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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-19-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,018
Posted By punkin
I'm very happy with my Mechman.

I'm very happy with my Mechman.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-31-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,354
Posted By punkin
Have not broken an axle but came very close to...

Have not broken an axle but came very close to it. After many years of street tire drag racing, no issues but then decided to put slicks on. 455 with TH350, 3.55:1 rear gears. First pass went really...
Forum: Suspension TECH 12-09-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,247
Posted By punkin
I went manual Wilwoods some time ago as well. I...

I went manual Wilwoods some time ago as well. I did end up going with their master mostly because their proportioning valve set-up was nice and clean when packaged up. No regrets.

The car was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-18-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,853
Posted By punkin
I went with Crower Enduro Stainless product. Been...

I went with Crower Enduro Stainless product. Been pretty happy with them so far. Cost a bit more but so far no regrets.
Forum: Interior TECH 05-20-2023, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 977
Posted By punkin
I did the seats in my 68 firebird many years ago....

I did the seats in my 68 firebird many years ago. Very rewarding but will give your hands a work out. A good set of hog ring pliers is a must. Make sure your seat frame and springs are in good shape...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-20-2023, 05:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,194
Posted By punkin
In the DSE video they're describing the rear...

In the DSE video they're describing the rear pinion recommended around 3 to 4 for leaf spring set up. Your trans/engine angle is spot on with what they're recommending.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-19-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,194
Posted By punkin
Detroit speed has a discussion about pinion...

Detroit speed has a discussion about pinion angle. They talk about their quadralink and leaf spring cars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg1vo1tMqaI

Here's another video that briefly goes into...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 04-19-2023, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 701
Posted By punkin
understood...I'm attacking one side currently....

understood...I'm attacking one side currently. have all the bolts removed from the passenger side and have only loosed the driver side to allow for the body to lift/tilt. The problem I'm having is...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 04-15-2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 701
Posted By punkin
68 Firebird Front Body Mount Bushings

Hello all,

I posted this question in the first gen firebird section a number of days ago but no hits, thought I would try here.

I'm in the middle of replacing the body mount bushings on my 68...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-08-2023, 03:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 375
Posted By punkin
Front Body Bushings

Hello all,

I'm trying to remove/replace the front body mount bushings on my 68. These are the ones up at the core support. Is there a trick to getting access to the underside? Can it be done...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-06-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 396
Posted By punkin
Street Muscle Article

Hello all,

If you haven't seen this I thought there was some pretty interesting info in here. The thing that really caught my eye was the swaybar. Unfortunately, the article doesn't discuss it....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-01-2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,013
Posted By punkin
I've gone with a wavetrac. Currie recommended it...

I've gone with a wavetrac. Currie recommended it for dual purpose street/drag use. I went with 35 spline and back braced housing. I like the lifetime warranty.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-16-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,339
Posted By punkin
I've been using Taylor 409's for years, no...

I've been using Taylor 409's for years, no issues, no reason to change it up.
Forum: EFI Tech 01-22-2023, 10:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,478
Posted By punkin
Following...I too have a tight fit situation....

Following...I too have a tight fit situation. I've considered a low profile carb hat and plumb cold-air duct. Curious what you come up with.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-09-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,078
Posted By punkin
Apologies if this is considered hi-jacking the...

Apologies if this is considered hi-jacking the thread but I expect a set of crowers and stud girdle to arrive later this week. With regard to the amount of stud available for the adjusters (poly...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-06-2023, 08:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,418
Posted By punkin
I'm on board with this as well 2" primaries and...

I'm on board with this as well 2" primaries and fitment under the car would push me into taking a long look at something like this.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-22-2022, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By punkin
Just wow. Shame to put that under the car.

Just wow. Shame to put that under the car.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-05-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,710
Posted By punkin
I've got Harland Sharps on my old 455. It's got...

I've got Harland Sharps on my old 455. It's got an Erson mechanical cam/lifter set up and a lot of street and strip miles, no issues, about 22 years now. I would put them in my new motor but I need...
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-20-2022, 08:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,816
Posted By punkin
I too am surprised by the comment. This comes...

I too am surprised by the comment. This comes from a large name distributor of braking systems. I'm not expert but I too would have thought that the pressure would be greatest under hard or panic...
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-18-2022, 09:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,816
Posted By punkin
I didn't want to be spreading misinformation and...

I didn't want to be spreading misinformation and I did get a reply from Wilwood. It seems the comment made to me by the Hydroboost distributor is not entirely accurate. This from Wilwood:

Thank...
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-17-2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,816
Posted By punkin
Thanks for the feedback guys. I don't want to...

Thanks for the feedback guys. I don't want to post the company name, just don't think that would the right thing to do but it is a big name in the brake products distribution industry. Currently...
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-17-2022, 12:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,816
Posted By punkin
Wilwood vs Hydroboost

Hello all,

I sent a message out to a hydroboost supplier some time ago and shared with them that I had Wilwood calipers on the car. I was told this combination could work but "I will ask that you...
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-13-2022, 12:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By punkin
Thanks very much all.

Thanks very much all.
Forum: Suspension TECH 11-12-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By punkin
Pitman Arm Fitment

Hello all,

While wrapping up alignment and centering of my steering box and steering wheel, I noted something I thought should be checked. I can't be certain but it appears that the pitman arm may...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-05-2022, 02:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,346
Posted By punkin
I do also agree with this. Once the bugs worked...

I do also agree with this. Once the bugs worked out so far it's been great. I wouldn't talk anyone out of going this route but if making any decisions based on customer support and...
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