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Forum: THE LOBBY 12-22-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,057
Posted By Speargun
So I stopped by the shop today and, after being...

So I stopped by the shop today and, after being presented the bill, I asked why I wasn't given a quote before the work was done. After speaking to a couple of different guys, the general manager came...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-21-2023, 10:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,973
Posted By Speargun
You want Trico 33-150 ($12 to $20 a pair). These...

You want Trico 33-150 ($12 to $20 a pair). These are the closest match to originals that I have found and do a pretty good job here in rainy Florida.
The frame isn't stainless like the originals so...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-21-2023, 10:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,057
Posted By Speargun
I don't think Florida has a law like that EXCEPT...

I don't think Florida has a law like that EXCEPT for auto repair shops.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-21-2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,057
Posted By Speargun
2 Post Lift Seal Replacement.. Am I getting ripped off?

Before I show my redneck side at a local hydraulic shop, I wanted to check & make sure that I wasn't over reacting.

I bought a used 9k# lift a few years ago for $1200, I think it may be a "Tuxedo"...
Forum: Industry Stuff 12-21-2023, 10:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,168
Posted By Speargun
DIY Polyurethane Engine Mounts

If you're feeling a little crafty, you can build a set of mount for under $100 that will handle anything you throw at them.

DIY Polyurethane Engine Mounts...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 12-16-2023, 03:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,913
Posted By Speargun
The Holy Grail of Electric Fans

I have recently discovered the fan holy grail.
It’s made by Spal and is used in the 2016 – 2020 Camaro & some 2016 – 2019 Cadillacs. The GM part number is 1581927 (15-81927) Radiator Fan Assembly...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 12-16-2023, 03:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,913
Posted By Speargun
Arrow The Ultimate Cooling Thread

If your car has cooling issues, especially first gen Firebirds, step in inside!

My journey to keep my '67 Firebird cool in the Florida heat has been a long and expensive one. Along the way I have...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-21-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 875
Posted By Speargun
Here's a few pics of the water pump: ...

Here's a few pics of the water pump:


https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-zqSct8n/0/ce15343f/X3/i-zqSct8n-X3.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-fsjz87n/0/aea0d816/X3/i-fsjz87n-X3.jpg...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-20-2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 875
Posted By Speargun
"Wow! Did it take the rad out with it also ? " ...

"Wow!
Did it take the rad out with it also ? "
Yep. Guess I'll be giving Cold Case a call next week.

"Curious is that a new pump? China? Bad casting?"
That was a brand new pump that came with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-20-2023, 07:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 875
Posted By Speargun
Mystery of the self destructing water pump...

I finally got around to installing the new IA engine in my '67 Bird a week or two ago and it fired right up with Edelbrock ProFlo 4 Direct Port system. :D

I did my break in and have made several...
Forum: EFI Tech 10-07-2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 764
Posted By Speargun
ProFlo 4 on an IA 535

After lots of delays due to parts availability, covid, and life in general, I finally got the 535 dropped into my '67 Firebird.

If I knew then, what I know now, I would have only bought the ECU &...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-21-2023, 10:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 403
Posted By Speargun
I found a factory clamp and that solved the...

I found a factory clamp and that solved the problem.
I do think that the IA block IS a little taller than factory though.

Thanks1
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-21-2023, 07:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 403
Posted By Speargun
Looks like I need to find my factory style hold...

Looks like I need to find my factory style hold down. The one in the pic came off of my 400 & worked just fine on it, but the IA block must be different. (correct?)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-21-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 403
Posted By Speargun
The hold down came off of the 400 I just pulled...

The hold down came off of the 400 I just pulled out of the car.
The dizzy is new. It came with the Edelbrock pro flo 4
Washer will get added when I find a clamp that fits.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-21-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 403
Posted By Speargun
IA Block Distributor Hold Down?

I'm finally getting around to installing my IA block so today I primed it (after draining the oil and removing the oil pan to retrieve the dropped intermediate shaft) and installed the distributor. ...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 09-19-2022, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,433
Posted By Speargun
Speedmaster Heads Heater Nipple

I'm installing a set of Speedmaster heads on my new build and was wondering what everyone is using for the heater nipple? The heads are threaded with what looks like 3/4" NPT, but I haven't found a...
Forum: EFI Tech 10-16-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,999
Posted By Speargun
New logs! Fuel Learn Values...

New logs!
Fuel Learn Values (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IPBCUoIBp6OmnEf2SPB1h3pY4ldbJQ4C/view?usp=sharing)

Dashboard Log...
Forum: EFI Tech 10-15-2021, 10:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,999
Posted By Speargun
Thanks for all of the input so far guys! ...

Thanks for all of the input so far guys!

Things I have done since I last posted:
Moved O2 sensor to the passenger side. (Welded bung about 3"-5" after collector. It was about the same distance on...
Forum: EFI Tech 10-08-2021, 11:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,999
Posted By Speargun
Vacuum or exhaust is really the only thing that...

Vacuum or exhaust is really the only thing that makes sense, but I just couldn't find a leak. I guess I need to do a more detailed inspection......
It's always something simple, but maybe "I can't...
Forum: EFI Tech 10-08-2021, 11:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,999
Posted By Speargun
TACH signal is solid & the tach wire is shielded....

TACH signal is solid & the tach wire is shielded.

Fuel system is an internal Walbro 255 lpr with a -6 feed & return.
Fuel pressure is rock solid & is not vacuum referenced.

Everything says...
Forum: EFI Tech 10-08-2021, 11:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,999
Posted By Speargun
Fault 76 = FAN 2 OPEN It was trying to turn on...

Fault 76 = FAN 2 OPEN
It was trying to turn on a fan that wasn't there. I shut it off in the setting later.
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 10-08-2021, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,251
Posted By Speargun
COLD CASE!

COLD CASE!
Forum: EFI Tech 10-08-2021, 09:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,999
Posted By Speargun
Question EFI Acting WEIRD. ...

EFI experts, step right up!

tl;dr:
Engine is running pig fat & will not lean out.
None of the usual causes found.
Same problem on 2 different Fitech units & 3 different O2 sensors.


I put a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-07-2021, 08:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 608
Posted By Speargun
Question Spark Plug ??

I'm having a disagreement with a buddy.

1968 #16 heads do they use tapered or gasket type plugs?

What (NGK) heat range would be best for a 9.5:1 engine. 5? 6? 7?

Thanks
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 09-17-2021, 09:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 350
Posted By Speargun
GOLD Moroso Air Cleaner

I put a set of the gold Moroso valve covers on my 400 & am looking for the matching air cleaner.

If you have one for sale, shoot me a PM with the price.
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