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Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-24-2020, 07:49 PM
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Posted By Steve C.
Agree, great build. And not to muddy the water...

Agree, great build. And not to muddy the water here maybe the torque converter topic might be best served as it's own separate posted topic. Including all the specs involved regarding that subject.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-24-2020, 07:26 PM
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Posted By Steve C.
My opinion... ...

My opinion...

http://www.ultimateconverter.com/

Lock up converter or not, another controversial topic. Big difference when you call the torque converter company for a CUSTOM (not off the shelf...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-24-2020, 04:41 PM
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Posted By Steve C.
I was curious about the peak torque rpm, nothing...

I was curious about the peak torque rpm, nothing more. From the tech article I posted a serious racer might align himself with this comment...

"Once you leave the dyno you should be armed with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-24-2020, 12:26 PM
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Posted By Steve C.
The pictures in post number 61 show no spacer. ...

The pictures in post number 61 show no spacer.

Was there a spacer applied during the dyno session ?

Also, do you have any other dyno sheets that show at what rpm the engine made peak torque...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-23-2020, 05:48 PM
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Posted By Steve C.
Stout ! :) .

Stout !

:)



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Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-22-2020, 05:35 PM
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Posted By Steve C.
John, Ken Crocie's 535 build was 11:1...

John, Ken Crocie's 535 build was 11:1 compression.

Note the amount of power produced is listed in 200 rpm increments. At 5400 and 5600 rpm they are within 1 hp.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-22-2020, 12:35 PM
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Posted By Steve C.
I'm confused as to the final cubic inches...

I'm confused as to the final cubic inches involved.... some posts suggest 522 and others 535. What is the stroke and bore ?

If you bring back one or more copies of a dyno sheet it will indicate...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-22-2020, 09:27 AM
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Posted By Steve C.
"I'm headed back down into town next week to pick...

"I'm headed back down into town next week to pick it up. I should have a bit more info."

While there pick up a copy of the dyno sheet !


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-06-2020, 07:33 PM
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Posted By Steve C.
And note my comments regarding the intake in post...

And note my comments regarding the intake in post #22


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-19-2020, 04:07 PM
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Posted By Steve C.
Side note- the information in my post number 36...

Side note- the information in my post number 36 here was just for general information. That is why I stated check it "IF DESIRED". Consider the untold number of people running solid roller lifters...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-19-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 17,483
Posted By Steve C.
And to muddy the water further regarding high...

And to muddy the water further regarding high pressure pin oiling on solid roller lifters. Make sure you understand the potential of the lifters not having their oil band exposed to the lifter bore...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-19-2020, 02:28 PM
Replies: 111
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Posted By Steve C.
"The amount of lash has no effect. It's the...

"The amount of lash has no effect. It's the velocity at the lash point that hammers the valvetrain. A .030" clearance ramp doesn't have to be any harder on the valvetrain then a .010" ramp. Clearance...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-19-2020, 02:16 PM
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Views: 17,483
Posted By Steve C.
I suspect all the major players in the solid...

I suspect all the major players in the solid roller lifter business have pressure-fed oiling via a small hole straight from the oil gallery relief, down to the roller wheel and bearings. Not a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2020, 12:04 PM
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Views: 17,483
Posted By Steve C.
Opps, thanks for the correction on Dave's cam...

Opps, thanks for the correction on Dave's cam used.


My point was to agree with your comment regarding the Northwind intake, thus the material presented.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 17,483
Posted By Steve C.
On the 535 engine I linked the the best...

On the 535 engine I linked the the best configuration on the dyno used the MODIFIED Torker II intake with an 850-cfm Quick Fuel carburetor. It was better than a Victor intake with a larger, 1,150-cfm...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2020, 11:45 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 17,483
Posted By Steve C.
Not here to advocate or dismiss running solid...

Not here to advocate or dismiss running solid roller cams on the street, done so for over 20 years. However not long ago I had my second solid roller lifter failure with my current 505. Never on...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2020, 07:59 PM
Replies: 111
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Posted By Steve C.
As an example and for interest here, this is very...

As an example and for interest here, this is very nice street build that made 650 hp with 535 cubic inches using 345 cfm Edelbrock heads with 2.250 intake valves. The cam here was a relatively mild...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2020, 06:56 PM
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Posted By Steve C.
Also your parts list suggests the use of a...

Also your parts list suggests the use of a straight set of stud mounted rocker arms. Presume your intended 340 cfm without the use of offset rockers on the intake.
Correct ?

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 17,483
Posted By Steve C.
A popular 535 CID combo is 4.5 stroke, 4.350 bore...

A popular 535 CID combo is 4.5 stroke, 4.350 bore and 6.7 rods.
Curious, what are your intentions or are you leaving it up to the engine builder ?


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