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Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 02-14-2008, 05:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,369
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Holley projection 4 on modified Olds 403

Hello,
I'm using the Holley Projection 4 TBI on my T/A.
The return pressure was too high to start with so I used the vapor pipe going the tank as well as the normal return line - two pipes for...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-14-2008, 05:23 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 150,916
Posted By Rafe LORHO
More info concerning the suspension setup

Hi again,
I forgot to describe the chassis setup of my car. Here goes:
Poly bushes everywhere
Edelbrock shocks at the front, combi coil overs at the rear (don't know what brand - bought from old...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-14-2008, 05:06 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 150,916
Posted By Rafe LORHO
How to use up the Cooper's before buying M/T

Hi from France,
Here's how to wear down those "hard as nails" Cooper Cobras before fitting something better!

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x43px9_trans-am-car-park-burnouts-8_auto

The...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 06-05-2007, 04:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,722
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Thumbs up Nice machine !! P.S. What sizes of wheels...

Nice machine !!

P.S. What sizes of wheels and tyres are you using?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2007, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 471
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Unhappy TH400 won't stay in 3rd under 50mph

Hello everybody,
I've got a slight problem with the functioning of my TH400. Here's what happens:

When cruising not very fast at 40mph, the tranny stays in 2nd.
If I accelerate to over 50 and...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-30-2007, 03:19 AM
Replies: 369
Views: 33,201
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Smile WOW! Lots of nice cars there guys. Here's...

WOW!
Lots of nice cars there guys.

Here's mine:
A '77 Bandit TA in pretty good shape. Missing it's original snowflakes and pin stripes but otherwise OK.
The 403 has a forged crank, ROSS pistons...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-30-2007, 02:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 164
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Gasket problem

The trouble with living in France is that every time you want to import something from the States you have to pay taxes and customs fees. This means that you try to group your orders so that you pay...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 05-27-2007, 07:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,722
Posted By Rafe LORHO
OK, thanks guys for the advice. Could you tell...

OK, thanks guys for the advice.
Could you tell me how much money for a TKO conversion and which topic I should look at to get to know what's involved ?
Ragards,
Rafe

P.S. I was kinda thinking...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 05-26-2007, 04:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,722
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Yes, I know I should have down shifted manually. ...

Yes, I know I should have down shifted manually.
But when you're going that fast, your brain doesn't seem to think straight!
I'll have to practice for the next time!!
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 05-25-2007, 03:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,722
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Burnt off by a C5 - oh the shame!!

OK guys, I'll (try) to keep this story short:

Last week end our American Car Association organised a little road rally.
It was more of a map reading exercise than an out and out race.

Well,...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 05-25-2007, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,404
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Pontiac Jack, I build my own engines, and if...

Pontiac Jack,
I build my own engines, and if they break, it's my own fault!
And no, I didn't keep it at 6500rpm, I just revved it up and then let it back off - it makes more than enough noise...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 05-17-2007, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,404
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Louder than a rock concert !

I've already told this one on another topic, but it didn't get much response at the time, so I've padded it out and given it a bit more embellishment - well here goes:

We few brave hearted souls...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 04-14-2007, 06:05 PM
Replies: 772
Views: 106,374
Posted By Rafe LORHO
My garage is too small to see anything so I had...

My garage is too small to see anything so I had to take this picture from the outside.
(The garage is down the slope behind the Renault 5 Gordini Turbo - group 2 race car. That's the green one with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2007, 04:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 234
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Modified 403 now runs on all 8 cylinders - youpee!!

Hi everyone,
I just want to give you all an update on my 403ci motor problems.
But before that, I'd just like to say a big thank you to each and every one of you who gave some advice on this topic....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-25-2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 839
Posted By Rafe LORHO
I used a 3" PYPES system on my TA with "Race"...

I used a 3" PYPES system on my TA with "Race" mufflers.
I have to say that it was one of the loudest cars in France last year! So loud, that at the local Harley and USA cars show last year they...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-25-2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 356
Posted By Rafe LORHO
I would just like to say thank you to everyone...

I would just like to say thank you to everyone who has given some advice for this topic.
I've taken note of all of it and I'll be checking every point indicated.

I will write again once I've got...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-24-2007, 05:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 280
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Thanks for your detailled answer. Yes I'm using...

Thanks for your detailled answer.
Yes I'm using adjustable rockers.
As for the cam, what degree before TDC would you recommend? 16° as in the stock specs?
I assure you that the ENGLE set up card...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-22-2007, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 280
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Modified 403 runs only on back 4 cylinders

Hello everyone and a little "bonjour" from France.
(Following Pontiac Jack's suggestion, I'm putting this thread on to a topic with more traffic.)

It's been a while since I last wrote something...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2007, 05:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 356
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Yes, thanks for the advice. I had thought about...

Yes, thanks for the advice.
I had thought about a crack in the head - difficult to check over here as the machine shops are not equiped. There was no visuel flaw when I reworked the heads....
Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 03-21-2007, 05:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 686
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Yes, thanks for the advice. I had thought about...

Yes, thanks for the advice.
I had thought about a crack in the head - difficult to check over here as the machine shops are not equiped. There was no visuel flaw when I reworked the heads....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-20-2007, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 356
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Modified 403 runs only on back 4 cylinders

Hello everyone and a little "bonjour" from France.
It's been a while since I last wrote something on this forum.
I have been busy nevertheless, putting together my '77 Bandit Trans Am.
Here's the...
Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 03-20-2007, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 686
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Modified 403 runs only on back 4 cylinders

Hello everyone and a little "bonjour" from France.
It's been a while since I last wrote something on this forum.
I have been busy nevertheless, putting together my '77 Bandit Trans Am.
Here's the...
Forum: Non Pontiac Motors in Pontiacs 11-27-2005, 07:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 496
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Half decent 403 modification?

Hello,
I have a '77 Bandit Trans Am with the Olds 403, and this winter I will be working a bit on the motor.
I've bought some #5 heads (off a 350 Olds) along with an Offenhauser inlet manifold. ...
Forum: Electrical Tech 11-23-2005, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 170
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Intermitent wiper upgrade

Hello everyone,
I just bought off Ebay the wiper switch that does intermitent or pulsed wipes.
Is this a straight swap with the old switch or will I have to find the wiper motor that goes with it...
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 11-23-2005, 07:50 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,298
Posted By Rafe LORHO
Lots of good stories above!! I'm afraid that...

Lots of good stories above!!

I'm afraid that mine's just a simple one:

The only time I've been pulled up with my Trans Am was a week or so after I had bought it. The policeman just wanted to...
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