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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-25-2021, 12:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,203
Posted By Rodney R
461 Front Counterweight Clearance

I’m mocking the build on a 400 stroker right now and had to massage the front drivers side of the block to get the crankshaft to rotate. After working it for a bit, I’ve got a little north of .030...
Forum: SOLD Parts 07-30-2020, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,381
Posted By Rodney R
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-17-2019, 11:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,987
Posted By Rodney R
I want to update the post here for anyone...

I want to update the post here for anyone searching in the future.

Ended up calling Cliff and ordering a custom converter through him and couldn’t be happier! Last weekend, I drove the car from...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-09-2019, 07:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,987
Posted By Rodney R
From the time I posted my original reply to now,...

From the time I posted my original reply to now, I’ve gone from around 1 week of lead time for a converter to around 1 month.

I’m now considering a custom build depending on lead time and cost....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-07-2019, 10:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,987
Posted By Rodney R
Thank you all for the feedback. Leaning more...

Thank you all for the feedback. Leaning more towards the GM25, but interested in custom alternatives.

Cliff, what brand do you recommend for custom builds? I know you’ve mentioned it here before,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-06-2019, 10:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,987
Posted By Rodney R
Torque converter recommendation

I’ve been mulling over the archives trying to find a good thread on converters since continental closed and am hoping for some feedback from you guys.

I’m moving my car in the next week and am...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-19-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 3,875
Posted By Rodney R
As someone who joined this forum at 22 years old...

As someone who joined this forum at 22 years old and am 25 now, it's really hard to want to engage in the community with the way 'younger' people are talked about here. I built my first engine at 18...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-17-2016, 11:33 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,847
Posted By Rodney R
I'll just leave this here :rolleyes:

I'll just leave this here :rolleyes:
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-18-2015, 02:33 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,887
Posted By Rodney R
I carry the lc9s pro as a few others do, have...

I carry the lc9s pro as a few others do, have nothing but great things to say about it. Outstanding gun!
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-03-2015, 01:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 521
Posted By Rodney R
Fall Pictures

Here in Arizona most of us don't get to see the colors change during fall. On Mt. Lemmon in Tucson near the summit there are a few areas that have some nice colors. I drove the GTO up there and had a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-02-2015, 01:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 409
Posted By Rodney R
Degree could definitely play a role in deciding...

Degree could definitely play a role in deciding PC/Mac. Boot camp is a great thing though that allows you to run Windows on a Mac. I love my Mac because it usually goes 2-3 days on a charge if I'm...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-01-2015, 02:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 409
Posted By Rodney R
I'm a college student and started school with a...

I'm a college student and started school with a windows PC and moved to a macbook my senior year. I love my mac now but Windows stuff has gotten way better since I started school. If you order...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-19-2015, 11:06 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,079
Posted By Rodney R
Washburn, Welcome to the community! You have a...

Washburn, Welcome to the community! You have a ton of options to consider for your build. My biggest suggestion would be to fully plan your build before you buy anything. I built my first engine by...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-15-2015, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 379
Posted By Rodney R
How long are you in town for? There's a car show...

How long are you in town for? There's a car show every Saturday that's been going for 20+ years now, we usually try to go whenever we get a free Saturday- lots of fun, plenty of beautiful cars.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-15-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 129
Posted By Rodney R
This one is a Desert Cooler radiator, seems to...

This one is a Desert Cooler radiator, seems to work great so far. I'm not sure about painting this one and it looking stock, there are some differences between the two such as differences in the tank...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-15-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 129
Posted By Rodney R
Not sure if you're looking for brass or aluminum...

Not sure if you're looking for brass or aluminum but I bought an aluminum radiator from our host for my 1969 GTO and installed it last week. It was a fairly tight fit but can confirm that it fits...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-11-2015, 09:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 105
Posted By Rodney R
I can't imagine the producer he had a problem...

I can't imagine the producer he had a problem with pulls in more revenue for the BBC than Clarkson. Don't think this was a very good move on their part.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-11-2015, 09:37 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,665
Posted By Rodney R
Okay everyone, if you're interested I've posted a...

Okay everyone, if you're interested I've posted a couple videos. One is while the engine is cold right after startup. I have a valve cover off to make sure I'm getting oil to the top end:...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-11-2015, 09:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,665
Posted By Rodney R
I'm using Crane 99893 springs at 1.750 IH, looks...

I'm using Crane 99893 springs at 1.750 IH, looks like my seat pressure after run in is looking in the 155-160 range. I set lash at .004 last night. After it warmed up it saw 5500 rpm's getting on the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-11-2015, 08:42 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,665
Posted By Rodney R
Today was the day! I got the radiator...

Today was the day! I got the radiator installed(pretty tight fit, thanks to Ames for the support), buttoned everything back up, and took her for a spin. I'm honestly speechless. Better Idle, dead...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-11-2015, 03:13 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 204
Posted By Rodney R
Just seeing this for the first time, keeping...

Just seeing this for the first time, keeping Steve in my prayers big time. He's such a great guy and the few times I've dealt with him has been really awesome. Praying for a speedy recovery!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-10-2015, 04:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,665
Posted By Rodney R
Karl, I opened the chambers a couple cc's...

Karl,

I opened the chambers a couple cc's and also am not zero decked. I'm right at 10:1 right now and with the stump puller that's retarded a couple degrees am hoping that I've been bleeding off...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-10-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,665
Posted By Rodney R
It's because of things like this that made me...

It's because of things like this that made me decide to go the hybrid setup. I know Comp has the 857S lifters now and supposedly the design/manufacturing process is getting better, but after having...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-10-2015, 02:16 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,665
Posted By Rodney R
Well I got the pushrods in today and set cold...

Well I got the pushrods in today and set cold lash at .004. Another thing I'm glad about is my tight rocker travel I achieved as well when I put the engine together. There's about 1000 miles on it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-06-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,665
Posted By Rodney R
Karl, They give the following instructions ...

Karl,

They give the following instructions


Do not wash your new lifters. This will remove the pre-lube in the bearings.
Soak all used lifters in motor oil prior to reinstallation.
During...
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