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Forum: EFI Tech 04-16-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 187
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Does the FI Tech tripower have rochester carb...

Does the FI Tech tripower have rochester carb bases? Or is it set of for the Holley 2 barrels like the new aluminum tri-power intakes?

Normally I tell people that aftermarket fuel injection does...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 504
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I know they can be supplied with larger needle...

I know they can be supplied with larger needle and seat assemblies, but at a certain point of airflow I wonder how much any single needle/seat and fuel bowl will struggle with at WOT.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 226
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Is the low/high on the dual Contour fans just one...

Is the low/high on the dual Contour fans just one on vs both on, or does each individual fan actually have two speeds?

Here is an interesting one I stumbled across
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-11-2024, 11:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 841
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Yeah. It connects to full vacuum and takes a...

Yeah. It connects to full vacuum and takes a reading. My hyperspark is the same.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 841
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Using the cell phone is a big plus for me lol. ...

Using the cell phone is a big plus for me lol.

An additional 2 step may be a no go, but their latest models advertise an integrated launch control option for extra money.

"Launch RPM rev...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 841
Posted By RocktimusPryme
You are making progression sound good. I might...

You are making progression sound good. I might call them and ask if a 2-step box can be added to their distributor.

I did message Aces to ask if their system allowed for additional cruise...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 841
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Im not opposed to that. My only question is,...

Im not opposed to that. My only question is, don't old distributors get worn out? I would be worried about starting with a bad core.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 841
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Progression is a good idea and one I have...

Progression is a good idea and one I have considered.

My only issue with Progression in a drag n drive scenario is if it dies you arent likely to be able to get a replacement. Where if you have...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 07:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 841
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Best vacuum advance distributor to trigger MSD box.

This is a bit of a compound question.

1. Would you still bother with vacuum advance on a high-effort street engine?
(Specifically, I'm putting together a drag week project)

Im generally...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-30-2024, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 453
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I have dougs on my 67s with round ports. ...

I have dougs on my 67s with round ports.

They fit mostly fine. Its tight on the steering gear side but they fit.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-28-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 236
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I had read that elsewhere that with a true...

I had read that elsewhere that with a true base/clear system you can mask off paint very quickly.

Summit does sell a base clear system. It’s about twice the price. Which is still doable.

My...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-27-2024, 11:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 236
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Yeah, I guess Im leaning towards option A,...

Yeah, I guess Im leaning towards option A, because it isn't as tight on time window.

I will have to fight the join, or maybe I just wont care because you wont see it unless you are 2 feet from...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-27-2024, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 236
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Two tone paint, and applying masking

My 62 Safari is a factory maroon (belmont red) body with a white roof.

Im going to garage respray it this spring. Ive done it before with reasonable results considering the cost savings of a body...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-27-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,678
Posted By RocktimusPryme
That was me exactly. With the 550 Robb MC and a...

That was me exactly. With the 550 Robb MC and a custom Q jet I never ever had problems on the street. At the track I couldn't get past 300 feet without it leaning out.

Upgraded to the 1000 HP...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,678
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I dont remember the exact model because I didnt...

I dont remember the exact model because I didnt buy it, this was a lucky local find. Guy had a turbo LS 68 Camaro that he was parting out. So the pump is way overkill for me. It was made to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-23-2024, 10:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,678
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I did the tanks Inc thing after fighting mine...

I did the tanks Inc thing after fighting mine forever.

I now have a Terminator X system but I ran the in tank unit with a carb for like a year and it was great.

I also have my regulator near...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-23-2024, 10:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 936
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Feel like I had something similar. I finally...

Feel like I had something similar. I finally replaced my old factory WP pulley with a new aluminum unit from CVF and it fixed it.

If you are using 40+ year old pulleys I would replace those...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-20-2024, 11:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 423
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I have a Terminator X Stealth unit, I feel it is...

I have a Terminator X Stealth unit, I feel it is actually a small amount taller than the Q jet that was on it prior.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-19-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,010
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Its tough to beat Powermaster for a reasonably...

Its tough to beat Powermaster for a reasonably priced made in USA part.

The only problem Ive had, and this goes for both 1 and 3 wire alternators, is its easy if you have one of the aftermarket...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-13-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 627
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Unless it was dirt cheap there is pretty much...

Unless it was dirt cheap there is pretty much zero chance I would buy a "rebuilt" engine with the intention of then changing the pistons. If you are going to do that, just buy a core and have it...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-15-2024, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 514
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Thats really cool, I had a similar thought on a...

Thats really cool, I had a similar thought on a smaller scale and also wasn't sure about legality. If you arent marketing it for profit I don't know how much legality there could be involved.
...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-15-2024, 04:32 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,285
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Ahh, that makes more sense why I didn't know...

Ahh, that makes more sense why I didn't know about it. I mostly use the App on my Smart TV or phone. Other than addressing some billing stuff I never go on their website proper.

But thank you,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-15-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,285
Posted By RocktimusPryme
Ive been a motortrend + subscriber since its...

Ive been a motortrend + subscriber since its launch, and I wasn't aware of that. Ill have to see if I can figure out how to access that.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-14-2024, 10:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,285
Posted By RocktimusPryme
FWIW, Im a huge fan of Magazines in my Kindle App...

FWIW, Im a huge fan of Magazines in my Kindle App on my Ipad (Or in the same app on my phone). I don't know if Smoke Signals is in the Kindle system. Ive read Hot Rod on there for years.
...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 02-14-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 303
Posted By RocktimusPryme
I reached out to them, they move the wheel a full...

I reached out to them, they move the wheel a full 5/8ths of an inch. Which seems like a lot to me.

The price is solid, but I want to put my 62 on airbags and drop it down real low. So I need...
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