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THE LOBBY
05-30-2024, 02:31 PM
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Coming to a crossroad on my car...
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Bill S
I have had my 67 Firebird since 1980 and had the...
I have had my 67 Firebird since 1980 and had the same thoughts years ago. At first I was going to make it a 400 clone. I picked up a correct 400, M20 and 3.26 geared rear axle with traction bars. ...
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Pontiac - Street
04-29-2024, 08:53 AM
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Rhoads lifters - still available?
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Bill S
I agree with you that is most likely the...
I agree with you that is most likely the assignable root cause of my cam/lifter excessive wear.
I definitely searched out and found a very reputable engine builder to go through my heads and setup...
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Pontiac - Street
04-26-2024, 10:25 AM
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Rhoads lifters - still available?
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Bill S
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showth...
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=855698
I had a Rhoads lifters failure.
Roller in now
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Pontiac - Street
04-12-2024, 12:56 PM
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67 Firebird Fuel system Upgrade
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Bill S
I really appreciate all advice and thoughts on...
I really appreciate all advice and thoughts on the fuel pump upgrade.
I was thinking back to when I first became interested in putting Pontiac power in my bird ( I used to have a Chevy 327 in it...
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Pontiac - Street
04-10-2024, 02:41 PM
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67 Firebird Fuel system Upgrade
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Bill S
I am thinking of mounting the regulator at the...
I am thinking of mounting the regulator at the end of the passenger side cylinder head. Would, put it in front of the carb and close in height.
Any concerns with that location ? (Not my actual...
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Pontiac - Street
04-09-2024, 07:14 PM
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67 Firebird Fuel system Upgrade
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Posted By
Bill S
Definitely in for any tips cutting the PTFE lines...
Definitely in for any tips cutting the PTFE lines and connecting the fittings.
Forum:
THE LOBBY
04-09-2024, 02:34 PM
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dry ice blasting
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Bill S
Experimented with dry ice blast cleaning decades...
Experimented with dry ice blast cleaning decades ago in my manufacturing engineering days We found the air pressure had to real high for it work to any meaningful impact. Needed hearing protection,...
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67-79 Big Pontiac TECH
04-02-2024, 02:36 PM
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69 Executive - poor nose :(
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Bill S
https://replica-plastics.com/product/front-nose/ ...
https://replica-plastics.com/product/front-nose/
Kind of wished I kept my 69 Cat ragtop. Needed a full restoration though
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Pontiac - Street
03-27-2024, 10:00 AM
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67 Firebird Fuel system Upgrade
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Bill S
Any recommended source / brand for the fuel...
Any recommended source / brand for the fuel lines and fittings ?
I am leaning towards the Tank Inc setup, but as recommended for this thread and other threads, going with -8 lines.
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Pontiac - Street
03-25-2024, 09:36 AM
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67 Firebird Fuel system Upgrade
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Bill S
Thanks for all of the feedback. I noticed Tanks...
Thanks for all of the feedback. I noticed Tanks Inc "kit" includes -6AN, and there is no mention of -8AN on their site. Not sure if that is an issue fitting the bigger line with their pump and...
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Pontiac - Street
03-21-2024, 09:29 AM
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67 Firebird Fuel system Upgrade
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Bill S
67 Firebird Fuel system Upgrade
My Firebird has never run at the power level I expected. I have not driven it much over the recent years as I have / added other toys taking the limited fun time.
After the engine refresh roller...
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Pontiac - Street
03-13-2024, 03:04 PM
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How long do tires last?
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Bill S
Any thoughts on Coker reproductive Firestone Wide...
Any thoughts on Coker reproductive Firestone Wide Ovals ? I recall reading old time bias ply tires held up good over time, but wear quick vs radials. Not sure about these "special" tires. I like...
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THE LOBBY
03-06-2024, 06:03 PM
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Road trips with classic?
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Bill S
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/219/ ...
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/219/
I have had this on my Firebird since the early '80s.
