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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-14-2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 40
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Posted By Dragncar
Molnars all day long. Or Scat H beams.

Molnars all day long. Or Scat H beams.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-14-2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 86
Posted By johnta1
Try these? Water pump pulley: 480511 XW ...

Try these?

Water pump pulley: 480511 XW
Crankshaft pulley: 480507 XK
Power steering pulley: 480513 YM
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-14-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 834
Posted By Cliff R
The failure rate for cast cranks at or above the...

The failure rate for cast cranks at or above the 700hp mark is 100 percent!

I tried to use them here WAY back when they first came out. At that time I was using one of the best crank grinders in...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-14-2024, 12:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 834
Posted By Jay S
They have been around for quite a while. I have...

They have been around for quite a while. I have not had SGI or Star Galaxy stuff for a long time. Not sure how quality is these days, but I wouldn’t be afraid of one on a budget build, it is much...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2024, 05:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 834
Posted By tom s
If using a cast crank I would feel better with a...

If using a cast crank I would feel better with a factory than a orient crank.Tom
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-10-2024, 06:37 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,362
Posted By unruhjonny
nice franken-thread! Yes, the spoiler will...

nice franken-thread!

Yes, the spoiler will cover up the holes from the trunk bird.

If you are going this route, I suggest you goop something to close the holes off... just incase.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,639
Posted By mgarblik
Just a side note concerning using a smoke machine...

Just a side note concerning using a smoke machine for leak testing. I have 100% success finding a leak using them. But you need to smoke test the engine without oil in the pan. It can have a quart...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-06-2024, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 244
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
just got in for the evening. cked in my '72 dated...

just got in for the evening. cked in my '72 dated Master Parts book, alternator belt is 1/2" shorter with the smaller diam 485397 pulley
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-06-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,529
Posted By mgarblik
My 73 TA is being dry ice blasted today. Had it...

My 73 TA is being dry ice blasted today. Had it towed to the shop doing the work about 9:00 AM this morning. I went back over to the shop after 2 hours of blasting to have a look. Here is my...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-06-2024, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 244
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
The front & rear grooves of the 3 different ...

The front & rear grooves of the 3 different '71-77 Pontiac v8 pulleys are the same width & same depth. Same series of pulleys.

When one goes back to the '70 ONLY A-B-G series model Pontiac V8...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 06-06-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 464
Posted By ck67goat
455 HO Aluminum Intake - GM (not aftermarket)

This is a GM aluminum intake that I acquired from the original owner many years ago. The original owner decided to polish this intake and thereby removed both the date codes and casting #'s (though...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,639
Posted By Verdoro 68
I think you really need to confirm where the leak...

I think you really need to confirm where the leak is coming from. On my previous build I had a leaky pan, a leaky two piece rear main AND a leaky oil filter adapter due to a crack. It was a mess...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-05-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,639
Posted By JLMounce
You're 100% positive it's the rear main seal and...

You're 100% positive it's the rear main seal and not the pan gasket? The rear corners of the pan as well as the half moon cutout below the rear main is notorious for leaking. The factory pan...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 06-05-2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 149
Posted By skunkwerks
1971 HO Intake

www.ebay.com/itm/156239534730
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-04-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 244
Posted By 'ol Pinion head
The above charts echo the assembly plant...

The above charts echo the assembly plant practices that I've encountered. that's not always the case!

Only the '72 automatic Firebirds w 455 HO & factory AC, used the smaller diam 485397 pulley....
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-04-2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 244
Posted By Kenth
HTH. Right click, save and turn to read.

HTH.
Right click, save and turn to read.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 05:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,301
Posted By jhein
Driven GP-1, 15/40 because that's what my builder...

Driven GP-1, 15/40 because that's what my builder recommended. I'm sending in a sample for analysis this week to see what's going on in there.

There was a discussion here recently about using...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-02-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 794
Posted By b-man
Stay off of Fakebook when looking for automotive...

Stay off of Fakebook when looking for automotive advice would be my suggestion.

You already knew it was bad advice when you first saw it there.
Forum: Exhaust TECH 05-30-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 286
Posted By tom s
If it’s head to manifold use Remflex

If it’s head to manifold use Remflex
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 05-30-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 325
Posted By Rachelsdad
GM used acrylic lacquer from the 1960's into the...

GM used acrylic lacquer from the 1960's into the 1980's, when they switched to Deltron (urethane based). My 1980 Phoenix was acrylic lacquer.

To test for lacquer vs enamel vs urethane, find a test...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-30-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,794
Posted By R 70 Judge
Update: Mike from Molnar called me today. The...

Update: Mike from Molnar called me today. The 3.25” main 4” stroke cranks are completed and ready to ship. We both chuckled a bit when he read the invoice and it said I had placed my order and $200...
Forum: 67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE 05-27-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,106
Posted By turbo69bird
That IS a good looking car.

That IS a good looking car.
Forum: 67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE 05-27-2024, 08:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,106
Posted By chuckies76ta
Beautiful 1970 Pontiac Firebird for sale.

Not mine, but in my area. Beautiful 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula. $79k Canadian. that's like $57K U.S.
...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-26-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 615
Posted By Tuske427
update: I worked on the lines for a couple of...

update: I worked on the lines for a couple of hours today, and have decided to make my own. I have the supplies, and I can't in good conscious reinstall what was on there. the old lines are...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-25-2024, 07:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 615
Posted By cdnroundport
How do you order brake and fuel lines for a frame...

How do you order brake and fuel lines for a frame modified like this?
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