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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-30-2024, 10:00 AM
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Views: 519
Posted By steve25
The above post makes sense, #9. I pulled out...

The above post makes sense, #9.

I pulled out my info and in terms of any 400 cid TB400 from a A or F body car with a 4 bbl they had 3 different shift point they could have been programmed for.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-15-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 745
Posted By 65 Lamnas
Drop the valve body and take a look at the...

Drop the valve body and take a look at the separator plate. If it's already had a TG kit, you'll notice it on the plate. You're not going to be able to tell if it's had rings or lip seals removed...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-07-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 703
Posted By steve25
Info.

Info.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-07-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 703
Posted By johnta1
I'd try a R44S plugs and see what they look like...

I'd try a R44S plugs and see what they look like without a lot of idling. Idling makes it really hard to color the plugs correctly.


:)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-08-2024, 02:21 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,331
Posted By Charlie Brengun
With what those moser 12 bolts cost, I'd take a...

With what those moser 12 bolts cost, I'd take a long hard look at a nicely built 9 inch from a place like quick performance.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-29-2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,145
Posted By Steve C.
On the subject of the intake/exhaust flow ratio....

On the subject of the intake/exhaust flow ratio. Here is what Harold Brookshire from UltraDyne said on the subject within a post here on PY:

"On most cylinder heads, whenever I have around a 75...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-28-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,145
Posted By i82much
Sometimes I say things and just wish you guys...

Sometimes I say things and just wish you guys would give me the reaction I am looking for ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-23-2024, 10:59 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,086
Posted By JLMounce
Looks good! There's just something about new and...

Looks good! There's just something about new and shiny suspension pieces against the crusty weathering of an unrestored car!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-23-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,086
Posted By HWYSTR455
In some situations, the upper control arm bump...

In some situations, the upper control arm bump stop needs to be trimmed or shorter. It can limit travel.

Otherwise it all looks good!


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Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 01-14-2024, 10:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 612
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: Pontiac - Street 01-01-2024, 05:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,938
Posted By Tim Corcoran
Hyd Roller Lifters

Some interesting info regarding hyd roller lifters on the Butler website

https://butlerperformance.com/n-13499-hyd-roller-lifter-specs-and-information.html
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-15-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 971
Posted By 400 Lemans
http://www.precisionautomotivespecialists.com/Pont...

http://www.precisionautomotivespecialists.com/Pontiac-V8-Engine-Dowel-Pins.html
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-11-2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,086
Posted By Joe-Touring
From what I've seen, every car is a bit...

From what I've seen, every car is a bit different, so it's difficult to make a blanket statement for ride heights. 1 inch drop springs can do a lot of different things depending on what springs were...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-01-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 478
Posted By HWYSTR455
A 1.5" rise in suspension is going to have little...

A 1.5" rise in suspension is going to have little effect on the slip yoke engagement. Probably not even measurable.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-01-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 478
Posted By HWYSTR455
Of course that's not ok. Not only is it not full...

Of course that's not ok. Not only is it not full engaging the splines, it's not fully supported by the tailshaft bushing.

Get a new shaft made, that's the answer. No matter how many times the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-24-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,393
Posted By steve25
A motor that has low oil pressure due to hurt...

A motor that has low oil pressure due to hurt bearings does not ever go back to having normal oil pressure again, so that's not a option here.

I guess is that you either had a very small sliver...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-12-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,975
Posted By Formulajones
High 13's cruising AFR is perfectly ok. Stoich...

High 13's cruising AFR is perfectly ok. Stoich is only 14:1 with 10% ethanol.

My Z actually cruises in the low to mid 13's and been daily driving it that way for years. Fact is the engine is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-07-2023, 11:17 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,975
Posted By Tom Vaught
More than one was to "skin a cat". That high...

More than one was to "skin a cat".

That high position IFR is screwing things up, though, for you.

I will look at my 3310 stuff and see if I have an extra (used) 3310 metering block.

Tom V.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,975
Posted By Tom Vaught
Holley # 134-155 is a good metering block to use,...

Holley # 134-155 is a good metering block to use, I have several on the shelf.
The .032" IFR metering block can be made to work just fine.

The white whistle once shortened slightly can be a much...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-09-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,975
Posted By 1968GTO421
I checked out their web site and the adjustable...

I checked out their web site and the adjustable metering block looks like a great solution to incorperating Tom's advice in the previous post. I need to look at my old Holley and see if this may...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-19-2023, 05:36 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,975
Posted By 1968GTO421
My thanks to Chiphead for starting this thread....

My thanks to Chiphead for starting this thread. I'm learning and re-learning alot of good material here.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-13-2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,975
Posted By Tom Vaught
If you are willing to drill a small hole on each...

If you are willing to drill a small hole on each secondary throttle blade you can almost close the secondary throttle blades. .030" is a good starting size.
Some Holley carb applications already...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-12-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,975
Posted By 25stevem
13 inches of hot idle vacuum sounds low to me for...

13 inches of hot idle vacuum sounds low to me for that cam and heads with a chamber volume of under 80 CCs , especially if you have a auto trans and that’s out of gear idle vacuum!
The question...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-28-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,831
Posted By 1968GTO421
FWIW After talking with another GTO guy, he...

FWIW After talking with another GTO guy, he recommended Spohn Performance to me as well as UMI. Both are in PA and Spohn manufactures their stuff in the USA.
I used their 926A sway bars with their...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-27-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,831
Posted By Schurkey
Spacer or no spacer makes no difference. What...

Spacer or no spacer makes no difference. What matters is ride-height.

The usual problem with jacking-up the back end of an A-body for tire clearance is that it makes the suspension subject to...
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