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Pontiac - Street
02-27-2024, 12:26 PM
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Cam Degree wheel needed
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Bill S
How is everyone offsetting the cam timing these...
How is everyone offsetting the cam timing these days ? I still have a Mopar offset key kit P/N 4286500 in my tool box, which I used when I setup my roller cam last year.
Checked/rechecked mine a...
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Pontiac - Street
02-27-2024, 09:23 AM
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Crower Cam Saver or Hylift Johnson?
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Bill S
I had those lifters along with the Mellings 041...
I had those lifters along with the Mellings 041 cam. Still had two lifters / lobes fail.
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Pontiac - Street
01-31-2024, 12:55 PM
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New member of the 400 Failed Lifter club
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Bill S
My issue was I already have the Harland Sharp...
My issue was I already have the Harland Sharp 1.65 roller rockers which are actually a ratio of 1.69.
Off the shelf roller cams would put overall lift too high for my valve length, causing retainer...
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Pontiac - Street
01-26-2024, 04:56 PM
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New member of the 400 Failed Lifter club
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Bill S
I posted my lifter / cam failure two years ago. ...
I posted my lifter / cam failure two years ago. I had two lifters / lobe failures.
I did a complete teardown / clean / and rebuild with honing, new rings, bearings. Sent the heads out for...
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67-69 Firebird TECH
01-19-2024, 04:42 PM
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1969 Firebird convertible color
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Bill S
I saw a few cars in Hot Rod magazine back in the...
I saw a few cars in Hot Rod magazine back in the 80s painted Porsche India red, so that's what my bird got. Originally mine was Champagne, which looked like dull gold.
If not an all original car,...
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Pontiac - Street
07-11-2023, 03:49 PM
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Knock sensor for Tuning
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Bill S
Knock sensor for Tuning
Friend of mine has an older BMW he put a turbo on, and told me there is info out there on making an engine knock sensor for tuning. It uses a cheap hearing aid connected to a long wired headset....
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Pontiac - Race
06-27-2023, 11:17 AM
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Took my 72 to the track.
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Bill S
http://clutchtamer.com/ This is an...
http://clutchtamer.com/
This is an interesting idea for a stick shift car. Basically a storm door cylinder. Can adjust the clutch-to-drivetrain "hit" to soften the shock load, to reduce bog and...
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Pontiac - Street
06-27-2023, 08:17 AM
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Q re- Delco R59 Energizer
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Bill S
https://www.firebirdcentral.com/R59_Delco_Top_Post...
https://www.firebirdcentral.com/R59_Delco_Top_Post_Battery_Topper_Cover_p/bat-81.htm
I went with the Battery topper for "looks". using a Walmart battery kept on a tender in the off season.
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Pontiac - Race
06-14-2023, 08:47 AM
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Chassis dyno vs engine dyno
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Bill S
There is also the Dynatrac hub dyno, rear wheels...
There is also the Dynatrac hub dyno, rear wheels removed with adapter bolted to the axle flange.
My 2004 LS1 GTO did 428rwhp/402 rwtq. Being a stick shift, I am guessing around 15 percent...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
06-06-2023, 11:16 AM
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Hybrid SUV Math
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Bill S
The Toyota PHEV batteries are Panasonic lithium...
The Toyota PHEV batteries are Panasonic lithium ion, different than the hybrid vehicles.
Yes more expensive right now, but not sure if their life will be similar to a Telsa's battery life.
I'm...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
06-06-2023, 07:57 AM
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46
Hybrid SUV Math
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4,015
Posted By
Bill S
Not a SUV, but I bought a 22 Prius Prime last...
Not a SUV, but I bought a 22 Prius Prime last fall. 25 miles EV range covers many local trips, or close to it. I work 24 miles away and can charge free there. I also put solar panels on my house...
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Pontiac - Street
05-30-2023, 01:47 PM
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Points Ignition without 12v Wire Connected
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1,436
Posted By
Bill S
Thanks, it looks like this issue has been known...
Thanks, it looks like this issue has been known and an off the self solution is available:...
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