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Pontiac - Race
06-15-2024, 09:30 PM
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Undercarriage rubber removal
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Mike S
I used a plastic putty knife to get the thick...
I used a plastic putty knife to get the thick stuff and then clean it with thinner.
What I started doing a couple years ago that works very well. I have been applying a clear wrap on the lower...
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Northeast
06-04-2024, 09:12 AM
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June 8 nostalgia at Cecil county
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Mike S
never been, that's why I'm on the fence. Should...
never been, that's why I'm on the fence. Should be a lot of old cars
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Northeast
06-04-2024, 08:28 AM
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June 8 nostalgia at Cecil county
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Mike S
June 8 nostalgia at Cecil county
Cecil county in Maryland is holding a nostalgia race, show and swap meet. Wondering if anyone from here is going? I am on the fence.
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Pontiac - Race
06-02-2024, 10:33 PM
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Pulling timing out in 2nd?
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Mike S
Pulling timing out in 2nd?
I have been running 10.0 index. I slow the car up with weight and pulling timing out in high gear. I tried restrictor plates and mechanical throttle stop but like to launch hard. I usually 60' 1.33...
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Pontiac - Race
05-29-2024, 09:43 PM
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Thin intake gasket
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Mike S
Thin intake gasket
I had an intake gasket failure so I am changing the gasket. I used a tin Indian gasket .063 thick and the intake sits high making port match off. I bought some mr gasket material .015 thick and made...
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Pontiac - Race
04-24-2024, 11:00 PM
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Trailer tire monitor?
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Mike S
I just replaced all the tires. Went from a D load...
I just replaced all the tires. Went from a D load rated to an E load rated. The 24' enclosed trailer is close to being maxed out since I added the golf cart. Figured if I had to buy tires might as...
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Pontiac - Race
04-20-2024, 06:28 PM
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Trailer tire monitor?
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Mike S
Trailer tire monitor?
Had a flat on the trailer this morning. Didn't know it till someone pulled next to me to tell me. Going 70 it destroyed the tire but didn't hurt the trailer. Looking for a pressure monitoring system...
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Pontiac - Race
04-20-2024, 06:09 PM
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Letting it loose tomorrow
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Mike S
Boy what a disappointing day. Went to Cecil...
Boy what a disappointing day. Went to Cecil county for the nostalgia race Waited close to 3 hrs for them to dry the track. Had a blow out on the trailer on 95 on the way down. Car got hung up getting...
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Pontiac - Race
04-19-2024, 05:04 PM
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Letting it loose tomorrow
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Mike S
Letting it loose tomorrow
For years I have detuned the car to go 10.00. After a lot of requests from my friends and fellow racers, I am going to run it all out tomorrow for the first race (bracket) this year.
Took 335lbs of...
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Pontiac - Street
04-18-2024, 01:07 PM
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Oil capacity
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Mike S
In my 72 street car, I run 5 quarts for the last...
In my 72 street car, I run 5 quarts for the last 30 years. I change the oil and filter, putting a little oil in the filter and rest in the engine. Dipstick reads full.
On the race car I have a 7...
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Pontiac - Street
04-13-2024, 06:03 PM
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Header tube temps?
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Mike S
Header tube temps?
I spent the day tuning the 600 holley. Got the carb dialed in. For the hell of it, I checked the header tubes with a fluke ir thermometer. After a short 15 min cruise I read 580 to 600 on all tubes...
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Pontiac - Street
04-13-2024, 05:39 PM
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Holley tuning ?
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Mike S
Put the o2 meter on, got it at 14.7 at idle 800...
Put the o2 meter on, got it at 14.7 at idle 800 rpm, 14.2 at cruise 2000 rpms, 12.5 at wide open. I think this is perfect.
I also put a 195 deg thermostat instead of 160. Runs right at 190 and...
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Pontiac - Street
04-13-2024, 10:29 AM
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Holley tuning ?
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Mike S
Holley tuning ?
