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Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 01-12-2008, 05:16 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 24,724
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
The blue one is a Formula 350 from Saskatchewan...

The blue one is a Formula 350 from Saskatchewan and the black is a SD Fromula off the Net a few years ago.

The red one is a 455 with the Ram Air. I saw this several years ago--and have NEVER seen...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 01-12-2008, 05:03 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 24,724
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
I made this post just before I bought my 74--and...

I made this post just before I bought my 74--and I never put a pic in here--opps

Here she is (or was?)
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 01-12-2008, 12:08 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 24,724
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
Thumbs up Great car 74mula!! Very recognizeable too ;) ...

Great car 74mula!! Very recognizeable too ;)

I no longer own a 74 Formula but I am still a Formula owner, albeit a 3rd gen one. I have a very mint 89 Formula 350--with alot of aftermarket speed...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-03-2005, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
valve springs

at what point does an aftermarket cam exceed the limits of the stock val;ve springs?

thanks
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-25-2005, 08:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 374
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
being rather large and heavy did not help either....

being rather large and heavy did not help either.

Interesting to note the Olds 307 was produced up until the late 80's. The Buick 3800 is still around and Cadillac has their NorthStar.

Maybe if...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-24-2005, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 244
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIte...3624&item=7988751735 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=33624&item=7988751735)

Cheap for sure but...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-24-2005, 09:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 767
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
I am pretty down on Pontiac engines right now....

I am pretty down on Pontiac engines right now. Maybe when mine is running again and IF it makes a decent improvement (cam and intake swap)
I might be happy.

I daydream of a 350 roller cam with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-22-2005, 06:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 606
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
wow--you have some work to do! Should turn out...

wow--you have some work to do! Should turn out nice.

I would just suggest you buy the correct silver and charcoal grey for your rims. I bought Eastwood spray cans for mine--turned out great!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-22-2005, 06:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 582
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
what is my reaction? I didn't say I had one......

what is my reaction? I didn't say I had one... http://forums.performanceyears.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-22-2005, 05:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 582
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
I was talking to a guy at the local parts store...

I was talking to a guy at the local parts store and he said I should use a Pronto gasket--since I am putting the edlebrock intake on my car.

He said with Felpro there will be vacum leaks. He has...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-20-2005, 04:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 349
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
I ran my 31 year old Formula 400 at the track...

I ran my 31 year old Formula 400 at the track this year. It was the first time it has ever been to the track--it survived just fine.

Took my old 74 Firebird to the track as well--no problems....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-20-2005, 04:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 590
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
got the coolant inserts PCV was changed ...

got the coolant inserts
PCV was changed


Getting a new PCV gromet
Valley pan gasket--as soon as I find out where to get one...

Is a distributor gasket nessecary??

thanks for the advice.
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 07-19-2005, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 511
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
my old 74 350 did 15.9@86mph corrected to...

my old 74 350 did 15.9@86mph corrected to sea-level.

Still had 2.73s and the 2bbl carb.

It was rebuilt at one point---HEI was added but I don't know what else. Maybe a cam?

Only mod I did...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-19-2005, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 590
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
I am replacing the water pump, fuel pump, timing...

I am replacing the water pump, fuel pump, timing chain cover, camshaft and intake manifold on my 74 Formula 400.

I have all the gaskets---thermostat, valve cover, intake, timing chain, water pump...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-19-2005, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 173
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
does anyone know either a part number or a...

does anyone know either a part number or a company that makes a valley pan gasket for a 74 4bbl 400?

If its in Canada, so much the better. Tried Felpro and Mr Gasket with no luck.

thanks
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 07-17-2005, 08:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 904
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Oldgoat1965 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
sweet Formula you Oldgoat1965--post some...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 07-16-2005, 06:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 286
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
76 is a odd year---it blends 74/75 front end with...

76 is a odd year---it blends 74/75 front end with the 77's--I don't like it that much.

Go sell the 74 who wants one. They seem to be more rare then 76's.

I know someone who has a 75 with a 76...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 07-10-2005, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 343
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
Do I have to take off that top piece to pull it...

Do I have to take off that top piece to pull it out? (part where the engine id lable is)

thanks
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-10-2005, 10:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
Thanks very much! I had some numbers but did not...

Thanks very much! I had some numbers but did not ave the duration at .050

My new cam has 218 degrees @.50
.454 intake/exhaust
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-10-2005, 09:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
From what I understand the factory cam in my 74...

From what I understand the factory cam in my 74 Firebird Formula 400 (4bbl) is a 066 cam.

I am looking for all the relavent specs on it so I can compare to my new cam. Thanks
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-07-2005, 09:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 187
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
What kind and make should I buy? 74 Formula...

What kind and make should I buy?

74 Formula 400 Firebird. I am going to replace the cam (some how) and want to do this while I have the access.

thanks
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 06-30-2005, 10:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 325
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
I removed my a/c too (did not work)--at least...

I removed my a/c too (did not work)--at least most of what under the hood. Lost 47 lbs

weighed my Edelbrock intake---15lbs. The factory one is probably 40lbs.

And I leve my spare out of the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-29-2005, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 511
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
ordered the 268H Comp cams today. Tried autozone...

ordered the 268H Comp cams today. Tried autozone but they didn't have that part number--they had a Pontiac cam but since I had no idea what it was....went with Jegs. Should work out well--I am kinda...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-28-2005, 10:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 511
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
opps...I didn't notice the link--doh. Thanks...

opps...I didn't notice the link--doh.

Thanks for the info. I am trying to learn about
camshafts and the specs. Some list all the info while others are incomplete.

We don't have autozone in...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-28-2005, 07:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 511
Posted By pontiac_fanatic
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by b-man:
Pay attention!...
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