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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-25-2024, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 217
Posted By 78w72
Ive used the grey color welting sold by the foot...

Ive used the grey color welting sold by the foot from ames, looks factory correct and is very flexible & easy to install.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-24-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 217
Posted By PAUL K
There is a guy here that makes fantastic lacing...

There is a guy here that makes fantastic lacing and it comes in several colors. I believe his user name is Wizard 61. He sells on E-bay and is a great guy to deal with.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-22-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,832
Posted By Cliff R
It works just like I said it did. All the Q-jets...

It works just like I said it did. All the Q-jets with the larger primaries are NOT "800" cfm, and never have been. The factory used quite a few different stops on the secondary shaft to control CFM...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,834
Posted By limejudge69
I always heard the British drink warm beer...

I always heard the British drink warm beer because it's stored in a Lucas refrigerator
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,834
Posted By Cliff R
A common denominator with factory bug-zapping...

A common denominator with factory bug-zapping HEI's, modules, etc is leaving the key on while you are working on the vehicle. That's a death sentence for them.
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As for Pertronix, nothing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2024, 10:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,832
Posted By VCho455
Back in the day GM and most others measured...

Back in the day GM and most others measured carburetor CFM at 24 inches of vacuum. That standard is pretty much lost in the sands of time today. I'm suprised Mr Visard didn't print the inches of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,832
Posted By 1968GTO421
Interesting read. Wonder what Cliff's observation...

Interesting read. Wonder what Cliff's observation are on this. Thanks for posting the article!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 310
Posted By 65 Lamnas
Have you already gotten a good accelerator pump...

Have you already gotten a good accelerator pump from Cliff? If you've not, do that first. Do your current pumps have garter springs or no?

Is the pump bore nice and smooth? If not, polish it with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 310
Posted By SRR
Is the check ball in place? I had a problem with...

Is the check ball in place? I had a problem with a flat spot once and it turned out to be one of the squirt holes had some casting flash so I cleaned it out with a torch tip cleaner.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 04:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 697
Posted By indymanjoe
10? years with this one on my 469 and no issues...

10? years with this one on my 469 and no issues at all.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 697
Posted By 78w72
I use a summit mini starter on a 10.75:1 stroker...

I use a summit mini starter on a 10.75:1 stroker with big 2" super comp headers, its been in use for 10+ years and starts the engine great in hot or cold temps, street or track. Im pretty sure its...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 02:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,465
Posted By VCho455
Safety warning welding and brake cleaner. Never mix them!

Here is a link describing the serious health dangers involved when using brake clean on or near areas to be welded. This happened to a guy just like us.

Beware and stay safe.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-15-2024, 06:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 634
Posted By Kenth
1968-74 primary rods with "B" suffix are used...

1968-74 primary rods with "B" suffix are used only in Qjets with the APT adjustment located in the throttle body from factory.

Primary rods w/o suffix are used in all 1965-67 Qjets.

And,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-12-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 704
Posted By jhein
I had what I thought was pretty bad heat soak...

I had what I thought was pretty bad heat soak problems with the factory starter. But, it never took hours or days to recover. Still, I went to a mini starter and never looked back.

Also to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-12-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 704
Posted By HWYSTR455
Another thing to consider is that at idle and low...

Another thing to consider is that at idle and low RPM, the alt doesn't put out very much and may not keep the battery charged.

You can always do a remote solenoid too, or go to a mini starter.
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Forum: THE LOBBY 03-06-2024, 05:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 825
Posted By bob d
Steely Dan

One of my favorite bands of all times. Wrote great songs and played great also,
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-18-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 105,889
Posted By Tom Hand
Dad's book is available again now through BOP...

Dad's book is available again now through BOP Engineering. Basically the same price as it was years ago plus a bit for inflation. Wade get's around $30 for it now.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-18-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,145
Posted By HWYSTR455
In the past, I've replaced the resistor wire in...

In the past, I've replaced the resistor wire in my cars, for a number of reasons. One big factor is that over time, the resistor wire looses it's value, and can provide more voltage than desired.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-17-2024, 08:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,145
Posted By Goatracer1
The resistance wire should be very noticeable. It...

The resistance wire should be very noticeable. It is white-ish and has a braided insulation. What car?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2024, 09:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 940
Posted By Schurkey
Oil-filled canister coils can be mounted in any...

Oil-filled canister coils can be mounted in any position you can imagine, from straight-up to straight-down, and anywhere in between.

Mopar, Ford, and Jaguar used to lay 'em on their sides. Chevy...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 940
Posted By 65 Lamnas
I've also had issues with the factory mount not...

I've also had issues with the factory mount not fitting aftermarket coils...so I found this one and it fits and works fine....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2024, 02:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,660
Posted By Formulajones
I've tested the factory iron against a repop...

I've tested the factory iron against a repop RAIV on my 70 RAIII bird back to back and there is no difference in performance. The car runs exactly the same. Duplicated ET and MPH with it. And I've...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2024, 06:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,660
Posted By Formulajones
Thanks for the price update, I haven't looked....

Thanks for the price update, I haven't looked. You're right, $300 is cheap. Compare that to a lot of Eddy intakes on the market and it looks like a bargain. We are lucky they are even available. A...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-12-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,660
Posted By Skip Fix
If you can weld aluminum you are in good shape!...

If you can weld aluminum you are in good shape! Way lighter than a cast iron intake!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-12-2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,660
Posted By rolling money pits
It’s quite involved, from initial design to, if...

It’s quite involved, from initial design to, if needed, altering. I have no idea on how TPP casts, or has cast, the intakes in question. I’m only familiar with green sand/snap molding and using...
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