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Forum: THE LOBBY 04-17-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,009
Posted By 78w72
I had geico for many years, they do house...

I had geico for many years, they do house insurance too, they let you do all policies & changes online which is nice, but they arent the cheapest.

I now have american family for home & car...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,939
Posted By 78w72
I agree 100% it could or should be in the 10's, I...

I agree 100% it could or should be in the 10's, I mentioned the details on the car briefly before but try not to hijack other people threads with my cars info, this thread has surved its purpose for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 678
Posted By 78w72
I use a summit mini starter on a 10.75:1 stroker...

I use a summit mini starter on a 10.75:1 stroker with big 2" super comp headers, its been in use for 10+ years and starts the engine great in hot or cold temps, street or track. Im pretty sure its...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,939
Posted By 78w72
Thanks for the info, 5/16" lines are a huge...

Thanks for the info, 5/16" lines are a huge restriction for any carb'd engine or pump, not surprised you had some issues with a stock type mech pump even on a 326 with that size line, upgrade the...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-08-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 340
Posted By 78w72
The 301T ducts werent really 'fuzzy' that Ive...

The 301T ducts werent really 'fuzzy' that Ive ever seen, they are a smoother somewhat shiny material. I have a mint condition original on my lower mile 81 pace car and have had/sold a couple others...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 12:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,469
Posted By 78w72
M1206a. RA has them for $7ea.. oreillys wants...

M1206a. RA has them for $7ea.. oreillys wants $18! amazon is $24 for 2.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=9662784&cc=1250402&pt=5340&jsn=934

amazon has dimensions so can compare to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 928
Posted By 78w72
The best value for alum radiators is champion...

The best value for alum radiators is champion IMO.... yes there are better brands but you pay more. If you care about factory looking stamped tanks or brand names printed on the core then other...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-02-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 666
Posted By 78w72
After a few months sitting, there is definitely...

After a few months sitting, there is definitely still oil trapped in between bearings & other wear parts, Ive torn down engines that have sat for a couple years or more & there is all kinds of oil...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-01-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 757
Posted By 78w72
Didnt the timing covers without marks use a bolt...

Didnt the timing covers without marks use a bolt on plastic timing tab from the factory? Should be able to find a used factory one that will bolt on to your cover that doesnt have marks. I have a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-23-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 1,939
Posted By 78w72
Regarding the regulator near the tank, is that a...

Regarding the regulator near the tank, is that a good idea? Always read the regulator should be as close to the carb as possible for best results..not sure why but seems to be what most people...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-20-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,538
Posted By 78w72
ta6.6- Yes I have actually dealt with UPS on...

ta6.6- Yes I have actually dealt with UPS on something I bought recently via ebay that was damaged in shipping, (thats when they fought me & tried to come get the item I owned to inspect it, i was...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-14-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,814
Posted By 78w72
I doubt very many people actually change their...

I doubt very many people actually change their tires after 5 years or 6-8, on a classic car that sees ~1000-1500 miles/year & sits in a garage or covered 90% of the time. 5k-8k miles and 60-70% tread...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-02-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,268
Posted By 78w72
Thanks for the clarification, just curious since...

Thanks for the clarification, just curious since Ive never heard of any 301 cars with an OD trans. The way it was worded saying the 301s had 800cfm carbs (which they did) and "quite a few had 200r4's...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-26-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 492
Posted By 78w72
Sorry I dont have the specific answers to your...

Sorry I dont have the specific answers to your questions, but a friend of mine installed 4th gen T/A seats in a 69 firebird, from what I recall he drilled new holes in the floor to mount them with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-26-2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 350
Posted By 78w72
Probably best to call or email torco to ask that....

Probably best to call or email torco to ask that. If its still sealed Ive read 5+ years on other forums where people asked that question... lots of results on a internet search.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-21-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 670
Posted By 78w72
This might help... ...

This might help...

https://www.pontiacstreetperformance.com/psp/Sealit.html
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-20-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 593
Posted By 78w72
Pretty sure 70 tanks were non vented too, I...

Pretty sure 70 tanks were non vented too, I decided on a 1970 tank for my 72 firebird since I deleted the emissions stuff, it has no added vents but uses a 1 way vented cap. I added a 2nd vent to...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-15-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,133
Posted By 78w72
How do the peak HP/TQ numbers from a dyno equate...

How do the peak HP/TQ numbers from a dyno equate to the RPM the car should launch from?

I have a somewhat similar stroker combo that works out to about 525-550hp that peaked around 5400rpm......
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-14-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 713
Posted By 78w72
X2 on metro for door, window channel & trunk...

X2 on metro for door, window channel & trunk seals.

I havent compared to other brands (besides their T top seals that suck) but for the average car that isnt a concours or all original type car...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-13-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,373
Posted By 78w72
But the engine in question wasnt a 2bbl, it was a...

But the engine in question wasnt a 2bbl, it was a HO (insert year, cid & code here) that had good oil psi etc etc. The main thing with that example was that the engine was never really driven after...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-11-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 682
Posted By 78w72
Definitely not glyptal paint, you can see it...

Definitely not glyptal paint, you can see it flaking or peeling off some of the lifter bores already. I would use some lacquer thinner or other product to remove as much of it as you can.

Also,...
Forum: General Late Model Tech 02-06-2024, 12:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,190
Posted By 78w72
Just saw this... I use mothers mag & alum polish...

Just saw this... I use mothers mag & alum polish on my 4th gen 4runner headlight housings, alomg with many other models they get a yellowish haze to them, the mothers polish gets them looking almost...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-05-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By 78w72
Only the 79 10th anniv & 80 pace car had the...

Only the 79 10th anniv & 80 pace car had the mirror tops. The 81 pacecar had normal smoke tinted t-tops to better match the black roof. Gold tops were on 78 gold edition cars.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-04-2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 15,364
Posted By 78w72
Watching those high end auctions causes delusions...

Watching those high end auctions causes delusions of grandeur, its called barret jackson syndrome- Where guys with average or even very nice cars see a car the same year or type as theirs that is a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-03-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,098
Posted By 78w72
If its in a street car now its safe to assume it...

If its in a street car now its safe to assume it wont be raced or spun over 6000-6500 rpm... if thats the case then why would it want or need an 80psi pump... or 20/50 oil?

If the rpms are ~6000...
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