I have a fresh mild 400 8.9 comp. with a 2801 cam. I bought a used 600 holley and rebuilt it. I have the idle set at 600 rpm in gear with 16" of vacuum. It runs fine and got it to idle fine. I have a...
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Pontiac - Street
03-11-2024, 01:20 PM
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200-4R questions
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Mike S
I put one in my 72 lemans last year. No tunnel...
I put one in my 72 lemans last year. No tunnel work fit right in, in place of the th400. You will need a th350 yoke. Mine only locks up in 4th. Has a pressure switch internal from the factory, that...
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THE LOBBY
03-06-2024, 04:43 PM
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Wires to doors?
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300
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Mike S
Wires to doors?
I am looking at installing keyless entry on my 72 lemans. I have to run wires to the doors. Can someone take a pic of how the factory ran the wires for power door locks and power windows? or how you...
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THE LOBBY
03-06-2024, 04:39 PM
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Road trips with classic?
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Mike S
I use to have the battery disconnect in back of...
I use to have the battery disconnect in back of the car when I had the battery in the trunk and racing it. I would use that but the down side is you loose all your preset radio stations along with...
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THE LOBBY
03-05-2024, 02:35 PM
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Road trips with classic?
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Road trips with classic?
Now that I have the 72 Lemans put back to stock with the over drive trans. i am looking at taking it on some long road trips. Like from NJ to Florida. My question is what can I do for security while...
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Pontiac - Street
03-01-2024, 10:36 PM
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Carb for mild 400
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Mike S
The quadrajet is from a 77 Pontiac If I read the...
The quadrajet is from a 77 Pontiac If I read the numbers right. I know the rpm is the wrong intake but I used a lot of parts I had laying around. I have the Holley tuned pretty good and runs great. I...
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Pontiac - Street
03-01-2024, 11:28 AM
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Carb for mild 400
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Mike S
Carb for mild 400
I built a mild 400 for my street car last year. I am running a performer rpm intake. Right now I am running a 750 holley vacuum secondary. Performance is not a primary concern. I would like to get...
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Pontiac - Race
02-20-2024, 10:21 PM
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C clip eliminator
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Mike S
I installed Strange c-clip eliminators along with...
I installed Strange c-clip eliminators along with strange axels in the car when I built in in 1999. This year i noticed a little gear lube on the inside of the rim. I just got done changing the...
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Heating & Cooling TECH
02-15-2024, 12:07 PM
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Chevy Thermostat housing
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681
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Mike S
Chevy Thermostat housing
I was wondering if a chevy thermostat housing is the same bolt pattern as a Pontiac? I am looking for a 90 deg adjustable housing. It looks the same but don't have a chevy one laying around,
Thanks
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Pontiac - Race
02-14-2024, 11:18 AM
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Choosing Trans brakes
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Mike S
Choosing Trans brakes
I am going to build a new trans for the race car. Wondering if anyone knows the difference between a pro trans brake and regular trans brake? I think the pro is faster. Going with one that allows me...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
01-12-2024, 10:37 PM
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24
Home Security Systems
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4,953
Posted By
Mike S
I am using a Ademco Vista 20p. I have one for the...
I am using a Ademco Vista 20p. I have one for the house and one for the garage. I also have the enclosed trailer tied to the garage alarm. I use it as a fire alarm in the house also. I am not using a...
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61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE
01-07-2024, 10:05 PM
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72 Original spare tire (free)
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523
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Mike S
72 Original spare tire (free)
I have had this spare tire and rim kicking in the garage for 30 years, Came from my 72 lemans. If someone need a date coded tire for their restoration, they can have it. or it gets put out to trash.
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Pontiac - Race
11-22-2023, 09:53 AM
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Gear change effect on convertor?
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1,042
Posted By
Mike S
Decided to leave the 4.10 gears in. The...
Decided to leave the 4.10 gears in. The calculator's say with current comb and slip I should cross the line at 138 at 7000 rpms. That is my limiter setting. I think 138 should be good enough for...
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