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Forum: Pontiac - Race Today, 04:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 203
Posted By b-man
We have a member here ta man who was running well...

We have a member here ta man who was running well into the high-10s with a 600 horsepower 455 combo running a TH350 and a 3.08 gear.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Race Today, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 203
Posted By b-man
You gotta ask yourself. Is it worth spending...

You gotta ask yourself.

Is it worth spending roughly a grand on a gear change to gain maybe 2 tenths or maybe not even that much?

What’s your current time slip looking like?
Forum: Pontiac - Race Yesterday, 10:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 77
Posted By b-man
Pontiacs had left hand threads on the driver’s...

Pontiacs had left hand threads on the driver’s side up until 1964 when they changed to all right hand threads.

Maybe that’s an early Pontiac rear and not a Ford 9-inch, or maybe an older Ford with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-28-2024, 11:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 386
Posted By b-man
TH400 kick down switch. It bolts inside the...

TH400 kick down switch.

It bolts inside the firewall to the same bolts that hold the throttle cable. That’s for a 1967 GTO which is as the first to offer the TH400, or maybe your Le Mans if it...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 10-28-2024, 11:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 127
Posted By b-man
You are absolutely right, I’m wondering why they...

You are absolutely right, I’m wondering why they couldn’t have done a better job not only with the fit but the cosmetics of this piece.

Better than nothing of course but I’m really not happy with...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 10-28-2024, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 127
Posted By b-man
The aftermarket one doesn’t fit. At least...

The aftermarket one doesn’t fit.

At least not without shaving material off the rounded front that will otherwise interfere with the timing cover dimple.

Not to mention the bolt on the driver’s...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-28-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 101
Posted By b-man
Double flare. Typically all inverted flare...

Double flare.

Typically all inverted flare brake and fuel line fittings used by the OEMs are double flare.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-27-2024, 10:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 572
Posted By b-man
Factory cast piston 455: ...

Factory cast piston 455:

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2906275&postcount=19

Ain’t nothing wrong with that….. :)
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-25-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,110
Posted By b-man
Talking Five pounds of fury. Can’t turn my back on...

Five pounds of fury.

Can’t turn my back on this guy…… ;)
Forum: Electrical Tech 10-24-2024, 11:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 132
Posted By b-man
Ribbon cable. They came in varying widths...

Ribbon cable.

They came in varying widths depending on the body style and options.

Not sure if they’re being reproduced and highly doubt it, most likely you will need to find a used one if...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-24-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,065
Posted By b-man
Just replaced my pressure switch yesterday, old...

Just replaced my pressure switch yesterday, old one leaking between the plastic and steel parts.

Thin layer of good ol’ teflon tape sealed it right up fine and it still grounds the sender.
...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-23-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,110
Posted By b-man
Think about it. What was he licking earlier...

Think about it.

What was he licking earlier that day before licking your face….. ;)
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-23-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,394
Posted By b-man
Moved. Threads merged.

Moved.

Threads merged.
Forum: Suspension TECH 10-23-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 211
Posted By b-man
If you can live without power brakes just go...

If you can live without power brakes just go manual.

It really isn’t that bad.
Forum: 1993-02 Firebird/Trans Ams FOR SALE/WANTED 10-23-2024, 03:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 210
Posted By b-man
First start by editing them by cropping them ever...

First start by editing them by cropping them ever so slightly on your device.

Then download them all again.

Next just post again here since you missed the 1 hour editing time window.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-22-2024, 04:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 906
Posted By b-man
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showpo...

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5495879&postcount=144

Total cost breakdown on my 421 HO build from 2015, all parts and labor prices are itemized so you can compare.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-22-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 409
Posted By b-man
You’re going to destroy it removing it, no other...

You’re going to destroy it removing it, no other way to do it.

It’s hard to get to and you’ll probably have to bang into the side as close to the bottom of the fitting as possible with a large...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-22-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 987
Posted By b-man
If that’s the case I’d be able to see your post...

If that’s the case I’d be able to see your post and I don’t see any new posts with pictures.

Anyway carry on and I’ll keep an eye out.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-22-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 987
Posted By b-man
Unfortunately the forum software requires...

Unfortunately the forum software requires moderator approval for images for a while with new members. This to combat porn spammers. Sorry for the inconvenience.

If you download thumbnails using...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-21-2024, 11:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,499
Posted By b-man
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=779863

It’s a ways down the page in this thread on the Samba, an air-cooled VW forum I frequent.

I own 3 Pontiacs and 3 VWs. :D
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-21-2024, 10:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 906
Posted By b-man
If you received high quality work then that’s a...

If you received high quality work then that’s a great value.

Do it once and do it right or don’t bother.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-21-2024, 10:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 931
Posted By b-man
Tell wifey it’ll be cheaper in the long run and...

Tell wifey it’ll be cheaper in the long run and that you’re selling all your stuff and that Firebird to get a better car.

She’ll come around.

Asking for forgiveness is always easier than asking...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-21-2024, 08:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 571
Posted By b-man
Extra oil pan capacity has zero effect on oil...

Extra oil pan capacity has zero effect on oil temperature.

Other than taking a little while longer to warm up the additional oil it does nothing to influence oil temperature.

An oil pan like...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-21-2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,499
Posted By b-man
Plug reading chart I found on another website:

Plug reading chart I found on another website:
Forum: 60 & Older Pontiac TECH 10-21-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 636
Posted By b-man
I sold a complete 280 hp 2-barrel 1959 389 and...

I sold a complete 280 hp 2-barrel 1959 389 and matching 4-speed automatic for $600 several years back. It was scrubbed clean on the outside and the intake, valley pan and oil pan were removed for...
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