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Forum: Pontiac - Boost 12-24-2024, 12:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 994
Posted By srmmmm
My primary automotive engineering professor at...

My primary automotive engineering professor at GMI was Jim Lyons, the guy who later headed up the turbo 301 development at Pontiac. The weak link in the engine is the crankshaft with the "safe"...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-17-2024, 11:34 AM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 114,303
Posted By srmmmm
Hit 1100 miles on the Bird today and can tell the...

Hit 1100 miles on the Bird today and can tell the engine is making good progress on the final break in stages. Finally got the Q-Jet close to where I want it with consistent cold start...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-08-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,198
Posted By srmmmm
Not impressed with the tooth face surface in...

Not impressed with the tooth face surface in photo#2. The wear pattern is even and covers most of the face indicating proper pinion depth setting, but the pitted surface tells me there were fluid...
Forum: Members Helping Members 11-08-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 329
Posted By srmmmm
If you call them back, chances are they'd ask for...

If you call them back, chances are they'd ask for a credit card number to charge the amount due or some penalty fee and just rip you off for that amount of money. The typical claim is that you...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-04-2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 1,019
Views: 114,303
Posted By srmmmm
Picked up the Bird from its first 500 mile...

Picked up the Bird from its first 500 mile service at the restoration shop. Oil change had no surprises, exhaust system now has all four hangers properly installed, and CVF billet hood hinges...
Forum: Suspension TECH 10-28-2024, 10:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,501
Posted By srmmmm
At the wise and mature age of perhaps 20, I...

At the wise and mature age of perhaps 20, I replaced the front springs on my 70 Esprit W/AC. The original springs were really shot and bottomed out going over a #2 pencil on the road. Armed with my...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-15-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,103
Posted By srmmmm
I also have the Hedman 28153 on 6X-4 heads. No...

I also have the Hedman 28153 on 6X-4 heads. No clearance issues with frame or chassis and standard size oil filter is accessible. Collector flanges sit above the level of my frame connectors so the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-30-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 756
Posted By srmmmm
I'm very happy with the 3.23 I went with. Nice...

I'm very happy with the 3.23 I went with. Nice balance of acceleration, highway cruise and traction. Since my original carrier was toast (restoration shop didn't check if for lube before driving),...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-30-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,214
Posted By srmmmm
Installed new 0.038 idle tubes and 0.055 down...

Installed new 0.038 idle tubes and 0.055 down channel restrictors after thoroughly cleaning out all passages in the carb, carefully reassembled and put the correct base gasket on. Set the idle...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-25-2024, 10:22 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,579
Posted By srmmmm
I went the Butler 4.25" stroker kit route with my...

I went the Butler 4.25" stroker kit route with my 350, Comp XE276HR cam with 1.5 roller rockers and 6X-4 heads. Torker-I intake (I know that some think it's a mushy choice, but there's sentiment...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-29-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,214
Posted By srmmmm
Q-Jet Misbehaving, Seems To Not Be Using Idle Circuit

I was fortunate to have three roommates at General Motors Institute that did their co-op at Rochester Products in the 70's. So I learned a lot from them on the Quadrajet design and tuning features,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-09-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,708
Posted By srmmmm
I installed the first gen Borg Warner electronic...

I installed the first gen Borg Warner electronic ignition in my Firebird in 1975. It was infrared triggered. The dwell was a constant 30 degrees. It still worked fine after 25 years when the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-01-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 577
Posted By srmmmm
I used a Comp XE276HR with 6X-4 heads and...

I used a Comp XE276HR with 6X-4 heads and headers, 4.25" crank in a 350 block and got 442 Lb Ft at 4300rpm and 453 Hp at 5600rpm. Engine will idle at 800 with a subtle lope.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-29-2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,350
Posted By srmmmm
Finally home! After almost 7 years of shop time...

Finally home! After almost 7 years of shop time (which included covid and personnel change storage time), "The Bird" is in my driveway.

Just needs a state inspection and tags, and a little bit of...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-11-2024, 05:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,207
Posted By srmmmm
Not if the change is from a 350 2V to a Torker I...

Not if the change is from a 350 2V to a Torker I with a Qjet based on my personal experience. :)

On our chassis dyno at GMI the car (stock 1970 Esprit with 2.73 gears & turbo 350) went from 182HP...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-09-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 25,898
Posted By srmmmm
The shop that did final paint and assembly on...

The shop that did final paint and assembly on mine filled in the bottom seams between the quarter panel and rear valence that made for a very smooth appearance - something you may want to consider.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-29-2024, 06:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,349
Posted By srmmmm
I put the 4.25" crank in a 350 block for 413 cu...

I put the 4.25" crank in a 350 block for 413 cu in. Definitely under square! With 6X heads and a Comp XE276HR cam, it turned out to be I think a good combination. 442 LbFt at 4300rpm and 453HP at...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-26-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 830
Posted By srmmmm
I spotted a blue 1972 Formula at the end of a...

I spotted a blue 1972 Formula at the end of a driveway in Dalworthington Gardens Texas in 2002, went up on the front porch and knocked on the door to inquire if it might be for sale. Imagine my...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,788
Posted By srmmmm
Quadrajet Power did the restoration on my Q-Jet...

Quadrajet Power did the restoration on my Q-Jet that came from a 1971 Buick GS455 Stage-I. It was updated to a Stage-II and jetted up from the configuration I used running on a 350, to the 413 cu in...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-10-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 121,911
Posted By srmmmm
Can't believe I missed this thread, but here are...

Can't believe I missed this thread, but here are the images of my dash cover as received back from Just Dashes. I thought the grain pattern was very close to the original 1970 and the shop only had...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-07-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3,057
Views: 531,073
Posted By srmmmm
So close to being ready, but the rear seat trim...

So close to being ready, but the rear seat trim panels may not have been prepped right before painting. There's some flaking off, so the shop is looking at it before they release the car to me.
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Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,450
Posted By srmmmm
At age 18, I was in my second semester at General...

At age 18, I was in my second semester at General Motors Institute and working my Co-op sessions at GMAD Lordstown. My freshman year was spent entirely in the Tool Engineering Department doing...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-30-2024, 02:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,424
Posted By srmmmm
D & M did mine and included moving the redline up...

D & M did mine and included moving the redline up on the tach :)

Everything is working fine except for inconsistencies with the tach, but I think it's a dirty signal from the MSD distributer. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,439
Posted By srmmmm
The only offset I recall analyzing in labs at GMI...

The only offset I recall analyzing in labs at GMI was wrist pin offset. This was done to reduce cylinder wall wear more than anything. The cylinder bores were always on the main bearing centerline...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-27-2024, 05:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,350
Posted By srmmmm
We're getting closer. The hood now closes with...

We're getting closer. The hood now closes with enough clearance for the air cleaner housing. The last three items are installation of the wood grain IP insert, front end alignment and state...
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