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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2024, 09:19 PM
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Views: 350
Posted By zippy
Update. Got my carb apart. Previous internal...

Update. Got my carb apart. Previous internal plug sealing was leaking after 14 years or so. So redoing that with Jb weld now. And definitely need to re open up the holes in throttle blades. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 350
Posted By zippy
I will take my Qjet apart, and document all my...

I will take my Qjet apart, and document all my rods, jets APT settings, and confirm that throttle plate is just at the transition slot one day soon here. Got to clear some bench space first. It...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2024, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 350
Posted By zippy
Another vac advance/starting question

So, my 470, 9.8 comp. melling SPC8 cam. 13 deg initial advance. TH400. Just going through Dizzy and all that. Been many years. I have an adjustable vac advance, but unsure right now what my engine...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 369
Posted By zippy
Not to hijack, but my TH400 is full manual...

Not to hijack, but my TH400 is full manual shift. Last time driving 5 years ago, I started to notice really hard 1-2 shifts at light to moderate throttle. Let off gas and shift like a manual, OK, ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 752
Posted By zippy
But how much heat from Trans is imparted into the...

But how much heat from Trans is imparted into the rad? Asking because we all strive to keep engine cooler. And if running trans into it, assists in lots of peoples overheating issues? My brain...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-16-2024, 01:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 448
Posted By zippy
I've failed Rhoads with 041 similar cam before...

I've failed Rhoads with 041 similar cam before due to lack of Zinc Was a long time used combo of a Nunzi Cam and Rhoads lifters in my 455. I went back to non leakdown because I want the choppy...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-16-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 752
Posted By zippy
Have you tried chasing the threads? And...

Have you tried chasing the threads? And installing the straight inverted flare adapter. If it threads in enough to hold, but not seal, JB weld the adapters in maybe? Not like you have anything to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-16-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 448
Posted By zippy
From all my research. The MELLING Spc-8 is the...

From all my research. The MELLING Spc-8 is the orig 041. That's what I just put into my 470 with crower cam saver lifters. Just broke in on Friday. Havent pulled valve covers off yet to change...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 430
Posted By zippy
True with most squirrel cage induction motors. ...

True with most squirrel cage induction motors. Not true with permanent Magnet motors, like Fans and Starters. check your starter amp draw at 13v compared to 11.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2024, 12:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,304
Posted By zippy
No, I have not LOL. Kinda figured anyone would...

No, I have not LOL. Kinda figured anyone would want to keep what they have. I am also in Canada.

But that said, Anything I could use in my 9.8:1 470 stroker? you would sell?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 430
Posted By zippy
Being an Electrician, I can see a possible here....

Being an Electrician, I can see a possible here. The new Optima's are really good at holding voltage under load. Older liquid batteries not so much. Meaning, old setup, the voltage would sag...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-04-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,304
Posted By zippy
But finding stock weights now??? I am in this...

But finding stock weights now??? I am in this bind right now. No junkyards have any distributor engines anymore around me. Heck, they don't keep anything older than 10 years old even. Last time...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,304
Posted By zippy
Not an option as in it is a must do? I haven't...

Not an option as in it is a must do? I haven't made a positive stop on mine yet. But just about to give the dizzy a complete go through.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-23-2024, 07:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 174
Posted By zippy
SPC-8 advance or retard?

Wondering what ICL I should put my SPC-8 at? 455ho, 10.3 compression .040 over, 4.25 stroke. #64 heads. 3.08 rears with 3200 stall. Supposed to be a 2500 tight converter. But flashes to 3200-3400....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,562
Posted By zippy
That's actually interesting. I have lots of 2...

That's actually interesting. I have lots of 2 stroke powersports here. Sleds Bikes RC Planes etc. So always a couple gallons of Opti2 on my shelf
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,562
Posted By zippy
Same here!! Tried Lucas fuel treatment a couple...

Same here!! Tried Lucas fuel treatment a couple months ago. In my 08 5.7 hemi and 91 2.5 Shadow. Both had noticeable improvements in MPG and power. I was actually amazed. Been using Seafoam for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,298
Posted By zippy
had a nasty Hydrolock once, filled bottom end...

had a nasty Hydrolock once, filled bottom end with coolant then split no 7 cyl. Had it sleeved. Then a few years later, Exh lobe on No 5 went flat and basically locked motor with combustion...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-29-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,548
Posted By zippy
Seen him quite a bit on Crackbook lately. ...

Seen him quite a bit on Crackbook lately. Especially pushing 40-50 deg idle timing.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-26-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,298
Posted By zippy
Well, I just ordered the Rollmaster -.010 from...

Well, I just ordered the Rollmaster -.010 from Butler last night. New stock chain had just under 1/2" slack 1/4" each way. And Crank to Cam CL has been measured to .00675" closer than stock. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-22-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,298
Posted By zippy
Ok. But since I am 6 thou closer. I'd it 5 or 10...

Ok. But since I am 6 thou closer. I'd it 5 or 10 thou shorter set I need?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-22-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,298
Posted By zippy
.005 or .010 shorter cam chain needed?

Measuring my 455 cam to crank cl. I know it's been line bored twice at least. My CL comes out at 5.18525". I read stock is 5.192. So .00675 closer. Are chains measured in distance closer or...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 08:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 447
Posted By zippy
Thx. What I kinda thought. Just orderd some...

Thx. What I kinda thought. Just orderd some longer ones
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 447
Posted By zippy
Rocker stud length.

Finishing up my 455 from a flat cam. And never thought about it till now but are my rocker studs too short? ARP 1.9000 installed height 7/16 studs. Been installed for many years. You can see the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 965
Posted By zippy
I have a stck 2000 camaro dual fan on my 455. it...

I have a stck 2000 camaro dual fan on my 455. it seems to work alrigth. Prob a little low on the CFM though. One Day I'll get a PWM controller for them tho.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 966
Posted By zippy
I have a FluidDampr on my 455. But to be honest,...

I have a FluidDampr on my 455. But to be honest, I can't remember if I had to adjust the bolt pattern at all or not. It's been a few years now
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