Forum: 67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE
06-30-2015, 12:44 AM
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-14-2015, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 172
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-14-2015, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 172
Racing helmets
After owning my 1978 Trans Am for just over 11 years, I'm finally taking it to the track for the first time this summer. I'm expecting something in the mid to high 12-second range, with intentions...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
11-30-2014, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 479
While I haven't personally swapped the gears...
While I haven't personally swapped the gears between the Mallory and HEI distributors myself, I imagine the Mallory gear is a copy of the stock Pontiac gear and should interchange. As mentioned, MSD...
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Forum: 67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE
11-23-2014, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: 67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE
10-31-2014, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: 67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE
10-11-2014, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,743
1978 Trans Am, W72, T-top
Very clean and nearly completely restored 1978 W-72 Pontiac Trans Am with 95,773 miles. Not a Y-88 (Special Edition). Runs and drives excellent; used as a part-time daily driver for three years.
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Forum: 67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE
10-04-2014, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,194
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Forum: 67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE
06-09-2014, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,194
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Forum: THE LOBBY
06-07-2014, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 0
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Vehicle shipping
We are in the process of moving from northern California to Anchorage, Alaska. Of the five vehicles, I need to ship one running and one in pieces (restoration). I am considering shipping both...
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Forum: 67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE
06-06-2014, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,194
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Forum: 67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE
05-28-2014, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,194
They were custom made by someone here (can't...
They were custom made by someone here (can't remember who) many years ago. They were just plain bars, which I later sent to a friend (machinist), who machined the holes in the pattern I designed.
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Forum: 67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE
05-28-2014, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,194
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Forum: 67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE
05-23-2014, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,194
Open to reasonable offers (no trades). I would...
Open to reasonable offers (no trades). I would really like to see this car go to a fellow forum member. Will keep the car available to only PY members for another week before it goes on E-bay. ...
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Forum: 67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE
05-18-2014, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,194
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Forum: 67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE
05-18-2014, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,194
Haha, thanks. I've meticulously kept records...
Haha, thanks. I've meticulously kept records along the way so in the event I ever decided to sell the vehicle, the next owner knew exactly what has been done to the vehicle. Hopefully I can find a...
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Forum: 67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE
05-16-2014, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,194
1978 Trans Am
For your consideration is this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am. The vehicle was purchased in 2003, where nearly every component of the vehicle was removed, refurbished or replaced, and re-installed over a span...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-07-2014, 12:57 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 297
Thanks for all the recommendations. I plan to...
Thanks for all the recommendations. I plan to visit a couple shops recommended by both members of this forum and another forum I frequent within the following weeks. There's really nothing special...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-02-2014, 12:23 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,525
Is the seal flexible enough to allow it to be...
Is the seal flexible enough to allow it to be pulled straight and fed around a crank installed in the engine without tearing? I eventually need to replace the rear main seal in my 1978 Trans Am, but...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-02-2014, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 901
If you're confident the cam was degreed...
If you're confident the cam was degreed correctly, check the firing order and rocker arm adjustments as suggested above. Pull the #1 spark plug and use some sort of non-marring tool to help find TDC...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-02-2014, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 554
I agree. While it is possible, I don't think...
I agree. While it is possible, I don't think such is the case with this failure. If you look at the two rocker arms at the top of the photo, the pushrod cups appear to have normal wear patterns. ...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-30-2014, 02:34 AM
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Replies: 4
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As mentioned, leaner isn't always better. For...
As mentioned, leaner isn't always better. For maximum power, the mixture should be just slightly rich of stoich (14.7:1 air/fuel ratio), and for maximum economy slightly lean of stoich. If you keep...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-30-2014, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 554
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-30-2014, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 297
NorCal machine shop recommendations
While not in reference to my Pontiac, I figured someone here might be able to help with a machine shop question for another project of mine.
When not restoring/working on my 1978 Trans Am, I'm...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-15-2014, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 64
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