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Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-08-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 982
Posted By srmmmm
Not impressed with the tooth face surface in...

Not impressed with the tooth face surface in photo#2. The wear pattern is even and covers most of the face indicating proper pinion depth setting, but the pitted surface tells me there were fluid...
Forum: Members Helping Members 11-08-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 219
Posted By srmmmm
If you call them back, chances are they'd ask for...

If you call them back, chances are they'd ask for a credit card number to charge the amount due or some penalty fee and just rip you off for that amount of money. The typical claim is that you...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-04-2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 960
Views: 104,317
Posted By srmmmm
Picked up the Bird from its first 500 mile...

Picked up the Bird from its first 500 mile service at the restoration shop. Oil change had no surprises, exhaust system now has all four hangers properly installed, and CVF billet hood hinges...
Forum: Suspension TECH 10-28-2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,122
Posted By srmmmm
At the wise and mature age of perhaps 20, I...

At the wise and mature age of perhaps 20, I replaced the front springs on my 70 Esprit W/AC. The original springs were really shot and bottomed out going over a #2 pencil on the road. Armed with my...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-15-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 990
Posted By srmmmm
I also have the Hedman 28153 on 6X-4 heads. No...

I also have the Hedman 28153 on 6X-4 heads. No clearance issues with frame or chassis and standard size oil filter is accessible. Collector flanges sit above the level of my frame connectors so the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-30-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By srmmmm
I'm very happy with the 3.23 I went with. Nice...

I'm very happy with the 3.23 I went with. Nice balance of acceleration, highway cruise and traction. Since my original carrier was toast (restoration shop didn't check if for lube before driving),...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-30-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,716
Posted By srmmmm
Installed new 0.038 idle tubes and 0.055 down...

Installed new 0.038 idle tubes and 0.055 down channel restrictors after thoroughly cleaning out all passages in the carb, carefully reassembled and put the correct base gasket on. Set the idle...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-25-2024, 10:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,173
Posted By srmmmm
I went the Butler 4.25" stroker kit route with my...

I went the Butler 4.25" stroker kit route with my 350, Comp XE276HR cam with 1.5 roller rockers and 6X-4 heads. Torker-I intake (I know that some think it's a mushy choice, but there's sentiment...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-29-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,716
Posted By srmmmm
Q-Jet Misbehaving, Seems To Not Be Using Idle Circuit

I was fortunate to have three roommates at General Motors Institute that did their co-op at Rochester Products in the 70's. So I learned a lot from them on the Quadrajet design and tuning features,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-09-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,625
Posted By srmmmm
I installed the first gen Borg Warner electronic...

I installed the first gen Borg Warner electronic ignition in my Firebird in 1975. It was infrared triggered. The dwell was a constant 30 degrees. It still worked fine after 25 years when the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-01-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By srmmmm
I used a Comp XE276HR with 6X-4 heads and...

I used a Comp XE276HR with 6X-4 heads and headers, 4.25" crank in a 350 block and got 442 Lb Ft at 4300rpm and 453 Hp at 5600rpm. Engine will idle at 800 with a subtle lope.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-29-2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,053
Posted By srmmmm
Finally home! After almost 7 years of shop time...

Finally home! After almost 7 years of shop time (which included covid and personnel change storage time), "The Bird" is in my driveway.

Just needs a state inspection and tags, and a little bit of...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-11-2024, 05:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,071
Posted By srmmmm
Not if the change is from a 350 2V to a Torker I...

Not if the change is from a 350 2V to a Torker I with a Qjet based on my personal experience. :)

On our chassis dyno at GMI the car (stock 1970 Esprit with 2.73 gears & turbo 350) went from 182HP...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-09-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 24,521
Posted By srmmmm
The shop that did final paint and assembly on...

The shop that did final paint and assembly on mine filled in the bottom seams between the quarter panel and rear valence that made for a very smooth appearance - something you may want to consider.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-29-2024, 06:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,283
Posted By srmmmm
I put the 4.25" crank in a 350 block for 413 cu...

I put the 4.25" crank in a 350 block for 413 cu in. Definitely under square! With 6X heads and a Comp XE276HR cam, it turned out to be I think a good combination. 442 LbFt at 4300rpm and 453HP at...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-26-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By srmmmm
I spotted a blue 1972 Formula at the end of a...

I spotted a blue 1972 Formula at the end of a driveway in Dalworthington Gardens Texas in 2002, went up on the front porch and knocked on the door to inquire if it might be for sale. Imagine my...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,314
Posted By srmmmm
Quadrajet Power did the restoration on my Q-Jet...

Quadrajet Power did the restoration on my Q-Jet that came from a 1971 Buick GS455 Stage-I. It was updated to a Stage-II and jetted up from the configuration I used running on a 350, to the 413 cu in...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-10-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 461
Views: 118,025
Posted By srmmmm
Can't believe I missed this thread, but here are...

Can't believe I missed this thread, but here are the images of my dash cover as received back from Just Dashes. I thought the grain pattern was very close to the original 1970 and the shop only had...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-07-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3,057
Views: 520,761
Posted By srmmmm
So close to being ready, but the rear seat trim...

So close to being ready, but the rear seat trim panels may not have been prepped right before painting. There's some flaking off, so the shop is looking at it before they release the car to me.
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Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,096
Posted By srmmmm
At age 18, I was in my second semester at General...

At age 18, I was in my second semester at General Motors Institute and working my Co-op sessions at GMAD Lordstown. My freshman year was spent entirely in the Tool Engineering Department doing...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-30-2024, 02:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,269
Posted By srmmmm
D & M did mine and included moving the redline up...

D & M did mine and included moving the redline up on the tach :)

Everything is working fine except for inconsistencies with the tach, but I think it's a dirty signal from the MSD distributer. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,338
Posted By srmmmm
The only offset I recall analyzing in labs at GMI...

The only offset I recall analyzing in labs at GMI was wrist pin offset. This was done to reduce cylinder wall wear more than anything. The cylinder bores were always on the main bearing centerline...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-27-2024, 05:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,053
Posted By srmmmm
We're getting closer. The hood now closes with...

We're getting closer. The hood now closes with enough clearance for the air cleaner housing. The last three items are installation of the wood grain IP insert, front end alignment and state...
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-22-2024, 12:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,549
Posted By srmmmm
Non-ErrorChecking/Correcting. Crucial is one...

Non-ErrorChecking/Correcting.

Crucial is one of the best suppliers.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-19-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,053
Posted By srmmmm
It is the correct drop base with the dimple in...

It is the correct drop base with the dimple in the back. They also found the electric choke conversion was interfering with the fit so they'll add a bump for that. It was a little surprising that...
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