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Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-28-2024, 10:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,034
Posted By John Milner
Really, if 400 horsepower is the goal, a good...

Really, if 400 horsepower is the goal, a good running 400 with a set of 67-70 72cc big valve heads and something like a Crower 60916 or 60243 cam would likely get the job done.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-19-2024, 06:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,706
Posted By John Milner
If you want it to look original, you would want...

If you want it to look original, you would want to run a new resistor wire if it was cut off. I'm not sure if those are available aftermarket by themselves. I suppose you could find a parts harness...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-15-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By John Milner
Believe some Pontiacs came from the factory with...

Believe some Pontiacs came from the factory with the coil mounted that way.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-05-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 379
Posted By John Milner
I have never had an issue with running a new gear...

I have never had an issue with running a new gear or even a replacement used GM gear on an original used cluster gear. In fact, I have used gears from multiple parts transmissions to make 1...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-02-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,706
Posted By John Milner
For reference, here is a TRW/Speedpro 428 piston.

For reference, here is a TRW/Speedpro 428 piston.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2023, 08:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 510
Posted By John Milner
Here is a picture of the Hurst shifter that is in...

Here is a picture of the Hurst shifter that is in my Charger just to compare. The transmission/shifter was original to a 69 Road Runner.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2023, 05:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 510
Posted By John Milner
Roger beat me to it. Definitely a Mopar.

Roger beat me to it. Definitely a Mopar.
Forum: Exhaust TECH 06-22-2023, 11:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 758
Posted By John Milner
Ram Air exhaust manifold outlet repair

I have a set of 1967 HO exhaust manifolds that I’m running on my car and one had a problem with the outlet bevel rusting away, creating an exhaust leak. I was out of ideas as to how to get it to seal...
Forum: 71-77 Ventura including 74 GTO TECH 06-21-2023, 02:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,664
Posted By John Milner
Just for future reference, in case questions...

Just for future reference, in case questions about X body sport mirrors ever comes up again, the X body sport mirrors are not stud mount. They have a mounting bracket that attaches to the door. It is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2023, 11:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,273
Posted By John Milner
If you are talking about the 744 cam, it idles...

If you are talking about the 744 cam, it idles with a very slight loap in a 10:1 433 that I have. I would imagine that it would idle pretty smooth in a 461. It runs well and it produces plenty of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,799
Posted By John Milner
I am using 10w30 oil and it was about 180 degrees...

I am using 10w30 oil and it was about 180 degrees on the temp gauge.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-02-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,799
Posted By John Milner
Oil Pump Shaft

Thought I would share a picture of my new oil pump driveshaft that came out of my 428. It is a Melling pump shaft. I just got the engine running the first of April. The first start went well and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-29-2023, 02:06 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,972
Posted By John Milner
I have a 428 that had a problem with the rear...

I have a 428 that had a problem with the rear cap. I brought the block and a 455 rear cap to a machine shop and they were able to make the other rear cap work. They pulled the dowels in the block,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-05-2023, 08:49 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,026
Posted By John Milner
Here is a picture of a Studebaker with a 389...

Here is a picture of a Studebaker with a 389 tripower. It was owned by Bill Morgan, who used to post here quite a bit.

Here is a link to Bill’s write up about the car. Always enjoyed reading...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-05-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,026
Posted By John Milner
I think an LS is a great little engine for new...

I think an LS is a great little engine for new things. I can see the point of installing one in an older vehicle but I'm personally not a fan of them in muscle cars or older hot rods. I enjoy...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-07-2023, 06:46 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,484
Posted By John Milner
My next car to paint, I'll be giving SPI products...

My next car to paint, I'll be giving SPI products a try I believe. A gallon of their high solids Universal clear and activator appears to cost $384.68 directly from SPI. It mixes 1:1 so you'll have...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-23-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,484
Posted By John Milner
The key to a cheap paint job is being able to do...

The key to a cheap paint job is being able to do all of the work yourself and living with a paint job that won't be perfect. I don't have the money to hire someone to paint any of my cars. I do the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-29-2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,100
Posted By John Milner
There were at least some 421's with cast rods. I...

There were at least some 421's with cast rods. I own 2 of them. One is a '65 YH and the other is a '66 YH. I ended up using factory 455 SD rods in the '65 and used the factory 421 cast rods in the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-15-2022, 01:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,809
Posted By John Milner
1968 GTO Aegena Blue RA2 4 speed, 1969 GTO Judge...

1968 GTO Aegena Blue RA2 4 speed, 1969 GTO Judge Warwick Blue RA4 4 speed
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-14-2022, 05:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,016
Posted By John Milner
There are a few of mine. None are perfect by any...

There are a few of mine. None are perfect by any stretch. But they are all good drivers that I fixed up myself. I love looking at and appreciating cars that have undergone a concours/show car...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-17-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,036
Posted By John Milner
I have had good luck with the Summit 2801 and...

I have had good luck with the Summit 2801 and Crower 60240 camshafts in 8:1-9:1 compression engines. For me, both of these camshafts resulted in a smooth idle, good low-end power and made for a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-17-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,793
Posted By John Milner
Here is a picture of the part number for the...

Here is a picture of the part number for the beveled edge 455 Pistons. Appears to be 497044.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-17-2022, 12:09 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,793
Posted By John Milner
I will take a look and see. This engine had 6H...

I will take a look and see. This engine had 6H heads, still have them. I knew of the car it came out of and the engine had never been into to my knowledge. It still had the GM bearings in it. My 75...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-20-2022, 11:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,698
Posted By John Milner
If you are running stock style 389 pistons,...

If you are running stock style 389 pistons, you'll probably want to check your piston to valve clearance since the valve reliefs on a 389 piston are designed for a different valve angle than your 62...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-15-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,326
Posted By John Milner
$110 is a bargain to me. I have some other...

$110 is a bargain to me. I have some other GM/Mopar projects that I would love to have info like PHS offers.
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