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Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-24-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 870
Posted By android 211
Way back Car Craft did a before and after port...

Way back Car Craft did a before and after port match dyno test and picked up 3 hp. I had a '72 cast iron intake with a huge glob of slag inside the #8 port. It was as big as your thumb nail. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-29-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,142
Posted By android 211
We can't run the high compression ratios of the...

We can't run the high compression ratios of the 60s on todays gas so we compensate with more cubic inches. I'd perscribe a repro HO open element air cleaner with drop base. A Rochester. A '72 cast...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-29-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 694
Posted By android 211
I would love to take that car and install 15x6...

I would love to take that car and install 15x6 'big car' Rallye IIs, level it and repaint it earth tones Lime Green like it should be.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-28-2023, 06:41 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,253
Posted By android 211
I might be wrong but I think the '67 HO GTO, the...

I might be wrong but I think the '67 HO GTO, the 4 speed '66 and '67 442 and the L78 Chevelle SS all used the same drop base open element air cleaner from GM. They look cool because they lower the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-24-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,400
Posted By android 211
I had two 350-2bbl Firebirds. 1968 and a 1969....

I had two 350-2bbl Firebirds. 1968 and a 1969. Both were automatics with tall rear axle ratios. The '68 received headers and duals to replace the single exhaust. Mileage improved from 17 to...
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-26-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 987
Posted By android 211
I put one on my '69 GTO and my '72 442. Both...

I put one on my '69 GTO and my '72 442. Both cars also have GM rear bars. The '72 442 came with one; I installed one on the GTO with boxed control arms. I really like the handling and I don't...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-20-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,638
Posted By android 211
As a teen I put a set of used Hooker headers on...

As a teen I put a set of used Hooker headers on my '68 350 Firebird without lifting the motor. I had to remove the oil filter adapter and the starter but it wasn't difficult to put them back on...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-11-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,901
Posted By android 211
Theres a few PB4s. Some have narrow runners like...

Theres a few PB4s. Some have narrow runners like a Performer and some, I think the older ones, have fat tapered runners. Some are square flanged and some are for Spreadbore carbs. The thicker...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-10-2022, 01:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,778
Posted By android 211
Johntal is correct, the metal piece in the sump...

Johntal is correct, the metal piece in the sump of the oil pan is to keep the pickup covered in hard turns. My 72 TA oil pressure would go to 0 in hard turns, even long exit ramps sometimes, I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-23-2022, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,622
Posted By android 211
I have some '68 '15' 400 2bbl heads I would be...

I have some '68 '15' 400 2bbl heads I would be glad to ship. The nominal compression on a 400 is @ 9.5:1. They've never been rebuilt so installing large valves would be easy and valve height would...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-16-2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,007
Posted By android 211
Pontiac installed the beveled pistons in the 75...

Pontiac installed the beveled pistons in the 75 and 76 455s. They went into a lot of Trans Ams, Grand Villes and station wagons.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-03-2022, 11:27 AM
Replies: 349
Views: 32,909
Posted By android 211
Jim Hand found the cast iron intake was worth...

Jim Hand found the cast iron intake was worth 10hp over the RA/HO aluminum intake. The repros aren't as good as the originals either. And the '68 RA II had an iron intake. Very cool setup...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-06-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,033
Posted By android 211
I actually did that on a 350 Firebird. At 3000...

I actually did that on a 350 Firebird. At 3000 the power simply flattened out and there was no real improvement at all. I then swapped the stock 2bbl cam for a '067' factory stock GTO cam and...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-05-2022, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,750
Posted By android 211
The trim rings that Olds used on their '75 - up...

The trim rings that Olds used on their '75 - up Super Stock III heels have the sharp corner and polished not satin finish you like. Maybe check out 'ClassicOldsmobile.com' and look. Olds sold a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-19-2022, 12:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,494
Posted By android 211
IMHO: Quadrajet, '72 cast intake, your 4X heads...

IMHO: Quadrajet, '72 cast intake, your 4X heads rebuilt as is, your 400 block zero decked with cast flat top pistons. Summit 2801 cam. RA exhaust manifolds with a 2 1/2" system. HEI recurved,...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-02-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,413
Posted By android 211
My quartz clock conversion actually runs my...

My quartz clock conversion actually runs my battery down in a week of not driving unless I keep the battery tender connected.
If you routinely run it up to the redline - hood tach and if you don't...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-09-2021, 11:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 962
Posted By android 211
I'm pretty sure the top piece goes on one side of...

I'm pretty sure the top piece goes on one side of the windshield of a convertible A body. I just sold a spare on e bay a few months ago.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-07-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 962
Posted By android 211
The first piece goes on 68-72 A body...

The first piece goes on 68-72 A body convertibles. It goes on the outside of the A pillar. The second 2 pieces fit inside the A pillar of a 68-72 A body. , the leading edge of the front window...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-25-2021, 05:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,538
Posted By android 211
Smoking

My fresh 455 is smoking like a worn out engine, need advice. Its pretty basic, .030 over, 068 cam with 1.65 rockers, cast iron intake and '96' heads. It has 1 and 5/8ths headers. Cast rings. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-13-2021, 11:57 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,606
Posted By android 211
A lot of posters have said they loved their...

A lot of posters have said they loved their overdrive automatic transmissions. Its a lot of money and several modifications to the car to accomplish it. Have you considered a gear set change to...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 01-16-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,179
Posted By android 211
Its a '76 455 block and the crank is a '76-'79...

Its a '76 455 block and the crank is a '76-'79 350 crank. Same as a 400 crank but different balance. For use in a 400 a balance job would be mandatory.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-19-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,128
Posted By android 211
71 72 or 73 Trans Am or Formula 455 4 speed 66...

71 72 or 73 Trans Am or Formula 455 4 speed
66 or 67 427 Corvette 4 speed
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-12-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,074
Posted By android 211
My favorite was Mr. Universe Dave Draper visiting...

My favorite was Mr. Universe Dave Draper visiting and the Clampetts wondering what was wrong with him. Seems he had a case of 'the barbells.'
Later Ellie May is seen by the 'cement pond' moving the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-12-2020, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,145
Posted By android 211
Was it ever on the cover of Popular Mechanics? ...

Was it ever on the cover of Popular Mechanics? That's the kiss of death. Whatever they said we'd be doing in 20 years never happened.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-01-2020, 04:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,372
Posted By android 211
I agree with SRR; I had three of them fail in a...

I agree with SRR; I had three of them fail in a relatively short period of time and won't be buying them again.
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