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Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 01:32 PM
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Posted By Stan65
Singleton is correct, most cams have the top of...

Singleton is correct, most cams have the top of the lobe (max lift) the same height from the cam center line. This is roughly .010” less then the journal diameter. This means no matter what lift cam...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,505
Posted By Stan65
I’m still working that out for options, but the...

I’m still working that out for options, but the fallback will be the modified ford spider.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 08:29 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,505
Posted By Stan65
Here’s a picture of the bones on cylinder’s 7 and...

Here’s a picture of the bones on cylinder’s 7 and 8. I had to modify these as I expected because of the difference in the casting in these locations, but they fit and function as expected.

Not...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 398
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Posted By Stan65
Yes sir. Notch is for casting clearance. Will...

Yes sir. Notch is for casting clearance. Will probably have to grind on the rear passenger bone for additional clearance. Will start test fitting these hopefully this weekend. There is a counter bore...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2024, 12:25 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,505
Posted By Stan65
So after a long wait I have the prototype dog...

So after a long wait I have the prototype dog bones made. Hopefully in a few weeks I’ll have more info. Not sure what costs will be if I go forward with mass producing some. There are definitely...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-19-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,356
Posted By Stan65
Formulabruce, The Goodmark quarters I used...

Formulabruce,

The Goodmark quarters I used were fine. There is a sheet metal filler piece that has the be reused at the upper area around the tail light.

I was extremely pleased the Goodmark...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-07-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,634
Posted By Stan65
Finally something uglier than the Aztec

Finally something uglier than the Aztec
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-01-2023, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 413
Posted By Stan65
Spent 5 years of my life as a domestic...

Spent 5 years of my life as a domestic transmission rebuilder from 1991 -1996. Built at least 1 transmission a day during that time averaging 7 in a 5 day week.

Put a quart in the converter, 4 in...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-19-2023, 08:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,501
Posted By Stan65
That’s not how we described them when I worked at...

That’s not how we described them when I worked at a transmission shop that rebuilt and built new converters. If you make it loose by increasing clearance between the stator and pump, that will...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-19-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,501
Posted By Stan65
Just slang…. Tight = lower stall Loose =...

Just slang….

Tight = lower stall
Loose = higher stall

Stan
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,505
Posted By Stan65
Frank, It’s gonna be a slow process. The...

Frank,

It’s gonna be a slow process. The good news, the block and heads are crack free, and the block is gonna clean up at .035 over. Ordered an Eagle 4.250 rotating assembly. It’s still...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,505
Posted By Stan65
Misticmissle, I want to “make” a set of...

Misticmissle,

I want to “make” a set of Pontiac specific dog bones. Able to accept the round part of the lifter coming out of the bore further while still capturing the flats. Also made for the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,505
Posted By Stan65
Ha ha. Thanks guys! Now anyone have any of...

Ha ha. Thanks guys!

Now anyone have any of the specs I need? Will be buying some parts to reverse engineer otherwise.

Thanks,
Stan
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-21-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,505
Posted By Stan65
Ha Ha. It's not on the wall any longer, It's a...

Ha Ha. It's not on the wall any longer, It's a car now.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-21-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,505
Posted By Stan65
Formulajones, No other reason other than I...

Formulajones,

No other reason other than I want to keep the numbers / date code matching components including the intake manifold on my bird.

And if it weren't for people that like a challenge,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-21-2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,505
Posted By Stan65
Singleton, For the guy that wants to keep...

Singleton,

For the guy that wants to keep the "EGR" valley pan, there are no other hydraulic roller choices I am aware of. It would definitely be for the "mild" build setup.

It's just a spit...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-17-2023, 09:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,406
Posted By Stan65
Thanks for all the info so far everyone! ...

Thanks for all the info so far everyone!

Finished cleaning and magnafluxing the heads and block. All checked good.

Heads are In amazing condition. Guides are still in tolerance. Seats look...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-15-2023, 08:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,406
Posted By Stan65
Paul, I’ve spent the last 15 years living...

Paul,

I’ve spent the last 15 years living the “W” life. Lol

A couple quick 4X questions.

Anyone know a maximum safe be distance you can cut the spring seats if I need too? Also how deep is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-15-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,406
Posted By Stan65
Thanks everone thats responded so far! My 4X...

Thanks everone thats responded so far!

My 4X heads do have factory screw in studs.

I suppose I should have been more specific in my first post. I am keeping all the original exterior parts as...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,406
Posted By Stan65
Mgarblik, I will never build another engine...

Mgarblik,

I will never build another engine with a flat tappet cam. My cars sit for long periods of time and the dry restart gets them most times. I have tried several things in the past to make...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-14-2023, 09:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,406
Posted By Stan65
Agree on the magnaflux. The block and heads are...

Agree on the magnaflux. The block and heads are at the machine shop now. I don’t need to stay with the OEM cam specs, or compression for that matter. Just needs to appear and sound stock. I want a...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-08-2023, 09:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,456
Posted By Stan65
When I first started putting things together in...

When I first started putting things together in 2015, there was a few companies embracing them. I have a Detroit Speed subframe. I used their motor mounts for an LS. I just had to fab the aluminum...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-07-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,456
Posted By Stan65
Scarebird, Never did a formal thread. I...

Scarebird,

Never did a formal thread. I finished it 3 years ago. It was highly frowned on on this site at the time to remove the Pontiac power. I respected the culture at the time and participated...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-07-2023, 09:02 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,014
Posted By Stan65
Someone want to donate a code correct 455 for my...

Someone want to donate a code correct 455 for my 73 TA so I don’t ruin it with an LS?
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-05-2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,014
Posted By Stan65
The way I see it, there is a weapon for every...

The way I see it, there is a weapon for every battle, a seat for every ass, a spoon for every mouth, etc.

My bird in a drag race against a stock Pontiac powered bird? 660 ft you may get me...
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