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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 971
Posted By HWYSTR455
Moroso breathers are pretty good, and don't get...

Moroso breathers are pretty good, and don't get much mist. They are kind of larger, have a divider in them, as well as some 'mesh' (which looks like a cut up 3M pad stuff).

The Billet Specialties...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 784
Posted By HWYSTR455
Couple things. Most machine shops now use a...

Couple things.

Most machine shops now use a finish of 50 as SOP, since many OEs use steel gaskets, AND because many request it due to aluminum head availability.

Quench. Quench makes a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 971
Posted By HWYSTR455
Just to say, gapless rings are junk IMO. I've...

Just to say, gapless rings are junk IMO. I've seen many have issues with them. Blowby being one of them. They can 'stick' together and not compress right and wear fast. I think they are more of a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 07:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 964
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yeah I did one a while back, back when it wasn't...

Yeah I did one a while back, back when it wasn't as common. It is for a 68-72, but still applies:


https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=586470&highlight=4l80e+install

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2024, 06:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 964
Posted By HWYSTR455
IF, you never plan on selling the car, AND you're...

IF, you never plan on selling the car, AND you're ready for a new trans and need to spend money, spending a little more now will pay off big in the long run.

Once you install an OD, you will never...
Forum: Interior TECH 05-29-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 625
Posted By HWYSTR455
Just to say it out loud, webbing can and does...

Just to say it out loud, webbing can and does wear. Dying is troublesome, doesn't last very long, and can bleed.

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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-16-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,982
Posted By HWYSTR455
Wet sanding commencing.... .

Wet sanding commencing....


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,894
Posted By HWYSTR455
Very true on SCR, you NEED it, especially with a...

Very true on SCR, you NEED it, especially with a cruiser or mph conservancy, even new cars have more SCR.

Remember, 'performance' MEANS efficiency, regardless of what the purpose of the build is....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,894
Posted By HWYSTR455
I would say stay in the 9.0-9.5 SCR range, can...

I would say stay in the 9.0-9.5 SCR range, can easily run 91, 89 in most cases, even if quality slips. But I would run 91 all the time, even at lower SCRs, the gas is just plain better quality.
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-09-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,982
Posted By HWYSTR455
They are ROH RT wheels, had them for a while, not...

They are ROH RT wheels, had them for a while, not even sure they make them anymore. They are 18x9 in the front, 18x10 in the rear.

They are the regular silver ones, but did think hard about the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-09-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,982
Posted By HWYSTR455
Still curing, awaiting wet sanding/cut/buff... ...

Still curing, awaiting wet sanding/cut/buff...



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Forum: Exhaust TECH 05-04-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,797
Posted By HWYSTR455
Here are some tables from Jim Hands Muffler Test:...

Here are some tables from Jim Hands Muffler Test:



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Forum: Suspension TECH 04-23-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 920
Posted By HWYSTR455
Doug from Global West did a 3 part series of vids...

Doug from Global West did a 3 part series of vids regarding bushings, bind, etc, it's a good watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0IvDkMV_q8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPO-G5wLD54
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,516
Posted By HWYSTR455
I've never blown up a heater core either, but all...

I've never blown up a heater core either, but all mine are new. If you have a 50+ year old heater core in your car, you would be better off just changing it instead of restricting core coolant flow. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 08:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 929
Posted By HWYSTR455
I've been using Derale lately (dual w shroud),...

I've been using Derale lately (dual w shroud), work good, but still a little on the low cfm side. I think they are 4000cfm max, together, can find others that work well. They are pretty flat too, and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 08:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 580
Posted By HWYSTR455
I see no reason to pin studs if you have it...

I see no reason to pin studs if you have it apart, just convert to screw in. That can actually be done on the car if you're careful. I think I still have an H-O guide for drilling somewhere, but...
Forum: EFI Tech 04-17-2024, 01:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,120
Posted By HWYSTR455
On inductive delay, there's no way you can use...

On inductive delay, there's no way you can use any out of the box or recommended setting, you just flat out have to check and adjust for every application. There's no way around that. Without doing...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-17-2024, 11:15 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,982
Posted By HWYSTR455
Couple more, and a vid of the final color coat...

Couple more, and a vid of the final color coat the body guy sent me.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/08f1fnP4BVA?feature=share



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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 860
Posted By HWYSTR455
70 Judge RA V Twin Turbo

Saw this at a local show, true Judge, RA V twin turbo home brew. Older gentleman says he's owned it for many years and runs excellent. Long-time hot rodder and super cool guy!


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Forum: EFI Tech 04-17-2024, 07:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,120
Posted By HWYSTR455
I'm at the point of switching to a crank trigger...

I'm at the point of switching to a crank trigger and going away with the dual sync. Will be using the dual sync for cam only, would be nice if more people share specific info.

Couple references on...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-11-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 866
Posted By HWYSTR455
It's an F28, not sure when I got it. But I bought...

It's an F28, not sure when I got it. But I bought the last door prob 2-3 years ago.


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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-11-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 866
Posted By HWYSTR455
Ames, see attached pic... .

Ames, see attached pic...

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,714
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yeah that's an excellent way to do it. 3/8" is...

Yeah that's an excellent way to do it. 3/8" is fine for EFI too, good to over 650hp. Carb tho...

How did you make the transition where factory used rubber? Know there's one from the line to tank...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 839
Posted By HWYSTR455
Under the dash, I use the lower brace of cowl...

Under the dash, I use the lower brace of cowl where the dash attaches by driver door to ground everything under the dash. Did a rivet-nut with a stud, and everything goes there. It will feed off the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 839
Posted By HWYSTR455
Copper, yes. I go from batt to frame to...

Copper, yes.

I go from batt to frame to block with 4g SGT grade wire. Copper crimp lugs with shrink tube. The frame point has a rivet-nut in it to ensure total contact. I connect to a bolt hole on...
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