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Forum: Suspension TECH 08-25-2022, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,465
Posted By "QUICK-SILVER"
Are the shims from a previous alignment with worn...

Are the shims from a previous alignment with worn out a-arm bushings and ball joints?

Clay
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-22-2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,325
Posted By JLMounce
There's about 7" of travel in the rear end of a...

There's about 7" of travel in the rear end of a first gen firebird. It's possible what you are experiencing is not that the suspension is bottoming out, but that the leaf springs are hyper extending...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-08-2022, 10:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,031
Posted By Sun Tuned
Nowhere did I see exactly what cylinder head...

Nowhere did I see exactly what cylinder head being used.
So as some have said, need a bunch more info.


So yeah, that alone by itself makes or could make a runner or some melted ring lands…
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-01-2022, 02:04 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,024
Posted By mrmark1957
The Summit 2801 cam doesn't do much in a low...

The Summit 2801 cam doesn't do much in a low compression 400 until about 3000 rpm. A buddy tried it in a 72 Lemans with 2.78 open rear and a stock THM 350 converter and it was soft on the low end.He...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2022, 10:07 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,024
Posted By mrmark1957
Summit 2800 cam

I've replaced the 066 cam with a Summit 2800 cam in half a dozen low compression 400's for myself and customers cars. The 2800 has the same low speed driveability as the 066,feels like stocker
but...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,024
Posted By 25stevem
Even if you do not go for a bigger cam you should...

Even if you do not go for a bigger cam you should change the springs out.

Many many times even with a factory cam I have seen a difference all across the power band, and yes even down low!

If...
Forum: LS Talk 07-25-2022, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,005
Posted By Marv
The 7.3 Godzilla is already well on its way to...

The 7.3 Godzilla is already well on its way to supassing the LS for swapping popularity down here in Australia. The cheap buy-in price of crate motors and the fact they're able to make huge...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-25-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,439
Posted By Formula jg
2 years for me and no hiccups at all. I haven't...

2 years for me and no hiccups at all. I haven't had to physically touch my distributor since the initial install and timing is rock solid.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-23-2022, 03:53 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,024
Posted By Sirrotica
One other advantage to swapping the Q Jet is that...

One other advantage to swapping the Q Jet is that the primary side of the carb is more efficient at fuel atomization than the 2 bbl is. The intake manifold is also more efficient as it has more...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-20-2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,827
Posted By 25stevem
All I can say is that everyone on this string...

All I can say is that everyone on this string should use 35 or so minutes of there high speed data time and go to YouTube and watch Darin Morgan’s video titled De-atomization.

You’ll likely...
Forum: EFI Tech 07-19-2022, 10:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,819
Posted By JLMounce
I agree, use timing control. You’ve got to wire...

I agree, use timing control. You’ve got to wire the thing anyway, might as well do the ignition at the same time.

Better throttle response, better heat management, better fuel economy. In fact...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-06-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,790
Posted By Formula jg
To assist in the tuning I like to do a screen...

To assist in the tuning I like to do a screen recording of the table on my iphone while driving. The key is to drive the same route and same throttle pattern each time so your not scratching your...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-01-2022, 05:53 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,019
Posted By 25stevem
I would like to see the details of the Cam used...

I would like to see the details of the Cam used and the exact Iron D port casting used, but I could see it happen, especially if for instance the heads used where the 5C casting with there 2 CC on...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-24-2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 752
Posted By mzbk2l
I sent one off to them about (10?) years ago......

I sent one off to them about (10?) years ago... right when the original owner was winding down and before the employees bought out and took over. I've never been happy with it; the car suddenly had...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 06-10-2022, 12:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,251
Posted By Formulajones
I run a 4L80E in one of the cars here with 4.10's...

I run a 4L80E in one of the cars here with 4.10's and a 28" tire. It's actually pretty nice. With the .75 overdrive and the converter locked, 65 mph is only 2400. It'll still loaf along 75 mph...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-09-2022, 06:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,426
Posted By Elarson
Don't cut up your pristine hood. Find a beater...

Don't cut up your pristine hood.
Find a beater hood, reproduction(?) or fiberglass, put the louvers in that one and then swap it on. I think they'd look good but if you use a different hood, you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,874
Posted By PunchT37
Take a pic of a plug or 2 and post. Take a pic of...

Take a pic of a plug or 2 and post. Take a pic of the ground strap where it makes it`s bend to the threads.
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-05-2022, 08:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 957
Posted By JLMounce
This is bump steer. Aftermarket control arms will...

This is bump steer. Aftermarket control arms will not correct bumpsteer.

Since the first gen is a rear steer design, adding positive caster typically has the net effect of decreasing bump steer. ...
Forum: EFI Tech 05-25-2022, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,268
Posted By JLMounce
This is a good starting point. You might be able...

This is a good starting point. You might be able to play with adding a degree or two of timing up around 4500-5000 rpm. I ramp 1 degree of additional timing from 3000-6000 on my setup and it helped...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 05-10-2022, 07:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,695
Posted By Lee
Tom, any plans for updated testing? Many new...

Tom, any plans for updated testing? Many new options since the "Silent Power" production, yet very little accurate/reliable testing data out there since then.

The testing you and your father...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 05-07-2022, 07:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,695
Posted By Tom Hand
That is some of our data as well Mike. :):)....

That is some of our data as well Mike. :):). Substitute Magnaflow for the Straightline Performance data. This is data that shipped with the CDs.
The early Spin Techs were pretty loud.
Forum: Exhaust TECH 05-05-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,695
Posted By 62posbonny
As far as the Dynomax recommendation, what you...

As far as the Dynomax recommendation, what you want for quiet is the 17749 long case super turbos. I have regular 14" ones on my Catalina now and will be switching up soon after riding in a friend's...
Forum: LS Talk 04-23-2022, 01:52 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 15,180
Posted By 62posbonny
Yeah. I personally have a 370" LQ9 with AI...

Yeah. I personally have a 370" LQ9 with AI ported cathedral heads, cam motion 227/232 cam, 1 7/8" headers, truck intake, stock truck TB, built 4l65e trans, 2600 stall converter, 3.73 gears in my 71...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-01-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 758
Posted By The Boss
WQ Motor looking for it's car

I have a 69 WQ motor that I was planning to put in my 69 TA. Before starting I checked with those that know and it turns out it was originally delivered in a 69 4spd TA with blue standard interior &...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-10-2022, 09:58 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,605
Posted By HoovDaddy
A complete strip down including restoration of...

A complete strip down including restoration of the chassis, powertrain, body, interior usually takes 5-6 years for our club from start to finish. 3-6 guys working every Saturday and I give the car...
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