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Forum: THE LOBBY 03-18-2026, 09:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 851
Posted By mgarblik
JMO. Pontiac V-8 engines have some weak areas...

JMO. Pontiac V-8 engines have some weak areas and some design features that are not ideal for high HP, high RPM operation. The crankshafts, although cast iron do not make my top 10 list of things...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-16-2026, 11:12 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,536
Posted By Formulas
The whole unfiltered oil concept is a little...

The whole unfiltered oil concept is a little deceiving to me as soon as you hear that most peoples thoughts go to immediate engine death OMG should never happen not one drop, But if you step back...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-14-2025, 09:11 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,391
Posted By mgarblik
This is exactly what I was talking about without...

This is exactly what I was talking about without getting political and having this thread closed. You have decided Chinese cranks are OK and rods as well. You have decided Chinese heads are not OK....
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-11-2025, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 171
Posted By Hunter98TA
Thank You to ALL the Veterans for your service

It is greatly appreciated!!:thanx::beerchug::usflag::usa2:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-21-2025, 06:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 810
Posted By Gary H
We use them quite a bit in customer's cars. Our...

We use them quite a bit in customer's cars. Our experience has been that they do well behind 400 or so HP or lower applications. For larger, higher horsepower combinations, we haven't had much...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-02-2025, 08:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,567
Posted By ponjohn
Prayers for "The Dude"

Ken is in the ICU.

Keep his health in your thoughts.
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-03-2025, 01:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,071
Posted By Bob Dillon
Thumbs up THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA....

Happy Fourth, Americans (and freedom-loving peoples everywhere.)



THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in Congress assembled, July 4th, 1776



The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United...
Forum: Members Helping Members 12-15-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 360
Views: 101,292
Posted By Bills Auto Works
Hello Everyone, I would like to wish ALL my...

Hello Everyone,

I would like to wish ALL my Customers/Friends & Fellow Car Crazies a Very Merry Christmas!!!!

Please be safe traveling to see family/friends, remember the "Reason For The...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-19-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,962
Posted By Elarson
I'll cast my vote for the incorrect cam phasing...

I'll cast my vote for the incorrect cam phasing and/or inaccurate ignition timing marks on the balancer.

Eric
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-20-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,455
Posted By Bills Auto Works
The weather is perfect around here for the show &...

The weather is perfect around here for the show & I am sure it will be packed today! (I live 13 miles from the track)

Unfortunately this will be the 1st one I will not be able to attend in some...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-31-2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,776
Posted By 400 4spd.
Prayers still going out for you, Greg. Bob, you...

Prayers still going out for you, Greg. Bob, you have mine also.
Steve
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-23-2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,863
Posted By mgarblik
Doing a quick look for some facts and figures, I...

Doing a quick look for some facts and figures, I found Buick without any problem. Pontiac being gone, was a little more difficult. But here are some numbers to chew on at least. Pontiac Annual...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-19-2024, 09:40 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,684
Posted By 400 4spd.
Greg, thanks so much for your reply last night....

Greg, thanks so much for your reply last night. I'm available any time, any day, so please get some needed rest and call when it's the best time for you.
Your message to everyone is another example...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-19-2024, 12:26 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,684
Posted By Greg Reid
Fellows, I had no idea that this thread was here....

Fellows, I had no idea that this thread was here. You don't know how much I appreciate all the support that you're showing me right now. I mean I really, sincerely appreciate it.
It's been a long...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-02-2024, 01:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,446
Posted By Schurkey
If you readjust the choke pulloff, you also need...

If you readjust the choke pulloff, you also need to verify and perhaps readjust the linkage down to the fast idle cam.

The pulloff gets adjusted so the engine runs right--not too rich, not too...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-21-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,947
Posted By Cliff R
"I think most peoples issue with Bruce is his...

"I think most peoples issue with Bruce is his arrogance making him hard to talk to for some."

Most folks had issues with him because he'd take their money for parts, or engine builds, etc.....and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-18-2024, 08:40 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 32,328
Posted By Cliff R
The cam/lifter thing is a completely different...

The cam/lifter thing is a completely different deal and far as I'm concerned ALL of the issues we see there are due to the market being flooded with "soft" imported lifters instead of good USA made...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-12-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,822
Posted By bobzdar
I had a '77 400 (L78, so 6x-8 heads) t/a with 4...

I had a '77 400 (L78, so 6x-8 heads) t/a with 4 speed. Had the edelbrock 'performer' package - intake, cam and carb. It was a dog, ran 16's at 86mph in the 1/4. I swapped cam to a 744 clone,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-10-2024, 10:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,876
Posted By PAUL K
I use them all the time. They work great.

I use them all the time. They work great.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-08-2024, 02:21 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 31,316
Posted By Charlie Brengun
With what those moser 12 bolts cost, I'd take a...

With what those moser 12 bolts cost, I'd take a long hard look at a nicely built 9 inch from a place like quick performance.
Forum: Suspension TECH 01-23-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,105
Posted By srmmmm
Hydroboost on GM cars began with the introduction...

Hydroboost on GM cars began with the introduction of the 5.7L Oldsmobile diesel engine. My 1981 Bonneville was equipped as such and I found it to be one of the most linear braking systems I'd ever...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-24-2023, 09:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,104
Posted By 433lemans
Merry Christmas...

...Everyone!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-06-2023, 10:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,594
Posted By Sun Tuned
Cliff Ruggles

Just wanted to say, Thanks to Cliff, for being there when needed.

No, he didn’t pay me 5.00 to post this, and no it’s not a paid advertisement. I don’t usually post stuff like this, but this one...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-20-2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 36,442
Posted By mgarblik
It is going to take considerable time for the...

It is going to take considerable time for the manufacturers to figure out who the high volume buyers are and where the markets are and what vehicles will move the needle enough to convince the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-13-2023, 10:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,432
Posted By PunchT37
Pull the l side motor mount through bolt, loosen...

Pull the l side motor mount through bolt, loosen the r bolt and lift the left side of the engine to clear the column.
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