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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-07-2024, 06:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,163
Posted By Formulabruce
Why try to be Exact? These are Production cars,...

Why try to be Exact? These are Production cars, for Profit, not hand built and blueprinted cars documented to the bolt markings..
I love learning, and whats correct, but with parts change Pick...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-07-2024, 06:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,163
Posted By Formulabruce
Why try to be Exact? These are Production cars,...

Why try to be Exact? These are Production cars, for Profit, not hand built and blueprinted cars documented to the bolt markings..
I love learning, and whats correct, but with parts change Pick...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-07-2024, 01:29 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,163
Posted By Formulabruce
Formula Production really has NO bearing on the #...

Formula Production really has NO bearing on the # of R/A hoods.. GASP, but why?
Every 5th dealer had 2-3 IN stock and some on west coast had more. One dealer near me had like 10 in 2007 outback...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-07-2024, 01:05 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,163
Posted By Formulabruce
>> Unrujonny >>In the WAY back machine , 2008,...

>> Unrujonny >>In the WAY back machine , 2008, we have the 1ST Post in the sticky thread up top of this forum called 70 ONLY parts...hood discussion is NOT new. These bend up and can crack easy,...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-06-2024, 01:55 AM
Replies: 68
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Posted By Formulabruce
Original hoods with or without fresh air, had a...

Original hoods with or without fresh air, had a block off plate. The EDGE of this plate around the circumference is the "lip" . When the hood was opened up, this lip stayed.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-06-2024, 12:12 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,163
Posted By Formulabruce
Scoops have a lip inside opening, originals..

Scoops have a lip inside opening, originals..
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-28-2024, 04:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,005
Posted By Formulabruce
1973 Bodies got higher amp spot welds . This is...

1973 Bodies got higher amp spot welds . This is why 72 shells could NOT be used...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-27-2024, 10:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,574
Posted By Formulabruce
This always says a LOT.. " acquired by the seller...

This always says a LOT.. " acquired by the seller in 2024"
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-27-2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,166
Posted By Formulabruce
Common to have 12 bolt without an adjustment slot.

Common to have 12 bolt without an adjustment slot.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-27-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,005
Posted By Formulabruce
I have a few sets, but not right here in front of...

I have a few sets, but not right here in front of me. The DO have Part numbers, which I would look at because I have seen used ones as a "mixed" set, which isnt good.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-23-2024, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 509
Posted By Formulabruce
I have assumed his car was a Calif car, my error...

I have assumed his car was a Calif car, my error then.
I will say, Northern Ca., Roughly Palo Alto and North, Sacramento, San Fran, Bay area Firebirds were made in Norwood , OHIO ,WITH E.C.S....
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-23-2024, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 509
Posted By Formulabruce
I have assumed his car was a Calif car, my error...

I have assumed his car was a Calif car, my error then.
I will say, Northern Ca., Roughly Palo Alto and North, Sacramento, San Fran, Bay area Firebirds were made in Norwood WITH E.C.S.
Norwood had...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-21-2024, 01:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,362
Posted By Formulabruce
Quiick note of things people don't consider. when...

Quiick note of things people don't consider. when trying to compare the past "numbers"
Static CR Vs Dynamic
"Most" fuel lost LEAD in the early 70's which had a major affect on say a 1970 Ra...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-21-2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 536
Posted By Formulabruce
The "Oil Coolers" you see on modern GM Ls...

The "Oil Coolers" you see on modern GM Ls engines are in fact, NOT coolers.
They are Oil HEATERS. The premise is faster warm ups, and quickly getting the oil to temp for fuel economy.
I know,...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-20-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 509
Posted By Formulabruce
There was 2 different 1970 firebird tanks made....

There was 2 different 1970 firebird tanks made. YOUR Gas tank should look like this one Nacho...
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-19-2024, 09:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 307
Posted By Formulabruce
what year? No 70-73 has the nylon OR the washers....

what year? No 70-73 has the nylon OR the washers. I do like the rubber on the newer replacements to stop the door from damaging the a piller ( slight dents).
Also in 70 some Birds had 2 switches...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-18-2024, 12:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By Formulabruce
Do you just like plumbing?,There is a right way...

Do you just like plumbing?,There is a right way to cool the engine.. ZERO plumbing needed.. I'm surprised Monty didn't do this, he had his engine apart so many times..
Do the 421 mod WITH the 3 ...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-14-2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,694
Posted By Formulabruce
Requesting a specific part number? Thats a crap...

Requesting a specific part number? Thats a crap shoot as many numbers are homogolated into a " one size fits all"
To avoid all this confusion, and others " trying" out misc seals, which I did do,...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-12-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 604
Posted By Formulabruce
Baba, seems like you are Way to choked for your...

Baba, seems like you are Way to choked for your temperature. When all set up you should EASILY be able to push open choke flap on top of carb. In Santa Monica, That flap shouldn't even be fully...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-09-2024, 09:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,694
Posted By Formulabruce
>>>> VIDEO BELOW <<<>>>Ames stopped selling the...

>>>> VIDEO BELOW <<<>>>Ames stopped selling the "skinned" with latex many years ago due to their being fragile.
One day a friend, who has a couple Formulas, and I took at look at cross sections...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 02-08-2024, 02:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 454
Posted By Formulabruce
the pace

The Ames pickers and shippers have really got it in gear. Ordered a few items, large ones, and on my porch the next day! Thanks!!,
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-25-2024, 10:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 586
Posted By Formulabruce
Early cars use a solenoid, not a motor. Since...

Early cars use a solenoid, not a motor. Since they operate differently, you can't just pop in a motor set up.
To upgrade I like the MES system and have installed them with the dash switch And a...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-18-2024, 02:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,001
Posted By Formulabruce
I find it interesting that Nobody has said "...

I find it interesting that Nobody has said " Those tires are NOT factory"
Lots were Goodyears all through the 70's, and Uniroyals, and General's.
Most folks will say "My car came with the BFG's...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-18-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,001
Posted By Formulabruce
Those are bare grease caps.. Since I did set ups...

Those are bare grease caps.. Since I did set ups on Birds with Ralleys, I have seen this and installed them at set up.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-09-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,558
Posted By Formulabruce
3m I use now.....

3m I use now.. https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40071609/
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