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Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-26-2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,508
Posted By Ron Wagner
Awhile back when I was going deep into my...

Awhile back when I was going deep into my Firebird I was pondering what OD transmission to use. I had a issue with going from a strong Th400 to something that had to be built up just to get in the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-27-2017, 11:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 673
Posted By Ron Wagner
HWYSTR455, You say the cam is not too big. Even...

HWYSTR455,
You say the cam is not too big. Even with 6X-8 heads and stock converter?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2017, 12:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 858
Posted By Ron Wagner
I'm with Squwid; run to cooler first then to...

I'm with Squwid; run to cooler first then to radiator. Your trans fluid will run close to the water temperature, just what the trans and the fluid were designed to do. On all my vehicles I purchase...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2017, 12:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 673
Posted By Ron Wagner
Guys, all of you have good advise; "don't put too...

Guys, all of you have good advise; "don't put too much into it". I have nearly all the parts to make it a drivable shell and let someone else do the body work. Being able to drive it home verses...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-25-2017, 10:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 673
Posted By Ron Wagner
Flipping a car - What would do?

I bought a project from a friend who moved out of state:
The car is a 65 Tempest with a stuck 326, ST300, and a open rear end. All numbers match.
The car has had hood, fenders, floor and trunk pans...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-24-2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 450
Posted By Ron Wagner
Clif, thanks again for your response. I don't...

Clif, thanks again for your response. I don't want to belabor this but I don't want to make a mistake either. You said the springs work perfectly with the retainers. I believe you meant to include...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-23-2017, 10:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 450
Posted By Ron Wagner
Thanks for all the responses. Cliff, you say the...

Thanks for all the responses. Cliff, you say the Crower 68404 are direct replacement for factory springs. Does that mean their OD is no larger than stock and I can use the spring shields?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-21-2017, 03:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 450
Posted By Ron Wagner
What retainers to use with Crower 68404 springs

Some time back a person on this form suggested I replace my stock valve springs with Crower 68404 springs because it runs out breath early.
The engine is a stock 75 400 with 5C -8 heads and a Summit...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-30-2016, 01:07 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,295
Posted By Ron Wagner
Chrome hood locks or hood pins. Gas pedal that...

Chrome hood locks or hood pins. Gas pedal that was in the shape of a bare foot.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-24-2015, 12:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 557
Posted By Ron Wagner
Normally the engine sits about an inch to the...

Normally the engine sits about an inch to the passenger side. The reason for this is to make clearance for the steering box. I see you are using a rack and pinion so you may be able to center your...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2014, 11:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,842
Posted By Ron Wagner
You can use a regular power steering pump but it...

You can use a regular power steering pump but it is a little harder to plumb in because it doesn't have the second return fitting that the hydroboost pumps have.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 479
Posted By Ron Wagner
t money, That's the answer I was looking for....

t money, That's the answer I was looking for. Thanks
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2014, 12:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,842
Posted By Ron Wagner
I used to drive an 82 Bonniville diesel, it had...

I used to drive an 82 Bonniville diesel, it had hydraboost, it worked great.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2014, 12:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 479
Posted By Ron Wagner
Summitt has the Felpro as cheap as $69 or as high...

Summitt has the Felpro as cheap as $69 or as high as $136. They have same with other brands such as Mr. Gasket and Edlebrock. Since I won't use the head gaskets how does that play into getting the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-17-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 479
Posted By Ron Wagner
Summit Gasket Sets

The Summit web site has a lot of gasket sets ranging from from roughly $50 to $150. Do you get what you pay for? I need oil pan, timing cover, valve cover, valley, and intake gaskets. It seems an...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,395
Posted By Ron Wagner
It's easy to get caught up in bigger valves and...

It's easy to get caught up in bigger valves and cam and things like RA manifolds but these are things that optimize torque at higher RPMs. With the gears and the RPM range you are running, small...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2014, 01:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,263
Posted By Ron Wagner
I did try the dial indicator and like I suspected...

I did try the dial indicator and like I suspected the blead down made it impossible to to get useful readings. I have some old lifters I could make solid but even if I got some good readings could...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-22-2014, 03:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,263
Posted By Ron Wagner
I pulled the timing gears and eccentric to get a...

I pulled the timing gears and eccentric to get a look a the cam snout hoping to find some identification. There was none. Will I find some markings on the gear end? I hate to install an engine with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-20-2014, 09:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,263
Posted By Ron Wagner
Yea, the engine has three holes drilled and...

Yea, the engine has three holes drilled and tapped and one undrilled boss. I think I can use the two lower drilled holes and drill the other lower boss and it will work. I don't remember if the 65's...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-18-2014, 01:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,263
Posted By Ron Wagner
Thanks for the responses, I brought home the...

Thanks for the responses, I brought home the engine I was planning to recam. I thought it was going to be a stock 76 Grand Prix but upon pulling a valve cover and the timing cover I can see it has...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-16-2014, 03:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,263
Posted By Ron Wagner
Largest cam for a 7.6:1 400

I have a 76 400 with 7.6:1 cr that I want to do a cam change. It will go in to a 65 tempest with a Th400 and eventually 3.08 gears I think they are currently taller. I have used the Summit 2800 in a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-01-2013, 12:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 546
Posted By Ron Wagner
I'm running an early 75 block in a 69 firebird....

I'm running an early 75 block in a 69 firebird. It has five mounting holes and is not the 557 block. It is possible when the mid year change to a 577 is when they went to the two bolt motor mount....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2013, 12:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 271
Posted By Ron Wagner
If you are rebuilding the transmission you may...

If you are rebuilding the transmission you may want use this opportunity to convert it to a short shaft. Had you seen the trans run before? If it worked I think you may want to clean the pan, change...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-01-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 273
Posted By Ron Wagner
Short tails work best in a bird or an A body but...

Short tails work best in a bird or an A body but a long tail will work OK. You can get in trouble putting a short tail in a B body though. Here is the logic: a short driveshaft has less deflection...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-11-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 282
Posted By Ron Wagner
I always change them but you always run the risk...

I always change them but you always run the risk of having the new one leak. Since you haven't done one before it may be better to leave the old one in if it is not leaking. Because the input shaft...
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