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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 10:31 AM
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Posted By 78w72
I cant comment on 35 years, but I used a new...

I cant comment on 35 years, but I used a new TH400 from TCI that sat for 20 years before installing in a 500hp stoker pontiac, the trans worked great and is still going strong 10 years later & lots...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH Today, 10:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 56
Posted By 78w72
Maybe his engine does require or can use that...

Maybe his engine does require or can use that much... have seen lots of dual quad street pontiacs out there with edelbrock 2x4 intakes. dual 500's are common for blower dual quad engines too.
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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-21-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 243
Posted By 78w72
Why all the SEM bashing? Thats great if YOU dont...

Why all the SEM bashing? Thats great if YOU dont like it but countless others have used it with excellent results, pros & hobbyists. If your buds came off in spots, he didnt apply or prep the parts...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-21-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,619
Posted By 78w72
In for the results...

In for the results...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-21-2024, 10:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 777
Posted By 78w72
Good to hear the ticking improved... but just an...

Good to hear the ticking improved... but just an FYI, 20 minutes idling is not anywhere near fully heat soaked, take it for a long drive doing some higher rpm pulls on a hot summer day, that will get...
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 06-21-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 374
Posted By 78w72
had 2 or 3 bad experiences with inline... brake &...

had 2 or 3 bad experiences with inline... brake & fuel lines ordered separately for a 72 firebird had horrible flared ends that would have never sealed, looked like a 8 year old did it with a harbor...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-20-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 568
Posted By 78w72
Those shirts look great, any chance you can do...

Those shirts look great, any chance you can do some in different color shirts/decals?

I realize those colors are what the car colors were... but they would look good & probably sell good in...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-20-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,094
Posted By 78w72
The tomahawk intake is a dual pattern intake,...

The tomahawk intake is a dual pattern intake, spread & square bore.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-20-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 777
Posted By 78w72
I had the original comp roller lifters for a...

I had the original comp roller lifters for a couple years on a aluminum head 467 with OF cam, they were noisier than I liked but was assured by comp & SD that the ticking wasnt a issue mechanically...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-18-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 136
Posted By 78w72
Cant comment on concours resto or 100% original...

Cant comment on concours resto or 100% original paint... but Ive always used a satin black, its not too flat & not too glossy & looks very close to original mid to later 2nd gen years. Many different...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 792
Posted By 78w72
Agree on running an aux cooler with the radiator...

Agree on running an aux cooler with the radiator cooler... ALL aux cooler companies suggest to run the aux after the rad cooler, lets the rad cooler remove most the heat first (or heat the fluid when...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-17-2024, 09:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 252
Posted By 78w72
Are you sure the leak is coming from the...

Are you sure the leak is coming from the bolt/hole itself? Or trickling down from higher up? Many times it can be the gasket itself where the corners meet the timing cover gasket or even the front...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 06-16-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 144
Posted By 78w72
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 06-15-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 144
Posted By 78w72
I should have some of these brackets, will check...

I should have some of these brackets, will check later today & PM you.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-15-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 180
Posted By 78w72
1970-74ish have the fuel lines on the passenger...

1970-74ish have the fuel lines on the passenger side, all later year pontiac engine 2nd gen firebirds have the fuel lines on the driver side... totally different routing.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-14-2024, 10:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 180
Posted By 78w72
I can check my 81 pacecar but im pretty sure the...

I can check my 81 pacecar but im pretty sure the lines are the same as other mid to late 70's 2nd gens with pontiac engines. Can you take a pic of the area youre describing so im know what to look...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-14-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,455
Posted By 78w72
Thats good your hose is still stiff.... lol! In...

Thats good your hose is still stiff.... lol! In my experience reinforced fuel hose is pretty strong & wont collapse under the weak vac of pcv... ive even used it for many years on auto trans for the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,455
Posted By 78w72
Hope you can figure this out along with the rms...

Hope you can figure this out along with the rms or pan gasket leak.

Regarding the valve cover grommets, I use the same ones you have on my 78 400 engine, the slot in them is not razor thin, its...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 06-12-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 188
Posted By 78w72
What year 2nd gen is that for?

What year 2nd gen is that for?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-11-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,456
Posted By 78w72
Just an FYI for you on the BFG warranty, it is...

Just an FYI for you on the BFG warranty, it is for 6 years so your dates should qualify under their warranty as cosmetic defects. Its worth a call if you still have the tires, if the frontline reps...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,829
Posted By 78w72
I have the 7qt milodon pan too, it uses the same...

I have the 7qt milodon pan too, it uses the same older 3 prong U seal as the older late 60's pans vs the later 70's pans with 5 prongs. The later U seals are better than the older ones, from what...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 06-07-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 233
Posted By 78w72
Wasnt 1974 still the 8K tach?

Wasnt 1974 still the 8K tach?
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 06-07-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By 78w72
Nice intake, looks great polished. Just an...

Nice intake, looks great polished.

Just an FYI on the date, looks to be a service replacement (SR) bought over the counter in 1979.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,829
Posted By 78w72
Hi Rich. Sorry to hear youre still dealing with...

Hi Rich. Sorry to hear youre still dealing with the leak, we discussed this last year on emails & I still say its the pan "U" gasket causing the drips. The thick cork gasket and ultra black will...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 845
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