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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,539
Posted By 78w72
M1206a. RA has them for $7ea.. oreillys wants...

M1206a. RA has them for $7ea.. oreillys wants $18! amazon is $24 for 2.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=9662784&cc=1250402&pt=5340&jsn=934

amazon has dimensions so can compare to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,056
Posted By Schurkey
I'd expect that to be...

I'd expect that to be controlled/monitored/regulated by the Feds, not by the states.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,056
Posted By mgarblik
Recently used their unique water crossover for...

Recently used their unique water crossover for the Hi-port heads. Out of the box perfect fit with no mods, no leaks. Nice piece. Just a guess, but it would make sense that the intake manifolds...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-06-2023, 10:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,056
Posted By tom s
Nothing is cheap and EZ to cast!It comes down to...

Nothing is cheap and EZ to cast!It comes down to numbers.The more you make the cheaper they get.Tom
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-09-2023, 11:20 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,555
Posted By Formulajones
There is a bit of misinformation in there on the...

There is a bit of misinformation in there on the pinion seal.

The correct pinion seal for a passenger car 12 bolt is still currently available under the Ratech line. Part number 6109

Using...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-02-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,042
Posted By 60sstuff
Hi Jeff, Slight correction about the gauge...

Hi Jeff,
Slight correction about the gauge tunnel color.
Only 1967 had the blue/green colored tunnels.
This color was used on the ‘67 radio face as well.

1966 still had black tunnels.
My OEM...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-31-2023, 09:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,042
Posted By GtoFM
I spoke with a vendor at the 2022 Good Guys Meet...

I spoke with a vendor at the 2022 Good Guys Meet in Columbus, OH. He uses a vacuum process to restore the chrome on your parts. I haven't seen any of his work other than samples, which of course,...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-31-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,042
Posted By ZeGermanHam
The dash bezel that I bought from Ames in 2021...

The dash bezel that I bought from Ames in 2021 for my '66 is pretty perfect in those locations. It was also a Parts Place unit purchased through Ames.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-31-2023, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,042
Posted By geeteeohguy
The ones I have seen in the past were perfect. A...

The ones I have seen in the past were perfect. A buddy got one for his '65 about 15 years ago (still un-installed) and it is jewel-like quality. I wonder if the manufacturing process has changed? ...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-06-2023, 06:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 826
Posted By Jeff Hamlin
Can't say with 100% authority but since the...

Can't say with 100% authority but since the Carpet goes in after the Pad,
I have always installed it over the Pad.

The plastic Foot shield/guard at the base of the column is what prevents the...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-04-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 393
Posted By Jeff Hamlin
Just the Plate.

Just the Plate.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-01-2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 105,618
Posted By ZeGermanHam
It has been a while since I last updated this...

It has been a while since I last updated this thread, so time for an update. I'll rewind back to November '22 to pick back up where I left things here.

Since I have a new rear end and new (to me)...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,691
Posted By 400 4spd.
Here's a picture of Jim autographing the Tiger...

Here's a picture of Jim autographing the Tiger that I brought to an event at Virginia Motorsports Park. Later that day, both he and Arnie stood at the timing tree with me for a couple of pictures....
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-29-2023, 10:35 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,691
Posted By b-man
A life well-lived. Thanks for all you’ve...

A life well-lived.

Thanks for all you’ve done for the Pontiac brand and for making the GTO the true automotive icon it became.

Rest In Peace Jim.

Bart
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-29-2023, 09:45 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,691
Posted By Tom Vaught
I knew Jim Wangers, Tom Nell, Herb Adams, Dudley...

I knew Jim Wangers, Tom Nell, Herb Adams, Dudley "Skip" McCully, and a few other people like Jack "Hurst Shifty Doctor" Watson, among others.

Jim was a hard core street racer on the street in...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-11-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 646
Posted By ftwmlp
Cannot guarantee this is correct, done by...

Cannot guarantee this is correct, done by Previous Owner when he converted car to 4 speed, but this is how the grommet looks from interior in mine.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-22-2023, 10:29 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 10,565
Posted By bankbook
Good read, Need part 2.

Good read, Need part 2.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-11-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 10,565
Posted By geeteeohguy
IMO, the 2.93 is optimal for a 400 powered...

IMO, the 2.93 is optimal for a 400 powered GTO-weight car with a TH400 trans. The only reason I went with a 2.56 is because it was a limited slip, and it was free.
A 2.93 still gives excellent...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-08-2023, 08:09 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 10,565
Posted By soupman
My 433 is tuned pretty good and runs excellent at...

My 433 is tuned pretty good and runs excellent at all points. I have 47 heads, stumppuller cam, 9.8CR and run 16 initial , 20 mechanical and 14 vacuum. Total of 36 degrees and 50 degrees at cruise.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-08-2023, 03:52 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 10,565
Posted By geeteeohguy
This is concerning. Your car is a street car. The...

This is concerning. Your car is a street car. The only cars that run locked in timing with no vacuum advance that I know of are drag cars. If your initial timing is 27, be prepared to knock the nose...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-08-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 10,565
Posted By dataway
People need to come up with a uniform way to...

People need to come up with a uniform way to express their timing numbers ... something like.

Initial - mechanical - vacuum .. in my case 9-24-15

Then maybe two numbers for start - end rpm of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,107
Posted By Formulajones
The ranges on the stock units varied per engine...

The ranges on the stock units varied per engine application, and there used to be a whole bunch of them. Many of the numbers have been superseded or discontinued.

Manifold vs ported vacuum is a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-09-2022, 06:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,032
Posted By 25stevem
This is the kind of timing profile that was...

This is the kind of timing profile that was commonly used in the mid 60s on 4 bbl motors of 350 hp or more and stated to need to run on the high octane fuel of back then.

I would start off with 3...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-08-2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,032
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Start with 34* Total in at 2800 rpm.

Start with 34* Total in at 2800 rpm.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-08-2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,032
Posted By Schurkey
You won't know what timing it likes until you...

You won't know what timing it likes until you experiment. There's ENORMOUSLY too many other variables to predict based just on stroke length.
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