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Forum: THE LOBBY 01-06-2022, 08:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,678
Posted By Will
We're finally getting out from under a week of...

We're finally getting out from under a week of snow. We usually see one or two small snow events a year though it's not uncommon to not get anything that sticks in any given year. This last week...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-05-2022, 10:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,516
Posted By Will
Why not just cut the rod journals to 2.2" and use...

Why not just cut the rod journals to 2.2" and use the BBC rods?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-05-2022, 08:45 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,843
Posted By Will
Your combo is very similar to the 440" engine I...

Your combo is very similar to the 440" engine I had in my Formula - ported iron heads, 4" stroke, 1-5/8" tri-Y headers, 2.5" exhaust, 800 cfm Q-jet. there were a couple key differences between our...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-31-2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,968
Posted By Will
Can't help you with the springs but since someone...

Can't help you with the springs but since someone brought up the weather....

Here's what it's been like for the last week around here. Going to warm up into the mid 30s-low 40s for the next week...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-29-2021, 10:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,360
Posted By Will
Because engines with true zero deck run more...

Because engines with true zero deck run more efficiently and make better power with less chance of detonation for any given compression ratio.

Also, if I'm not mistaken, the factory head gaskets...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-29-2021, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,592
Posted By Will
That'll be a pretty mild cam. Similar to factory...

That'll be a pretty mild cam. Similar to factory 068 @ .050". Strong lower-midrange power, done by 5000-5200 RPM.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-29-2021, 10:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,324
Posted By Will
Sorry, I missed that part about the 5 speed. ...

Sorry, I missed that part about the 5 speed. Doesn't change my thinking though, other than that it's perfect - you don't need a looser converter when you have a manual trans!

You *could* go a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-27-2021, 03:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,324
Posted By Will
Set your compression with the pistons. Re-use...

Set your compression with the pistons. Re-use the heads you have now, they are an excellent casting. Rebuild with new, one-piece valves. CC them after the rebuild.

Mill block flat and square to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-20-2021, 02:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,420
Posted By Will
My condolences. I know that pain. Ace was a...

My condolences. I know that pain. Ace was a good boy and you are a good person for giving him such a full, long life and doing right by him all that time. Don't let the pain of his passing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,256
Posted By Will
In theory, if the original bolts have not been...

In theory, if the original bolts have not been over-torqued they are infinitely reusable. We all know real life is a bit different than theory but I wouldn't hesitate to reuse a stock set of head...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2021, 03:12 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,574
Posted By Will
Nice numbers! Just goes to show how well a...

Nice numbers! Just goes to show how well a basically stock engine with the right combo of parts can run.

I'm curious why you used 42 degrees timing and didn't change or experiment with it? That...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-15-2021, 10:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,196
Posted By Will
I remember seeing the discussions here about the...

I remember seeing the discussions here about the repro aluminum intakes and hearing the stories about people having to weld them to get things right. I also know from Dave's website and from talking...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-15-2021, 04:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,196
Posted By Will
Here are some screenshots from the ad. From what...

Here are some screenshots from the ad. From what Joe's Garage said, it looks like a factory unit based on the casting number but damn, that port alignment is terrible.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-14-2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,196
Posted By Will
HO Aluminum Intake ID

Hey gang - since I've never held a factory aluminum intake (I'm talking '71-'72 455HO here) nor seen one side-by-side with the reproductions, how can you tell them apart?

Or, in other words,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-14-2021, 04:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,539
Posted By Will
Given that a TBI is basically a really fancy...

Given that a TBI is basically a really fancy carb, I'm not sure why the intake manifold design would make a difference between the two?

If a particular manifold is creating distribution problems...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-14-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,981
Posted By Will
Well, they were reliable....

Well, they were reliable....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-13-2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,999
Posted By Will
Relays aren't *required* but halogen bulbs are...

Relays aren't *required* but halogen bulbs are quite voltage sensitive and as Rocktimus speculates, they will be brighter with relays. Measure the voltage at the headlight socket and then at the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-13-2021, 04:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,981
Posted By Will
that's cool! I bet the officers get a kick out...

that's cool! I bet the officers get a kick out of being able to use it.

The town of Winthrop in Eastern WA has this car. They usually park it next to the highway coming into town where the speed...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-13-2021, 12:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
Posted By Will
The deck surface is pretty pitted, too. That...

The deck surface is pretty pitted, too. That would concern me more than pitting in the chambers. Milling the deck surface will get it nice and smooth again. Hard to tell from that one picture, but...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-30-2021, 03:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,221
Posted By Will
There is a small neighborhood restaurant near my...

There is a small neighborhood restaurant near my house. Seats around 30 tops, with ten seats at the bar. They only need a bartender, cook, and a couple of waitresses. The food is great and the...
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-27-2021, 10:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,676
Posted By Will
Never liked KYBs myself. Have had them on a...

Never liked KYBs myself. Have had them on a couple cars and yes, they add too much stiffness to the ride unless you're using really soft, worn out springs. The Konis on my Formula are great. ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-27-2021, 09:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,644
Posted By Will
I never knew that about the body lines, til now. ...

I never knew that about the body lines, til now. It's pretty obvious in that side shot. The Camaro has obviously sharper/harder creases along that character line, just above the rocker panels, and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-19-2021, 05:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,426
Posted By Will
That tree has got to be more than 60 years...

That tree has got to be more than 60 years old....????
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-18-2021, 06:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,593
Posted By Will
428 with 670s. More torque. No need to buy a...

428 with 670s. More torque. No need to buy a stroker kit. All you need is a set of dished pistons and aftermarket rods, and of course bearings, gaskets, cam, lifters, etc. I would also install...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-10-2021, 02:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 995
Posted By Will
Everything else Crower makes is good quality, so...

Everything else Crower makes is good quality, so I would ASSUME that their rockers are good, too. But, that's just an assumption...
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