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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 167
Posted By mgarblik
The spark wants to jump from a sharp edge to a...

The spark wants to jump from a sharp edge to a sharp edge. The cut back electrode allows that to happen more out in the open. HP wise, in dozens of back to back dyno tests, I have never seen ANY...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 167
Posted By mgarblik
The AR series plugs have the cut ground as...

The AR series plugs have the cut ground as mentioned and a nickel coating on the shell that looks nicer and possibly reduces exterior rust on the shell. Functionally, they are the same. If you have...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,213
Posted By mgarblik
[QUOTE=jhein;6500934]Just a few days ago a guy at...

[QUOTE=jhein;6500934]Just a few days ago a guy at work asked me if I have a Mini Cooper. I said nope. He says," oh cause I saw a guy in a Mini that I thought was you". So I show him a picture of...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,522
Posted By mgarblik
Kinda sounds like this gentleman may have spent...

Kinda sounds like this gentleman may have spent considerable time working with the Chrysler Lean Burn System? We all know how that worked out for them. Also when you run crazy ignition lead and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,213
Posted By mgarblik
The very best of the best muscle cars and sporty...

The very best of the best muscle cars and sporty cars will always retain value. These are the kinds of cars that are in museums, or very rarely driven. Cars too nice to have any fun with. The very...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-28-2024, 05:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,378
Posted By mgarblik
A little perspective. I was asked by the senior...

A little perspective. I was asked by the senior instructor at my school if my 62 Catalina could be used for a "prop" for the graduating class picture last week. I drove it down to the school and...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-28-2024, 03:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,252
Posted By mgarblik
I believe NHRA is just happy to cash the checks...

I believe NHRA is just happy to cash the checks and hopes they don't bounce. NHRA is desperate for sponsorship and fans. Once Tobacco was forced out of motorsports that left a giant hole they are...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-28-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 786
Posted By mgarblik
Those look like DCI heads from the small picture....

Those look like DCI heads from the small picture. Great power and results. Pontiac power!!!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-28-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 730
Posted By mgarblik
Yes, the guys beat me to the response. Do what...

Yes, the guys beat me to the response. Do what they suggested first, as that is easy. Spraying brake clean around all the potential vacuum leaks is the place to start. Around the carb base, EGR...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-27-2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 730
Posted By mgarblik
I would try all the above suggestions. A couple...

I would try all the above suggestions. A couple more to add. When it's warm and idling lousy, close the choke blade a little at a time and give the engine a chance to react. If as you begin to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-26-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 737
Posted By mgarblik
I think you need to make your own decision. I...

I think you need to make your own decision. I feel the Cloyes premium sets with the billet sprockets and Z chain are the best available period. This is based on 11 years of running these sets in a...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 04-26-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 631
Posted By mgarblik
Wanted to let the forum know my second request...

Wanted to let the forum know my second request for catalogs came today and I have them in hand. Only three days since requested. That's fantastic and thank you. There is just something comforting...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-26-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 737
Posted By mgarblik
My understanding at least with Cloyes is the...

My understanding at least with Cloyes is the timing sets are "graded" Each set is mounted on a test fixture and tested for center to center distance with a dial indicator. Sets that measure in the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-26-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,378
Posted By mgarblik
That's not entirely true. My wife had been...

That's not entirely true. My wife had been saving up for several years to buy a NEW Trans Am in 2010. The Camaro and Firebird were presumed to be continued as sister cars back then. When Pontiac...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 04-25-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 631
Posted By mgarblik
I believe a second catalog has been sent through...

I believe a second catalog has been sent through a PM I received a day ago. First one may have been lost in the Columbus, OH sorting facility. I have had that happen before. I did not realize a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-25-2024, 09:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 877
Posted By mgarblik
I have placed hundreds of orders over the years...

I have placed hundreds of orders over the years with Rock Auto. Much like Tire Rack, success has caused some price creep with them. Everything seems to just be going up and up. But, IMO, their...
Forum: Ames Customer Satisfaction Forum 04-23-2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 631
Posted By mgarblik
Having trouble getting a catalog from Ames

As the title says, I am having trouble getting a paper catalog from Ames. I have a sizeable order and I would like to support Ames Performance Engineering. 2 reasons. 1. I was a personal friend...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-22-2024, 11:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 737
Posted By mgarblik
Call Cloyes and give them your dimensions. They...

Call Cloyes and give them your dimensions. They have -.005 and -.010 in stock for Pontiac. Let us know what they say.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-22-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,252
Posted By mgarblik
If Speedmaster/China would have spent less time...

If Speedmaster/China would have spent less time copying the engraved name and a little more time making a part that actually worked, none of this would have likely come to light. Every part they...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-21-2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 253
Posted By mgarblik
We found a few issues towing with a 2000 model 1...

We found a few issues towing with a 2000 model 1 ton GM truck. Not sure if the same as 1994, but the headlight switch was crap and not up to the task of the clearance lights, running lights, brake...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 14,106
Posted By mgarblik
Those washers were under the heads of all 20...

Those washers were under the heads of all 20 bolts on my engine. I had no idea they were factory installed. But since found out they were supplied on early SD engines for some reason not clear to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,002
Posted By mgarblik
Chinese vs Lucas, "The Prince of Darkness". What...

Chinese vs Lucas, "The Prince of Darkness". What a choice. Honestly, I have personally not experienced a Petronix failure, but certainly heard lots and lots of stories.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 14,106
Posted By mgarblik
If Herb Adams comes to Dayton again for the TA...

If Herb Adams comes to Dayton again for the TA Nationals, I will try to remember to ask him. I just bet he knows exactly what the intention was and why they are in there. Can't think of anyone else...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 14,106
Posted By mgarblik
Thanks for verifying. Heads to be installed...

Thanks for verifying. Heads to be installed tomorrow.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,002
Posted By mgarblik
So if I understand you correctly, you have a way...

So if I understand you correctly, you have a way to trigger the system. A pick up coil/reluctor distributor? If that's the case, you could use it to trigger an older MSD 6. You would want one 10...
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