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Forum: Exhaust TECH Today, 06:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 423
Posted By Formulajones
Another vote for dynomax. I'm running them on 2 ...

Another vote for dynomax. I'm running them on 2 cars one making almost 800hp and they do an excellent job of taming noise. I'm not a huge fan of obnoxious loud either but I am very performance...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 07:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 364
Posted By Formulajones
That should get you close. I forget the cc of my...

That should get you close. I forget the cc of my 12's and don't remember how much dish was machined in the piston, that was a couple decades ago, I'd have to find some paperwork. I want to say 13cc...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 05:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 364
Posted By Formulajones
If you end up machining a dish you'll need those...

If you end up machining a dish you'll need those forged units. $7-800 for a set honestly doesn't sound horrible given the prices these days.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 02:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 364
Posted By Formulajones
I used a forged flat top on my 70 RA III and then...

I used a forged flat top on my 70 RA III and then machined a small dish in it. It's zero decked as well. 10.13:1 compression and runs nice on 91 octane.

I have no idea what won't break the bank,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 177
Posted By Formulajones
I use the regular 3924's. The AR's just have the...

I use the regular 3924's. The AR's just have the ground strap cut back over the center of the electrode.

I simply cut back the ground strap on the regular 3924's lol
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 06:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,871
Posted By Formulajones
Yeah Jay, oil is always a weird subject with...

Yeah Jay, oil is always a weird subject with people. Someone on the internet always says this or that is better yet almost no one even sends off a sample to see what their oil is doing.

I will say...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 06:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 143
Posted By Formulajones
It's most likely that 1350 yoke doing that. Ive...

It's most likely that 1350 yoke doing that. Ive noticed some of those being as beefy as they are do stick out a bit further as well.

As far as a 12 bolt being a direct swap, yes. Dad's goat still...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 06:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 127
Posted By Formulajones
Sometimes the downpipe on that side can get close...

Sometimes the downpipe on that side can get close to the linkage. I e always been able to get the back drive linkage on as long as I pay attention to where I position that downpipe before I weld...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-30-2024, 06:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 759
Posted By Formulajones
If it makes ya feel better, we are all getting...

If it makes ya feel better, we are all getting hit with bidenomics. There is nothing cheap anymore, and I don't know who isn't paying sales tax. We don't get free shipping at most places unless you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-29-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 759
Posted By Formulajones
I'd be inclined to leave it alone at least until...

I'd be inclined to leave it alone at least until you dig into the current cam and find out what it is first.

If you really want to change the cam it makes more sense to leave it a roller so you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-29-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,871
Posted By Formulajones
That's a good question Bill. I would say likely a...

That's a good question Bill. I would say likely a lot more than we hear about as most of these threads go unresolved or people are reluctant to admit any fault and blame the cam and/or lifters. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-29-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,871
Posted By Formulajones
That's a good question Bill. I would say likely a...

That's a good question Bill. I would say likely a lot more than we hear about as most of these threads go unresolved or people are reluctant to admit any fault and blame the cam and/or lifters. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-29-2024, 06:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 759
Posted By Formulajones
I've never really heard complaints of round ports...

I've never really heard complaints of round ports in 67's and as a matter of fact see a few at local gatherings.

If it's truly a problem it would be easier, less work and probably cheaper if you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-29-2024, 06:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 759
Posted By Formulajones
I've never really heard complaints of round ports...

I've never really heard complaints of round ports in 67's and as a matter of fact see a few at local gatherings.

If it's truly a problem it would be easier, less work and probably cheaper if you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-26-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,871
Posted By Formulajones
Yeah Bill but you also found springs that only...

Yeah Bill but you also found springs that only had 80 lbs. on the seats. I wouldn't call that a cam and lifter failure, that was just the result.

What likely happened, and I posted in your thread...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-25-2024, 06:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 935
Posted By Formulajones
Ive mentioned this before. Pulling in the intake...

Ive mentioned this before. Pulling in the intake charge during the exhaust stroke also has the affect of cooling the next cycle, the compression stroke. This helps ward off detonation. The more you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-24-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,871
Posted By Formulajones
They use Johnson bodies which is good quality to...

They use Johnson bodies which is good quality to start with. And with the lube option it's about as good as a flat tappet gets. Nitride the cam on top of that and it's a pretty solid setup. I don't...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-24-2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,871
Posted By Formulajones
Rollers became more and more prevalent in the...

Rollers became more and more prevalent in the aftermarket late 80's early 90's and most hot rodders were simply going that direction, that's one reason. Others would complain about the noise of the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2024, 06:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,474
Posted By Formulajones
I've never found any need to modify the coolant...

I've never found any need to modify the coolant passage for heater cores on E heads, or any other brand for that matter, never blown a heater core.

But if you have extra time and really feel...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2024, 06:19 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,494
Posted By Formulajones
I'm only stating what they said the carb was in...

I'm only stating what they said the carb was in the video, an 800 cfm built by Deano. No idea what has been done to it they don't go into any details
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,494
Posted By Formulajones
That was an 800 cfm quadrajet built by Dean...

That was an 800 cfm quadrajet built by Dean Oliver "Deano's Carburators"
"Performance carburators for stock and super stock"
Forum: EFI Tech 04-21-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 661
Posted By Formulajones
Guys are cheap over here Kris :D They won't...

Guys are cheap over here Kris :D They won't spend money on the fuel system.

But I hear ya, I see about the same amount of poor install issues that cause all kinds of drivability issues, and most...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,005
Posted By Formulajones
You can buy resistance wire and the necessary #56...

You can buy resistance wire and the necessary #56 style terminal to plug it into the bulkhead, then run it up to the coil.

A new wire harness is also made with both a resistance wire and a 12 volt...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,005
Posted By Formulajones
The thing with unilites as mentioned is they...

The thing with unilites as mentioned is they don't like extra voltage, even for a few seconds. The minute you need a jump kiss that unilite goodbye. Can't even count how many times that happened to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-19-2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,005
Posted By Formulajones
Just go back to the points. Both of our dailys...

Just go back to the points. Both of our dailys are points and have been since the cars were born 60 years ago. Dead nuts reliable. Don't let people tell you they need constant adjustment, that's a...
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