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Forum: Suspension TECH 11-21-2023, 11:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,641
Posted By rjpaige3
How much higher than stock do you need to raise...

How much higher than stock do you need to raise the outer tie rod end? Up to 1/2", one of these ball joints might be useful.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-25-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,547
Posted By rjpaige3
I have the Holleys (quad 4x6 setup) and they were...

I have the Holleys (quad 4x6 setup) and they were better than my previous Philips LED replacements, which were already good except for an internal cosmetic melting issue. Good throw and brightness,...
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-20-2023, 12:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 770
Posted By rjpaige3
The faster ratio boxes are _generally_ higher...

The faster ratio boxes are _generally_ higher effort on purpose. It may loosen up a bit, but it won't ever feel like the standard landbarge box.
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-20-2023, 12:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 421
Posted By rjpaige3
When you get the frame issues straightened out,...

When you get the frame issues straightened out, the trick for adjusting caster independently(mostly) of camber is to transfer a shim from one pack to the other, front to rear or rear to front. You...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-25-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,265
Posted By rjpaige3
Some kind of misguided trade-in? Buying/titling...

Some kind of misguided trade-in? Buying/titling it is easy, registering it for actual use is not. They probably have the quitclaim signature on the guy's original title and whoever buys it fills in...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-25-2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,265
Posted By rjpaige3
An out of state buyer would not need to worry one...

An out of state buyer would not need to worry one bit if it passes CA smog or not, because it won't be registered there. They only have to worry about their home state's requirements. And 49-state...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-24-2023, 11:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,265
Posted By rjpaige3
The so called exempt zip codes still require a...

The so called exempt zip codes still require a smog check on post '75 vehicles on change of ownership.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-24-2023, 02:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,265
Posted By rjpaige3
Looking at the pics, car is a 49-state emissions...

Looking at the pics, car is a 49-state emissions profile and probably doesn't pass a California smog test for that year. Since the dealer is responsible for providing current smog certification at...
Forum: Suspension TECH 02-15-2022, 11:24 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 21,991
Posted By rjpaige3
One quick word about Diamondback redlines, mine...

One quick word about Diamondback redlines, mine turned pink after prolonged sun exposure.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-06-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,952
Posted By rjpaige3
For a product that seems to have dethroned JW...

For a product that seems to have dethroned JW Speaker in the world of LED headlights, $199 per unit is actually a great price.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-28-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,229
Posted By rjpaige3
This swap became popular in the 80's because that...

This swap became popular in the 80's because that was the only way at the time to get the spindle height to fix the positive camber gain issue. Now that we can easily get tall ball joints or tall...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-27-2020, 12:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,229
Posted By rjpaige3
The B-spindle on early A-body swap has been long...

The B-spindle on early A-body swap has been long discredited, screws up the bumpsteer even worse than stock. Send back or sell off the spindles and start fresh.
Forum: Suspension TECH 12-25-2019, 02:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,737
Posted By rjpaige3
It works, but it's inefficient. The arm mounted...

It works, but it's inefficient. The arm mounted swaybar's only saving grace is being cheap and simple. Plus rubber suspension bushings cope with binding better than all the other options.
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-22-2019, 10:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,730
Posted By rjpaige3
If both the upper and lower A-arm pivot points...

If both the upper and lower A-arm pivot points were parallel to each other in top view, and if the arms were parallel to each other in side view, and were of equal length, you'd be right. But that...
Forum: Suspension TECH 06-24-2019, 01:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,864
Posted By rjpaige3
I wouldn't preinstall/pretorque ANY suspension...

I wouldn't preinstall/pretorque ANY suspension component before having the full weight of the car in place, to avoid preloading or binding any bushings.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-28-2019, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By rjpaige3
Pump arm didn't contact anything in there, no...

Pump arm didn't contact anything in there, no signs of wear or rubbing other than the eccentric landing; pretty sure I would have heard that in the couple minutes after the bolts walked out while I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-28-2019, 12:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By rjpaige3
Well, got some new bolts, a gasket and some...

Well, got some new bolts, a gasket and some loctite, seems to be okay for now.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-27-2019, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By rjpaige3
Cool, thanks.

Cool, thanks.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-27-2019, 02:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By rjpaige3
As in not there after failure, pump is currently...

As in not there after failure, pump is currently sitting in place supported by the carb feed hard line. Engine was running fine before then.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-27-2019, 01:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By rjpaige3
Fuel pump bolts 1978

So... while diagnosing my fuel delivery issue, I've found that the fuel pump bolts are in fact missing. What size and length are appropriate for a '78 400 engine?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-23-2019, 10:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,592
Posted By rjpaige3
'78 Catalina with a 400, bought 5 years ago with...

'78 Catalina with a 400, bought 5 years ago with 13,000 on it and just over 36,000 miles on it now.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-26-2018, 11:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,117
Posted By rjpaige3
Have you tried a remote mount solenoid yet?

Have you tried a remote mount solenoid yet?
Forum: Interior TECH 11-25-2018, 03:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,056
Posted By rjpaige3
Check out this site for a lot of good information...

Check out this site for a lot of good information and advice to maximize the efficiency of your soundproofing.

https://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-15-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 783
Posted By rjpaige3
The rings will have a gap in the finished bore,...

The rings will have a gap in the finished bore, therefore the ONLY obstacle to their fitting when installed on the piston will be the back clearance of the ring land, which the piston manufacturers...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2017, 12:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,999
Posted By rjpaige3
It'll be fine, my 455 ran strong with _all eight_...

It'll be fine, my 455 ran strong with _all eight_ cylinders sleeved. (I wasn't consulted during the rebuild...)
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