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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 57
Posted By b-man
A Crower 60243 and a factory intake would be my...

A Crower 60243 and a factory intake would be my pick if you’re going to run a little higher stall torque converter to match up with the cam.

With a stock converter I’d tone down the cam to the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 57
Posted By b-man
The Performer intake is turd compared to a...

The Performer intake is turd compared to a factory iron Quadrajet intake. Even the fact that it’s roughly 20 pounds lighter doesn’t mean much, it’s a restriction compared to a stock Quadrajet intake....
Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 04:36 PM
Replies: 605
Views: 44,143
Posted By b-man
Thumbs up Your car looks cool. Glad you’re getting...

Your car looks cool.

Glad you’re getting better and enjoying life. :)

Good health is all that really matters, but having a nice Pontiac matters too. ;)
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 57
Posted By b-man
Without knowing anything about what car this...

Without knowing anything about what car this engine is going in or the transmission and rear end gear you’re planning to use it’s hard to really give you any good advice.

However no matter what...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted Today, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By b-man
Question Did Kyle forward your email to James D. so you...

Did Kyle forward your email to James D. so you could make payment and shipping arrangements ?

No matter what you shouldn’t be communicating about your dealings on the open forums, anything you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 06:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 816
Posted By b-man
Maybe there’s someone in your area who can...

Maybe there’s someone in your area who can properly install the main seal for you, and handle the short block assembly as well. Even if you have to drive all day to drop it off with someone who’s...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted Yesterday, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 221
Posted By b-man
Post your asking price please, per our classified...

Post your asking price please, per our classified forum rules.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 477
Posted By b-man
1967 was the only year they had that exhaust...

1967 was the only year they had that exhaust passage that ran directly to the carb gasket, by 1968 they had rectified that mistake.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted Yesterday, 11:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By b-man
Anyone can access your email here, it’s really...

Anyone can access your email here, it’s really not wise to allow that.

Why would someone with a completely different name be contacting you for payment ?

You’re almost assuredly being scammed.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2024, 08:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 477
Posted By b-man
I would install a maybe 1/4” thick heat...

I would install a maybe 1/4” thick heat insulating phenolic or fiber spacer under the carb or one of the thicker gaskets with the built-in heat shield if you can fit one.

I have .280” thick...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 816
Posted By b-man
I paid an experienced friend to both build and...

I paid an experienced friend to both build and deal with the machine shop that was tasked with machining my 421.

He had already done several with the latest one-piece BOP Engineering seal and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-05-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,033
Posted By b-man
I have the utmost respect for Jay and it’s sad to...

I have the utmost respect for Jay and it’s sad to see it looks and sounds like he’s aged 10 plus years within the past year. :(

Yeah he’s far from a Pontiac expert but all things considered he did...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-05-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 219
Posted By b-man
Taxes you would have pay after winning it would...

Taxes you would have pay after winning it would be insane.

No thanks.
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-04-2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,462
Posted By b-man
He’s my owner of course. :D Wife’s out of...

He’s my owner of course. :D

Wife’s out of town so he’s my copilot whenever I’m doing car stuff or whatever else.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-04-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 631
Posted By b-man
The guy who did the body lift eliminated the...

The guy who did the body lift eliminated the lower bearing since the U-joint he welded on now serves as the lower bearing point.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-04-2024, 04:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 631
Posted By b-man
You have to take the column assembly out because...

You have to take the column assembly out because the shaft has to be inserted from the bottom due to the rag joint flange welded to the bottom of the shaft.

Some shafts had a separate flange that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-04-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 507
Posted By b-man
And…..the Mac’s tool solves the problem. ...

And…..the Mac’s tool solves the problem.

You get what you pay for with this one. :thumbup:

I won’t do an engine or engine/trans installation or removal without one now that I have one, it’s...
Forum: 64-65 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-04-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,462
Posted By b-man
Finally on the road. :) A little rough...

Finally on the road. :)

A little rough around the edges but running perfectly and a lot of fun to drive.

I’m slow but consistent. As in I take forever, patience is a virtue they say……whoever...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-04-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,033
Posted By b-man
Unhappy Sad commentary, you’d figure that Jay and his...

Sad commentary, you’d figure that Jay and his show producers would have done at least a little research.

Here’s the reproduction window sticker I had made using the PHS documentation I received...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 06-04-2024, 12:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 979
Posted By b-man
The 8.2 would have come with a 2.78. ...

The 8.2 would have come with a 2.78.

Corporate 8.5 had the 2.73.

The ad saying it has a 2.73 gear is almost certainly inaccurate. Note the cover has no indications it’s ever been removed to...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 06-04-2024, 12:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 979
Posted By b-man
Appears to be a Pontiac 8.2 from looking at the...

Appears to be a Pontiac 8.2 from looking at the bracket that holds the brake line T fitting that’s attached to the top cover bolt. The 8.5 Buick/Olds rears aren’t like that, the T fitting bolts...
Forum: Members Helping Members 06-04-2024, 12:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 142
Posted By b-man
I’m sure they’ll be the best 2 Corvair carbs...

I’m sure they’ll be the best 2 Corvair carbs ever.

I sure am happy with the Tri-Power carbs you did for me over a decade ago that are on my ‘64 421 HO. :)
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 06-03-2024, 11:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 979
Posted By b-man
Franks doesn’t sell Olds or Buick part’s so...

Franks doesn’t sell Olds or Buick part’s so that’s a no go.

I’m not looking for a complete rear end set up for racing with a spool and 3.73 gears and listed as rare so as to imply it’s worth a lot...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 507
Posted By b-man
The issue with load levelers is the crank...

The issue with load levelers is the crank interferes with the hoist boom/chain at certain angles. You can’t crank it to change the angle of the load again depending on the angle. Also firewall...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 507
Posted By b-man
All-iron 421 with a 13” converter/TH350 all...

All-iron 421 with a 13” converter/TH350 all hanging from four 5/16” carb studs, small base Rochester 2-barrel at that.

No problem. :thumbup:

Nothing to fear. :bolt:
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