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Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-13-2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,008
Posted By Tiger Paw
D-car, if I were in your shoes. I would fabricate...

D-car, if I were in your shoes. I would fabricate a pan that splits. This way you'd be able to baffle tightly to pump, thereby preventing slush up the on launch. The baffle would fastened from the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-20-2019, 11:05 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 17,807
Posted By Tiger Paw
The people who buy engines, transmissions...

The people who buy engines, transmissions chassis, headers yet bash others kill me! Experts at racing their bank accounts.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-07-2019, 09:34 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,861
Posted By Tiger Paw
So sorry to hear this. RIP Bruce.

So sorry to hear this. RIP Bruce.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-02-2019, 07:23 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 15,772
Posted By Tiger Paw
Which would you prefer John? Valve size and cross...

Which would you prefer John? Valve size and cross section? Even those won't tell the whole story.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-08-2019, 04:43 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 32,490
Posted By Tiger Paw
Now this is some cool stuff!!! None of this "it's...

Now this is some cool stuff!!! None of this "it's gotta look vintage". It's real race stuff! Bravo John
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-06-2019, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 536
Posted By Tiger Paw
Yes, you can glue/ stack gaskets to get your...

Yes, you can glue/ stack gaskets to get your desired port alignment. I used contact cement glue and weatherstrip adhesive as well. There were times when I needed to have a thicker stack on one side. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-26-2018, 01:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,528
Posted By Tiger Paw
Calvin, what height spacers did you test with?

Calvin, what height spacers did you test with?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-25-2018, 11:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,528
Posted By Tiger Paw
JCyou, sorry for the delay, Christmas you know....

JCyou, sorry for the delay, Christmas you know. That was a long time ago but I think I paid $400-425 for the tunnel ram and $300-325 for the S-K open plenum single 4, which is aluminum. The water...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-19-2018, 11:30 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,528
Posted By Tiger Paw
Thanks Mike, I'm not intentionally trying to...

Thanks Mike,
I'm not intentionally trying to debate the person's or timeline involved. I'd just like knowing the full story. I had purchased my magnesium tunnel ram in early '72 from Nash. Then, I...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-18-2018, 11:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,528
Posted By Tiger Paw
Mike, I believe there was someone who cast those...

Mike, I believe there was someone who cast those manifolds between Nash and the Mid- American guys, Dale and Ray Hunt. I'm pretty sure his name was Jack Schick. He cast them in aluminum and they had...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-15-2018, 08:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,528
Posted By Tiger Paw
60% of your engine volume is a good place to...

60% of your engine volume is a good place to start. You'll probably end up larger, but it's easier to make spacers than it is to make stuffers. So start on the smallish side. I had that intake back...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-14-2018, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By Tiger Paw
Do you have file to fit rings? If you are then...

Do you have file to fit rings? If you are then you'll need some method of insuring the rings are square in the bore, then feeler gauges are used to measure the endgap. Google file fit rings.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-14-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,440
Posted By Tiger Paw
Be sure to compare the head surface to the...

Be sure to compare the head surface to the gaskets as well. That might give you some indication as to hole size and location. Early v8 engine 50-80s holes in the heads and deck did the metering and...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-25-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 623
Posted By Tiger Paw
Believe what Cliff has posted! Be careful to...

Believe what Cliff has posted!

Be careful to use a lifter with same plunger cup height.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-23-2018, 11:20 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,722
Posted By Tiger Paw
You're limited by bore size/spacing plain and...

You're limited by bore size/spacing plain and simple. However you should be able to match 400 Aussie HP, because you have bigger bores. Stroking an is a shi...y way of getting cubes, because you...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-23-2018, 06:57 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 6,265
Posted By Tiger Paw
Mike , how about some crossover plumbing in...

Mike , how about some crossover plumbing in valley. Linking the oil galleys from left to right side. Drill and tap to intersect the existing passages. Then angular drill up.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-30-2017, 11:17 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,947
Posted By Tiger Paw
IF, I had more money than brains, my approach...

IF, I had more money than brains, my approach would be to cast a RAV head and cast front cover to fit the larger bore spacing of the aftermarket corporate style blocks. Those blocks can be bought at...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-05-2017, 11:36 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 5,874
Posted By Tiger Paw
I'll be there Thursday and Friday.

I'll be there Thursday and Friday.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-27-2017, 09:58 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,593
Posted By Tiger Paw
Tom V., Help me here. As far as single plane...

Tom V., Help me here. As far as single plane manifolds I think the M/T was first with crossram, Offy had dual 4 inline, Nash manifold was the first single 4, then came the Edelbrock tarantula type...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-24-2017, 10:10 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,923
Posted By Tiger Paw
Typically, cubed is when they mill deck, rocker...

Typically, cubed is when they mill deck, rocker cover, intake, exhaust and end faces. May include dowel holes. No bolt holes, threads, seat or guides operations at this point.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-24-2017, 10:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,812
Posted By Tiger Paw
Tapered runners with length determined by int...

Tapered runners with length determined by int closing and rpm are the way to go. Plenum volume can be tricky. Large will look good on a dyno but somewhat smaller will pull harder. Really important to...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-21-2017, 10:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,812
Posted By Tiger Paw
Smile The important thing about t rams is straight...

The important thing about t rams is straight runners, less fuel being slammed into the port walls.
With fabricated t rams , they are typically built to a specific engine combo. These specifics...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-07-2017, 09:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,993
Posted By Tiger Paw
If your filter inspection is good, no debris, I'd...

If your filter inspection is good, no debris, I'd check that your ignition timing curve is good. Late timing will cause high exhaust and piston temps. These raise oil temps really high, hence low oil...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-02-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 973
Posted By Tiger Paw
I had a customer with DKM Camaro. DKM installed...

I had a customer with DKM Camaro. DKM installed Nash 5speed, 3.55 r&p, Headers and an aluminum intake on 350 engine. Custom wheels with wider255 Goodyear's and custom seat leather. It was a nicely...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-17-2017, 07:52 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,637
Posted By Tiger Paw
Business or individuals who do this ( the lowest...

Business or individuals who do this ( the lowest quality of work!), and then take someone's hard money should be bashed. Those ridiculous welds are an embarrassment to chassis builders, welders and...
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