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Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-28-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,079
Posted By Formulajones
And that whole "more low end" myth is funny,...

And that whole "more low end" myth is funny, amazes me that still floats around the internet but whatayado.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-27-2023, 10:13 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,253
Posted By 78w72
Why are you running a thick 20/50 oil in a street...

Why are you running a thick 20/50 oil in a street engine? Was this engine built with loose race type tolerances? If not theres really no benefit to using that thick of oil in a street engine in the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-16-2023, 11:10 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,374
Posted By grivera
If you decide to go through the trouble of...

If you decide to go through the trouble of pulling the heads for milling may as well get a better set of heads like 1969 large valve 62’s which typically measure at 75cc - that’ll be a game changer...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-13-2023, 07:07 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,735
Posted By HWYSTR455
Go back and look at my posts through the years,...

Go back and look at my posts through the years, I've run solid rollers on the street numerous times for the life of an engine.

The one solid roller I had I rebuilt the heads at @120k miles, and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-10-2023, 05:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,129
Posted By Dragncar
When you decide to get rid of your industrial...

When you decide to get rid of your industrial base these things happen.
I hope Frank and KRE get it all worked out through US foundries.
We will pay more for it but better than offshore.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-06-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,180
Posted By Jack Ferris
EXACTLY!!! There are many builders out there that...

EXACTLY!!! There are many builders out there that can do just as good or better.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,760
Posted By JLMounce
Pulled the #3 main cap since it’s going to have...

Pulled the #3 main cap since it’s going to have to come off to install the dipstick anyway. Only very minor wear on the bearing and the journal is in near perfect shape.

Seeing this, I’m not even...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2023, 08:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,760
Posted By mgarblik
I have been following this since the tube was...

I have been following this since the tube was originally snapped off. Reading your #1 post and your plans, this is how I would approach. You stated that the engine was fine, but had 8 year old...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-10-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,411
Posted By GoatZillaRacing
I built a 350 Pontiac for a circle track guy and...

I built a 350 Pontiac for a circle track guy and he was killing all the 350 Chevy guys. For two years in a row he was Champion and then the sanctioning body made it mandatory to run a 350 Corporate...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-10-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,411
Posted By Elarson
The whole philosophy of this engine is to be...

The whole philosophy of this engine is to be super reliable and fun to drive.

I'm going to have a 7000 chip in the rev limiter but the whirling parts should be good for lots more.

Crower 4.25",...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-23-2023, 03:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 971
Posted By Verdoro 68
I'm not sure any of the stockers have the...

I'm not sure any of the stockers have the clearance but didn't do a ton of research. I went with a new Tomahawk pan from Butler which clears roller lifters.
...
Forum: SOLD Parts 01-01-2023, 06:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,736
Posted By besserspat
I know I have a couple 400s sitting on the...

I know I have a couple 400s sitting on the shelves with various head, CR and intake combos..

Peter
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-18-2022, 02:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,078
Posted By b-man
You’re overthinking it. Just do it however...

You’re overthinking it.

Just do it however you see fit.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-07-2022, 02:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,111
Posted By geeteeohguy
Dave, that is a solid plan. You may pull it off...

Dave, that is a solid plan. You may pull it off with a sharp tune. The timing and jetting may just be enough. Location matters, too. My cars detonate in dry, arid, hot central CA where they would not...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-02-2022, 08:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,111
Posted By 4dblnkldude
All things being equal, if all is properly tuned...

All things being equal, if all is properly tuned why don't you switch to the proper cc heads. Aluminums would be nice.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-16-2022, 02:06 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 8,351
Posted By mrmark1957
Although I did have a good experience at a Dairy...

Although I did have a good experience at a Dairy Queen way back when. I let my then girlfriend find an engagement ring in the glovebox of my 442 that I was planning to give to her. A couple of years...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-13-2022, 02:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,557
Posted By Sirrotica
STP does work in manual transmissions, and yes it...

STP does work in manual transmissions, and yes it does make them shift smoother in old boxes such as an old Muncie. I've used it when I rebuild many 4 speeds, Muncie, and BW ST10. In the old monthly...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 08-09-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 808
Posted By mrgto69
Norwalk bound N.O.S. GTO parts

Hi Guys. I am headed to Norwalk in a few days with a bunch of 64 GTO parts... I'm bringing very good used set of fenders $1800, decklid $850, 2 radiator supports $750, manual steering dampener...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-10-2022, 08:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,345
Posted By Gach
I posted this, to encourage guys that you can...

I posted this, to encourage guys that you can easily make 750-760 hp on pump gas with a Pontiac. with unported Victor intake. It’s not a big roller either, 264/276 @ .050 with 729 lift on a 112 lobe....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-29-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1,977
Views: 261,149
Posted By max 93
Did you ever tell us the diameter of the water...

Did you ever tell us the diameter of the water pump pulley?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-25-2022, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1,977
Views: 261,149
Posted By grivera
Adjust your initial to 14-15 so you have 25 with...

Adjust your initial to 14-15 so you have 25 with VA
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-23-2022, 10:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,816
Posted By 78w72
could try a longer factory spacer? later 2nd gen...

could try a longer factory spacer? later 2nd gen birds & other cars came with the longer 2" aluminum spacer on the fan, one like this. i have a bunch of nice used ones id sell for cheap or let...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2022, 02:15 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,255
Posted By Jay S
The timing of the intake valve closing, and the...

The timing of the intake valve closing, and the exhaust valve opening are what determines the power band. The Wider LSA closes the intake later, increasing the time the engine has to pull air/fuel...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-16-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 17,888
Posted By 25stevem
Please everyone, stop talking about setting the...

Please everyone, stop talking about setting the lash, it's a Hydro Cam so there should be no clearance.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2022, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,224
Posted By 61-63
There are too many variables to know for sure but...

There are too many variables to know for sure but McCarthy's book says a '66 389 2bbl big car originally had 256 or 290hp depending upon transmission and compression ratio where the 4bbl big car car...
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