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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,273
Posted By 78w72
623 torque?? Is that a typo? What kind of dyno? ...

623 torque?? Is that a typo? What kind of dyno? Seems rather high for a 400 with a mild cam.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-07-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 667
Posted By Mr Twister
Garage Fire

I had a garage fire on 2/28/24. I lost 2 new cars, all my tools, parts and shop equipment. The fire Marshall concluded it was lightning. I am only telling you all this to take inventory and to ensure...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-02-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,516
Posted By KS circutguy
Thumbs up Nice to hear that. Thanks.

Nice to hear that.
Thanks.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-28-2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By unruhjonny
350 manifolds will work - they are the same...

350 manifolds will work - they are the same castings used on the 400 & 455.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-16-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,766
Posted By tom s
That was done back a ways.I would call and talk...

That was done back a ways.I would call and talk to David Butler for the latest info.Tom
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-12-2024, 04:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,554
Posted By 4zpeed
An extra set of skivvies might be helpful cuz ya...

An extra set of skivvies might be helpful cuz ya just never know... past that sounds like you already have a good grip.
Speed is your worst enemy, well, if you don't count the idiots, other than...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 03-12-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,389
Posted By 65madgoat
Did he perhaps stop shipping/selling them due to...

Did he perhaps stop shipping/selling them due to shipping issues?!?
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-03-2024, 08:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 956
Posted By Jim Hand
Thanks to all of you for the birthday wishes, and...

Thanks to all of you for the birthday wishes, and for your nice comments about our experiences with Pontiacs.

My wagon is still in great shape despite the 37 year old paint! After priming the Q...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-21-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,038
Posted By Cliff R
"I think most peoples issue with Bruce is his...

"I think most peoples issue with Bruce is his arrogance making him hard to talk to for some."

Most folks had issues with him because he'd take their money for parts, or engine builds, etc.....and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,676
Posted By PAUL K
The NW has a lot of port taper compared to the...

The NW has a lot of port taper compared to the T2. It also has shorter runners. One of three things will happen when compared to the T2;

1 the car will go faster

2 the car will go slower

3...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-31-2024, 07:46 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,612
Posted By Cliff R
Some good points made. Very complex topic. ...

Some good points made.

Very complex topic. Since I came up thru all of this and had 100 percent success with flat tappet camshafts for nearly half a century now I'm thinking I either dodged a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-29-2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,079
Posted By b-man
The list should only have cars running the 041 or...

The list should only have cars running the 041 or a reproduction of one.

Cars running a cam that’s somewhat close in specs should not be on the list, it muddies the waters and gives this thread...
Forum: SOLD Parts 01-28-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By b-man
Exclamation After a simple search of your posts I was able to...

After a simple search of your posts I was able to find your phone number. Obviously the scammer was able to find it too.

This is exactly why you should never ever post your number on any Internet...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-22-2024, 05:34 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,627
Posted By Tim Corcoran
I recently read an article in Hemmings Muscle...

I recently read an article in Hemmings Muscle Machines about using proper break in oil, especially for flat tappet cams. Most people know you should not use standard auto parts store oil for an...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-17-2024, 05:07 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 9,726
Posted By Formulas
A larger cam should let it RPM higher but the...

A larger cam should let it RPM higher but the torque should be there in current form and with that crankshaft with 3.73 gears and extra low first in the trans 2600 stall .. it should be impressive...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-16-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,332
Posted By KEN CROCIE
Sorry for the double. BTW- after the carb got...

Sorry for the double.
BTW- after the carb got fixed, I ran the dyno in manual mode. I saw 830 #s at 2800 rpm. I wasn't about to sacrifice a numbers matching block for the sake of more power, so I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-15-2024, 11:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,332
Posted By Jay S
Ken’s persistence to make the qjet work with the...

Ken’s persistence to make the qjet work with the turbo was amazing.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 01-14-2024, 10:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 634
Posted By tom s
Late style Bathtub intakes

Guys,had breakfast with John this morning and I told him I had a call for one and as I have posted we sold out of both styles.He informed me he has had calls and has started a list.If he gets enough...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-19-2023, 01:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 995
Posted By b-man
You should never communicate in ad threads. ...

You should never communicate in ad threads.

PM the seller, that way nobody but you and the seller knows that you’re a buyer.

Protect yourself, always send any kind of personal or business...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-30-2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,370
Posted By PAUL K
Not sure what fuel was used or how that affects...

Not sure what fuel was used or how that affects manifold choice.

Define smallish? I put a pump gas 455 together and ran 10.71 on the third hit off the trailer using 3:42 gears and weighing around...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-29-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,370
Posted By ta man
I've had decent results with a Torker 2 and...

I've had decent results with a Torker 2 and 308's...For the OP..maybe just run what you have now...and swap later
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-25-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,033
Posted By 461-69bird
Smile Dyno results

Picking the engine up Friday. I'll post the dyno sheet then but it made 542hp and 581tq.

400 bored 4.155
Eagle forged crank 4.350
Billet splayed caps
SRP flats
Eagle H beam rods
Melling 60lb...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-10-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 901
Posted By b-man
Once you add up the parts and machine shop labor...

Once you add up the parts and machine shop labor needed to upgrade your ‘71 400 block you might find you’re within a thousand dollars of a far superior aftermarket block.

Checking their websites...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2023, 08:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 893
Posted By SD455DJ
In addition to the great suggestions below, you...

In addition to the great suggestions below, you could also use the '70 #16 heads that were on the 330 hp 400's (XV code) available in non-GTO A-bodies and more easily found in the big cars. They are...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-06-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,050
Posted By b-man
Well…..after the factory eliminated those baffles...

Well…..after the factory eliminated those baffles they went to a different valve cover with sheet metal drippers spot welded to the covers to aid rocker lubrication.

So saying the factory...
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