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Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-06-2023, 09:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,640
Posted By leeklm
"I would love to hear the specifics on this 9 sec...

"I would love to hear the specifics on this 9 sec d-port machine"

Let me know if you have any specific questions. Nothing real special beyond what is shown in my signature. Suspension works...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-05-2023, 08:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,640
Posted By leeklm
Joining the 9 Sec Club!

I have not posted much lately- work, family, etc getting in the way of my hobby :) We did make it out to Milwaukee for a late season TnT and managed to break into the 9's on my second pass of the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-09-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,134
Posted By leeklm
Tin Indian has a new performance gasket, vs the...

Tin Indian has a new performance gasket, vs the old school paper gaskets I previously purchased. Installed a set on my 325cfm heads- but only been a few weeks now. Material seems good to the eye. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-22-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,452
Posted By leeklm
In a previous motor similar to yours I had a set...

In a previous motor similar to yours I had a set of iron heads and RA manifolds flowing around 230cfm IIRC, bolted on set of KRE 290 heads and was VERY happy with results. In addition, my back was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-31-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,659
Posted By leeklm
One more thing, this website is interesting as...

One more thing, this website is interesting as you can enter a tire size and every brand imaginable will come up. One would assume many of the tires are the same thing, just re branded.
...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-31-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,114
Posted By leeklm
Unless going for an oem look, I have no desire to...

Unless going for an oem look, I have no desire to install a full size starter. The mini starters are soooo much easier and work great!

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-26-2023, 11:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,035
Posted By leeklm
Piece of metal from the 455 get trapped in the...

Piece of metal from the 455 get trapped in the intake manifold and fall out when installed on the 400?

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-24-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,394
Posted By leeklm
Pretty common to have 10psi at idle once the oil...

Pretty common to have 10psi at idle once the oil is good and hot. Mine was refreshed recently and has tight bearing clearance and lifter bore restrictors. 10/40 Oil pressure is similar to yours...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-26-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 989
Posted By leeklm
Best money I spent to hook my old 66 gto 4spd...

Best money I spent to hook my old 66 gto 4spd street car at the track was putting poly bushings in lower rear arms, and using the adjustable roto-joints in the upper. I used standard bias drag...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,328
Posted By leeklm
"I find ethanol fuels are fine as long as you use...

"I find ethanol fuels are fine as long as you use your stuff and the fuel doesn't sit. If your stuff is going to sit for a long period (e.g., winter) put Stabil in it."

100% my experience. Only...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-21-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,439
Posted By leeklm
New Dyno Numbers

Dyno days are usually fun, so thought I would post my latest tweaks... Some thought I was a little crazy tearing down a perfectly strong running motor, but winters are long in MN and the trans needed...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-20-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,349
Posted By leeklm
I switched over to a 2 step, but still foot...

I switched over to a 2 step, but still foot braking. It worked perfectly fine with zero changes to the carb, but I did ultimately change out the 50cc pump back to the oem 30cc. Figured there was no...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2022, 08:42 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,522
Posted By leeklm
Regarding Dave at SD Performance not returning...

Regarding Dave at SD Performance not returning calls... in addition to being a small shop, the family was hit with a major land slide on their property a while back. I can only imagine the struggle...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2022, 12:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,522
Posted By leeklm
Oh yes... years ago running circle track we had a...

Oh yes... years ago running circle track we had a rule for max lift at the valve. On paper my total lift was within spec, but when checked by officials after a feature win, my advertised 1.55...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2022, 03:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,522
Posted By leeklm
Check out the specs of the SD Performance "stump...

Check out the specs of the SD Performance "stump puller" cam. Something similar to that should work well in your build. I have used that cam with great results in a 461 iron head and a 455 KRE head...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-11-2022, 06:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 790
Posted By leeklm
Yep, been running it for several years with my...

Yep, been running it for several years with my factory HEI on the previous 73 and the current bird. Zero issues. I upgraded to the digital 6al just last fall so I could setup a 2 step rev limiter. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-01-2021, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,682
Posted By leeklm
I think the oem arms will be stronger than some...

I think the oem arms will be stronger than some of the purpose built light weight drag race arms. I currently have smith racecraft, but pretty minimal street miles anymore and I am very cautious...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 11-09-2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,956
Posted By leeklm
Agreed. Another example on minimal impact of...

Agreed. Another example on minimal impact of smaller pipes down stream... I have full 3" mandrel pipes with Ultraflow mufflers. For improved fitment, the 3" tail pipes are necked down to 2.25"...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-27-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,615
Posted By leeklm
Congrats Bill!!! Was great meeting you at the...

Congrats Bill!!! Was great meeting you at the event!

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-19-2021, 01:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,737
Posted By leeklm
I would start with a stethoscope or a piece of...

I would start with a stethoscope or a piece of 1/2 fuel hose or garden hose and try to pinpoint where the sound is coming from. I.e. only from under one valve cover or both sides?

Recently...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 08-14-2021, 09:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,804
Posted By leeklm
Thanks for posting your results! Sent from...

Thanks for posting your results!

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-12-2021, 12:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,958
Posted By leeklm
Per the data Steve just provided, don't forget...

Per the data Steve just provided, don't forget about vacuum advance. Are you running one, and if so, is it connected to ported vacuum or manifold vacuum? This will make a big difference in your...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-12-2021, 12:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,958
Posted By leeklm
Pretty common to have a need to increase the...

Pretty common to have a need to increase the travel of the mechanical advance so you are able to achieve something around 25-28 degrees additional advance vs the 20 you are getting now.

Pretty...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 08-04-2021, 05:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,804
Posted By leeklm
The OP has an 8 bolt pump, not the 11 bolt pump...

The OP has an 8 bolt pump, not the 11 bolt pump shown here with the water tubes.

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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 07-31-2021, 09:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,804
Posted By leeklm
As Tom mentioned, disconnect the vacuum advance...

As Tom mentioned, disconnect the vacuum advance when checking initial and mechanical advance numbers.. Primary job of the vacuum advance is to apply additional timing at light throttle cruise...
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