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Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-11-2025, 11:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,990
Posted By besserspat
As long as there will be a lucrative market for...

As long as there will be a lucrative market for replacement parts, someone will produce them, will the choice get smaller, will the prices be higher yes,

But I can still buy new replacement parts...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-11-2025, 09:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,990
Posted By besserspat
The cardone stuff and the other "economy" brands...

The cardone stuff and the other "economy" brands listed when you browse on rock auto for your specific replacement parts is what all car flippers / peddlers install on the cars they sell.

You...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-04-2025, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 370
Posted By besserspat
Condensation and rust will only be an issue if...

Condensation and rust will only be an issue if you never let the engine run up to normal temps. Once at operating temps any moisture inside the engines crank case or exhaust systen evaporates.
...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 09-20-2025, 01:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 888
Posted By besserspat
Where is the car, if its close to me , I can...

Where is the car, if its close to me , I can swing by to check the car out for you.

Peter
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-14-2025, 11:42 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 17,640
Posted By besserspat
I have a 360P in my 73 bird, it was the OP that...

I have a 360P in my 73 bird, it was the OP that got the original 350P rebuilt by CVS machine shop.

It has a small cam, 670 heads with roller tipped CC rockers, some 15/8 hooker ceramic coated...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-13-2025, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 875
Posted By besserspat
Holley Street Dominator versions

I have a Holley SD going on one of my engines because my 71 HO intake barely made it out of Dave's SD performance shop fire a few years ago when getting a full port job.

I picked up two more...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-27-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,952
Posted By besserspat
The Ultium platform is using pouch cells which is...

The Ultium platform is using pouch cells which is an old school type of battery ( the first type of cell when the leaf and volt were a thing.

GM will continue to use Ultium for the ongoing...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-18-2024, 01:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By besserspat
Pontiac 400 from the Titanic

In over 30 years of engine tear downs and builds
I have dismantled the crustiest Pontiac V8 in my career last night.

I bought a set of 400 engines and parts from an estate sale, #488 and #557...
Forum: 69-77 Grand Prix TECH 11-07-2024, 11:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,829
Posted By besserspat
Im the later years it was through the wonderful...

Im the later years it was through the wonderful magic of Marketing.... There was also no really tiger under the hood of a GTO...just sayin.

Peter
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-06-2024, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,016
Posted By besserspat
The XS 76 400 557 block in a F046 and the intake...

The XS 76 400 557 block in a F046 and the intake is D076

Peter
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-06-2024, 07:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,016
Posted By besserspat
H159 for the intake A251 for the block B161...

H159 for the intake
A251 for the block
B161 for the heads
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-05-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 16,457
Posted By besserspat
Im a big fan of keeping it simple, for a baby cam...

Im a big fan of keeping it simple, for a baby cam like you are considering its a no brainer to go hydraulic flat tappet.

Rollers are just to expensive and not worth the added complexity for what...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-04-2024, 05:28 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,151
Posted By besserspat
I confirm what you said , I own both M22 and a...

I confirm what you said , I own both M22 and a 40s Willys lol .

Peter
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-03-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,570
Posted By besserspat
I dont know let me ask my wife... ...

I dont know let me ask my wife...




...just kiddin'

Peter
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-30-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,277
Posted By besserspat
Very young in my automotive career I've learned...

Very young in my automotive career I've learned that a "stock" engine in running condition is better than any basket case " super high performance" engine project.

Back then people got influenced...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-28-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 30,115
Posted By besserspat
[QUOTE=PAUL K;6532643]I think everyone is mad at...

[QUOTE=PAUL K;6532643]I think everyone is mad at Speed Master for copyright infringement and are going to boycott the Black Friday sale .... At least that's what I heard.[/QUOTE

I feel a little...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-16-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,710
Posted By besserspat
Talking Then 6 months later, when the dishwasher will...

Then 6 months later, when the dishwasher will stop draining water and the repair man will take the washer apart only to find a government seat belt label stuck in the drain ...:)
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-23-2024, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,097
Posted By besserspat
I would participate in a crowdfunding lots and...

I would participate in a crowdfunding lots and lots of history at that track.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-16-2024, 05:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,817
Posted By besserspat
I know guys with 502 and 540 BBC with 700 lift...

I know guys with 502 and 540 BBC with 700 lift HR cams running 11.5 s ....🤣

Peter
Forum: YOUR BEST PONTIAC STORIES 07-06-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 28,230
Posted By besserspat
I'll spare you guys why I ended spending my...

I'll spare you guys why I ended spending my entire life in racing and the car industry. .

So I'll somewhat fast forward and laser focus only on the Pontiacs ( because I own and like other brands...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-05-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,225
Posted By besserspat
Maybe you'll see in my original post that I never...

Maybe you'll see in my original post that I never said anything about banning 4th of July fireworks, I'm not the grinch... Just not putting em in the hands of the public.

I grew up in a town where...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-15-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,964
Posted By besserspat
Yep learned the hard way when I was 18 on a...

Yep learned the hard way when I was 18 on a good.ole Bridgeport mill. The end of my right index finger got chewed off, my foreman almost passed out when I removed the rest of the glove.

The sewn...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-15-2024, 01:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,964
Posted By besserspat
I never worn gloves for anything mechanical, ...

I never worn gloves for anything mechanical, home building work or dirt work. Until recently...

A friend of mine helped my doing some heavy lifting at my shop recently and he bought for everyone,...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-20-2024, 08:49 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,511
Posted By besserspat
Sadly you are right and this is exactly why North...

Sadly you are right and this is exactly why North America has gone to ****z over the last 40 years.

People buy quantity over quality because consumerism gurus told them to.

Any car can be made...
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 03-15-2023, 12:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,719
Posted By besserspat
man I love those straight sixes, so refreshing !

man I love those straight sixes, so refreshing !
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