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Forum: Members Helping Members 01-23-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 825
Posted By PLAY400
I bought a 68 for $1000 last year an it needed a...

I bought a 68 for $1000 last year an it needed a power train and minor torque box work. But like all cars that have been sitting it had a musky smell and although the interior was useable for a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-18-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,860
Posted By PLAY400
What I'm using and I had no issues with it...

What I'm using and I had no issues with it mounted on either side of the block. This kit mounts the alternator rock solid.

Alan
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 01-17-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,715
Posted By PLAY400
I always thought the doors and trunk used the...

I always thought the doors and trunk used the same key and the ignition and glove box used the other. Wish I had the car at home to check. I remember once back then being told by the older crowd...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-16-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 793
Posted By PLAY400
I have everything to change over but after giving...

I have everything to change over but after giving it some thought I either don't understand my fuel system or I'm still okay with the #6. My Mallory 140 is supposed to output something like 110 @...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-14-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 793
Posted By PLAY400
Thanks Ron, I have sent in my specs to ati. ...

Thanks Ron, I have sent in my specs to ati. That treemaster mtr looks like a lot of converter for the buck. Will also send Cont. the specs too to see what they come up with. Have a TB I haven't...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-14-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 793
Posted By PLAY400
Well I do have enough 10an to rerun both lines...

Well I do have enough 10an to rerun both lines and it wouldn't be a problem as I had to drop the lines to install the cage but I didn't think I was there yet. If I have a fuel issue could it be...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-14-2012, 03:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 793
Posted By PLAY400
Put it in myself. 5 gal sumped fuel cell, about...

Put it in myself. 5 gal sumped fuel cell, about 1' of 8an to Mallory 140 filter, Aeroquip push lock 6an to Mallory 140 pump, to Mallory bypass regulator. 2 6an off reg to carbs. And I have an 8an...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-14-2012, 12:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 793
Posted By PLAY400
Ron with all the problems/errors I had when I...

Ron with all the problems/errors I had when I took it out last year I didn't pay much attention to the flash. Was surprised I had to shift into 2nd so fast. I have a crane shift light with the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-13-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 793
Posted By PLAY400
462@9.6 A little higher than I wanted. I was...

462@9.6 A little higher than I wanted. I was told I had enough compression to run the cam and it should pull to 6k with my heads. Only running it at the track as its a heat score on the street. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-13-2012, 02:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 793
Posted By PLAY400
It's a custom Comp Cam 260/265 dur. @ .050" lift...

It's a custom Comp Cam 260/265 dur. @ .050" lift .370"/.375" lobe lift on a
110 lobe sep. Springs have a couple dozen runs on them but were checked by my machinist when we tore the motor apart last...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-12-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,022
Posted By PLAY400
Can't kill those old Craftsman drills. I have 1...

Can't kill those old Craftsman drills. I have 1 from the 60s, 500 rpm and I use it. I usually set it so the firewall prevents it from spinning so I don't have to fight the torque and leave it run...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-12-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 793
Posted By PLAY400
Well it is a redneck 3000. Must have got the...

Well it is a redneck 3000. Must have got the last 1 off the shelf and its a dud. My other 1 works like a charm in the Bird. For fuel I have a mallory 140, #6 supply, #8 return and am running a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-11-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 793
Posted By PLAY400
Analyze my run please

3500#s, 4.11 gear, 315/60 R15 tire, 6000rpm thru trap. From what I can see the converter is slipping over 13%, looking at replacing it with ~4200 coan, and I have crappy acceleration between the 1/8...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-11-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 211
Posted By PLAY400
I ran 3.0s to 4.56 on same center section. He's...

I ran 3.0s to 4.56 on same center section. He's thinking of a dana 44 which changes carriers after 3.50
Forum: Members Helping Members 01-11-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 241
Posted By PLAY400
The paper backing on insulation is not a vapor...

The paper backing on insulation is not a vapor barrier or atleast I have yet to see any and I shop at an US Menards for my big projects. Only use for it that I can see is it allows you to staple the...
Forum: Members Helping Members 01-10-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 241
Posted By PLAY400
If you're using paper backed insulation the paper...

If you're using paper backed insulation the paper is towards the inside of the house, vapor barrier, and stapled to the studs. Never liked paper backed as it makes it harder to install the vapor...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 01-10-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 450
Posted By PLAY400
Use por15 silver. Supposed to be for repairing...

Use por15 silver. Supposed to be for repairing pin holes in roofs etc. Never used it but from what I read looks like a decent fix.
Forum: Members Helping Members 01-10-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 241
Posted By PLAY400
I used non backed R12 batts and ran it to the...

I used non backed R12 batts and ran it to the bottom plate. Next is the part to seal the wall. Use 6-10 ga vapor barrier, tape and caulking. To do it right all outlets on the outside walls...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-10-2012, 12:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 608
Posted By PLAY400
Don't use the Comp brand Solids because they are...

Don't use the Comp brand Solids because they are Chevy pieces and everything is in the wrong spot, their too short thus your pushrods will be too short. Believe they also require restrictors. Go...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-10-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 826
Posted By PLAY400
Must have bought the place off some old...

Must have bought the place off some old Ukrainians. They cook so much they require 2 kitchens. House my kid bought was set up like yours as well as the house across the street from me.
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 01-08-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 214
Posted By PLAY400
I used Spotts' alternator relocation kit to move...

I used Spotts' alternator relocation kit to move it to the passenger side and it worked for me. Never thought of the serpentine set-up but this was a cheap fix that worked
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-07-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 251,857
Posted By PLAY400
1968 Firebird 400

Real low buck build, nothing fancy at all

406

1972 400 block, .030 over, all edges radiused, 0 decked, 9.6:1 compression
TRW dished pistons, stock rods with ARP bolts
Crank cut .010/.010, 30...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-04-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 848
Posted By PLAY400
I have Hand's and Osterstocks HO books which are...

I have Hand's and Osterstocks HO books which are still available new for less than they want for used ones on ebay Like the HO books as they seems to be more detailed in performance mods and...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 12-29-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,017
Posted By PLAY400
Did my Bird in Sikkens autowave. Color has a...

Did my Bird in Sikkens autowave. Color has a different sheen to it because of the clear. Make sure you use a very good clear, kid was saying the dealership he was at was buying the sikkens clear...
Forum: Members Helping Members 12-20-2011, 09:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 860
Posted By PLAY400
If it has a divorced transfer case he can put any...

If it has a divorced transfer case he can put any motor transmission combo he wants. I'd pick up a good running rust bucket and make the swap. Pontiac 455/th400 would be a nice combo
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