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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-09-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 683
Posted By Formulajones
I'll add this. We go to big meets and shows...

I'll add this. We go to big meets and shows frequently. And travel long distances to many of them.
I used to always see 100's of cars throughout the year with those awful Eddy carbs on them.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-09-2024, 06:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 683
Posted By Formulajones
A lot of good points in here. You can either...

A lot of good points in here.
You can either worry yourself to death or just roll with it. With most everyone converting to electronic ignition over the past 40+ years I don't view electronic carbs...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 05-07-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 282
Posted By Formulajones
I use those band clamps all the time building...

I use those band clamps all the time building exhaust systems, however I never tried the summit brand. I always run up to Napa and buy them. Always work as advertised.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-07-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 536
Posted By Formulajones
Yep Ive found making things just a pinch richer...

Yep Ive found making things just a pinch richer makes the engine happier and doesn't affect mpg anyway.

We really don't need those factory lean calibrations, even with real fuel. Especially if...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-06-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 536
Posted By Formulajones
Pretty much how I tune all my cars since I drive...

Pretty much how I tune all my cars since I drive them everywhere.
Stoich for 10 percent ethanol is 14:1
So basically what I do is tune them a bit rich on real gas and then don't worry about it, or...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-05-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 320
Posted By Formulajones
I just simply added the vent tubes to the new...

I just simply added the vent tubes to the new tank on my 70 bird. Not that hard to solder some tubes in place and connect the hose. If I remember right it was a very short run from the filler neck...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 323
Posted By Formulajones
I figure anything you can do to help the...

I figure anything you can do to help the combustion process is a good thing.
I've never dyno'd the change myself so can't comment, I just do it for the simple reason of trying to get the spark out...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-01-2024, 07:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 854
Posted By Formulajones
That should get you close. I forget the cc of my...

That should get you close. I forget the cc of my 12's and don't remember how much dish was machined in the piston, that was a couple decades ago, I'd have to find some paperwork. I want to say 13cc...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-01-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 854
Posted By Formulajones
If you end up machining a dish you'll need those...

If you end up machining a dish you'll need those forged units. $7-800 for a set honestly doesn't sound horrible given the prices these days.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-01-2024, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 323
Posted By Formulajones
I use the regular 3924's. The AR's just have the...

I use the regular 3924's. The AR's just have the ground strap cut back over the center of the electrode.

I simply cut back the ground strap on the regular 3924's lol
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-01-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,233
Posted By Formulajones
Yeah Jay, oil is always a weird subject with...

Yeah Jay, oil is always a weird subject with people. Someone on the internet always says this or that is better yet almost no one even sends off a sample to see what their oil is doing.

I will say...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-29-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 850
Posted By Formulajones
I'd be inclined to leave it alone at least until...

I'd be inclined to leave it alone at least until you dig into the current cam and find out what it is first.

If you really want to change the cam it makes more sense to leave it a roller so you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-29-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,233
Posted By Formulajones
That's a good question Bill. I would say likely a...

That's a good question Bill. I would say likely a lot more than we hear about as most of these threads go unresolved or people are reluctant to admit any fault and blame the cam and/or lifters. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-26-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,233
Posted By Formulajones
Yeah Bill but you also found springs that only...

Yeah Bill but you also found springs that only had 80 lbs. on the seats. I wouldn't call that a cam and lifter failure, that was just the result.

What likely happened, and I posted in your thread...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-24-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,233
Posted By Formulajones
They use Johnson bodies which is good quality to...

They use Johnson bodies which is good quality to start with. And with the lube option it's about as good as a flat tappet gets. Nitride the cam on top of that and it's a pretty solid setup. I don't...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2024, 06:29 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,213
Posted By Formulajones
I've never found any need to modify the coolant...

I've never found any need to modify the coolant passage for heater cores on E heads, or any other brand for that matter, never blown a heater core.

But if you have extra time and really feel...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-19-2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,280
Posted By Formulajones
Just go back to the points. Both of our dailys...

Just go back to the points. Both of our dailys are points and have been since the cars were born 60 years ago. Dead nuts reliable. Don't let people tell you they need constant adjustment, that's a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-14-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,372
Posted By Formulajones
Ah okay, even that sounds like it's still likely...

Ah okay, even that sounds like it's still likely running into fuel delivery issues even on an easy pass. The not launching hard helps to band aid it but still appears it does sometimes run out of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,466
Posted By Formulajones
That is correct, and I always recommend the nose...

That is correct, and I always recommend the nose support.

While I've had a couple issues with Robb's starter, things like the ball bearing falling out and causing the gear to slide on the shaft,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,372
Posted By Formulajones
Honestly if you're going 121-123 mph, that car...

Honestly if you're going 121-123 mph, that car should already be in the 10's. That's easy 10.80's with a decent short time. That tells me that your short time is lacking and most likely the biggest...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-11-2024, 09:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,372
Posted By Formulajones
It's a case by case basis as to which setup I'd...

It's a case by case basis as to which setup I'd pick, and sometimes certain circumstances dictate the decision. There are instances where running a stock fuel system is required (pure stock drags...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,372
Posted By Formulajones
That works well too. I've done the 1/2" steel...

That works well too. I've done the 1/2" steel tubing side by side for the bigger HP stuff and buy it from either inline or SS tubing as mentioned.
I hide the regulator where the mechanical fuel...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 06:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,513
Posted By Formulajones
That's really what it boils down to for me. As...

That's really what it boils down to for me. As much as these engines cost these days to build them right and use top notch parts, it's not a hard decision to just put a good rocker arm on it. Budget...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 403
Posted By Formulajones
Nice to see a reply with updates and good results...

Nice to see a reply with updates and good results for a change.

I'm a bit leery myself to go full on electrical with gauges like that but I do like some of their analog style gauge setups, which...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,494
Posted By Formulajones
That's what Ive always strived to do with engine...

That's what Ive always strived to do with engine builds Tom. Make the drivetrain parts as light as possible in the hopes that I can run less spring pressure to control things.

Pontiacs are almost...
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