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Forum: THE LOBBY 12-25-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 637
Posted By locomotivebreath
Another for Mike , I just finished ( literally 5...

Another for Mike , I just finished ( literally 5 min ago ) booster from Mike . I bought it outright from him for my 68 GTO that I converted to power . It’s a very nice piece . I had an aftermarket...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-15-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,194
Posted By locomotivebreath
New oil from Mobil 1

https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants/for-personal-vehicles/our-products/products/mobil-1-classic-car-10w-30
I havent actually seen any yet but my local AutoZone shows it in stock .
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-27-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 896
Posted By locomotivebreath
Man , I guess that trailer is shot ?

Man , I guess that trailer is shot ?
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-18-2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,198
Posted By locomotivebreath
You built your vision of the ultimate GTO ,...

You built your vision of the ultimate GTO , exactly the way you wanted it , scoured the earth for 30 years for the correct RA parts , probably found nos 1970 air for the tires - all for some...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-05-2024, 06:58 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 3,754
Posted By locomotivebreath
The voodoo cam that you listed will have...

The voodoo cam that you listed will have excellent street manners . I run a slightly larger Bullet HR in a 406 . 226/230 , .518 lift , 112 sep . It pulls around 15in of vacuum and gets 14ish mpg...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-02-2024, 05:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,057
Posted By locomotivebreath
You mentioned cruising rpm’s , do you mean...

You mentioned cruising rpm’s , do you mean highway speeds ? Is this a stock engine ? I realize rpm tolerance is a personal threshold but 2.93s seem really tall . I run 3.90s & 4spd with 28 inch tall...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-13-2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 818
Posted By locomotivebreath
Penngrade 1 oil analysis

Here’s a sample of some penngrade 10w40 . Engine was broken in on penn 30wt break in oil . Then ran a few hundred miles on Castrol 10w40 with an unknown zddp additive . Then a few hundred more on...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-11-2024, 12:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,721
Posted By locomotivebreath
+2 ^^^ those are basically all the symptoms my...

+2 ^^^ those are basically all the symptoms my petronix III exhibited . Put in some delco points from the 70’s and set the dwell . Steady timing & idle rpm and very easy restarts . Even the vintage...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-09-2024, 04:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,721
Posted By locomotivebreath
Ditched my Petronix

I had an igniter III conversion in my original 68 points distributor . Since I finished the car , I’ve always had quirky idle rpm , inconsistent timing and restarts . The engine ran fine other wise...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-22-2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,519
Posted By locomotivebreath
I think you’re on the right track with the 433 &...

I think you’re on the right track with the 433 & 4spd . My GTO is a restoration where original parts were important to me . I was advised by a few that my 68 qjet could have trouble keeping up as...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-19-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,840
Posted By locomotivebreath
Is the oil slightly out of spec for a 40wt or am...

Is the oil slightly out of spec for a 40wt or am I reading it wrong ? Looks like a 30wt on the high side . Surely it didn’t shear down in just 2500 miles .
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-05-2024, 06:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,834
Posted By locomotivebreath
Camels are like that . Absolutely go nuts around...

Camels are like that . Absolutely go nuts around artillery and air strikes . Skittish animals
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-02-2024, 05:35 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,519
Posted By locomotivebreath
I built my numbers matching 400 and kept it a 400...

I built my numbers matching 400 and kept it a 400 . My 16 heads flow 230 cfm , small bullet roller 226/230 .518 lift , made 420/485 on the dyno with RA manifolds . It runs excellent . Doesn’t run...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-24-2024, 08:27 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,448
Posted By locomotivebreath
I really dig my iron intake and am thankful to...

I really dig my iron intake and am thankful to have it . Blows peoples minds around here that I would run a ‘ crappy stock intake ‘ lol and Qjet !
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-24-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,694
Posted By locomotivebreath
I was recently at a show and a guy had them on a...

I was recently at a show and a guy had them on a 69 chevelle , they looked great and he liked them . I have redline diamond backs that are made from Cooper Cobras in 15’s and really like them . Ride...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-20-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 115,943
Posted By locomotivebreath
Took my GTO out on a 50 mile stress test in this...

Took my GTO out on a 50 mile stress test in this heat . Ran the AC ( vintage air ) temp never got to the half way mark on the repro rally gauges , except at stop lights . Ran great , no signs of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-10-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 115,943
Posted By locomotivebreath
Went out for a cruise and a kid down the street...

Went out for a cruise and a kid down the street smacked my GTO with a damn basketball on the curve of the roof , it rippled it . It’s one of those hillbilly basket ball hoops that parents put in the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,658
Posted By locomotivebreath
Drove it about 100 miles today . It starts much...

Drove it about 100 miles today . It starts much easier if I crack the throttle for a few moments then start it . Steve’s idea worked , I **** it down once and rested my foot on the gas and let it sit...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-30-2024, 05:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,611
Posted By locomotivebreath
I have a slightly warmed over 400 in my 68 GTO -...

I have a slightly warmed over 400 in my 68 GTO - all factory parts except the oversized RA manifolds, small roller set up with 230cfm 16s . Factory 68 Qjet , M20 , 3.90s . It rips and easily gets...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 07:24 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,507
Posted By locomotivebreath
Not born yet

Not born yet
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-12-2024, 05:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,453
Posted By locomotivebreath
10 years in stable temp - no problem . I would...

10 years in stable temp - no problem . I would shake the bottles though .
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-01-2024, 07:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,850
Posted By locomotivebreath
There’s a lot of us here in their 30 & 40s . My ...

There’s a lot of us here in their 30 & 40s . My nephews love my GTO . A young lady mayb early 20’s came up to get a picture of it when I was getting gas and just ask what it was ! Young people...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-10-2024, 04:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,712
Posted By locomotivebreath
I don’t know anyone that preferred mre’s over C-...

I don’t know anyone that preferred mre’s over C- rats ! Especially the origional dark brown bag mre’s from the 80s . We started getting the heaters in the late 90s and that was great . Before that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-26-2024, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By locomotivebreath
https://torcousa.com/

https://torcousa.com/
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-24-2024, 05:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,981
Posted By locomotivebreath
Ford could get away using Model T again if they...

Ford could get away using Model T again if they wanted .
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