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Forum: THE LOBBY 09-23-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 983
Posted By Squidward
Thanks all. I definitely will sell my Lemans. If...

Thanks all. I definitely will sell my Lemans. If I keep anything it will be he 67 Firebird. If I keep the bird, a piece of me wants to swap the 400 with the 350 in the Firebird for obvious reasons. ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-22-2023, 06:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 983
Posted By Squidward
Selling my cars. What are the best methods these days?

Hey all. I plan on selling one of my cars, but likely both. The hobby has been fun, but it just doesn't seem to be a fit with me anymore.

With that in mind, what are the best platforms to sell...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-23-2020, 12:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,725
Posted By Squidward
I had an RPM that didn't fit right on a 400 with...

I had an RPM that didn't fit right on a 400 with a small surface cut on the iron heads and new Fel-Pro intake gaskets. Bolt holes didn't line up right, and I can't imagine the ports did either.

I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-04-2020, 12:36 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,701
Posted By Squidward
It's just so HOT here in the summer. It sucks...

It's just so HOT here in the summer. It sucks the life out of me doing car stuff in this heat. Between my daughter/granddaughter coming to live with us temporarily, my son finishing his senior...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-04-2020, 12:28 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,701
Posted By Squidward
Whatever fuel is not needed by the engine is...

Whatever fuel is not needed by the engine is immediately recirc'd back into the tank from my regulator with much less exposure to higher temps. Plumbing was simpler, and I trusted the Tanks, Inc...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-03-2020, 04:51 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,701
Posted By Squidward
I've been running FiTech on both of my cars. ...

I've been running FiTech on both of my cars.

I used the fuel command center on my Lemans. It works, but if it sits for a long time it requires significant cranking to get fuel in the FCC, and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-17-2020, 12:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,766
Posted By Squidward
You can't beat the price on something like...

You can't beat the price on something like this:...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-20-2019, 12:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 894
Posted By Squidward
I've replaced both hubs on my 2001 GMC 1500, and...

I've replaced both hubs on my 2001 GMC 1500, and they were sealed non-serviceable bearings that bolted on the spindle. I remember mine didn't free spin, and I just assume it was a little bit of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-16-2019, 02:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,655
Posted By Squidward
I forgot how long ago I primed my Firebird. It's...

I forgot how long ago I primed my Firebird. It's all chalky now, and surface rust is poking through. Not good, but it makes it every bit as much fun to drive without freaking out over ever door...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-11-2019, 03:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,246
Posted By Squidward
Awesome! I haven't seen results of builds with...

Awesome! I haven't seen results of builds with that cam, but hopefully should be a winner in a 350 build. I run voodoo cams in both my engines and love them.

Keep us posted on progress!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-08-2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,246
Posted By Squidward
Thanks for the props!:) But I hit 14.9's with the...

Thanks for the props!:) But I hit 14.9's with the 2800, and 14.0? With the 702. 702 build definitely has easy 13's in it, and is surprisingly streetable, better than I thought it would be. I run...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-25-2019, 02:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,490
Posted By Squidward
This is the end of the hobby spectrum I play in....

This is the end of the hobby spectrum I play in. Sometimes it comes from too many expensive hobbies, or comes from a sense of responsibility to family and not blowing through tons of $$$.

I have...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-12-2019, 05:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,044
Posted By Squidward
Went to my 20 and 30. Had a great time at both. ...

Went to my 20 and 30. Had a great time at both. And I agree with the point above regarding cost. The most successful seem to be the most simple. My 30 was out in the country on about 15 acres. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-30-2019, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,006
Posted By Squidward
Is it possible that the heater/blend door is...

Is it possible that the heater/blend door is allowing reheat of your cold air? Frosty going in, warm coming out means heat transfer is taking place.

You could try a pair of vice grips on the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-15-2019, 07:15 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,060
Posted By Squidward
Wow. Tried to get clever with pic posting, and it...

Wow. Tried to get clever with pic posting, and it failed. I just checked back on the thread to see whassup. What was supposed to appear was an M16A1 clone...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-15-2019, 12:29 AM
Replies: 1,465
Views: 152,575
Posted By Squidward
That sounds like an exhaust leak. I like to use...

That sounds like an exhaust leak. I like to use hi temp rtv with the gaskets. Hell... I've even had to weld extra flange material on headers to stop a leak. What gaskets are you using with those...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-13-2019, 03:01 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,060
Posted By Squidward
I am officially out of room by at least a couple...

I am officially out of room by at least a couple of fun sticks. In need of bigger and/or more gun cabinet. Latest addition, with parts from Brownell's, etc., built off a 20" rifle length PSA kit...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-12-2019, 06:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,186
Posted By Squidward
Stud girdle and welding? Seems to be a little...

Stud girdle and welding? Seems to be a little overkill as a band-aid for the summer.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-11-2019, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,186
Posted By Squidward
Interesting question, tho, and maybe others can...

Interesting question, tho, and maybe others can chime in.

I cut 1/8" off the bottom of the ARP conversion studs. It worked great when combined with the pushrod guideplate so that the stud...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-11-2019, 09:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,186
Posted By Squidward
I have never done it with heads installed, nor...

I have never done it with heads installed, nor would I. You WILL create metal shavings, and you will have to take insane precautions to keep the debris from entering the oil drain back holes. On...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-30-2019, 02:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,123
Posted By Squidward
I used arp hardened washers under the nut to get...

I used arp hardened washers under the nut to get set screw engagement.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-25-2019, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,805
Posted By Squidward
Sounds like a good time. I am West Coast, so...

Sounds like a good time. I am West Coast, so attendance is not a logistical reality for me. It seems like the midwest has all of the awesome summer events for stuff I like.:(

I hope the event...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2019, 03:41 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,520
Posted By Squidward
3/16 line is too small for fuel, but ok for...

3/16 line is too small for fuel, but ok for brakes.

Go with 3/8" (6 AN) tubing. If it was me, I would not do the slip-ferrule fitting, but get a 37 degree flare tool. Slip on the tube nut and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2019, 06:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,278
Posted By Squidward
I pressed out the lower ball joint with free...

I pressed out the lower ball joint with free rental ball joint press from O'Reilly. The kit includes various steps and sleeve adapters to squeeze it out the bottom. Not a bad job, really, after you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-09-2019, 02:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,467
Posted By Squidward
Doh!:eek: A "Grrrr!" event for sure. I hope...

Doh!:eek:

A "Grrrr!" event for sure. I hope your 350 takes care of you. Keep us posted!
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