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Forum: THE LOBBY 11-27-2019, 06:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,488
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
I had a 77 omega. I loved that car as it was one...

I had a 77 omega. I loved that car as it was one of my first when I was in college. It had sheet metal riveted all along the driver's side of the car. the only door that opened was the rear...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-08-2019, 03:50 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,370
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
The other issue about building an engine, is...

The other issue about building an engine, is things take way longer than you would expect and you end up not being able to enjoy your car.

Also, if you upgrade power quite a bit, then you getting...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-05-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,690
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
number is 17057256 below that is 3226 then BAA

number is 17057256
below that is 3226 then BAA
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-05-2019, 11:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,690
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
it is not a 650

it is not a 650
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-04-2019, 04:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,690
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
I have a quadrajet that I used with an art carr ...

I have a quadrajet that I used with an art carr 2004r without any issues at all with the transmission.

The quadrajet was a remanufacture from SMI if you are interested.

I just recently went...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-02-2019, 12:14 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,890
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
That is not showing up for me.

That is not showing up for me.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-02-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,890
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
I hate to use this thread but I don't see how to...

I hate to use this thread but I don't see how to create a new thread.

Can someone tell me how to do it?

I have posted in the past but do not see how to do it anymore.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-30-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,890
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
I don't recall for sure but I think it is only 12...

I don't recall for sure but I think it is only 12 degrees, 22 with the vacuum advance as I am running ported vacuum. Unported seems fine too.

My vacuum at idle (it can idle pretty well even down...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-30-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,890
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
I do plan on trying different AFRs. I ran...

I do plan on trying different AFRs.

I ran the quadrajet more lean because I had a an HEI distributor that allowed more vacuum advance which enabled me to run it leaner under light throttle...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-30-2019, 10:17 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,890
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
I have 3 tanks of gas used up in my driving with...

I have 3 tanks of gas used up in my driving with the sniper on it.

with my now 3.42 gears, I am getting 11 mpg which is worse than my quadrajet even when taking into account the gearing change...
Forum: EFI Tech 09-10-2019, 02:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,869
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
Yep that is the one I have. I need to work on...

Yep that is the one I have. I need to work on getting best location. back window wasn't working out!
Forum: EFI Tech 09-10-2019, 01:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,869
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
What is the antenna and how well does it work? I...

What is the antenna and how well does it work? I have one that doesn't work well at all.

I like what you did. My tach is mounted on the steering wheel column. I am considering having that go...
Forum: EFI Tech 09-09-2019, 03:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,869
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
So far I have been happy with the sniper gage...

So far I have been happy with the sniper gage display. It can change colors if you exceed limits that are set.

I like to see the water temp and the voltage too.. I also find it useful to see the...
Forum: EFI Tech 09-05-2019, 10:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,869
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
On my car the dashboard has a convenient trim...

On my car the dashboard has a convenient trim that holds the controller nicely. Since it does a lot of gage monitoring, I removed some of my gages. Once I dial the car it, I will probably just...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-03-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 972
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
I have several extra mounts that I bought because...

I have several extra mounts that I bought because I was having trouble making mine "fit". I will see what I have and let you know.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-02-2019, 12:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,809
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
Is your converter a NON lockup?

Is your converter a NON lockup?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-31-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,714
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
I think this tread looks identical to my coopers....

I think this tread looks identical to my coopers. I have looked at the M/T tire but I didn't want to pay more for a tire that might in fact be the same brand but "rel-abelled".

I have been...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-29-2019, 10:34 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,890
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
I haven't reported mileage because my car has...

I haven't reported mileage because my car has only gone through one tank so I want more data.

Original engine was 13-14 best case. But overall mileage improvements will never pay for the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-29-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,890
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
Why would one use hyper spark vs the dual sync...

Why would one use hyper spark vs the dual sync system? I was planning on using dual sync next year.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-27-2019, 02:30 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,890
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
Cliff - that all makes sense. I got two rebuilt...

Cliff - that all makes sense. I got two rebuilt quads and both did the same thing. I guess not all rebuilds/rebuilders are not "equal".
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-26-2019, 02:50 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,890
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
I have been tuning carbs for 30+ year, and...

I have been tuning carbs for 30+ year, and correctly probably for about the last 5 years.

Last carb I had was a quadrajet which I couldn't seem to get to consistently to meter at idle. I don't...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 08-23-2019, 02:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,430
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
I know my setup is not the same as yours, but...

I know my setup is not the same as yours, but just as a reminder I have a 1966 el camino that has a Pontiac 400 & 2004r. From what I can determine, the frames are the same as the Pontiac. The...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2019, 06:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,809
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
Thanks for this! It will be much easier now that...

Thanks for this! It will be much easier now that I can change the numbers as opposed to tuning the carb.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2019, 02:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,809
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
This is great feedback on mileage results. It is...

This is great feedback on mileage results. It is great to be able to benchmark against what others are achieving.



Considering that my speedometer is saying I am going faster/further than I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2019, 11:14 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,809
Posted By 455'73inElCamino
I recently installed a holley sniper without...

I recently installed a holley sniper without timing control.

idle: AFR set to 13.5
cruise: AFR set to 14.0
WOT: AFR set to 12.5.
mileage: TBD

vs quadrajet:(my basic setup was as follows)...
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