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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 08:55 AM
Replies: 31
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78W72 brought up hose with some good points, ...

78W72 brought up hose with some good points, here's some more suggestions. I use this hose and just order 50 feet at a time.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 08:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 684
Posted By Formulajones
TA man is right, it's a common issue at the track...

TA man is right, it's a common issue at the track all the time with street car guys.

I like simplicity too, probably more than most, but I also like my street cars to perform like they should, not...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 176
Posted By Formulajones
Yeah they "kinda" work. Basically the idea...

Yeah they "kinda" work.

Basically the idea with those is you have to hold it or bolt it to the bearing cap mating surface and measure from there to the face of the pinion. It's not quite as...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 07:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 625
Posted By Formulajones
With 3.08's and second gear that's a ton of wheel...

With 3.08's and second gear that's a ton of wheel speed, almost like scating on ice at that point. The rear of the car may drift where ever it wants lol.

Doubtful there is any real cure for it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 07:38 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,085
Posted By Formulajones
I already have a box of the green driven break in...

I already have a box of the green driven break in oil here I'll use as recommended. I can see the left over break in oil they had in the engine is green so I'll continue that for their 500 mile...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 07:26 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,085
Posted By Formulajones
Reading it straight from the paperwork they want...

Reading it straight from the paperwork they want these specific break in oils.
Their own name brand of course part number BPP710. I'm sure a relabeled brand but no idea what.
The other 3 are.....
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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 07:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,187
Posted By Formulajones
That's the street/strip kit with the outer seals...

That's the street/strip kit with the outer seals :thumbup:
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 09:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 495
Posted By Formulajones
GL-4 stuff is still easily available here and...

GL-4 stuff is still easily available here and what I use. Oreillys has a GL-4 brand that works well and the sta-bil that I also use is still available here. Napa always keeps it in stock on the...
Forum: EFI Tech Yesterday, 09:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 97
Posted By Formulajones
The Edelbrock setup is tune limited to just...

The Edelbrock setup is tune limited to just really basic stuff so as long as you're ok with that and the engine is a mild build it'll work fine.


As far as the sniper stuff goes from Holley I'm...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 07:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,187
Posted By Formulajones
We've been running c-clip eliminators on street...

We've been running c-clip eliminators on street cars for decades. The key is what I mentioned in an earlier post. You need the strange c-clip eliminator kit. They have a proper oil retention setup...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 07:42 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,085
Posted By Formulajones
Just an interesting tidbit to add to the break in...

Just an interesting tidbit to add to the break in oil discussion.
The blueprint 598 crate I bought came with a warranty and in the paperwork they are very adamant about running break in oil for the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 07:36 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,085
Posted By Formulajones
That's what air cooled vw's have used for...

That's what air cooled vw's have used for decades, and they work very good by the way :)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-25-2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 810
Posted By Formulajones
You probably won't want to try and duplicate it...

You probably won't want to try and duplicate it with a fuel pressure gauge installed either but if you do data log while you're at it. It'll provide more clues.

In the mean time if you have a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-25-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 810
Posted By Formulajones
One thing about these EFI units when fuel...

One thing about these EFI units when fuel pressure issues arise, you can't really tell just by the afr gauge.
These systems will compensate for a weak fuel pump and continue to add more fuel to...
Forum: Suspension TECH 03-24-2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 202
Posted By Formulajones
I think what is widely understood is that G's...

I think what is widely understood is that G's were standard on GTO's, however there are anomalies. Dad bought his 69 goat new and it came with F's. Still has the original untouched F spare in the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 215
Posted By Formulajones
I've had one of those cone style Auburns in one...

I've had one of those cone style Auburns in one of the 12 bolts here for what has to be 25 years or so. Has worked fine all that time with a lot of drag strip passes and burnouts. I've noticed...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 08:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 684
Posted By Formulajones
Yes you are right, electric pumps are better with...

Yes you are right, electric pumps are better with vapor lock because they are very good at pushing fuel, even at 6 psi they are better at fighting vapor lock than a mechanical and of course as psi...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 684
Posted By Formulajones
As far as where to put the regulator, there are...

As far as where to put the regulator, there are many thoughts on that.

Me personally, I prefer a return line the full length of the car, which means my return style regulators are always mounted...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 684
Posted By Formulajones
Na, been doing it for many years that way,...

Na, been doing it for many years that way, doesn't matter how hot it gets here, 105-110-115+ degrees outside and it never causes an issue with heat soak or vapor lock, even with the junk 91 pump gas...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 467
Posted By Formulajones
Yeah we've been caught in a couple of viscous...

Yeah we've been caught in a couple of viscous downpours during the monsoon season here, blinding rain. Not on purpose but dads car did just fine, no ill affects from the scoops being open.

In...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-23-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 467
Posted By Formulajones
Another short story on my RA Formula that's...

Another short story on my RA Formula that's interesting. Everyone knows those scoops are probably one of the best at grabbing outside air.

When I ran the iron intake on it and driving the car...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-23-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 467
Posted By Formulajones
Some things you might find interesting. Dad's 69...

Some things you might find interesting. Dad's 69 GTO with scoops facing forward in the center of the hood, which is much like a 67, is right in that area considered a dead zone of air flow.

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-22-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 684
Posted By Formulajones
I've said this many times. I typically just do a...

I've said this many times. I typically just do a tanks inc setup with -8 feed and return on anything that's approaching 500hp or more. That way I'm done with the fuel system for good and it'll...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,141
Posted By Formulajones
That's why they are still hugely popular in a...

That's why they are still hugely popular in a wide range of motorsports and probably always will be. Aftermarket support is huge and big hp is just bolt on parts away and relatively inexpensive...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 467
Posted By Formulajones
Yep it works. Ive run my RA formula as well as...

Yep it works. Ive run my RA formula as well as the cowl induction on my Chevelle with and without and it's a measurable difference at the track. Like mentioned Keith sees 2 tenths. Mine were more...
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