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Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-16-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By styx169
I had the same problem with my 2002 T/A. THe...

I had the same problem with my 2002 T/A. THe first time I would try to start it, I got nothing...the 2nd, it would start then stall...3rd time was the charm, but once I switched to the spare key,...
Forum: All other Pontiac parts for sale/wanted 08-23-2010, 02:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,051
Posted By styx169
Can you give more info on the '68 400? Thanks.

Can you give more info on the '68 400? Thanks.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,404
Posted By styx169
In the end, trust is EARNED, not given. Just...

In the end, trust is EARNED, not given. Just because you are an experienced mechanic, doesn't mean that the customer is aware of it.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-09-2010, 03:18 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 3,404
Posted By styx169
I took my '02 Collector's Ed. T/A to Firestone...

I took my '02 Collector's Ed. T/A to Firestone for an inspection. The mechanic didn't even wait for me to leave the building before I saw him take the car out for a ride. When I asked him why he had...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 542
Posted By styx169
Here is the PDF for the PA state regulations...

Here is the PDF for the PA state regulations regarding antique and classic plates:

http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/fact_sheets/fs-ant.pdf
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-29-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 197
Posted By styx169
Thanks for the response and the link. I'll have...

Thanks for the response and the link. I'll have to check them out.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-27-2010, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 197
Posted By styx169
TKO-500 shifter location

Can the shifter location be changed in the TKO-500? I have it in my '69 Bird and would like to move the shifter about 2-3 inches toward the rear of the car.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-27-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 245
Posted By styx169
TKO-500 shifter location

Can the shifter location be changed in the TKO-500? I have it in my '69 Bird and would like to move the shifter about 2-3 inches toward the rear of the car.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-05-2010, 03:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 270
Posted By styx169
"Yes that will work fine. BTDT myself a few...

"Yes that will work fine. BTDT myself a few times. Also if you didn't know already as long as you have a carrier that had a 2.75 or numerically higher gear ratio you can put any gear ratio ring and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-28-2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 599
Posted By styx169
BTW, the car is a '78 Grand Prix. He made...

BTW, the car is a '78 Grand Prix.

He made me aware of the 3rd hole on the driver's side manifold, but I didn't consider that the exhaust would have to be modified. Dual exhaust was a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-28-2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 333
Posted By styx169
I used the wire brush attachment on my drill. I...

I used the wire brush attachment on my drill. I made sure NOT to use a coarse or medium bristle. I thought it might scratch or gouge the metal. I did have to buy a couple of different shapes to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-28-2010, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 599
Posted By styx169
I have the Pontiac 350 manifolds for him, but he...

I have the Pontiac 350 manifolds for him, but he already has the others still attached to the exhaust. I assumed that the 350 manifolds will give better exhaust flow and recommended he use them. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-27-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 599
Posted By styx169
301 to 350 swap

A friend of mine is swapping his Pontiac 301 for a 350. Will the 301 exhaust manifolds work for the 350?
Forum: 93-02 General Tech/Discussion 12-17-2009, 01:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,865
Posted By styx169
I picked up an '02 Collector's Ed. T/A with 43k...

I picked up an '02 Collector's Ed. T/A with 43k for $14k last November. Alot of people on Ebay were asking in the $20k-$25k range for this car at the time I found the T/A on a free classified...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-12-2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 132
Posted By styx169
Thanks for the info. I found a lot of useful info...

Thanks for the info. I found a lot of useful info on that site.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-12-2009, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 132
Posted By styx169
69 bird with 02 T/A dash

I am considering upgrading the dash of my '69 bird to that of a 4th gen T/A. Has anyone attempted this? I have been relentlessly searching for the post I came across a couple of weeks ago where...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-19-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 166
Posted By styx169
It could be a bad ground or bad bulb. Try...

It could be a bad ground or bad bulb.

Try swapping the headlight from the "good side" to the other. If the "good" headlight is also dim, check the for a broken or corroded ground wire. You may...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-06-2009, 11:59 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,202
Posted By styx169
Not doing more research before buying a Tremec...

Not doing more research before buying a Tremec 5-speed instead of a 6-speed.

Trusting a used air ratchet, given to me for free, to put the front lugs on my '69 Bird and not checking to see that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2009, 05:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 273
Posted By styx169
Thanks for the info everyone.LOL

Thanks for the info everyone.LOL
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-21-2009, 08:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 273
Posted By styx169
I guess it would be the secondary throttle...

I guess it would be the secondary throttle linkage. I wasn't sure why it didn't do anything when I rev the motor.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-21-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 273
Posted By styx169
Question Holley carb question

I attached a pic. What is the piece above the wording in the pic? Nothing is mentioned about it in the instructions for the carb.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-20-2009, 09:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 92
Posted By styx169
Hood tach harness

Is the 3-pin connector for the hood tach harness on a '69 GTO the same as for a '69 Firebird?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-21-2009, 10:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 170
Posted By styx169
I am using and MSD ready-to-run and the MSD 6AL...

I am using and MSD ready-to-run and the MSD 6AL in my '69 Bird with a 400. I have run the car with and without the 6AL. On the dyno there was no difference in performance, but the exhaust smell...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-08-2009, 09:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 149
Posted By styx169
Thanks, I didn't think to check the idler arm. ...

Thanks, I didn't think to check the idler arm. It's the only piece of the front suspension that hasn't been replaced.
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-08-2009, 12:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 149
Posted By styx169
Brake line replacement

My '69 bird (manual drum brakes all around) pulled to the right during braking, so I checked the brakes and found leaking wheel cylinders. I bought (for all 4 wheels) new brake drums, wheel...
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