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Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-22-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,512
Posted By mchell
Are you spinning the tires on launch? If you...

Are you spinning the tires on launch? If you are, start there. If you aren't, then you've got other "combo" issues dragging that thing down. I would think if you're making 500hp that it would NOT...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,519
Posted By mchell
Just weighed my 71 with me in it….4003 lb……I’m...

Just weighed my 71 with me in it….4003 lb……I’m around 200….no ac auto car.

Did have the welds with slicks on the rears when weighed this time….that shaved some weight
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-27-2023, 05:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,625
Posted By mchell
Sounds like it’s got a ton of gear…wonder what it...

Sounds like it’s got a ton of gear…wonder what it weighs in at.

Those stock eliminator guys take those things to the max!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-27-2023, 05:24 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 15,488
Posted By mchell
Sounds like rear end issues….I couldn’t stand...

Sounds like rear end issues….I couldn’t stand that amount of noise. Pull it apart and see what’s wrong. Start by looking carefully at the bearings you just replaced…
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,511
Posted By mchell
You don’t mention the ambient temp and humidity...

You don’t mention the ambient temp and humidity you were running in at the time….makes a BIG difference if experiencing this at 60-75 degrees or 80-100

My engine will run right at Tstat temp from...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2023, 08:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,203
Posted By mchell
Rig a fuel pressure gauge that you can watch and...

Rig a fuel pressure gauge that you can watch and troubleshoot the issue in short order...

5k?....isn't that old Pontiac engine out of breath by then anyways?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-15-2023, 08:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,193
Posted By mchell
I’m probably in the minority here but EVERY...

I’m probably in the minority here but EVERY SINGLE time I use cut to fit wires I want to kick myself……I absolutely hate the process. Plus I never think the crimps are any good….

I Just replaced...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-18-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,379
Posted By mchell
Winter ?

Got a chance to hit a street night…lots of new gens running!… only one other “old school” muscle car out besides mine. Grandpa still had fun!
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-11-2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,742
Posted By mchell
Lest we forget

Old crappy video but a good reminder of how these cars ran “back in the day”

https://youtu.be/KYCtEArPDEA

https://youtu.be/AkLvcOeof_k

https://youtu.be/1eOVt6SnKo4
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-30-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,098
Posted By mchell
No personal best

Out playing around last night…kind of muggy with DA about 2k and water grains at 116-117…..seen worse in FL

Sad that I was 1 of maybe 3 old muscle cars in a sea of new gen muscle. Getting rare...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-17-2022, 08:48 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 18,935
Posted By mchell
10/4…. Paint the rpm blue and grind the logo off...

10/4…. Paint the rpm blue and grind the logo off ….you’ll still be “stockish” … lol
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-13-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 19,907
Posted By mchell
Well…sometimes, it is what it is For what...

Well…sometimes, it is what it is

For what it’s worth, I have NEVER left an engine or chassis dyno that met my expectations …

My first iron headed 455 build with ported 96 heads netted me a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-10-2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 19,907
Posted By mchell
When you get yours run on the dyno, I wouldn’t...

When you get yours run on the dyno, I wouldn’t Get tooooo worried about your dyno numbers as compared to others……the dyno is a great tool for breaking in an engine and giving a piece of mind prior to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-16-2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,351
Posted By mchell
Doubt you’ll notice much between the two...

Doubt you’ll notice much between the two grinds…..I’m running the “road paver” , which is a healthy step up from either of those grinds and I don’t see that it’s wanting RPM to come alive at all. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-15-2022, 01:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,399
Posted By mchell
If you’re running a manual valve body, stick to...

If you’re running a manual valve body, stick to 3rd gear burnouts….the sprag issue is one of the reasons I run a manual valve body ….so I can do third gear burnouts

I also noticed I can heat the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2022, 01:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,922
Posted By mchell
Pull the top of the carb off and make sure a fuel...

Pull the top of the carb off and make sure a fuel pick up tube hasn’t dropped….. did you try a different carb for giggles?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 17,251
Posted By mchell
Sure….. We are seeking different things. ...

Sure…..

We are seeking different things. I am seeking knowledge so I can do my own work. It’s a hobby. Like anything these days you gotta sift…..

You are seeking someone knowledgeable to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2022, 07:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 17,251
Posted By mchell
I am enjoying the information being presented...

I am enjoying the information being presented here…..

I also enjoy a variety of publications on the Perfomace modifications of qjets and Pontiac’s in general ….

McCarthy, Roe, Ruggles, Hand….....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 28,062
Posted By mchell
Would have been nice to see the 1000’ on the...

Would have been nice to see the 1000’ on the older slip to compare as well. Really too close to call….

Might want to run another few time’s to solidify the results. Tune in decent shape?

My...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-26-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,194
Posted By mchell
Whoops…should have added the slip! Here’s...

Whoops…should have added the slip!

Here’s the run…. Left lane
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-26-2022, 08:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,194
Posted By mchell
Winter boredom

Thought I’d post a quick video from the other night….

Been awhile since I ran the car in full street trim at the track(drag radials on rear)….dang thing was so quiet. Still ran decent!
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2022, 08:03 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 20,394
Posted By mchell
I personally enjoyed the video….. real people...

I personally enjoyed the video….. real people doing relatively normal stuff in the dyno room. Not looking to tout numbers or his ego.

He didn’t make 500hp out of the iron headed pontiac...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-16-2022, 08:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,912
Posted By mchell
NEVER had ANY dyno operation attempt to tune a...

NEVER had ANY dyno operation attempt to tune a qjet…….that would almost be laughable. I couldn’t imagine a dyno shop busting into his qjet tuning kit complete with specialized drills, rods, jets,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-14-2022, 06:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,912
Posted By mchell
Hell, I’d simply use a hydraulic flat tappet cam...

Hell, I’d simply use a hydraulic flat tappet cam in that setup…. Be plenty good for your application. Even though I run a roller in my setup, I’m not generally a fan of them.
Forum: EFI Tech 01-14-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,528
Posted By mchell
“ If curious, 32 timing vs 35 degrees only gained...

“ If curious, 32 timing vs 35 degrees only gained 4whp, that's really surprising IMO. The cars not really responding to timing like I've heard others say. ”

Mine have been similar….timing yielded...
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