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Oh, I see! I saw the aluminum look and assumed it was the bearing. Then I realized an aluminum block, DUH. So is the bearing then fed through a series of holes in the bearing or an elongated slot such as the FM bearings? Looks like a fancy set-up for sure. No doubt the Pontiac oiling system needs help in this area.
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The bearing has 2 extra holes in it about 5/8 of a inch from the center hole. Other than that pretty much a stock bearing.
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Looking Good. Like the slot in the main saddle. I also have an IA2 aluminum block. I didn't do that particular mod,however I did open up the transition hole in the block and the FM bearing hole size is bigger in the middle.
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Update on 71 project
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Looking good!
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I'd leave the Camaro body panels on and watch the puzzled looks when they are looking at the motor!
i have an old Chevy power book that shows similar mods for the racing aluminum V6/90 Bow tie block. Although the whole saddle is slotted .150 wide .150 deep and they recommend two 1/8 holes on each side of the normal bearing hole-5 holes. recommended if sustained periods of over 7500 rpm.
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That car is Marty s twin turbo 71 GTO. Making it a stick suspension class car
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Very cool, nice work
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Thanks. I'm fortunate to know Chris Accors who in my opinion is one of the best radial tire chassis men on the planet. That rear is actually for a mustang.
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You have quite the shop there,
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Back on tires
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You did well buying Mary's car. (Marty's wife).
The car was a car that they owned for a LONG, LONG time and was well cared for. Tom V.
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Insanely cool car and really nice shop
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Very cool and well built car. I had to make a choice between buying Marty’s GTO and my 70 TA. I chose the TA just because I’ve always wanted a 70-72 TA. It’s nice to see it being updated. The wheels look great!
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I appreciate all the kind comments. Best way to explain where the car was 9 second back side and 7 second up front. Marty street drove the car and there was no point in doing what I have done. He had a tune in the car that made it drivable like that. He has been a great man to deal with and is interested in seeing where it goes from here. I will update on this as things move forward. Working on 2 cars at one time is a terrible idea. Never do this lol
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