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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-04-2024, 12:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,630
Posted By Schurkey
Ideally you would NOT pull plug wires off the...

Ideally you would NOT pull plug wires off the plugs with the engine running. This is very hard on the insulation of the secondary side of the ignition system, including the windings inside the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-18-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,146
Posted By T.Weber
Or you can use a GM style resistor. 1.8 Ohm...

Or you can use a GM style resistor.

1.8 Ohm (blue stripe) here https://www.ebay.com/itm/284418712712

.3 Ohm (black dot) here https://www.ebay.com/itm/261661344559
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 02-11-2024, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,105
Posted By north
The tube is plastic. Btw, interesting...

The tube is plastic.

Btw, interesting tidbit. The manual steering RA cars don’t have the positive battery cable club on the wheel tub like the RA cars with PS have.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 220
Posted By b-man
Couldn’t be more different. Absolutely no. ...

Couldn’t be more different.

Absolutely no.

Pretty much nothing is interchangeable between Buick, Chevy, Olds. Cadillac and Pontiac V8s other than the distributor caps and carburetors.

Each...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 660
Posted By tom s
I have never had to use a spacer with the...

I have never had to use a spacer with the aftermarket 69-70 type covers.Just use the 5/16 thick gaskets.That is with 600 plus lift and 1.65 H&S roller rockers.FWIW,Tom
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 06:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 660
Posted By mrennie
With KRE heads from SD Performance and 1.65...

With KRE heads from SD Performance and 1.65 Crower stainless rocker arms, I was getting a very light tap and kiss marks on my reproduction chrome covers with the thickest gasket. Ended up adding a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 04:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 660
Posted By Scarebird
Same with the KRE's.

Same with the KRE's.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-08-2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,385
Posted By chiphead
Takes me about 2-3 hours. Gotta get it on...

Takes me about 2-3 hours. Gotta get it on jackstands, pull the tires, axles, exhaust, driveshaft, drain diff oil, remove 3rd member bolts and those little copper washers, pry the 3rd member loose,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-08-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,385
Posted By chiphead
https://www.quickperformance.com/9-Ford-Complete-R...

https://www.quickperformance.com/9-Ford-Complete-Rearend-GM-A-Body-64-67_p_20385.html

All the bells and whistles, $2800 with 3.25 gears and true trac. This is what I did and it's awesome. I've...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-08-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,385
Posted By grandam1979
For what you’re doing sounds like what you have...

For what you’re doing sounds like what you have is fine but I know upgrades are fun.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-07-2024, 02:36 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,385
Posted By b-man
https://www.taperformance.com/products.asp?cat=48...

https://www.taperformance.com/products.asp?cat=48

I have a TA cover that I need to install on the 8.5 in my Tempest. I chose the 8.5 for a little less unsprung weight than a 12-bolt and a little...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-30-2024, 04:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 414
Posted By Joe's Garage
I know what some of the ports are for.....

Vacuum modulator line for trans goes to the port on the upper front left with the red cap on it in your pic.

Vacuum advance line to distributor goes to the lower right port on the front that you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-24-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,154
Posted By vicgto
Pistons are forged JE/SRP

Pistons are forged JE/SRP
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-23-2024, 10:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,917
Posted By gtospieg
what HWYSTR455 said..."eagle struggles to get the...

what HWYSTR455 said..."eagle struggles to get the specs right"...that's why I suggested Molnar. From all I've read, and talked about to Molnar, you won't be sorry.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-23-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,917
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yeah, I didn't take into account you are across...

Yeah, I didn't take into account you are across the border.

A doubt any kit from Eagle is going to be balanced, or I would trust it, they struggle just to get the cranks to spec.

Not sure on...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-19-2024, 09:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,917
Posted By Gach
Yup says press fit. My opinion also Speed Pro not...

Yup says press fit. My opinion also Speed Pro not the same quality as Ross pistons or else I’m sure Butter would have them available.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-19-2024, 09:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,917
Posted By Gach
Its a possibility those pistons offer by Summit...

Its a possibility those pistons offer by Summit are press fit pins and not full floating. Couldn’t find that information, that would explain allot.

PS also says only 4 left in stock. Maybe more...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-19-2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,407
Posted By PunchT37
Like Gach said, good parts are needed for higher...

Like Gach said, good parts are needed for higher rpm`s more than hp levels. Pontiac engines will actually run forever if used as designed for lower rpm`s. Even with higher hp levels. Problem is,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-19-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,407
Posted By JLMounce
N Crank vs. Cast Crank vs. Forged Crank

I'm starting to accumulate parts for a rebuild on my engine. It's an XJ code 455. It's in good condition, but it was built in the late 90's and has a lot of old era parts, including the factory N...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-09-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,773
Posted By b-man
It all comes down to how much money you’re...

It all comes down to how much money you’re budgeting for this father and son project.

Leaving the original heads on the engine is by far the least expensive route. Either roll the dice on the 067...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-08-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 15,599
Posted By TRADERMIKE 2012
This is for the people who are new to the...

This is for the people who are new to the conversation, util I remeasure and micrometer the engine, in its broken-down state. These are the results taken previously, for your update purposes and so...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-07-2024, 05:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,786
Posted By NeighborsComplaint
Why are you concerned over the mismatched (year)...

Why are you concerned over the mismatched (year) exhaust manifolds? As long as they are both RA manifolds with the same size outlets, just have them blasted, coated and put them back on. When you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-07-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,917
Posted By HWYSTR455
Suggestion, don't buy pistons or bearings until a...

Suggestion, don't buy pistons or bearings until a machine shop checks out the block & crank, it may still need cleanup.

Those pistons you found are for a standard bore. Also, you may want to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-05-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,917
Posted By tom s
10 10 means 10 on rods and 10 on the mains.Tom

10 10 means 10 on rods and 10 on the mains.Tom
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-05-2024, 08:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,917
Posted By Gach
Really good information.

Really good information.
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