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Don 79 TA
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Pontiac - Street
06-03-2024, 02:02 PM
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Motor oil weight you run?
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Don 79 TA
I run now 10-60 motul because 20-60 is not...
I run now 10-60 motul because 20-60 is not available anymore, but that is because i am in a high temp dessert environment. shake a can of the 20 60 motul oil in 80+ degree temps, sounds like thin...
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Pontiac - Race
04-17-2024, 07:32 AM
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Edelbrock Pro Port 440cfm heads, KRE MR1A block, intake build
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Don 79 TA
forget the "want" list lol this is a "NEED" item...
forget the "want" list lol this is a "NEED" item lol
i can just hear the air being sucked in by the carb and the sound of a solid lifter cam thumping out the exhaust........ talk about therapeutic...
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Pontiac - Street
10-04-2023, 08:12 AM
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Oil leak
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Don 79 TA
depending how bad your issue is, but perhaps...
depending how bad your issue is, but perhaps something else to possibly try
what kind of oil and weight do you use?
There's many articles out there about ester oils and how they help with seal...
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Pontiac - Street
10-03-2023, 08:08 AM
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Butler engine rebuilders
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4,671
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Don 79 TA
try Richie H in Long Island? there'res many...
try Richie H in Long Island?
there'res many others as well, and lately i've seen some smaller shops that show videos of rebuilding pontiacs, good to see the little shops stepping in to, search...
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Pontiac - Street
09-13-2023, 02:38 PM
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Rear main or oil pan leak?
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Don 79 TA
maybe try one of the oil dye detection kits? ...
maybe try one of the oil dye detection kits?
worked GREAT for me when i had an issue. drips, that sounded so similar to yours, but mine was actually from an aftermarket oil breather that leaked oil...
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Exhaust TECH
08-15-2023, 08:25 AM
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American Racing Headers
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1,370
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Don 79 TA
if others have used Dougs with no problems, and...
if others have used Dougs with no problems, and you aren't looking for every possible HP or want to ensure corrosion protection (thinking as a daily driver in the rust belt) and you want to save some...
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Exhaust TECH
08-10-2023, 10:22 AM
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American Racing Headers
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1,370
Posted By
Don 79 TA
dont know if this will help, but from some people...
dont know if this will help, but from some people i have talked to and have seen, the ARH are good quality pieces. Mainly later model people.
never heard or seen any complaints on their fit either...
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Pontiac - Street
07-31-2023, 01:52 PM
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New Tires - Suggestions
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1,863
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Don 79 TA
if you dont want a drag radial type of tire, i...
if you dont want a drag radial type of tire, i just put ET R's on, and sadly got caught in a storm, and they were awesome. but, they were brand new
anyway, in my research there's not much of an...
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Pontiac - Street
07-17-2023, 10:09 AM
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Pre-front end alignment work
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1,387
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Don 79 TA
there are some alignment kits you can buy, its...
there are some alignment kits you can buy, its not that hard to do.
i bought my own used alignment equipment. i love it. you can find them at nice prices too.
longacre has some nice DIY kits, at...
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Pontiac - Street
07-10-2023, 01:59 PM
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What type of fluid should be used in a 1979 Trans Am power steering pump?
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Don 79 TA
i tried a synthetic PS fluid and i had leaks at...
i tried a synthetic PS fluid and i had leaks at the bottom of the steering box. I'm sure its age related as i've never touched it.
I flushed it out and put in prestone steering fluid and no issues...
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Pontiac - Street
06-01-2023, 09:47 AM
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starter question
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Don 79 TA
slower? odd, i've always noticed (or should say...
slower?
odd, i've always noticed (or should say sounded) so much faster (almost all of the mini starters i have heard/seen
the powermaster i have now, seems slower compared to the IMI's, but...
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Pontiac - Street
05-17-2023, 08:15 AM
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Ultra 94
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Don 79 TA
Ohhhhh that 80s/90s era smell of Ultra 94 was...
Ohhhhh that 80s/90s era smell of Ultra 94 was hypnotic, just as much as the ole "camII" and "GT100" fuel that used to be at some pumps....
Man..... i guess i really am old....
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Pontiac - Street
05-15-2023, 10:51 AM
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What is up with tire mfgs lately?
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Don 79 TA
So here's my update. First.... OMG... had the...
