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Tim Corcoran
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Pontiac - Street
05-09-2024, 07:10 AM
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Recipe for a reliable 400 driver
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Tim Corcoran
The 67 GTO 400 360 HP engine came from the...
The 67 GTO 400 360 HP engine came from the factory with the 068 cam. This is a mild performance cam but improved performance over other factory cams. This cam works well with 9.0 to 9.5 compression...
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Pontiac - Street
05-05-2024, 05:19 PM
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Changing Roller Rocker Arms: Setting Pre-Load on Pumped Up Hydraulic Roller Lifters
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532
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Tim Corcoran
Even for a street car 1/2 turn isn't the golden...
Even for a street car 1/2 turn isn't the golden rule. Lifter companies recommend setting them at 1/2 the travel and they all have different amounts of travel. but some lifters make noise and you can...
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Pontiac - Street
04-29-2024, 03:12 AM
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77 grand prix electric fans
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Tim Corcoran
I don't see a reason to go to the trouble and...
I don't see a reason to go to the trouble and expense of installing electric fan(s) on your car. The factory shrouds and clutch fan should do an excellent job of cooling a 400 cubic inch motor. If...
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Pontiac - Street
04-25-2024, 03:42 AM
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.005 or .010 shorter cam chain needed?
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Tim Corcoran
My last build the chain was very loose and I...
My last build the chain was very loose and I tried a Rollmaster -.010 short I couldn't even get it installed. I exchanged it for a -.005 set and it fit tight with almost no slop. Sometimes a test fit...
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Pontiac - Street
04-22-2024, 11:09 PM
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Cams Video
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Tim Corcoran
Cams Video
This is an interesting video and there is a part two that is good also
https://youtu.be/JPAeepqrY-0
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Pontiac - Race
04-21-2024, 02:34 PM
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400 Stroker Build Documentary
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10,412
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Tim Corcoran
At the machine shop bearing clearances were...
At the machine shop bearing clearances were verified .026-.027 on the rods and the mains are .029-.031 and that is right about what I wanted. Prior to installing the rear main seal I checked the...
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Pontiac - Street
04-19-2024, 10:34 PM
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1000+ cfm from a Qjet
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Tim Corcoran
The small filter at the entrance of a Q-Jet is a...
The small filter at the entrance of a Q-Jet is a restriction even with the paper filter. There just isn't enough surface area in that tiny filter. I never run a filter there I use an external...
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Pontiac - Street
04-14-2024, 05:05 PM
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Pontiac V8 Lifter questions
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476
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Tim Corcoran
The Butler lifters that Jay recommended are...
The Butler lifters that Jay recommended are Hy-Lift Johnson lifters and made in the USA they are a good lifter. If I were ever to go with flat tappet lifters again I would go with a solid cam and...
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Pontiac - Race
04-09-2024, 06:16 PM
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Anyone install baffles in factory gas tank?
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Tim Corcoran
Another option is a new tank with an in tank...
Another option is a new tank with an in tank electric fuel pump. No more problems with fuel delivery and the tank looks stock. Tanks Inc sells them and not as pricey as you might think.
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Pontiac - Race
04-09-2024, 01:40 PM
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PAC 1243 Valve Springs
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785
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Tim Corcoran
OK here's the deal. I went back and checked every...
OK here's the deal. I went back and checked every single spring and at 1.85 (IH) I'm getting between 258-268 and at net lift from 608-618. I am very happy with these numbers, not sure why I came up...
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Pontiac - Race
04-06-2024, 04:30 PM
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PAC 1243 Valve Springs
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785
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Tim Corcoran
Chuck First off Bullet Cams knowing Ultradyne...
Chuck
First off Bullet Cams knowing Ultradyne cams and having specific knowledge of my cam recommended the PAC 1243 springs installed at 1.85 with 1.65 rockers. Bullet also said .070 is the ideal...
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Pontiac - Street
03-23-2024, 05:06 PM
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Best hydraulic roller lifters
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Posted By
Tim Corcoran
On Comp's website for the 85701 Lifter, Travel:...
On Comp's website for the 85701 Lifter, Travel: .150 in, Recommended Preload: .100 in
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Pontiac - Street
03-22-2024, 10:18 PM
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455 in '67 GTO with Edlebrock Performer RPM and Holley ,fit under hood?
