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Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 06:18 AM
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Pontiac naw, but PMD as a subsidiary of DMC, yea.

Pontiac naw, but PMD as a subsidiary of DMC, yea.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 08:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 231
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Probably has 1st gear but is starting out in 2nd...

Probably has 1st gear but is starting out in 2nd gear. Try replacing the filter and topping off the fluid.

If old fluid is not bright red then a rebuild is needed. Clutch pack Seal (s) ripped from...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-24-2024, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 128
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Noise is a Sprag sounding normal.

Noise is a Sprag sounding normal.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2024, 10:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 386
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
4L60 has design deficiencies that lead to failure...

4L60 has design deficiencies that lead to failure in use. Either remedy those deficiencies (i dunno what they are) or upgrade to 4L80.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-22-2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,715
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
We should run the 3/4 Race Cam in the Q-JET...

We should run the 3/4 Race Cam in the Q-JET Secondary Air Flaps right?

Seriously though, i kept my Q-JET activity at or below 6 PSI fuel pressure and would have benefitted to know an unbridled 8-9...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-22-2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 646
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
They sure do.hope all is well.

They sure do.hope all is well.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-18-2024, 10:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,045
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Allstate has been good to me. Yet, had them since...

Allstate has been good to me. Yet, had them since started driving, and my parents had them. That extra info might matter to effect service quality.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-18-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 516
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Damn, had a busy week, and day, come home to a...

Damn, had a busy week, and day, come home to a couple dead hens (5th attack in 3weeks), and now In Memory of Forrest Betts.

Beer moment. Okay, he was 80, his kid is a smokin amazing and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2024, 07:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,715
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Q-JET my favorite carb, until the 1050 DOM...

Q-JET my favorite carb, until the 1050 DOM presented better results across the full performance spectrum due to 2 needles and seats.

I really tink someone ought re-pop the Q-JET Body for 2 needles...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 467
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
U-Pull-It hoses are the best

U-Pull-It hoses are the best
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-10-2024, 07:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 794
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
I used a putty knife to pry thick undercoat...

I used a putty knife to pry thick undercoat areas, and mineral Spirits for thin undercoat areas.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,013
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
PMDs TQ; yea, long STROKE with Long Rods, then...

PMDs TQ; yea, long STROKE with Long Rods, then add tall rectangular ports (not round) with a decent Squish chamber+slug Flats sending the mix toward the Spark+ kernel.

And a smokin great Intake,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
OMG, just noticed your 73 Ventura SOLD.

OMG, just noticed your 73 Ventura SOLD.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 578
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Copper best in auto. Aluminum good but...

Copper best in auto.
Aluminum good but attachment points fraught with electrolysis corrosion.
Steel not so good, but in a penny pinch, GM and others will show you just how good running High current...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,013
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
@Stan, i still have your CARFOR SW, but have not...

@Stan, i still have your CARFOR SW, but have not run it in awhile (8years?), due to lack of relevant projects. I want to look at that Comp Gauge screen and trysome parameters,,if i only had the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 08:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 578
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Everything runs better when the Alternator&...

Everything runs better when the Alternator& Block& Driver Head are considered the best GNT. Frame not so good.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Ahem. After a rebuuild of any quality, use the...

Ahem. After a rebuuild of any quality, use the "auto store cheap" fabric filter for about 300 miles. THEN switch to the screen (brass or stainless) filter.

Could use another fabric filter but...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2024, 08:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,013
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Stan, have you analyzed TQ-Arm eff vs CYL offset...

Stan, have you analyzed TQ-Arm eff vs CYL offset from the Mains CL? That would be an eye opener to optimize vs Stroke & Rod length.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-02-2024, 11:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 389
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Road noise: Under-inflated or worn tires. ...

Road noise:
Under-inflated or worn tires.
Uhm, rear coils that lack the rubber isolation pads at EACH end.
A rattle with the package tray system, and the Deck Lid 2-ply glue spots.
The exhaust...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-02-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 673
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
I usually warm it up, a little, then drive it...

I usually warm it up, a little, then drive it hard, and put it away wet. :bolt: :beerchug:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-02-2024, 10:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 329
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
...collected a bunch of them Q-JET AIr Cleaner...

...collected a bunch of them Q-JET AIr Cleaner base Spacers; 1" and 2" i tink. Probably worth power increas whenever they can be used.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-02-2024, 10:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,013
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
I racked my brain on the optimal CYL angle away...

I racked my brain on the optimal CYL angle away from the crank CL. Seem there could be advantage to the cyl pointing toward the rod throw to improve TQ-Arm eff.

But it gets complicated. There...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-01-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,278
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Geez. As if Flat HYD is equally reliable at...

Geez. As if Flat HYD is equally reliable at lower parts cost.

If engine builds were a MIL-Spec'd situation on Parts ratings and de-rated use in operation, i wonder what the Can durations, lifts...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-01-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,362
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Rarely "needs rings, and bearings". Often needs...

Rarely "needs rings, and bearings". Often needs valve Seals and valveguides.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-31-2024, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 267
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Welcome! a 68' GTO with a roundport engine sound...

Welcome! a 68' GTO with a roundport engine sound like you and your dad know a thing or two.
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