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Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-03-2008, 09:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 547
Posted By Nine Ninety
Post Update / Correction

This should actually state that "....you want to set it up with the rocker tip centered on the valve at half lift and set the pedistal height so that the rocker arm pivot point is 90 degress (e.g....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-03-2008, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 547
Posted By Nine Ninety
Dave, I am not saying not to focus on the...

Dave,

I am not saying not to focus on the exhaust, it is just when you have a "dual pattern" cam with different lobe lifts (or rocker ratios) between intake and exhaust, you have to compromise...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-03-2008, 12:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 547
Posted By Nine Ninety
If you are still having problems with centering...

If you are still having problems with centering the roller on the valve, make sure you have the pedestal installed correctly. It has an offset built into in and if you get it "backwards" the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-24-2008, 07:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 536
Posted By Nine Ninety
The NHRA index for a Super Gas class car running...

The NHRA index for a Super Gas class car running on an 1/8 mile track is 6.30.

http://www.nhra.com/stats/indexes.html?class=Super
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-22-2008, 08:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 842
Posted By Nine Ninety
Mine is from Ed DeStaute at Straight Line...

Mine is from Ed DeStaute at Straight Line Marketing. Mounted on the wheel. Moved location around so that it releases with slight forward movement of finger (no hand jerking).

I actually used a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-14-2007, 12:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,232
Posted By Nine Ninety
David Reher of Reher-Morrison racing engines (Pro...

David Reher of Reher-Morrison racing engines (Pro Stock) has a good explaination on why a cross-drilled crank is not good on a race engine.

See http://www.rehermorrison.com/techtalk/51.htm

I am...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-10-2007, 03:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 312
Posted By Nine Ninety
My first comment in tuning a 4 link is make small...

My first comment in tuning a 4 link is make small changes, as they can result in hugh differences in the way the car launches & handles.

In response to your question, IC is changed to affect the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-21-2006, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 402
Posted By Nine Ninety
You could also give Chris at IMI (Phone:...

You could also give Chris at IMI (Phone: 888-2HI-Tork)a call and get him to send you a new mounting block that is drilled to allow you to clock the starter.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-21-2006, 07:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 470
Posted By Nine Ninety
Tim, sounds like you may be anticipating the...

Tim,

sounds like you may be anticipating the 3rd bulb. Here is something I have used in the past (yes, when I ran a car with a windshield). Put a piece of duct tape on the windshield that lets...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-15-2006, 09:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 471
Posted By Nine Ninety
ATI Flexplate

Are you sure your mounting the flexplate with the right side facing the engine? As I'm sure you know, the bolt pattern is not symmetrical and will only go on 1 way.

Agree with 60man, don't drill...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-08-2006, 05:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,447
Posted By Nine Ninety
Did anyone else notice that they indicated at the...

Did anyone else notice that they indicated at the end of the show when they were showing a Tiger head that it was from "Pontiac.com" and not "AllPontiac.com"????
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-08-2006, 05:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,447
Posted By Nine Ninety
Lightbulb How many install mistakes did you guys notice????...

How many install mistakes did you guys notice???? I'll give you one. Installing the oil pump drive shaft after the oil pump and oil pan are installed...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-13-2006, 01:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,213
Posted By Nine Ninety
Question Shaft Mounted Rocker Geometry

Lynn,

Good info. Any thoughts on setting the geometry up with a shaft system that uses different rocker ratio's or different cam lobe lifts between the intake and exhaust? If your setup has a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-13-2006, 12:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 369
Posted By Nine Ninety
Bellhousing Mount Mini Starter

Have you touched base with Nunzi? He shows one on his website (see link below)...

http://www.nunzi-pontiac-expert.com/oil_filters_starters_engine_bearings.htm
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-12-2006, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 722
Posted By Nine Ninety
Harry, I would tend to believe what your car...

Harry, I would tend to believe what your car tells you it wants...... But since you asked, I feel that for a given venturi size, the traditional booster arrangement has more versatility over a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-11-2006, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 722
Posted By Nine Ninety
Pro-Systems Experience with Aerosol Carbs

Check out the info on the Pro-System's website regarding Aerosol carbs and atomization vs. a booster....

http://www.pro-system.com/mythbust.html
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-16-2006, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 722
Posted By Nine Ninety
Thumbs up KEV, that's excellent news, especially the "no...

KEV, that's excellent news, especially the "no extra charge" part........ Keep the options coming.......

Ron
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-16-2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 773
Posted By Nine Ninety
Keep it fun

Whether you build a tube chassis car or evolve you street car into a street/strip or full race setup, my suggestions/comments would be to:

1) keep it affordable, which is the prime ingredient to...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-16-2006, 11:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 430
Posted By Nine Ninety
Red face Harry, You may need to fab your own on this...

Harry,

You may need to fab your own on this one. Another way may be to simply install an adjustable floor/pedal stop inside the car.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-15-2006, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 286
Posted By Nine Ninety
Uni Air Filter

The filter element is foam, not like the K&N gauze material. The foam is sandwiched in between the top & bottom metal elements of the filter assembly and are easily accessed for cleaning or...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-14-2006, 03:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 482
Posted By Nine Ninety
Just a reminder to keep the "other" parameter...

Just a reminder to keep the "other" parameter associated with engine placement in mind. In addition to setback, engine height (or crank centerline height) is also important. My roadster has the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-14-2006, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 286
Posted By Nine Ninety
UNI Air Filter

If you order a UNI, just let them know which style filter element you want. They have 2. The low restriction filter won't keep real fine particles out of the engine.

I have actually run 2 of the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-14-2006, 02:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,348
Posted By Nine Ninety
Question Pontiac Powered Altered (27T left hand steer)

Warped,

Are you looking for any specific info? My roadster has full suspension--- strange struts up front, a Ford 9" with a 4 link, mild steel chassis, 110" wheelbase, 400 based 467 with E-heads,...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-03-2006, 10:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 349
Posted By Nine Ninety
Thanks for all the helpful information. ...

Thanks for all the helpful information.

Pontiac Jack, did your Mini-gas injection help cold starting (in addition to faster heat-up) or prevent kick-back on cold starts (which can damage the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-03-2006, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 349
Posted By Nine Ninety
Question Use of Block Heaters for Alky Applications

For those out there with experience in running alcohol as a racing fuel :-), I am looking for input on using a block heater on each cylinder bank in order to preheat the engine and not having to run...
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