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Tim Corcoran
The factory cast iron manifold is a great...
The factory cast iron manifold is a great performance piece. Many want to install an aftermarket aluminum manifold just so they can go slower. Other choices that work well and are stock height are...
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Pontiac - Street
03-09-2024, 11:29 AM
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Compression test
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1,159
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Tim Corcoran
There no reason to disconnect the fuel when doing...
There no reason to disconnect the fuel when doing a compression test cranking the engine does not pull fuel out of the carb as long as the choke is open and the throttle is held open. I use a remote...
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Pontiac - Street
03-07-2024, 01:01 PM
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RPM Intake / PCV location?
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2,052
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Tim Corcoran
If you have the hood clearance you can put a...
If you have the hood clearance you can put a spacer between the carb and the manifold and drill and tap the spacer in the back or front. this would give you pretty good distribution.
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Pontiac - Street
03-07-2024, 12:52 PM
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Anyone know what this is?
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Tim Corcoran
Originally I thought it might be a muffler...
Originally I thought it might be a muffler bearing support bracket
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Pontiac - Street
03-01-2024, 01:25 PM
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Tall valve covers will not clear ac bracket?
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Tim Corcoran
Dump the A6 compressor they weigh a ton, are old...
Dump the A6 compressor they weigh a ton, are old technology and rob 50 HP when you turn the AC on. You can put on a new compressor weighs less than half of the A6 doesn't need the bracket in the rear...
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Pontiac - Street
02-20-2024, 03:31 AM
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Oil pan gasket issues
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Tim Corcoran
I agree about the rubber seal over the rear cap...
I agree about the rubber seal over the rear cap they are problematic and I don't use them. Some engines have a groove on the rear cap that is made for the cork seal and some are smooth like yours. SD...
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Pontiac - Street
02-18-2024, 11:52 AM
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71 400 Not firing on #4 and #6 cylinder
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Tim Corcoran
I agree it's unlikely that it's a vacuum leak on...
I agree it's unlikely that it's a vacuum leak on two cylinders that are not side by side but can't rule it out because it seems he has pretty much eliminated everything else. I did a lot of head...
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Pontiac - Race
02-16-2024, 06:45 AM
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RPM launch suggestions
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1,259
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Tim Corcoran
My converter stalls at 4400 on the trans brake....
My converter stalls at 4400 on the trans brake. But I don't use the trans brake because I red light every time if I do. I launch just off idle around 1100 RPM to eliminate a bog if I go right off of...
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Pontiac - Street
02-15-2024, 05:09 AM
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Intake thoughts/ repop benefits but iron.
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2,333
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Tim Corcoran
I'm curious about the difference between filling...
I'm curious about the difference between filling the heat cross over in the heads with aluminum and eliminating the cross over on the intake manifold. Wouldn't that have the same effect?
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THE LOBBY
02-13-2024, 05:18 PM
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Plymouth Duster
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1,649
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Tim Corcoran
My 55 Chevy 210 sedan with the 235 six and 3 on...
My 55 Chevy 210 sedan with the 235 six and 3 on the tree was super reliable good fuel economy. The only thing I ever did to it was put gas in it and replace the brushes in the generator one. Such a...
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Pontiac - Street
02-13-2024, 04:56 PM
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389 in 3900# 55 Truck. Best heads, torque cam, and gear ratio?
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Posted By
Tim Corcoran
If you want torque then I would get a stroker kit...
If you want torque then I would get a stroker kit with a 4.25 stroke...
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Pontiac - Street
02-13-2024, 04:39 PM
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81
Breaking in your new engine and Break In Oil
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5,280
Posted By
Tim Corcoran
My brother in law is a chemist at Lucas oil and...
My brother in law is a chemist at Lucas oil and he develops special blended engine oil for Childress Racing, among other duties. Lucas makes some good products but also what my brother in law calls...
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Pontiac - Street
02-11-2024, 05:35 PM
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Anyone used this type of piston install tool before?
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919
Posted By
Tim Corcoran
I have one like that and it works like a dream....
I have one like that and it works like a dream. Mines not from Summit it's from Power House Products but looks like the same tool
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