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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-01-2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 377
Posted By Mr Twister
Those are available reproduced as original. I'm...

Those are available reproduced as original. I'm not a restorer but I believe its an accepted practice in the restoration scene. That one looks damaged.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-10-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 935
Posted By Mr Twister
I used a GM vacuum lock up switch off an early...

I used a GM vacuum lock up switch off an early th700 equipped Silverado on my TH200r4 conversion for my GP. It was how GM initiated lockup when those trucks still had carbs. I think it was off an 87...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-09-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,707
Posted By Mr Twister
I would not take a chance on 10 year old tires...

I would not take a chance on 10 year old tires for anything other than a trip to the tire store.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-07-2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 354
Posted By Mr Twister
I'm going to fix this soon, as well as change the...

I'm going to fix this soon, as well as change the glass and door latch. I found the non beaded GM weatherstrip in my parts collection.
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-06-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 755
Posted By Mr Twister
I play talk radio constantly. I think it helps...

I play talk radio constantly. I think it helps drive them away.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-25-2024, 05:22 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 29,961
Posted By Mr Twister
Started putting the Torqstorm supercharger on my...

Started putting the Torqstorm supercharger on my 400 on the test stand.
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-28-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,864
Posted By Mr Twister
If you know how to do it yourself correctly, shop...

If you know how to do it yourself correctly, shop rates hurt your feelings. But remember, they got light bills, insurance, cost of the building, labor to pay etc. The other day I was sitting in a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-21-2023, 08:36 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 4,862
Posted By Mr Twister
My 7.99 chevy friend says at 5k street miles ...

My 7.99 chevy friend says at 5k street miles they throw the lifters away.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-14-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,128
Posted By Mr Twister
Magnaflux is a NDT process. Non Destructive Test,...

Magnaflux is a NDT process. Non Destructive Test, so no harm is done to the base metal.
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-05-2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,990
Posted By Mr Twister
Sorry for your loss.

Sorry for your loss.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-22-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,085
Posted By Mr Twister
Look at the old HO Racing books if you have them....

Look at the old HO Racing books if you have them. You may find the answer there. To me, a restriction is a restriction. Pick where you want it to be.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 11-20-2023, 08:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 745
Posted By Mr Twister
No experience with the car in question but I...

No experience with the car in question but I would check motor mounts for sag, deteriation, etc
Forum: Members Helping Members 11-19-2023, 07:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,657
Posted By Mr Twister
I always preclean my parts to keep my expensive...

I always preclean my parts to keep my expensive solvent fresher. For the solvent, i have 10 gallons of mineral spirits from farm and home mixed with 1 gallon of a product called Gold Seal or...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 11-18-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 701
Posted By Mr Twister
Butler stocks .055 Cometic head gaskets. I have a...

Butler stocks .055 Cometic head gaskets. I have a set from them for a boost project.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-10-2023, 01:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,074
Posted By Mr Twister
I had no intension to insult the OP. I bought a...

I had no intension to insult the OP. I bought a set of BME rods from HO racing, when those and late SD rods were the only real upgrade over cast rods. If I remember all the other aluminum rods were...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2023, 11:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,760
Posted By Mr Twister
I think North Korea just updated their jet engine...

I think North Korea just updated their jet engine playbook.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-07-2023, 07:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,760
Posted By Mr Twister
Run it. Don't over think this.. Update us later....

Run it. Don't over think this.. Update us later. 20w50 to start.....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-28-2023, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 600
Posted By Mr Twister
Thanks for the comments. I attached a couple pics...

Thanks for the comments. I attached a couple pics . Note only one breather, I’m putting a GZ vacuum pump on it (because all the cool kids have those now) with a Tin Indian mandrel, and didn’t want...
Forum: 67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE 08-15-2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,745
Posted By Mr Twister
Some auction results of similar cars may help...

Some auction results of similar cars may help determine the value. Sitting in a barn for over 40 years pretty much says it will need a restoration. Seems as he is pricing it like a restored car would...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-15-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,193
Posted By Mr Twister
That is a very popular combo from the pre...

That is a very popular combo from the pre aluminum head days. Get better rods and a modern cam profile. There is no reason to use stock rods anymore. You can get better ones for what it costs to redo...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-15-2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 457
Posted By Mr Twister
Here's what I did when I had a driveshaft made...

Here's what I did when I had a driveshaft made for my G-body Grand Prix:
-Find the yoke you want to use (there are different lengths for a TH400)
-Wrap a ring of 3/4 painters tape around it on the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-13-2023, 07:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 396
Posted By Mr Twister
I have a cyclone blaster, all welded, made in SW...

I have a cyclone blaster, all welded, made in SW Michigan. . I shoot glass beads and It works well. cycloneblasters.com
Forum: SOLD Parts 08-05-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 476
Posted By Mr Twister
Those are great old school pistons. The dome can...

Those are great old school pistons. The dome can be milled down if desired fwiw.
glws
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-03-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,273
Posted By Mr Twister
I wonder how many dampers with stripped crank...

I wonder how many dampers with stripped crank threads just got stick welded on back in the day. You know, back when there was a guy down the street with a welder and no one had any money. haha
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-27-2023, 04:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,418
Posted By Mr Twister
Maybe test the engine on race gas. If it ran good...

Maybe test the engine on race gas. If it ran good then it would seem to validate correct assembly. Also, I may have missed it above but is the distributor on ported or manifold vacuum advance and...
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