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Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-26-2016, 06:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,562
Posted By Engo
Runs good once it gets moving. 1.45 60 could be a...

Runs good once it gets moving. 1.45 60 could be a little better? higher stall 5000 would get it into the power band quicker I think.
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 03-27-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,443
Posted By Engo
Excessive heat burns up pistons. Heat is...

Excessive heat burns up pistons. Heat is generated when fuel/air mixture is burning. Excessive heat is usually the result of a fuel rich mixture in combination with a lot of ignition advance. Your...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-24-2016, 02:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,373
Posted By Engo
That pic was leaving with a 6200 stall, 1000hp. I...

That pic was leaving with a 6200 stall, 1000hp. I ran that combo on the street for seven years. Ran low 8s at the track.:D
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-24-2016, 01:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,373
Posted By Engo
A good single plane intake would be your best...

A good single plane intake would be your best choice on a 455 even if its street driven. Victor would be my first choice. I ran that intake on a 455 in the 550hp range for several years on the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-24-2016, 05:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,373
Posted By Engo
Going off my experience with a combo like that I...

Going off my experience with a combo like that I say about 450-475hp, but it has potential for more hp with a better intake, more camshaft and more compression. ET will suffer due to highway gearing...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 12-16-2015, 06:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 562
Posted By Engo
I have a power assisted rack and pinion from...

I have a power assisted rack and pinion from Unisteer. Very good product.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-10-2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 801
Posted By Engo
I have had many 455 combos. One of the best has...

I have had many 455 combos. One of the best has been the 3.08/TH400. Even with a stock converter I like that combo. With your 3k stall converter I think that would be a winner.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-10-2015, 03:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,110
Posted By Engo
The rotors are holding up just fine. Seven years...

The rotors are holding up just fine. Seven years of heavy use...

I also recommend replacing the master cylinder with a better/lighter unit , Wilwood aluminum housing with a plastic reservoir....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-09-2015, 06:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,110
Posted By Engo
I have had this kit on my car for about seven...

I have had this kit on my car for about seven years. Compared to the SSBC disc brakes it replaced, it has much better stopping power. And the stuff is super light. Highly recommended!
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Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-17-2015, 02:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 703
Posted By Engo
Yes it will. It actually will fit under a stock...

Yes it will. It actually will fit under a stock flat hood. I had one with a nitrous plate and a 850 carb, moroso drop base cleaner and a 2" filter all under the stock flat hood. A 2" filter may be a...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 06-17-2015, 09:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 918
Posted By Engo
In a boosted engine you dont want quench at all....

In a boosted engine you dont want quench at all. So the bigger the gap the better...;)
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 05-27-2015, 02:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,045
Posted By Engo
Compression is to high. 9.0-9.5 is fine with E85....

Compression is to high. 9.0-9.5 is fine with E85. Stick in a thicker headgasket, a coated coppergasket with integrated compression ring (SCE) to bring the compression down.
A cheaper alternative...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-29-2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,923
Posted By Engo
Look, you asked for opinions. With that said I...

Look, you asked for opinions. With that said I have used BME aluminum rods in my street driven car (455 block) for about three years no problems at the 600hp level. I am also a member of a pro...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-29-2014, 04:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,923
Posted By Engo
Run the best steel rods you can afford and dont...

Run the best steel rods you can afford and dont think twice about this....aluminum rods are for race engines....
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 08-29-2014, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 246
Posted By Engo
I have Holley 120lbs injectors on E85. Works...

I have Holley 120lbs injectors on E85. Works perfectly for me
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 01-15-2014, 11:50 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,272
Posted By Engo
I never said without fuel? :confused:

I never said without fuel? :confused:
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 01-15-2014, 05:13 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,272
Posted By Engo
Injecting nitrous into a naturally aspirated...

Injecting nitrous into a naturally aspirated engine does not change the fact that it is naturally aspirated.
Thus, the absolute limit is to feed the engine with 100% nitrous. That means shutting...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-29-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,344
Posted By Engo
I have 14:1 in my motor and no issues at all on...

I have 14:1 in my motor and no issues at all on E85. I could use a little more static comp actually. If I would build my engine over again I would go with 15:1 static.

Staying with 13:1 will be...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-12-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,428
Posted By Engo
Ok, I see, well since you seem to be on top of...

Ok, I see, well since you seem to be on top of things in the first place I think you wasted my time, and possibly others, with the questions you put out in your first post:rolleyes:

"Looking for...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-10-2013, 03:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,428
Posted By Engo
No it is not. But it is true in 99 out of a 100...

No it is not. But it is true in 99 out of a 100 cases (sort of).

That last case beeing an exception will always be there...but for the hypothetical Pontiac engine we speak of here it is not that...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-09-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,428
Posted By Engo
At 4.25" stroke the Pontiac block have enough...

At 4.25" stroke the Pontiac block have enough material at the bottom. It is not a problem of the pistons. The Pontiac block at this stroke (4.25") is not any worse than other brands like the hemi or...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-09-2013, 04:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 962
Posted By Engo
On some (donīt know about yours) starters there...

On some (donīt know about yours) starters there are shims between the starter and the mounting block. Removing any such shim would get deeper engagement of the gear.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-07-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 962
Posted By Engo
No you do not have to replace the flexplate. Very...

No you do not have to replace the flexplate. Very easy to fix. Weld the missing tooth up and use a small hand file to shape it up. I have done it and it works, no problem.

You have to find the...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-07-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,428
Posted By Engo
When you get to the boost level needed for 3000hp...

When you get to the boost level needed for 3000hp the waste gates will need to be electronicaly controlled and also assisted by compressed air.

If you choose a good EFI system (like Holley...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-04-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 293
Posted By Engo
Option 2 seems best to me. The Engine does not...

Option 2 seems best to me.
The Engine does not care about the set up.
Boost is boost.
But the least restriction in the flow path will yield the most Power under equal boost.

With a set of...
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