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Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 07:48 PM
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Recipe for a reliable 400 driver
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Dennis thanks about the flow difference I have...
Dennis thanks about the flow difference I have seen with big valve D ports to Ho then RAIVs. Never flowed any small valve. In fact just this week gave the #15s I got off the 455 that is in my 78 30...
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77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
Yesterday, 12:54 PM
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What's a decent price for a 78-up Pontiac engine shaker asembly?
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Skip Fix
At ACE in the bolt section there are those...
At ACE in the bolt section there are those screws-Very flat head and bottom side is flat and threaded sleeve. Looks like a shorted metal base with no plastic spacer....
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Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 12:47 PM
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"62" heads valve job or aluminum replacement recommendation needed
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Skip Fix
I think the big decision comes with how much $ to...
I think the big decision comes with how much $ to freshen the iron heads. As others said tanking, Magging, valve job , guides new valve, springs, porting and you are almost there there for a set of...
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Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 12:42 PM
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Recipe for a reliable 400 driver
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Nice. The round ports-even the HO heads flow a...
Nice. The round ports-even the HO heads flow a bunch better untouched than the d ports I've flowed do. Using a flat HO valve also picked up flow in RAIV heads.
Buddy just built a 455 with a big dish...
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Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 11:07 AM
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Recipe for a reliable 400 driver
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What did the 197s make?
What did the 197s make?
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Pontiac - Street
Yesterday, 09:33 AM
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10 year old new oil????
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Skip Fix
I opened a case of valvoline racing oil i had had...
I opened a case of valvoline racing oil i had had for a few years and there was a little "sludge" in each quart kind of like cream separating from milk. I decided not to use it .
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Pontiac - Race
05-10-2024, 03:28 PM
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Camshaft Identification
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Skip Fix
I have the 268/272 Hi Torq lobes in my 500"...
I have the 268/272 Hi Torq lobes in my 500" motor. So you are a step bigger
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Pontiac - Street
05-08-2024, 02:48 PM
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SD Performance Old Faithful
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Skip Fix
Cliff interesting how the seat durations are the...
Cliff interesting how the seat durations are the same split as the 0.050 is. Usually seat ends up broader than the 0.050 and less of a I/E split than most folks use!
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Pontiac - Street
05-07-2024, 07:10 PM
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Tuning for E10 vs. ethanol-free
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Skip Fix
If you are tuning with a wide band I think you...
If you are tuning with a wide band I think you will probably see more variation tank to tank using 10% gas week to week, season to season as the fuel blend changes.
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Pontiac - Street
05-07-2024, 07:06 PM
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400 Rebuild and conversion to EFI
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Skip Fix
My T2 and Steve Coombs SD worked Holley Street...
My T2 and Steve Coombs SD worked Holley Street Dominator dyno numbers were identical on my pump gas motor in the 78 TA. Previous 455 roller motor picked up at the track swapping a worked Qjet for a...
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77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH
05-07-2024, 02:23 PM
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What's a decent price for a 78-up Pontiac engine shaker asembly?
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441
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Skip Fix
If you open the Shaker it does not matter if you...
If you open the Shaker it does not matter if you use the larger W72 oval inlet. Shoot a picture of where the ring attaches the metal base of the scoop to the air cleaner base. Some of the 77 short...
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Pontiac - Race
05-07-2024, 02:17 PM
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porting went wrong
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I would bet though the heat cycling the cast iron...
I would bet though the heat cycling the cast iron vs Epoxy in an exhaust port the coefficients are not the same and would loosen.
Indy Cylinder heads used to do cast iron repair.
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Pontiac - Street
05-06-2024, 07:36 PM
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e head questions alot of questions
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Skip Fix
Maybe HR lifters? Just checked a friend's new 455...
Maybe HR lifters? Just checked a friend's new 455 with RAIV heads with then new Comp HR cartridge and they are 8.70. Yes a big dish!
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Pontiac - Street
05-06-2024, 06:50 PM
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Fuel pump?
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846
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Skip Fix
Yea 3lbs seems awfully low to me even for a stock...
Yea 3lbs seems awfully low to me even for a stock pump to put out.
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THE LOBBY
05-06-2024, 03:37 PM
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Male dog question
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Skip Fix
Lifting legs is a learned behavior with a little...
Lifting legs is a learned behavior with a little help form hormones. Hormones gone probably won't.
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Pontiac - Street
05-05-2024, 10:55 AM
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Fuel pump?
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Skip Fix
"how any 2 bbl could provide the needed fuel to a...
"how any 2 bbl could provide the needed fuel to a motor at full throttle above 3000 rpm."
Back in the day NHRA, IHRA and AHRA had 2 bbl Stock classes-maybe even SS that could sure scream
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Pontiac - Street
05-04-2024, 11:31 AM
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12 bolt Driveshaft Length
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Skip Fix
When I measured using their locations and came up...
When I measured using their locations and came up with 48.5 I was skeptical but is slid right in! Factory trans yoke shaft was too long to fit but the same actual length.
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Pontiac - Street
05-04-2024, 10:24 AM
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12 bolt Driveshaft Length
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Skip Fix
Slip yokes also make a big difference in length....
Slip yokes also make a big difference in length. I had a 48.5" on the Camaro/IA with the SBC and stick. IA and TH400 it was too long to fit.
Mark Williams measurements using their yoke ended up...
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Pontiac - Street
05-04-2024, 09:12 AM
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77 TA replacement rotors and pads stock upgrade help
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Skip Fix
Then you can also use 614 pads on D52 calipers...
Then you can also use 614 pads on D52 calipers from Police Caprice and Impala SS cars for a larger sq in pad surface.
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Pontiac - Street
05-03-2024, 10:32 AM
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kick-down solenoid?
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Skip Fix
Toss it. I use one for my cars with A/C . The...
Toss it. I use one for my cars with A/C . The Holley bracket also takes the same solenoid as my 78 TA!
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Pontiac - Street
05-03-2024, 10:23 AM
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77 T/A help identifying this part
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332
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Skip Fix
Hope you are getting a new tank!
Hope you are getting a new tank!
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Pontiac - Race
05-02-2024, 07:29 PM
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Milling Intake
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930
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Skip Fix
I start with no gasket, then a gasket, then use...
I start with no gasket, then a gasket, then use feeler gauges for shims with or without a gasket. Then knowing what thickness gasket you will use you can give machinist specs. SCE can make .120...
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Pontiac - Street
05-02-2024, 07:26 PM
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Throttle Cable Bracket
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Skip Fix
https://www.edelbrock.com/carburetor-throttle-cabl...
https://www.edelbrock.com/carburetor-throttle-cable-bracket-for-1968-71-pontiac-8015.html
https://www.edelbrock.com/carburetor-throttle-cable-bracket-for-2156-5056-1972-76-pontiac-8014.html
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Pontiac - Street
05-02-2024, 06:16 PM
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7
kick-down solenoid?
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331
Posted By
Skip Fix
Looks more like an A/C idle solenoid to me. Bumps...
Looks more like an A/C idle solenoid to me. Bumps idle up when AC compressor cycles.
Forum:
Pontiac - Street
05-02-2024, 03:11 PM
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77 TA replacement rotors and pads stock upgrade help
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831
Posted By
Skip Fix
Ken the Delco Professional pads I put on the 2015...
Ken the Delco Professional pads I put on the 2015 Silverado were GG rated also. This truck has the best stopping and pedal feel of any vehicle I have ever driven, better than my wife's 2021. Rock...
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