Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
05-07-2025, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 493
Views: 137,036
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
04-30-2025, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 493
Views: 137,036
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
04-22-2025, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 493
Views: 137,036
Dyno Day for the RAIII!
Today the Desktop Dyno proved to be right on the money with the power calculated (370 hp/441 lb-ft torque) compared to the actual dyno of the ’70 RAIII YZ 400 (+.030” 406, actually). The base pulls...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
04-22-2025, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 862
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-21-2025, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 493
Views: 137,036
We finally to around to test running the RAIII....
We finally to around to test running the RAIII. It was pretty painless since we reused the original 068 cam & lifters/ rockers and pushrods, so no new cam to break in. No leaks of any fluids and it...
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-20-2025, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,924
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
02-24-2025, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,296
I used just under a gallon. I did the inner...
I used just under a gallon. I did the inner fenderwells, the firewall, and everywhere else too. I did three coats I think (maybe 4). I ordered a gallon and a pint, so I still have the pint leftover...
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Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH
01-19-2025, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,562
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Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH
01-18-2025, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 383
Views: 34,575
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Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
01-15-2025, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,548
A LeMans joins the Break Away Squad
A new LeMans is heading my way. Wasn't looking but a friend sent me a link a while ago and I got sucked in!
It's a pretty nifty LeMans, factory 350HO high option car. It's a convertible with...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
01-08-2025, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,296
Just had my 'bird done, PPG, took 1.5 gal of...
Just had my 'bird done, PPG, took 1.5 gal of base, and 1 gal of clear. The base has a heavy amount of mica though, so it takes more than a typical amount.
Because of the 'size' of the mica/flake,...
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
01-04-2025, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 351
Views: 41,507
Only option available, I won’t be held ransom...
Only option available, I won’t be held ransom Mike. lol. They have corrected the size and clear boarder. I did see one at the ta nats that was not cut accurately but the one I have looks good
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
12-30-2024, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 276
Views: 67,254
I see a bunch of posts beat me to the forum. ...
I see a bunch of posts beat me to the forum. Yes, it was a good day on the dyno. Took some tuning and tweaking but the results were rather surprising to me. As I said in my first post way back,...
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
12-23-2024, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 493
Views: 137,036
YZ 400 Ready To Bring The Thunder
Dan finished the reminder of the long block assembly, got it painted and ready for the last remaining components (carb, distributor, flex plate, exhaust manifolds, and pulleys) to be installed, so it...
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
12-15-2024, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 493
Views: 137,036
Dan cc’d the #12 heads yesterday and after a...
Dan cc’d the #12 heads yesterday and after a minimal resurface cut and new 1-pc SS Ferrea valves installed, the chambers measured 71.25 cc’s average. With deck height at -.013”, .027” head gasket...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
12-15-2024, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 276
Views: 67,254
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
12-15-2024, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 276
Views: 67,254
Bringing this thread back up after 5 months. I...
Bringing this thread back up after 5 months. I am sorry things are moving much more slowly than I had hoped. I promise it won't be another 40 years however! So what's been accomplished and what's...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
12-08-2024, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 898
Introduction
I just registered so here is my intro.
Many years ago in high school and later in college I was able to enjoy driving a 1970 Grand Prix 400ci 4bbl.
It was short lived as the cost of insurance...
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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
11-26-2024, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,725
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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
11-26-2024, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 10,481
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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
11-23-2024, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,860
72 post coupe GTO
Picked this up last week.....72 Lemans post coupe with PHS documented GTO option. One owner, all original, unmolested 400/auto, 3:23 posi, A/C, and 5 original honeycombs. 113kmiles. Almost...
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Forum: THE LOBBY
11-15-2024, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 982
WHATS IN THE BARN, aka Last minute save.
The Pontiac from the Barn.
I thought there may be some interest in more information behind this Pontiac with a local connection/story.
A friend has recently been tasked with cleaning out a...
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
11-14-2024, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 755
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
10-23-2024, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 5,716
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Forum: THE LOBBY
10-18-2024, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,848
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