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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,162
Posted By PAUL K
FWIW many folks have found more power with...

FWIW many folks have found more power with increased air flow using a Quadrajet. Many times folks have found a power gain going from the "750" CFM unit to a large primary venturi "800" CFM unit. Many...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-21-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,281
Posted By PAUL K
Remember when Car Craft exposed all the Chinese...

Remember when Car Craft exposed all the Chinese counterfeit MSD products being sold to lowest bidder buyers.... I wonder what the difference is now that MSD's product comes from China... Things that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 13,291
Posted By PAUL K
That's a good point. Maybe, they do go through...

That's a good point. Maybe, they do go through the through the exhaust ports (but not exposed to exhaust). The factory didn't miss much. But it would make sense to have them color coded for "hand...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 11:37 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 13,291
Posted By PAUL K
All round port engine used the copper colored...

All round port engine used the copper colored head bolts. They are belong in the exhaust port bolt holes. I'm thinking the copper color was to alert a person they need to go in a specific place....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-18-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,281
Posted By PAUL K
Interesting Should be interesting to see...

Interesting

Should be interesting to see what happens Black Friday
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-17-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 475
Posted By PAUL K
Great job JL!

Great job JL!
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-13-2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,461
Posted By PAUL K
Hi Scott, yes Dwight did. Then he switched to...

Hi Scott, yes Dwight did. Then he switched to Warp heads. I'm thinking since another shop did most of Snyder's engine, I wouldn't think the BES guys would be using it as an example at one of their...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-10-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,016
Posted By PAUL K
I believe the heads were direct replacements for...

I believe the heads were direct replacements for the original KRE heads that cracked.

I'd be looking to see if the porting program was changed to prevent the cracking issue. This problem was in a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 07:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,510
Posted By PAUL K
Nice looking intake manifold

Nice looking intake manifold
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-08-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 587
Posted By PAUL K
Not many folks making those in 1990 These...

Not many folks making those in 1990

These young guys are spoiled lol
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-08-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 13,291
Posted By PAUL K
I hope the OP doesn't mind but I thought these...

I hope the OP doesn't mind but I thought these pictures would be of interest.

A picture of an GM SD valve showing it's tulip and dished face.

A picture showing where the PN is usually stamped...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-08-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 587
Posted By PAUL K
I used a trick factory tank in my 80 Trans Am. I...

I used a trick factory tank in my 80 Trans Am. I wanted to keep the "stock" look. Once the car started running solid tens the pressure became inconsistent. After trying a bunch of things to improve...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-06-2024, 11:13 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 13,291
Posted By PAUL K
The early SD heads were casting 485215. Soon...

The early SD heads were casting 485215. Soon after production started they made a change to the casting and the new number was 485216 hence the "16" cast on the exhaust ports. The 16 heads also...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,078
Posted By PAUL K
That is my biggest complaint with BHJ and...

That is my biggest complaint with BHJ and Pro-Race. You'd certainly think in this day and age they could do something to at least have their dampers somewhat rust resistant.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,078
Posted By PAUL K
Pro-Race is not press fit. I'd rate it as the...

Pro-Race is not press fit. I'd rate it as the best four bolt damper behind BHJ. You have a serious effort build that you will race a lot... I'd bight the bullet and spring for the BHJ if you need the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-04-2024, 10:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,113
Posted By PAUL K
Looks good!

Looks good!
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-02-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,339
Posted By PAUL K
He retired and remarried. He still has the black...

He retired and remarried. He still has the black TA
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-01-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 646
Posted By PAUL K
This is what you are looking for. If it's offset...

This is what you are looking for. If it's offset like Chuck's post describes and you're not looking to buy another set of pushrods I think you'd be fine with what you have.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-30-2024, 11:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By PAUL K
Ross only uses 2618 material

Ross only uses 2618 material
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-30-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,027
Posted By PAUL K
Maybe we're doing chit wrong but we made 735 on...

Maybe we're doing chit wrong but we made 735 on pump gas with a factory block recently. Another Pontiac builder was North of 900 with pump gas and an aftermarket block. Both builds used Hi-ports.
...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 03-29-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,308
Posted By PAUL K
Looks like the car has been relisted. That...

Looks like the car has been relisted.

That could be good or bad.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-28-2024, 11:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By PAUL K
No, the coating is thinner on bearings. Well at...

No, the coating is thinner on bearings. Well at least most of the time.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-28-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By PAUL K
Most of the coating shops say to let the coatings...

Most of the coating shops say to let the coatings wear in. Do not adjust clearance because of the coating.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-24-2024, 11:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,113
Posted By PAUL K
I like the old Aero scoop. Cowl hood is a...

I like the old Aero scoop.

Cowl hood is a Chevrolet design.
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 03-23-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,308
Posted By PAUL K
Looks like a cool car. Not a fan of the 79-81...

Looks like a cool car. Not a fan of the 79-81 spoilers. The engine isn't wild at all. They just totally screwed up on the cam selection. Most likely a cam swap would take all the "unhappiness" out of...
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