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Forum: EFI Tech Yesterday, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 95
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I think the plugs are ngk resistor plugs but I...

I think the plugs are ngk resistor plugs but I can look. I had MSD street fires on it but I went to a Taylor wire I had laying around just to eliminate it.

I have a terminator though with the ecu...
Forum: EFI Tech 05-19-2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 95
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Coil is a new hyper spark unit. Could be that I...

Coil is a new hyper spark unit. Could be that I suppose bad out of the box.

The fuel pressure is always on display and I’ve never seen it drop below 60. The regulator is remote in the rear but...
Forum: EFI Tech 05-19-2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 95
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Terminator X/Hyperspark lean and rough running.

I have been chasing an intermittent issue for a while now. We all love those. It’s driving me nuts. I don’t know if it’s a tune issue or a hardware issue.

Basically once in a while the car will...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-16-2024, 10:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 305
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Real world experience because I have a similar...

Real world experience because I have a similar setup.

I have a manual full disc setup. Mine is all Right Stuff gear but that’s basically stock A body equipment anyway.

I’m fairly certain the...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-14-2024, 06:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 926
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Ive painted a couple of cars, and a bunch of...

Ive painted a couple of cars, and a bunch of smaller project things with my Eastwood Concourse 2. Im a big fan of it for a medium price.

I have a HF detail gun that works okay. I watched Vice...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-08-2024, 10:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 820
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Sometimes with some of this stuff I feel its like...

Sometimes with some of this stuff I feel its like asking the dude who works at the "Lost Baggage" counter at the airport, "Hey, how often does luggage get lost?" and he responds, "Every day."

Its...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2024, 03:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,021
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I didn't have the sumped tank or full-time...

I didn't have the sumped tank or full-time visible pressure gauge, but I had all the rest of that and struggled with sticky tire traction until I went electric.

Two big fuel bowls and an extra...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,021
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I wonder how much of that is fuel system? I...

I wonder how much of that is fuel system?

I had no issue getting 12.5-12.8 out of the box with an SMI built Qjet (which many people say is inferior but I had very positive results with). I did...
Forum: EFI Tech 04-16-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,117
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Does the FI Tech tripower have rochester carb...

Does the FI Tech tripower have rochester carb bases? Or is it set of for the Holley 2 barrels like the new aluminum tri-power intakes?

Normally I tell people that aftermarket fuel injection does...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,021
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I know they can be supplied with larger needle...

I know they can be supplied with larger needle and seat assemblies, but at a certain point of airflow I wonder how much any single needle/seat and fuel bowl will struggle with at WOT.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 838
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Is the low/high on the dual Contour fans just one...

Is the low/high on the dual Contour fans just one on vs both on, or does each individual fan actually have two speeds?

Here is an interesting one I stumbled across
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-11-2024, 11:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,337
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Yeah. It connects to full vacuum and takes a...

Yeah. It connects to full vacuum and takes a reading. My hyperspark is the same.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,337
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Using the cell phone is a big plus for me lol. ...

Using the cell phone is a big plus for me lol.

An additional 2 step may be a no go, but their latest models advertise an integrated launch control option for extra money.

"Launch RPM rev...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,337
Posted By RocktimusPryme
You are making progression sound good. I might...

You are making progression sound good. I might call them and ask if a 2-step box can be added to their distributor.

I did message Aces to ask if their system allowed for additional cruise...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,337
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Im not opposed to that. My only question is,...

Im not opposed to that. My only question is, don't old distributors get worn out? I would be worried about starting with a bad core.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,337
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Progression is a good idea and one I have...

Progression is a good idea and one I have considered.

My only issue with Progression in a drag n drive scenario is if it dies you arent likely to be able to get a replacement. Where if you have...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 07:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,337
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Best vacuum advance distributor to trigger MSD box.

This is a bit of a compound question.

1. Would you still bother with vacuum advance on a high-effort street engine?
(Specifically, I'm putting together a drag week project)

Im generally...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-30-2024, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 553
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I have dougs on my 67s with round ports. ...

I have dougs on my 67s with round ports.

They fit mostly fine. Its tight on the steering gear side but they fit.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-28-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I had read that elsewhere that with a true...

I had read that elsewhere that with a true base/clear system you can mask off paint very quickly.

Summit does sell a base clear system. It’s about twice the price. Which is still doable.

My...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-27-2024, 11:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Yeah, I guess Im leaning towards option A,...

Yeah, I guess Im leaning towards option A, because it isn't as tight on time window.

I will have to fight the join, or maybe I just wont care because you wont see it unless you are 2 feet from...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-27-2024, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Two tone paint, and applying masking

My 62 Safari is a factory maroon (belmont red) body with a white roof.

Im going to garage respray it this spring. Ive done it before with reasonable results considering the cost savings of a body...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-27-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,496
Posted By RocktimusPryme
That was me exactly. With the 550 Robb MC and a...

That was me exactly. With the 550 Robb MC and a custom Q jet I never ever had problems on the street. At the track I couldn't get past 300 feet without it leaning out.

Upgraded to the 1000 HP...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,496
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I dont remember the exact model because I didnt...

I dont remember the exact model because I didnt buy it, this was a lucky local find. Guy had a turbo LS 68 Camaro that he was parting out. So the pump is way overkill for me. It was made to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-23-2024, 10:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,496
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I did the tanks Inc thing after fighting mine...

I did the tanks Inc thing after fighting mine forever.

I now have a Terminator X system but I ran the in tank unit with a carb for like a year and it was great.

I also have my regulator near...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-23-2024, 10:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,270
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Feel like I had something similar. I finally...

Feel like I had something similar. I finally replaced my old factory WP pulley with a new aluminum unit from CVF and it fixed it.

If you are using 40+ year old pulleys I would replace those...
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