So here's my update.
First.... OMG... had the tires put on the wifes Accord wheels that i brought down in the bed of the truck. Clearly marked on the tires "outside" and "inside" and the outside has...
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Pontiac - Street
04-26-2023, 07:53 AM
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What is up with tire mfgs lately?
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7,735
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Don 79 TA
OK..... i'm not the only one who had sticker...
OK..... i'm not the only one who had sticker shock picking up another set of blades.... it's like you need to take a mortgage out
Safelite wanted another $180 to put on wiper blades....
ohhh and...
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Pontiac - Race
02-13-2023, 09:29 AM
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RPM Magazine
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1,336
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Don 79 TA
WOW..... NICE ride
WOW..... NICE ride
Forum:
Pontiac - Race
01-23-2023, 09:22 AM
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Billet CNC Pontiac parts... photo thread
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Posted By
Don 79 TA
Any chance of this being available? looks like...
Any chance of this being available?
looks like a good way to use a SBC electric water pump
RARE used to offer something like this, but i don't think they do anymore
i'd love to upgrade to the...
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Pontiac - Street
01-04-2023, 09:13 AM
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What was your favorite engine transmission and rear gear combo for the street
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Don 79 TA
RAIII 400 setup with a M20 or TKO and 3.7 to 4.1...
RAIII 400 setup with a M20 or TKO and 3.7 to 4.1 rear gears
great all around fun
or anything with iron heads and a solid flat tappet cam, just the sound..... so soothing..... so hypnotic
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Pontiac - Street
09-06-2022, 08:24 AM
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MSD Billet advance stop bushing info
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683
Posted By
Don 79 TA
4secondsflat i think was the place that offered...
4secondsflat i think was the place that offered lock out bushings, and at one time would custom make them
i bought a set and use it at the time i was using advance bushings, i have no idea where...
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Pontiac - Street
05-04-2022, 08:36 AM
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The Great Flywheel Weight Debate!
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Don 79 TA
I'm gonna say heavier wheel, and billet (SFI...
I'm gonna say heavier wheel, and billet (SFI approved)..... but read on from my experience
i used a stock flywheel, hays billet, and hays aluminum
each has a pro/con if you will, and each has its...
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Pontiac - Street
04-06-2022, 01:29 PM
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Street tire with good dry traction
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1,154
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Don 79 TA
i have the MT ST's in 255 60 15 they are 440...
i have the MT ST's in 255 60 15
they are 440 treadwear, which means will not stick like a DR (assuming we all know and understand that)
my tires are 11 years old now, so not sure if they changed...
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Pontiac - Street
03-16-2022, 08:54 AM
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26
Who Ports Cast Iron Heads?
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2,729
Posted By
Don 79 TA
what about reaching out to Richie Hoffman? KRE?...
what about reaching out to Richie Hoffman?
KRE?
Paul Spotts?
I don't know if any of them do this type of work or not
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
10-04-2021, 02:15 PM
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13
Mini Starter
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2,253
Posted By
Don 79 TA
i just put in the 9410 starter all i had to do...
i just put in the 9410 starter
all i had to do was take the shims off it and reclock it for the Dougs headers, as i am using a manual trans flywheel, seemed like it was set for auto flywheel is my...
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Pontiac - Street
06-22-2021, 08:19 AM
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35
Alternator AMPS
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7,825
Posted By
Don 79 TA
I have one from them haven't used it yet VERY...
I have one from them
haven't used it yet
VERY nice looking piece
what i would need to do with the March Serp. setup is one of two things:
the upper mount will need to be milled something like .5...
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Pontiac - Street
06-21-2021, 12:04 PM
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35
Alternator AMPS
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7,825
Posted By
Don 79 TA
CS-140 is nice, improves low rpm output 12si's...
CS-140 is nice, improves low rpm output
12si's are also good, but lower output at lower rpms compared to CS-140
I've worn out a few 12si's (i have a hardcore stereo system and many electric...
Forum:
77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
02-24-2021, 07:46 PM
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9
Stock appearing high output alternator?
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1,916
Posted By
Don 79 TA
you ok using a 12si? 10si is not gonna have...
you ok using a 12si?
10si is not gonna have enough low speed output compared to 12si, CS-144, etc...
12si was just a little bigger and i've had decent luck with them
just remember change that...
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