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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 06:44 AM
Replies: 48
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Posted By Cliff R
"The 850 CFM Edelbrock carb flows more that an...

"The 850 CFM Edelbrock carb flows more that an SD-455 carb on my flow bench."

The Edelbrock 1910 is a copy of a 1980 Chevy truck carburetor part number 17080213. They set the full open angle of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 03:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,295
Posted By Cliff R
It works just like I said it did. All the Q-jets...

It works just like I said it did. All the Q-jets with the larger primaries are NOT "800" cfm, and never have been. The factory used quite a few different stops on the secondary shaft to control CFM...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 02:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,295
Posted By Cliff R
A late model Q-jet or any that have the larger...

A late model Q-jet or any that have the larger primaries are 850 cfm not 800, if you set the angle of the secondary air flaps as described in my book. I typically don't waste my time trying to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 06:52 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,295
Posted By Cliff R
The article in question here suggests 4-6psi but...

The article in question here suggests 4-6psi but doesn't mention what carb is being used or the size of the fuel inlet seat. I suspect that the author was either using a 1968 or older carb for the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,610
Posted By Cliff R
I've learned NOT to use or trust Chinesium...

I've learned NOT to use or trust Chinesium electronics for anything related to distributors or ignition. For nearly 40 years I tried and tested all sorts of "bug zapping" ignition systems, points...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,610
Posted By Cliff R
I'm still rebuilding a few OEM distributors here...

I'm still rebuilding a few OEM distributors here and there, but trying not to get too involved with that deal. I use and prefer NOS Delco points, or most anything USA made from the 1970-80's. Ebay...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,610
Posted By Cliff R
A common denominator with factory bug-zapping...

A common denominator with factory bug-zapping HEI's, modules, etc is leaving the key on while you are working on the vehicle. That's a death sentence for them.
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As for Pertronix, nothing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,295
Posted By Cliff R
Fuel pressure and the Q-jet. Right to start...

Fuel pressure and the Q-jet.

Right to start with anytime you see anyone telling readers a Q-jet can only handle 4-6psi they are simply regurgitating old/outdated information. Same thing with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-19-2024, 07:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,295
Posted By Cliff R
The information is both outdated and inaccurate. ...

The information is both outdated and inaccurate.

Q-jets stopped using sintered bronze fuel filters in 1967.

4-6 psi fuel pressure???. Rochester moved the hinge pin forward in 1969. The...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,918
Posted By Cliff R
"I see a lot of people insisting on mech pumps,...

"I see a lot of people insisting on mech pumps, and insisting they 'work', but in the end, many switch, and glad they did.

With a carb, e-pump with bypass regulator is the only way to go. Period....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 07:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 585
Posted By Cliff R
It's not standard procedure to remove the...

It's not standard procedure to remove the secondary fuel supply nozzles for a rebuild. when you push them back in they will have lost their "memory" and fall out easily. Make sure that you loctite...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-12-2024, 07:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,830
Posted By Cliff R
Makes me even happier that I drive an 11 year old...

Makes me even happier that I drive an 11 year old POS with 102,000 miles on it.

If I go outside this morning and it's gone I'll be more pissed off about the Leatherman that's in the glovebox...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-11-2024, 07:28 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,918
Posted By Cliff R
"My car pulls enough G's to shoot the cigarette...

"My car pulls enough G's to shoot the cigarette lighter out of the dash and into the back seat and flops over the passenger side floor mat, just think what the fuel is doing in the tank and the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-11-2024, 07:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 306
Posted By Cliff R
"Not sure what's considered 'significant'...

"Not sure what's considered 'significant' horsepower, but have heard some say in personal testing that 20-30hp ranges have been seen."

I've done some testing in that area and it's true. When you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-11-2024, 07:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,156
Posted By Cliff R
Good news! I love good news in a World where we...

Good news! I love good news in a World where we get up every morning and see WAY too much doom and gloom when we log onto our home-page......
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 07:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 306
Posted By Cliff R
You'd think that working from a clean-slate the...

You'd think that working from a clean-slate the folks making those electric carburetors would at least make sure that EVERYTHING fits during the install without "cobbling" up a bunch of stuff to get...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 636
Posted By Cliff R
Yep, it was spending WAY too much time sitting on...

Yep, it was spending WAY too much time sitting on my lift and not enough time being driven. I really don't miss it much, had lots of fun with the car over the years, but since retiring I've changed...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 06:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,156
Posted By Cliff R
Awesome, another story with a happy ending!....

Awesome, another story with a happy ending!....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 06:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,526
Posted By Cliff R
Skip is correct about square flange vs spread...

Skip is correct about square flange vs spread bore on the Tomohawk intake, or any other single plane intake. ALL of them require a spacer to make best power. With a Q-jet or TQ the huge rear...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 06:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,350
Posted By Cliff R
+2 on using a factory points distributor to...

+2 on using a factory points distributor to trigger the MSD.

The good news is that it is rare to see bushings worn in a factory points unit unlike HEI's which for some reason often have a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 636
Posted By Cliff R
I'm going to do one TH400 build this year even...

I'm going to do one TH400 build this year even though I'm pretty much retired from all of that. It's for a good friend and customer and will end up in his FAST Class early Firebird.

The last...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 08:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,156
Posted By Cliff R
Good video, haven't seen it in a while. It...

Good video, haven't seen it in a while.

It doesn't appear much has changed in the past 50 years or so and this applies to most things in life.

Right t the two minute markk they hit the nail...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,344
Posted By Cliff R
Here is the pic mentioned. Tried them and like...

Here is the pic mentioned. Tried them and like most of the roller rockers I've tested or tried over the years they failed. All but two were cracked when this engine was torn down for inspection.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 06:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 636
Posted By Cliff R
I've never had any issues drag racing with the...

I've never had any issues drag racing with the stock type filters. A lot of racers like the 64-67 style.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2024, 05:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,156
Posted By Cliff R
Yoiu do not need to help the engine start with...

Yoiu do not need to help the engine start with additional throttle.

Set the fast idle speed to do that for you.

Usually one or two pushes on the throttle is enough to set the choke flap, raise...
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