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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 04:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 192
Posted By Kenth
This may help some: (no Loctite needed).

This may help some: (no Loctite needed).
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 192
Posted By triathlonx13
I use small washers and black permatex (very thin...

I use small washers and black permatex (very thin coverage) on both side of a Teflon gasket - had good luck - no leaks on any of my cars.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2024, 06:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,158
Posted By 65 Lamnas
My bad, should've said.....It was recycled PTFE...

My bad, should've said.....It was recycled PTFE (teflon)...I chose it for its heat and chemical resistance.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,158
Posted By 65 Lamnas
I did something similar, but my method was to use...

I did something similar, but my method was to use a piece of 5/8"plastic round stock. Cut a piece about 1" long, drilled a 1/4" through hole and stuffed it into the short heater hose from the head to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-14-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,028
Posted By Formulajones
Ah okay, even that sounds like it's still likely...

Ah okay, even that sounds like it's still likely running into fuel delivery issues even on an easy pass. The not launching hard helps to band aid it but still appears it does sometimes run out of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,028
Posted By Formulajones
Honestly if you're going 121-123 mph, that car...

Honestly if you're going 121-123 mph, that car should already be in the 10's. That's easy 10.80's with a decent short time. That tells me that your short time is lacking and most likely the biggest...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 04:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 697
Posted By indymanjoe
10? years with this one on my 469 and no issues...

10? years with this one on my 469 and no issues at all.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-11-2024, 09:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,028
Posted By Formulajones
It's a case by case basis as to which setup I'd...

It's a case by case basis as to which setup I'd pick, and sometimes certain circumstances dictate the decision. There are instances where running a stock fuel system is required (pure stock drags...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-02-2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,287
Posted By jonmachota78
Comp 857's from around 2012. Im thinking they...

Comp 857's from around 2012. Im thinking they are Morels?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-02-2024, 12:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 678
Posted By Schurkey
I don't understand why folks want to crank the...

I don't understand why folks want to crank the engine longer than needed. Fire the biitch up, get the oil pump spinning. Oil pressure builds quickly, oil film wedge builds almost instantly. Oil...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 04-01-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 585
Posted By bhill86
I too use the chrome neck with an o ring. I...

I too use the chrome neck with an o ring. I believe I tried RTV in the past on the paper gasket. The chrome isn’t my favorite looking (although not that bad) but it has sealed the best and as...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 04-01-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 585
Posted By ZeGermanHam
This is what I do. Very thin film of Ultra Black...

This is what I do. Very thin film of Ultra Black RTV on both sides of the paper gasket. Zero leaks, zero seeping or sweating.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-01-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 678
Posted By b-man
Crank it until it starts. Don’t crank it so...

Crank it until it starts.

Don’t crank it so long that you overheat the starter, do it in a few steps.

What’s the big deal, it’s only been a few months and nothing special needs to be done.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-29-2024, 02:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,659
Posted By Formulajones
Oil analysis tells me that the good oil I use...

Oil analysis tells me that the good oil I use along with a decent store bought filter is still doing ok at 6000 miles and that's good enough for me. That saves me plenty of oil changes with the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,028
Posted By Formulajones
Na, been doing it for many years that way,...

Na, been doing it for many years that way, doesn't matter how hot it gets here, 105-110-115+ degrees outside and it never causes an issue with heat soak or vapor lock, even with the junk 91 pump gas...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-20-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,795
Posted By prostreet64
Sounds like you have it pretty well thought out....

Sounds like you have it pretty well thought out. And you are right about making sure fuel delivery is not an issue. Are you already running 1/2" fuel line? Even on my son's Bird with the 400 we had...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-20-2024, 03:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,795
Posted By yellow1098
That is exactly why I wondering what was holding...

That is exactly why I wondering what was holding me back so much because of the 340 heads and bigger cam and 1300….I was figuring I just be in the low 11’s or high 10’s also….but Im thinking after...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-20-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,584
Posted By Shiny
You got good advice on the drop risk. There are...

You got good advice on the drop risk. There are "industry-accepted" drop event assumptions that spell out probability of drop per height. 36" is probably a 1 in 100 probability for low-weight...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-18-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,879
Posted By Formulajones
The low speeds around town idea is great in...

The low speeds around town idea is great in theory. Most of you guys just don't drive these cars much anyway so I can see the reluctance to change outdated tires.

Here in Arizona we do 200-300...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-15-2024, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 403
Posted By Brock1030
Thanks for those great vids, 78w72! Had seen...

Thanks for those great vids, 78w72! Had seen those on line, but great to hear again.

Cliff has been very generously already advising after my inquiry to him. He is encouraging the Crower 60240,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-14-2024, 09:19 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,879
Posted By mrennie
I'm from Scottish heritage (cheap). My Cooper...

I'm from Scottish heritage (cheap). My Cooper Cobras are 7 years old...were installed 2 years ago and will see the road for the first time in a few months. They look mint, have not a crack, mark, or...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-14-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,879
Posted By grivera
The 10 year recommendation illustrates how...

The 10 year recommendation illustrates how subjective this is as there is no disclaimer that it only applies to Michelin tires
Forum: Interior TECH 03-11-2024, 11:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,370
Posted By kingbuzzo
Yes, my old tuxedo 74 TA had an off-white cloth...

Yes, my old tuxedo 74 TA had an off-white cloth headliner which I haven't seen since
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-06-2024, 02:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 732
Posted By Gator67
I just installed Metro Supersoft door seals on my...

I just installed Metro Supersoft door seals on my son's 79. They fit well and the doors close without having to slam them. I left the Fairchild roof rail seals in place because they play nicely with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-04-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,624
Posted By Kenth
20w50 viscosity engine oil is the usual cause for...

20w50 viscosity engine oil is the usual cause for ticking lifters.

Recipe is 10w30 as the manufacturer recommends for viscosity.
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