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68 firebird hei fit
Will a factory pontiac hei clear the firewall on a 68 firebird? Thanks
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Yeah, I have one on my 67. The bigger problem is that it leaves very little room for error on the fit between the vacuum canister and the heater hose.
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1967 Firebird 462 580hp/590ftlbs 1962 Pontiac Catalina Safari Swapped in Turd of an Olds 455 Owner/Creator Catfish Motorsports https://www.youtube.com/@CatfishMotorsports |
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Yes , & be sure to remove resistor wire or run new wire to power the HEI
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Biggest thing is getting the canister clocked properly, but it should fit. If the cap is hitting your firewall, check to make sure the subframe alignment isn't shifted back or cocked.
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"The Mustang's front end is problematic... get yourself a Firebird." - Red Forman |
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I removed HEI from my 68 firebird. It was veeeeery close to the firewall, but it fit.
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http://gloryrestoparts.20megsfree.com/ 1970.5 Pontiac Tempest GT-37 400ci 4bbl 4sp 3.90:1 12.73 @ 112.42 2011 Pure Stock Drags 12.71 @ 110.58 2013 Martin FAST/FS race 12.70 @ 111.74 2014 Pure Stock Drags 12.60 @ 111.66 2015 Martin FAST/FS race 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 TH400/3.08 open export car - factory heater delete 14.48 @ 95.86 w/ 2.14 60' 2018 Pure Stock Drags 14.47 @ 95.02 w/ 2.16 60' 2019 Martin FAST/FS race |
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Yup have a large cap HEI on my 69 as well. As already stated, you'll have issues more with the vacuum canister than with the body itself.
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-Jason 1969 Pontiac Firebird |
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I have one on my 69 Bird. No problem. More room if you clock it with the vacuum can on the driver side instead.
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I have to change the gasket on mine, Ill give it a look when I replace it.
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1967 Firebird 462 580hp/590ftlbs 1962 Pontiac Catalina Safari Swapped in Turd of an Olds 455 Owner/Creator Catfish Motorsports https://www.youtube.com/@CatfishMotorsports |
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