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Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-29-2018, 02:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,766
Posted By opnwide
Looking good. You've got to just keep chipping...

Looking good. You've got to just keep chipping away at it to get it done.
I, too, swapped my BT Demon for fi. I went with microsquirt. The crank sensor was the hardest part for me.
I'm...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 03-22-2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,145
Posted By opnwide
I made custom manifolds out of mild steel for my...

I made custom manifolds out of mild steel for my 6H heads. I then had them ceramic coated for durability.
I had to pie section the BENDS to get those pipes out of there.
One day I'll post a...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 02-07-2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 12,180
Posted By opnwide
Sure, I'm running almost 9:1 boosted, but...

Sure, I'm running almost 9:1 boosted, but limiting boost to 12psi. I've got the Butler stroker setup and running right at .035 quench with decked 6H heads and MLS gasket. The higher compression will...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 06-02-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 106
Posted By opnwide
Firebird seals Metro new t-top side seals and core support seal

I've got two seals that are left over from my resto project. Both are new in box.

Metro cs 15-B core support seal $10 +$5 shipping.

metro elp 7002-A side seals for hurst hatches 1st design. ...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 05-21-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 235
Posted By opnwide
Manifolds still avail. Gonna cost $40 to ship to...

Manifolds still avail. Gonna cost $40 to ship to 48 states.
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 05-19-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 235
Posted By opnwide
Free 1976 Firebird parts

Free stuff. You pay shipping. I'm moving, so this stuff has to go or its going in the trash.

1976 Front bumper. A bit rusty but urethane workable.

rear drums off my transam. a bit rusty,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-28-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,142
Posted By opnwide
I have owned a '72 ttop for 25 yrs. I've owned a...

I have owned a '72 ttop for 25 yrs. I've owned a '95 RT10 for 12yrs. I've owned a '97 GTS for 10 yrs.

I love my '72, but its no viper.

Looks: Both my vipers win everytime. Only problem...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 04-08-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 734
Posted By opnwide
Very nice. Any problems or installations tricks...

Very nice. Any problems or installations tricks that you learned about?

I know I had a hell of a time with my pinstripes!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-31-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By opnwide
Ken, Somehow I am not surprised. I've got...

Ken,

Somehow I am not surprised. I've got the Viton seals which are more flexible than the teflon so I would expect similar (maybe even smaller) id with the Viton.

The .500 Viton seals...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-31-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By opnwide
I did measure it with a dial caliper. It...

I did measure it with a dial caliper. It measures out at .530" Of course the inside diam of the Butler seals also measure about .530" Seems to me there should be a little interference fit for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-30-2011, 11:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By opnwide
My .531 seals won't stay on my .531 guides. ...

My .531 seals won't stay on my .531 guides. That's why I ordered the .500s.

I thought maybe an interference fit was nec, as the .531s just slip on and off no problem. There doesn't seem to be...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-30-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By opnwide
I finally got my new .500 blue viton seals in...

I finally got my new .500 blue viton seals in today (backordered) and they seem too small.
Do I have to hammer the .500 seal over the .530 guide? 0.030" seems a bit much for an interference...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-24-2011, 12:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 226
Posted By opnwide
Still looking. Comp actually recommends a...

Still looking.
Comp actually recommends a lighter spring for a bigger magnum solid roller cam.
seat 165lbs (a little higher) but max lift at 385lbs.
If it is true that seat pressure is more...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-23-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 226
Posted By opnwide
spring recommendation for comp xe 274 roller

I'm running a comp cams street XE 274 solid roller with 1.65 rockers and Ti retainers in my 455, twin turbo 10-15psi. Cam has 234/242 duration at .050.

I'm shifting at 6000rpm (or less). I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-13-2011, 08:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By opnwide
Could be turbo, but those floppy intake valve...

Could be turbo, but those floppy intake valve seals aren't cutting it. I'm gonna see if I can get Butler to send me some smaller diam seals. While car is down I'm gonna re-route the turbo oil...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-12-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 869
Posted By opnwide
Viton valve stem oil seals

I am going through my valve train, trying to figure out why rebuilt engine is burning so much oil. I noticed that my Butler Viton oil stem seals are sliding on and off the guide. Are they...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-07-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 292
Posted By opnwide
Yeah, I hope that guy got a new paintjob out of...

Yeah, I hope that guy got a new paintjob out of that deal. The rain hopefully hid some paint defects on what was hopefully not a pristine paint job:rolleyes:

I knew a guy that let a local indie...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-07-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 292
Posted By opnwide
Lady Gaga's Bandit Trans Am

Lady Gaga's new video "marry the night" just hit youtube and she is sporting a a '77 bandit. My 13 yo daughter emailed me the link:)

I knew my car was cool.

That's why all those kids at my...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 11-27-2011, 11:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 752
Posted By opnwide
If you're on a budget, I think the MSD BTM is...

If you're on a budget, I think the MSD BTM is gonna be it. That's what I'm running. I almost bought the MSD programmable, but wanted to Keep It Simple cuz I'm Stupid! The programmable units are...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 11-27-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 329
Posted By opnwide
No restrictor for bushed turbos! See my link...

No restrictor for bushed turbos! See my link about 1st Dyno over at PontiacZone. I was running .030 restrictors, trying to stop my oil consumption. I fried both turbos in about 3000 miles. Now...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 11-15-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,041
Posted By opnwide
That's a nice grind cam if you're interested in...

That's a nice grind cam if you're interested in pulling to 6500rpm. Build your shortblock appropriately.
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 11-12-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 279
Posted By opnwide
I've been reading those guys for years. Tons of...

I've been reading those guys for years. Tons of good info over there, especially about setting up carbs.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 11-10-2011, 10:03 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 7,826
Posted By opnwide
Leigh, are both sides the same (is the subframe...

Leigh,
are both sides the same (is the subframe properly aligned)? I'm surprised the 1LE brakes make so much difference. I know I gained 1/4" or so out back when I went to the S10 brakes, but I...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 11-02-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By opnwide
Interesting that you're using the GM controller. ...

Interesting that you're using the GM controller. how much $$$ do you think you've got in the efi setup so far?
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 11-02-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,689
Posted By opnwide
Good job getting it back together. I know its...

Good job getting it back together. I know its tough to tear them down after you've spent so much time trying to "get it right". A few more degrees timing could get you another 50hp, but go slow. ...
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