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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-24-2024, 07:27 AM
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Views: 393
Posted By Cliff R
The 4L60E is a better unit than the early...

The 4L60E is a better unit than the early 700-4R/4L60's. The first big change to that transmission came in 1987 when the factory did about a dozen needed upgrades to the original design. The 4L60E's...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,763
Posted By Cliff R
"The 850 CFM Edelbrock carb flows more that an...

"The 850 CFM Edelbrock carb flows more that an SD-455 carb on my flow bench."

The Edelbrock 1910 is a copy of a 1980 Chevy truck carburetor part number 17080213. They set the full open angle of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-22-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,763
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 04-22-2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,763
Posted By Cliff R
A late model Q-jet or any that have the larger...

A late model Q-jet or any that have the larger primaries are 850 cfm not 800, if you set the angle of the secondary air flaps as described in my book. I typically don't waste my time trying to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 06:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,763
Posted By Cliff R
The article in question here suggests 4-6psi but...

The article in question here suggests 4-6psi but doesn't mention what carb is being used or the size of the fuel inlet seat. I suspect that the author was either using a 1968 or older carb for the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,815
Posted By Cliff R
I'm still rebuilding a few OEM distributors here...

I'm still rebuilding a few OEM distributors here and there, but trying not to get too involved with that deal. I use and prefer NOS Delco points, or most anything USA made from the 1970-80's. Ebay...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,815
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 04-20-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,763
Posted By Cliff R
Fuel pressure and the Q-jet. Right to start...

Fuel pressure and the Q-jet.

Right to start with anytime you see anyone telling readers a Q-jet can only handle 4-6psi they are simply regurgitating old/outdated information. Same thing with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-19-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,763
Posted By Cliff R
The information is both outdated and inaccurate. ...

The information is both outdated and inaccurate.

Q-jets stopped using sintered bronze fuel filters in 1967.

4-6 psi fuel pressure???. Rochester moved the hinge pin forward in 1969. The...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 653
Posted By Cliff R
Yep, it was spending WAY too much time sitting on...

Yep, it was spending WAY too much time sitting on my lift and not enough time being driven. I really don't miss it much, had lots of fun with the car over the years, but since retiring I've changed...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 653
Posted By Cliff R
I'm going to do one TH400 build this year even...

I'm going to do one TH400 build this year even though I'm pretty much retired from all of that. It's for a good friend and customer and will end up in his FAST Class early Firebird.

The last...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 08:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,199
Posted By Cliff R
Good video, haven't seen it in a while. It...

Good video, haven't seen it in a while.

It doesn't appear much has changed in the past 50 years or so and this applies to most things in life.

Right t the two minute markk they hit the nail...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 06:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 653
Posted By Cliff R
I've never had any issues drag racing with the...

I've never had any issues drag racing with the stock type filters. A lot of racers like the 64-67 style.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2024, 05:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,199
Posted By Cliff R
Yoiu do not need to help the engine start with...

Yoiu do not need to help the engine start with additional throttle.

Set the fast idle speed to do that for you.

Usually one or two pushes on the throttle is enough to set the choke flap, raise...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-02-2024, 08:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,199
Posted By Cliff R
On a cold start the divorced choke coil MUST snap...

On a cold start the divorced choke coil MUST snap the choke flap tightly closed AND at the same time lift the fast idle cam to the highest position.

As soon as the engine starts the choke pull-off...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-27-2024, 07:18 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,605
Posted By Cliff R
"I have often wondeed if mushroom tappets would...

"I have often wondeed if mushroom tappets would alleviate some of these problems."

I would go that direction for ALL my engines before any type of big heavy HR lifter set-up, or even a solid...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-19-2024, 07:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,110
Posted By Cliff R
Have been building and useing SI alternators...

Have been building and useing SI alternators since my High School days. We have converted every old tractor in our line-up from 6 volt to 12 volt using them. I converter every single older vehicle...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,409
Posted By Cliff R
As far as replacing the excellent factory cast...

As far as replacing the excellent factory cast iron intake with a Performer, waste of time/funds. You are putting a smaller intake on the engine so no power waiting for you anyplace. So like the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 07:46 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,351
Posted By Cliff R
I'd get the short travel Johnsons, bottom out the...

I'd get the short travel Johnsons, bottom out the plungers when you have it on the engine stand, then back them up 1/2 a turn. Even better bottom them out with a .010" feeler gauge between the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 07:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,409
Posted By Cliff R
A reality check is in order here. IF you cam one...

A reality check is in order here. IF you cam one of these late model low compression 400's with enough duration to pull HARD to and past 5000rpms you are going to have to drop it off a floor jack to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-12-2024, 08:51 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,858
Posted By Cliff R
Rear tires on any of the musclecars I've owned...

Rear tires on any of the musclecars I've owned don't last but a few hundred miles. I was lucky to get 50-60 runs out of a set of Mickey Thompson Drag Radials when I switched to those for rear tires....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-12-2024, 08:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 993
Posted By Cliff R
Cheap doesn't make it with this sort of thing. ...

Cheap doesn't make it with this sort of thing.

Had a customer recently buy a very expensive 200-4R then put a "shelf" converter from one of the big "box stores" in it. It grenaded the converter...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-10-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,286
Posted By Cliff R
Cool!... ...

Cool!...

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Forum: THE LOBBY 03-10-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,286
Posted By Cliff R
They never have really been all that great, but...

They never have really been all that great, but are "engineered" to provide subsistance for troops in the field. I remember my dad bringing them home back in the 1960's and we thought it was pretty...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-21-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,702
Posted By Cliff R
"I think most peoples issue with Bruce is his...

"I think most peoples issue with Bruce is his arrogance making him hard to talk to for some."

Most folks had issues with him because he'd take their money for parts, or engine builds, etc.....and...
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