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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 02:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 66
Posted By srmmmm
I purchased all four window glass pieces from...

I purchased all four window glass pieces from Classic Industries in the grey smoke tint option. Everything fit fine.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-13-2026, 04:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 489
Posted By srmmmm
For what it's worth, ECR runs a 1 inch Wilson 4...

For what it's worth, ECR runs a 1 inch Wilson 4 into 1 spacer under a 1050CFM Holley on their TA engines for a 15 horsepower gain. They're currently producing 935 HP at 8600rpm out of 366 cubic...
Forum: 71-77 Ventura including 74 GTO TECH 07-09-2026, 11:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,563
Posted By srmmmm
The 350 block has chamfered cylinders for the...

The 350 block has chamfered cylinders for the large valve heads. That may be contributing to the actual/calculated compression ratios, as well as necessitating the special head gasket.
Forum: 71-77 Ventura including 74 GTO TECH 07-05-2026, 02:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,563
Posted By srmmmm
Advertised CR on the 1970 350 cu in engine with...

Advertised CR on the 1970 350 cu in engine with the 2 barrel carb was 8.8:1

I went the 4.25" stroke option on mine and with an .060 overbore got 413 cu in. With flat top pistons set even with...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-15-2026, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 846
Posted By srmmmm
100% agreement there. I didn't get to the shop...

100% agreement there. I didn't get to the shop quick enough before they added the bracket on mine. They didn't black out the bottom edge on the bumper as others mentioned.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-13-2026, 11:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 793
Posted By srmmmm
I also support this request. There are times I'd...

I also support this request. There are times I'd like to go back and make a correction in my post that had been identified by other members. I'm certainly not perfect and appreciate having accurate...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-02-2026, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,439
Posted By srmmmm
Car Show Continued: A few Third Gen cars were...

Car Show Continued: A few Third Gen cars were there as well, with one in full "Kit" makeup. A couple of early GTOs showed too. All in all, a good group in about 150 cars that were there. June 6th...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-02-2026, 05:31 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,439
Posted By srmmmm
Participated in the summer car show at the House...

Participated in the summer car show at the House of Hotrods. The Bird stood out with its original Coronado Gold as one of the better metallics in the group. Second gen turnout was nice with a '71...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-27-2026, 05:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 761
Posted By srmmmm
When I worked at Lordstown in the late seventies,...

When I worked at Lordstown in the late seventies, we were producing the Chevy Monza, Pontiac Sunfire, Buick Skylark, and Oldsmobile Starfire. Each division had different specification standards on...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-27-2026, 11:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 761
Posted By srmmmm
Components such as carburetors and EGR valves...

Components such as carburetors and EGR valves (items related to emission standards), leftover at the end of the model year at the assembly plant were typically sent to the parts division warehouses. ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-18-2026, 09:57 AM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,439
Posted By srmmmm
Picked up the Bird from House of Hotrods last...

Picked up the Bird from House of Hotrods last week. After five months, mostly due to parts availability, I am pleased to report they nailed everything. The HVAC system works with the proper outlet...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-13-2026, 10:50 AM
Replies: 3,139
Views: 648,354
Posted By srmmmm
Nice to see another Coronado gold!

Nice to see another Coronado gold!
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-12-2026, 12:16 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,439
Posted By srmmmm
Very nice power bandwidth between peak torque and...

Very nice power bandwidth between peak torque and peak power! A/F ratio is close to perfect across the board.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-11-2026, 11:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 894
Posted By srmmmm
I cannot speak to the performance/reliability of...

I cannot speak to the performance/reliability of the CVF water pump. I do have the polished CVF serpentine conversion on my 1970 Bird and can say it works perfectly with the exception of the power...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-27-2026, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,439
Posted By srmmmm
Congrats on a great looking win! Mine will be in...

Congrats on a great looking win! Mine will be in its very first show June 6th. I'm just hoping for a day without hail in Texas then!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2026, 01:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 547
Posted By srmmmm
Rear bracket for power steering pump on the...

Rear bracket for power steering pump on the right. A/C compressor bracket for Chevrolet small block on the left.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-07-2026, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,439
Posted By srmmmm
Checked progress on the bird at The House of...

Checked progress on the bird at The House of Hotrods and things are looking better. New reproduction RAIV intake from OER had much better fitment, but one of the coolant passage sensor holes was...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-20-2026, 01:36 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,439
Posted By srmmmm
Picked up the new RA-IV repro intake from...

Picked up the new RA-IV repro intake from Reher-Morrison after they did some port match work. Hopefully this solves my cold temp vs high temp idle speed variation.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-20-2026, 01:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 471
Posted By srmmmm
Chuck did not die, he just relocated to the...

Chuck did not die, he just relocated to the ultimate dojang.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-04-2026, 03:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,812
Posted By srmmmm
I am running an Edelbrock Performer mechanical...

I am running an Edelbrock Performer mechanical pump. No issues in 2600 miles over the course of 18 months. 110 gph with an internal regulated 6 psi.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 02-28-2026, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 698
Posted By srmmmm
350 block with a 4.25" crank gets you 400 cubic...

350 block with a 4.25" crank gets you 400 cubic inches too :) And in my case, 453HP.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-24-2026, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 311
Posted By srmmmm
Just a case of thought constipation. :) Glad...

Just a case of thought constipation. :) Glad you got over it. That's lot easier to deal with than forgetting where you put the governor after you took it out.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-13-2026, 02:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 773
Posted By srmmmm
I guess if you can't find blue, Then red will...

I guess if you can't find blue,
Then red will do.

Easy to fix. The nose change is okay with me, but I'm partial to the 70-73.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2026, 01:47 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,136
Posted By srmmmm
Edelbrock is saying the manifold is good for...

Edelbrock is saying the manifold is good for engines up to 500 cu in, but I did notice a significant difference between the carburetor version and the port injection version. The carburetor version...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-09-2026, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,439
Posted By srmmmm
I had taken the Bird back to House of Hotrods as...

I had taken the Bird back to House of Hotrods as they finally received the replacement power steering pump from CVF (#3) in December, and there were a few last issues to iron out like getting the...
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