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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5
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Posted By Skip Fix
I have found sometimes at idle , especially with...

I have found sometimes at idle , especially with a little bigger cam the AFR on a wide band may even need to be fatter in the high 12s to 13s. Also too lean a idle circuit carries over often until...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 512
Posted By Skip Fix
I've had good luck over the years with my Tilton...

I've had good luck over the years with my Tilton on my 78 for 30 years! Replaced it once then put a new solenoid on that one for a back up.. I did reclock it myself drilled and topped the mounting...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-12-2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,131
Posted By Skip Fix
Yes back in the 70s and even early 80s no porting...

Yes back in the 70s and even early 80s no porting to speak of in SS.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,076
Posted By Skip Fix
Herb Adams used the Holley intake and a Holley...

Herb Adams used the Holley intake and a Holley way back when not using a factory intake and carb. The Holley intake has more material at the top of the port vs the Tomahawk. I think then they added...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-11-2024, 01:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,131
Posted By Skip Fix
I'll bet some of the really short wheelbase...

I'll bet some of the really short wheelbase subcompact Pro Stockers in the day were a handful to drive!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 07:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,076
Posted By Skip Fix
The Tomahawk flow with a 4 hole carb and a Q jet...

The Tomahawk flow with a 4 hole carb and a Q jet are totally different. The Q jet primaries are so close to the front runner the air needs a spacer to make the turn. Square bore the primaries are a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,076
Posted By Skip Fix
As he said Tomahawk copied from an SD modified...

As he said Tomahawk copied from an SD modified Holley. O the 455 in my 78 an SD modified Holley dynoed the same as my modified Torker II.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-09-2024, 03:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 427
Posted By Skip Fix
I could live with 10 lbs difference and get on...

I could live with 10 lbs difference and get on down the road.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 967
Posted By Skip Fix
Interestingly my old Pontiac ATI ( aboiut late...

Interestingly my old Pontiac ATI ( aboiut late 80s early 90s) had a separate hub. The SBC one I got for my 409(timing marks different though) was loose and had to order a new center section to "hone...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-08-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 967
Posted By Skip Fix
I used a SBC pulley as a guide to drill some...

I used a SBC pulley as a guide to drill some Pontiac pulleys center pilot was the same size, and RARE can drill their aluminum Pontiac pulleys for 3 holes
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 737
Posted By Skip Fix
When I put my first 455 in my 78 the original 3...

When I put my first 455 in my 78 the original 3 core would not cut it. A factory style brass 4 core has worked fine for all the different motors and Texas heat. I can "hot lap " it at the track and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 967
Posted By Skip Fix
I had a welding shop extend the wings on a 2 bolt...

I had a welding shop extend the wings on a 2 bolt steering wheel puller to make a Pontiac balancer puller.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-07-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 427
Posted By Skip Fix
Tim I also have a set of high end Manleys that...

Tim I also have a set of high end Manleys that were all over the place, picked up a NIB set of the same ones here and all were really close. I think it is the luck of the draw!

And one time I had...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-06-2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 427
Posted By Skip Fix
I want to think I have a new set of 243s and want...

I want to think I have a new set of 243s and want to think they had some variability also.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 967
Posted By Skip Fix
I used yellow paint in the timing grooves then a...

I used yellow paint in the timing grooves then a clear coat on my BHJ
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 661
Posted By Skip Fix
Mine had 2.56 gears-and could only pull 4000 when...

Mine had 2.56 gears-and could only pull 4000 when stock in high gear! 130+ mph on Texas World Speedway straight-and a few empty South Texas roads:) Normal balancer plastic tab.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 967
Posted By Skip Fix
There was one balancer ProForm or Professional...

There was one balancer ProForm or Professional Products even SFI rated that come apart or rust really badly. I had one on my 78 that rusted like heck.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 10:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 615
Posted By Skip Fix
If you are going to use a Factory A/C pulley BHJ...

If you are going to use a Factory A/C pulley BHJ can add a slight 45 degree bevel to make it fit better. Their later versions also have something to help prevent outer ring rotation. they can add...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 10:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 661
Posted By Skip Fix
]"You installed a 76 to 79 timing cover from a...

]"You installed a 76 to 79 timing cover from a low performance motor that had a abbreviated balancer."

nope my 78 TA 180 HP motor with a full balancer had the plastic one-it also had a hole for...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-03-2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 779
Posted By Skip Fix
those usually work just double check rocker still...

those usually work just double check rocker still contacts valve tip seem retainers it moves up too much.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 925
Posted By Skip Fix
Thanks it gives me a starting point. I have a...

Thanks it gives me a starting point. I have a couple of different adjustables we are going to use when we mock it up in the next week or two. I told him to get the rockers he is going to use also as...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 925
Posted By Skip Fix
What length pushrods did you end up with with...

What length pushrods did you end up with with those lifters/ helping a buddy build a RAIV head 455 using them.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-02-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 779
Posted By Skip Fix
I can't see it making that much difference either...

I can't see it making that much difference either as we are all just guessing what each motor really needs for pressure for each cylinder-more theoretical for those that HAVE to have everything...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-01-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 779
Posted By Skip Fix
I would measure all the springs for pressure. I...

I would measure all the springs for pressure. I have had some-even high end Manley's and Comps all over the place in the same box. Then you wonder does 10lbs variance make any real difference?
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-01-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 226
Posted By Skip Fix
I found some similar sized brass washers and used...

I found some similar sized brass washers and used 3M strip caulk/putty.
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