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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-14-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 245
Posted By 78w72
If you want to keep it looking nice with no...

If you want to keep it looking nice with no corrosion over the years, hit it with a thin coat of clear engine enamel paint, Ive had excellent results with rustoleum brand engine clear, use it on all...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,515
Posted By 78w72
I agree 100% it could or should be in the 10's, I...

I agree 100% it could or should be in the 10's, I mentioned the details on the car briefly before but try not to hijack other people threads with my cars info, this thread has surved its purpose for...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 04-13-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 260
Posted By 78w72
$140-150 with shipping plus tax for a old dirty...

$140-150 with shipping plus tax for a old dirty fan?? I must be giving these things away, I have sold & would sell that fan for $40-50 bucks... listed 2 on here & the bay recently for $50ea & they...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 506
Posted By 78w72
I use a summit mini starter on a 10.75:1 stroker...

I use a summit mini starter on a 10.75:1 stroker with big 2" super comp headers, its been in use for 10+ years and starts the engine great in hot or cold temps, street or track. Im pretty sure its...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-12-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 192
Posted By 78w72
That "looks" like it will work if you are using...

That "looks" like it will work if you are using the common mid 70's brackets, some earlier brkts may be different. Maybe someone else can confirm based on the part# of the fan but from my experience...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,515
Posted By 78w72
Thanks for the info, 5/16" lines are a huge...

Thanks for the info, 5/16" lines are a huge restriction for any carb'd engine or pump, not surprised you had some issues with a stock type mech pump even on a 326 with that size line, upgrade the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,515
Posted By 78w72
Yes I have seen the quality of those pump, have...

Yes I have seen the quality of those pump, have used 3 different edelbrock pumps in recent years, the one on my car for a few years that I sold to a friend that is still using today & 2 others I...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-12-2024, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 192
Posted By 78w72
Not sure of the exact year for them, but yes you...

Not sure of the exact year for them, but yes you can use one on a 72 or any other 70's pontiac if you want... I have one on my 72 with a 400/467 & mid 70's accessory brackets.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-11-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,515
Posted By 78w72
..." or at least they were before the china made...

..." or at least they were before the china made stuff." There are still some good mech pumps, carter, holley, edlebrock.

When I bought the robbmc pump it wasnt $300, closer to $225 10+ years...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-11-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,515
Posted By 78w72
Hyperbole... What case? Must've missed the...

Hyperbole...

What case? Must've missed the part about only really fast cars need electric pumps... stock, mild build & even somewhat fast cars in the 12s do not "need" E-pumps.

I agree they...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-11-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,515
Posted By 78w72
All depends on the application of the car... mech...

All depends on the application of the car... mech pumps do "work fine" on millions of classic cars before the factory put e-pumps in the tank. Its only for fast drag racers that an e-pump or big...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-11-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 733
Posted By 78w72
The square tanks may not fit as well as the...

The square tanks may not fit as well as the factory shaped ones, but on all the 3 row champions & one 4 row I have used or helped install in friends cars they fit in the rubber isolators & shroud...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,515
Posted By 78w72
PM replied to. The vid at summit for the...

PM replied to.

The vid at summit for the fittings you sent is basically how I do it, except I use a die grinder with a small 4" cut off wheel to cut the lines and I havent used the PTFE line yet...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-10-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 733
Posted By 78w72
Im sure that one will work, but with only a 1...

Im sure that one will work, but with only a 1 year warranty Id spend a little more and get the champion that has a lifetime warranty & will cool a 500+hp engine with ease.. providing the engine is...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-08-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 267
Posted By 78w72
The 301T ducts werent really 'fuzzy' that Ive...

The 301T ducts werent really 'fuzzy' that Ive ever seen, they are a smoother somewhat shiny material. I have a mint condition original on my lower mile 81 pace car and have had/sold a couple others...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 568
Posted By 78w72
M1206a. RA has them for $7ea.. oreillys wants...

M1206a. RA has them for $7ea.. oreillys wants $18! amazon is $24 for 2.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=9662784&cc=1250402&pt=5340&jsn=934

amazon has dimensions so can compare to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 568
Posted By 78w72
Not sure of the size compared to 5128, but I have...

Not sure of the size compared to 5128, but I have been using the mobil filters that are rated to 10k miles and have a synthetic media, they are normally $10ea or more, I bought a bunch of them on...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-07-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 267
Posted By 78w72
That air intake is worth more than gold by...

That air intake is worth more than gold by weight! Hard to put a price on it for a private sale but if you put that on ebay I bet it would fetch $500 easily if not close to double... Ive seen used...
Forum: Suspension TECH 04-07-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 168
Posted By 78w72
Im pretty sure the 15x7 & 15x6 factory trim rings...

Im pretty sure the 15x7 & 15x6 factory trim rings are the same, they just fit closer to the wheel face on the 6" and have about a 1" gap on the 7". That is what I found with a set of factory 15x6...
Forum: Interior TECH 04-06-2024, 11:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 397
Posted By 78w72
The common PUI headliners are shipped rolled up...

The common PUI headliners are shipped rolled up but not tightly in a box. Summit had the best prices when I bought mine, they have free shipping over $100 and I think I recall the oversize charge...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 733
Posted By 78w72
The best value for alum radiators is champion...

The best value for alum radiators is champion IMO.... yes there are better brands but you pay more. If you care about factory looking stamped tanks or brand names printed on the core then other...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-05-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By 78w72
I have a very nice original with the ring line...

I have a very nice original with the ring line for sale if you dont locate the correct repro.
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 04-03-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 140
Posted By 78w72
CHAMPION! Best value in alum radiators out...

CHAMPION! Best value in alum radiators out there, can get a 3 row rated for up to 700hp or the bigger 4 row for half the price you stated or less... & they have a no hassle lifetime warranty if...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,100
Posted By 78w72
I bought my 1st set of comp lifters from dave at...

I bought my 1st set of comp lifters from dave at SD in 2012, had the engine/car running in 2013.. it ran great but had the notorious hyd roller ticking, dave suggested adding some seafoam to the oil...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 04-02-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 459
Posted By 78w72
What is optimum gray? The permatex ultra...

What is optimum gray? The permatex ultra grey/black sealers work very well to stop any type of seeping or leaks in coolant or oil applications. If its spread thin over the whole gasket surface & not...
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