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Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-10-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,302
Posted By MalteseFalcon
Here is a scan of the page from the 1977 catalog...

Here is a scan of the page from the 1977 catalog showing the 180° headers
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-10-2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,302
Posted By MalteseFalcon
Here are the wet and dry sump systems offered in...

Here are the wet and dry sump systems offered in the VSE Catalog and High Performance Handbook. You can see the dry sump pan is a modified version of the wet sump pan with the sump even more...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-10-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,302
Posted By MalteseFalcon
The VSE catalog sold the aluminum oil pan and...

The VSE catalog sold the aluminum oil pan and baffle as a wet sump system. The dry sump system used the aluminum pan as well, but it had bungs welded into it for the dry sump lines.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-10-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,302
Posted By MalteseFalcon
I have a set of the headers and a couple of the...

I have a set of the headers and a couple of the pans as well. From O'l Pinion Head's photos, it looks like there was more than one design.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 11-14-2022, 03:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 843
Posted By MalteseFalcon
Hi turbo69bird, I don't see a PM.

Hi turbo69bird, I don't see a PM.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 11-14-2022, 12:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 843
Posted By MalteseFalcon
Ram Air IV Valves?

A friend of mine found a box of 16 valves. They're tuliped, swirl polished stainless steel valves 5.275" in length; Intake valves are stamped "SPE 1872 Brazil" and exhaust valves are stamped "SPE...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-06-2022, 12:23 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,567
Posted By MalteseFalcon
I just picked up a set of '81 Pace Car Recaros to...

I just picked up a set of '81 Pace Car Recaros to use in my Fire Am project as an alternative to the Corbeau GT-8s. Since I've picked them up, I've learned two things that you may find interesting: ...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-09-2021, 03:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 413
Posted By MalteseFalcon
488671 Aluminum Intake Manifold

Howdy all, it's been a while. I have a question. I have an aluminum 2-piece Pontiac intake manifold, part number 488671. The casting date is 11-12-75 on the manifold and 10-29-76 on the crossover....
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-12-2008, 11:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 444
Posted By MalteseFalcon
That's exactly like mine, except mine has Hurst...

That's exactly like mine, except mine has Hurst T-tops!

Well, that and mine is in pieces in my garage. ;)

Mine is going to have a black interior when I'm done, though.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-09-2008, 09:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 241
Posted By MalteseFalcon
Who would buy Fire Am Decals?

As you know, those of us who are restoring or restifying Fire Ams have been frustrated by the fact that the decals are no longer available and are not reproduced. Inquiries to Phoenix Graphix...
Forum: Industry Stuff 04-29-2007, 02:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,798
Posted By MalteseFalcon
Absolutely, if you have a set, I'm interested....

Absolutely, if you have a set, I'm interested. Please let me know if you can find them. I'd be much obliged.
Forum: Industry Stuff 04-09-2007, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,798
Posted By MalteseFalcon
1979-81 Firebird rear disk brake caliper fittings

Any chance of getting a repro of the 1979-81 Firebird rear disk brake caliper fittings? The ones that go between the hard brake line and the caliper. They're just machined brass, but since nobody...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-09-2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,289
Posted By MalteseFalcon
I think they're intended to control front-to-back...

I think they're intended to control front-to-back deflection of the lower rear control arm mount.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-08-2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,289
Posted By MalteseFalcon
So here's another interesting piece of...

So here's another interesting piece of information on this topic. The scan below is from the 1980 Firebird assembly manual. Its entitled "FRAME ASM & FRT BRACES to FRT CROSSMEMBER". This diagram...
Forum: Industry Stuff 04-04-2007, 09:36 PM
Replies: 1,736
Views: 243,273
Posted By MalteseFalcon
1979-81 Firebird rear disk brake caliper...

1979-81 Firebird rear disk brake caliper fittings. The ones that go between the hard brake line and the caliper. They're just machined brass, but since nobody makes them, you can't buy seem to buy...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-30-2007, 12:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 721
Posted By MalteseFalcon
Its called a thermal vacuum switch or thermal...

Its called a thermal vacuum switch or thermal vacuum valve.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-29-2007, 11:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,405
Posted By MalteseFalcon
So there has to be more to the story. I mean, its...

So there has to be more to the story. I mean, its not like Herb Adams didn't know about the oiling requirements for a Pontiac V8 - he was one of the engineers responsible for the SD 455 program, was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-29-2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,405
Posted By MalteseFalcon
Thanks Dave! Skip, if the Canton pan...

Thanks Dave!



Skip, if the Canton pan is 6 quarts, the VSE pan is only a quart smaller, isn't it? :confused:
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 03-28-2007, 10:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,297
Posted By MalteseFalcon
Thanks, Skip. I ended up passing on the wheels I...

Thanks, Skip. I ended up passing on the wheels I found, and I found some stuff that says its 16 to 20mm, so I'll just keep looking.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-27-2007, 12:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,405
Posted By MalteseFalcon
VSE Aluminum Oil Pan (II)

Somethings wrong with the old thread. I posted two further replies, but they don't show up.

Short answer is that the thing has greater capacity than appears, as follows:

1 Quart:...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-26-2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,405
Posted By MalteseFalcon
A little empirical study . . .

1 quart:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/MalteseFalcon_2006/VSEOilPan001-1.jpg

2 quarts:
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h269/MalteseFalcon_2006/VSEOilPan002.jpg

3 quarts:...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-26-2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,405
Posted By MalteseFalcon
;) Tom, I'm sure you're right about the...

;)

Tom, I'm sure you're right about the second part. In fact, the sump would probably have less than a quart because of the oil displaced by the pump and baffle.

But as far as this pan...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-25-2007, 09:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,405
Posted By MalteseFalcon
The sump is just under 10" wide, about 4 inches...

The sump is just under 10" wide, about 4 inches front to back, and its about 3 1/4 inches from the bottom of the sump to the bottom of the main part of the oil pan.

There's also a fair bit of...
Forum: Suspension TECH 03-24-2007, 02:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 152
Posted By MalteseFalcon
16x8 GTA rear wheels - offset

Never mind
Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 03-24-2007, 02:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,297
Posted By MalteseFalcon
88-89 16x8 GTA rear wheel offset

Am I correct that the rear GTA wheels have a 16mm negative offset that can be brought to a zero offset with the use of a 16mm spacer?

Or is the other way around (positive offset so a spacer won't...
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