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Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-04-2022, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,467
Posted By Randy Allen
I will try to be more precise in the future;...

I will try to be more precise in the future; oiling is a standard Melling 45D 60psi oil pump, stock oil pan, 3/4 factory windage, Comp 5/16 standard pushrods, Comp springs with 110 closing and 300...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-03-2022, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,467
Posted By Randy Allen
Rocker Arm Identification

Can anyone identify these 1.6 ratio rocker arms that were purchased though Butler circa 1999? The only identification is F16 on the rocker body. Please note that one failed and David sent me a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-31-2021, 11:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,350
Posted By Randy Allen
Cgeise, agree with Skip, please share the details...

Cgeise, agree with Skip, please share the details of your throttle body setup. The setup looks low enough to fab a weird shaker base into.What heads are the manifold ported for(brand,cfm) and what...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-31-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,350
Posted By Randy Allen
Thanks Skip. I agree; if Butler is recommending...

Thanks Skip. I agree; if Butler is recommending going to the NorthWind right at the 340cfm level that tells me that somewhere between 325 and 340cfm the T2EFI intake has flow limitations in NA form....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-29-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,350
Posted By Randy Allen
Skip, Thank you for the photos. Are your 320cfm...

Skip, Thank you for the photos. Are your 320cfm E-heads ported to 1.20 x 2.35 and the intake gasket used is a 1.20 x 2.40 with a .060 thickness?
I know I have an older T2EFI (NIB) and Steve told me...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-28-2021, 11:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,350
Posted By Randy Allen
Thanks for the replies; the T2 EFI definitely...

Thanks for the replies; the T2 EFI definitely supports in excess of 750 horsepower on a boosted application but unfortunately I can’t run a boosted application due to packaging(weight distribution...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-27-2021, 01:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,350
Posted By Randy Allen
Skip, I’m not clear. Will the T2 EFI fit under...

Skip, I’m not clear. Will the T2 EFI fit under the shaker without a drop base? Butler told me the Northwind fits with a Performer RPM drop base.

I should be able to post pics in a few weeks. The...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-26-2021, 11:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,350
Posted By Randy Allen
Thanks Skip; I was thinking 340 on E-heads or...

Thanks Skip; I was thinking 340 on E-heads or Hi-ports but I’ll let them tell me what cfm I need for the end goal. Its probably closer to 380 on a 535 to get a decent idle. I hadn’t thought about the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-26-2021, 11:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,350
Posted By Randy Allen
Appreciate the feedback from everyone. Skip, you...

Appreciate the feedback from everyone. Skip, you were spot on with my concern; will the intake manifold flow enough to support around a 340 cfm head to reach up into the 700's on a 505-535? If the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-25-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,376
Posted By Randy Allen
I use that cam on a 462 (6x-8 heads, long branch...

I use that cam on a 462 (6x-8 heads, long branch manifolds, 800 cfm Q-Jet with 3.23 posi)but with factory rockers. The caveat is that it’s in a ‘70 Catalina wagon that weighs 5000 pounds. Jim Hand...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-25-2021, 03:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,877
Posted By Randy Allen
If you have larger wheels(minimum of 17”) then...

If you have larger wheels(minimum of 17”) then you can buy a C6 based conversion system that Kore3 sells. I have F/R conversion kits that use the C6 Z51 brakes for a 73-77.
http://www.kore3.com/
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-25-2021, 02:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,350
Posted By Randy Allen
Torquer 2 (Victor) EFI Power Limits

I have a Torquer II(PN 50565) EFI manifold and wondered if anyone had tested this manifold using larger injectors (such as 80 lb. PICO injectors) to see if it would support between 600-750...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-08-2021, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,569
Posted By Randy Allen
I’d do exactly what Nick did and then talk to the...

I’d do exactly what Nick did and then talk to the builder about Hard anodizing the rings for extra top ring protection. It’s generally done in boosted applications but extra insurance for...
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 10-24-2021, 08:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,523
Posted By Randy Allen
Thanks but the provided link was was 67-69...

Thanks but the provided link was was 67-69 Firebird; I’m looking for 73-77 A-body.
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 10-24-2021, 12:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,523
Posted By Randy Allen
Engine Mounts

Is there a reproduction or source for engine mounts? I allowed a shop I’ve used for years to take my 468, Bellhousing and T-56 and trial fit it into a friends ‘69 Firebird and the engine mounts and...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-23-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,362
Posted By Randy Allen
In regards to solid flat tappet cams and the...

In regards to solid flat tappet cams and the Crower Coolface solid lifters, are we now at the point where once adjusted properly the solid lifters don't need to be checked for lash on a regular...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-21-2021, 10:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,362
Posted By Randy Allen
Hydraulic Roller Lifters-Lifter Bore

In regards to hydraulic roller lifters is it required to enlarge the oil passages in the lifter bore or are there dependable roller lifters designed to work without pulling a rotating assembly down...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-03-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,339
Posted By Randy Allen
Replied Tom; thanks for the assistance.

Replied Tom; thanks for the assistance.
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-03-2021, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,425
Posted By Randy Allen
Thanks Steve. That was the basic kit I was...

Thanks Steve. That was the basic kit I was thinking would meet my needs. It also has a optional module to run EGT probes in each header pipe($1100). Less expensive Holley units won’t allow this.

...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-03-2021, 12:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,339
Posted By Randy Allen
Tom, yes normal 20 minute sessions on 1.5-3.0...

Tom, yes normal 20 minute sessions on 1.5-3.0 mile road courses but I’ll open road race at least once yearly. If I enter a 130-135 mph average class with a tech speed of 168 each leg of the course...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-02-2021, 06:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,339
Posted By Randy Allen
Heads/Stroke

Any thoughts on power and reliability of a 4.25 versus 4.5 stroke?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-02-2021, 05:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,339
Posted By Randy Allen
Compression

Yes, I would like to keep the compression low for a couple of reasons, it’s a Pro-Touring build that will be street driven and road raced. It’s hot in Texas and it will heat soak after running hard...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-02-2021, 03:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,425
Posted By Randy Allen
EFI & Heafs

Thanks, I sent an email to Dave about the larger CC options whether it’s using the original 72cc E-heads and going to 100 cc’s or the newer 87 cc heads. At 100 cc’s my compression ratio would drop...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-02-2021, 03:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,339
Posted By Randy Allen
SD Performance

I sent an email to Dave to inquire about opening up the 72cc chambers to around 100cc’s. That would drop my compression to 9:18. If I wanted to put in a 4.5 stroke crank (Scat forged)and get 495ci...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-02-2021, 01:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,339
Posted By Randy Allen
Thanks Steve. Having worked for Tom for 10 years...

Thanks Steve. Having worked for Tom for 10 years I had never seen that article. I suspect he wrote in within a year or two after moving from Mopar muscle.

I guess I can call SD and discuss opening...
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