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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2025, 09:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 592
Posted By Kenth
Ported or full intake vacuum for vacuum tuning...

Ported or full intake vacuum for vacuum tuning has been discussed to death. And yet this is something that only affects the idling characteristics, certain exhaust emissions and the character of the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2025, 08:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 592
Posted By Cliff R
Ported vacuum advance can be added to a 1970...

Ported vacuum advance can be added to a 1970 factory Q-jet as Jim mentions.

However this is NOT just as simple as drilling the main casting for a vacuum fitting. The baseplate has no source to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2025, 12:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 462
Posted By Sirrotica
Back in the 70s when I started twisting wrenches....

Back in the 70s when I started twisting wrenches. Fram filters were known to be a quality part, they then got bought out by Allied Signal Corp. Allied Signal is a conglomerate that is known for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2025, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 462
Posted By 72projectbird
The internet has turned into an aviary. Bunch of...

The internet has turned into an aviary. Bunch of parrots repeating what they've heard. lol
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2025, 08:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,213
Posted By steve25
Unfortunate truth.

For certain this should be an addendum to Murphy’s law.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2025, 10:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,581
Posted By NeighborsComplaint
Because they are sealed, differential pressure...

Because they are sealed, differential pressure can build up inside from temperature changes. As it gets warmer outside, the air inside expands and traps the needle. The fix is orient the gage with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-23-2025, 03:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,168
Posted By BILL BOWMAN1
I was going to start a somewhat similar thread. I...

I was going to start a somewhat similar thread. I have been chasing a starting ,stalling ,idle ,issue with my 90 Chevy pick up. I started with the basic tuneup and that didn’t do anything. I changed...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-20-2025, 05:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,680
Posted By Kenth
I have found that most lifter noises are from...

I have found that most lifter noises are from wrong (too thick) engine oil viscosity.

Pontiac (and most, if not all) recommends 10w30 for proper oil flow thru the engine at all engine temperature.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-08-2025, 03:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,123
Posted By Squidward
Tuning strategies for a typical mild performance Pontiac motor

I wanted to start a thread to discuss tuning strategies for a standard Pontiac motor - nothing exotic, maybe iron heads, mild performance cam. Think of something less than a Ram Air 4 build, but...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-04-2025, 03:36 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,232
Posted By Cliff R
Very true Kenth, and even worse they make other...

Very true Kenth, and even worse they make other modifications to their set-ups that trickle down from "race" applications that not only hurt engine power and efficiency in the "normal" driving range,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-03-2025, 12:14 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,232
Posted By Formulajones
I think we are getting out in the weeds now and...

I think we are getting out in the weeds now and completely getting away from the original point of the discussion. My point on the 1969 comment seems to have been completely missed. I'm not even...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-29-2024, 08:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Posted By Mr_GTO
Sad. Loved her in Young Frankenstein and Mr.Mom.

Sad. Loved her in Young Frankenstein and Mr.Mom.
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-11-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 948
Posted By beemergary
Trump @ Detroit Economics Club

Enjoyed him telling about having a couple GTO's and a convertible that was his favorite. Not a fan of Corvettes but loved driving that convertible back when I could let my hair blow in the wind. MAGA
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-05-2024, 08:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,303
Posted By FrankieT/A
As johnta1 said earlier the condenser is usually...

As johnta1 said earlier the condenser is usually what causes the the points to burn prematurely. I f you feel the problem is the resistor wire and want a cheap easy fix, just use a resistor coil(coil...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-14-2024, 04:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,599
Posted By Dragncar
Modules = just something to break. Points have...

Modules = just something to break.
Points have never left me stranded of given me a hiccup at the track.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-15-2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,110
Posted By RocktimusPryme
The pinhole is interesting. I havent had a good...

The pinhole is interesting. I havent had a good reason to put the car in the air since I posted this so I haven't been under it. I did take a look at the dipstick tube and vacuum modulator because...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-26-2024, 09:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,837
Posted By 67drake
Changing jobs at 59. It Keeps life interesting

I’ve been trying to get in the public works/ maintenance department in a little village up the road from me since I moved out here in the boonies from the city.
Well they interviewed people Tuesday...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-07-2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,366
Posted By i82much
the day that valve is the ugliest thing under my...

the day that valve is the ugliest thing under my hood, i will kneel down and thank the heavens.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-07-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,366
Posted By Scarebird
a fine example of installation from the ad... ...

a fine example of installation from the ad...

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61rm-e9GN7L._AC_SX679_.jpg
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-01-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,353
Posted By i82much
when you have an old car that is running decent, ...

when you have an old car that is running decent, DO NOT TOUCH IT. grab a beer and congratulate yourself.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-23-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,023
Posted By Cliff R
Just to let everyone reading this know........JB...

Just to let everyone reading this know........JB Weld is absolutely USELESS for sealing up leaking bottom plugs. It will NOT stay attached to the base material even if they aren't leaking. As...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-23-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,254
Posted By Formulajones
Another short story on my RA Formula that's...

Another short story on my RA Formula that's interesting. Everyone knows those scoops are probably one of the best at grabbing outside air.

When I ran the iron intake on it and driving the car...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-05-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 176,144
Posted By Scarebird
Lemans got her first bath of the year - damn...

Lemans got her first bath of the year - damn Albuquerque water is rock-hard and spots are tough to avoid.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-02-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 17,365
Posted By Mcronk
RA II magazine article last page.

Here is the last image of the CARS magazine article on a RAII test.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-02-2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 17,365
Posted By Mcronk
Thanks for sharing! Here is a article from CARS...

Thanks for sharing! Here is a article from CARS magazine on a RA II they tested and modified. One of the few magazine articles published about RA II cars. You may have to save image to your...
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