649
Posted By firechickenman
I went to header evacs from a PCV system a few...

I went to header evacs from a PCV system a few years ago. It didn't seem to improve my ET any but it does make me feel better about not introducing any oil into the intake tract through a PCV valve....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-18-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,450
Posted By firechickenman
If you're not wanting to run less than 11.50, you...

If you're not wanting to run less than 11.50, you could probably do that without changing anything major. Especially if you like the conservative gear and converter that you have now for the street....
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