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Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-17-2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,407
Posted By b-man
Lots of different opinions on the 8.2 but I would...

Lots of different opinions on the 8.2 but I would not spend a dime upgrading one, almost all (except a few rare nodular housing units with 4-pinion posi) have weak gray iron housings. The ball...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-03-2023, 12:05 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,315
Posted By Jay S
The current 60919 is ground on a different cam...

The current 60919 is ground on a different cam core than a Melling SPC-8. It also specs out differently, narrower LSA, less seat timing. It is not a CMC rebox, Crower grinds it.

That Howard’s...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2023, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 681
Posted By Jay S
If you stop at 5000 you don’t need to change...

If you stop at 5000 you don’t need to change anything.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-02-2023, 08:43 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,397
Posted By necdb3
I see it pretty simple, as a purist myself, I...

I see it pretty simple, as a purist myself, I always want to see a Pontiac in a Pontiac. I buy the cars for the ride, sounds, smells, etc that I remember. The only way to get that to satisfaction for...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-02-2023, 08:24 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,397
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Hmmm, I relate to all the responses better than...

Hmmm, I relate to all the responses better than the original post.

My LS Observation: engine reminds me of WORK, specifically Solid-Works model-based bracketry with the Coils on the Valvecover. ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-02-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,397
Posted By Elarson
As an engineer, I appreciate the superior design...

As an engineer, I appreciate the superior design of the LS engines.

As an enthusiast, the LS is just too generic to be interesting. It's so generic, it's not even a Chevy. Pontiac engines have...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-02-2023, 07:24 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,397
Posted By sdbob
I love the Pontiacs for all the reasons given....

I love the Pontiacs for all the reasons given. Also 2 more ,Chief Pontiac theme and working on my Pontiacs it just seems 'comfortable' like a nice chair. It fits me, logical design. All the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-02-2023, 02:42 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,397
Posted By OZZIEVILLE 67 2 door
My love for the Pontiac Brand in order. 1....

My love for the Pontiac Brand in order. 1. Pontiac engine 2 Exterior styling 3 interior quality 4. Pontiac
Racing history.

I have always thought that the American car manufacturers had...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-02-2023, 12:54 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,397
Posted By 1965gp
Many different thoughts on this. I totally...

Many different thoughts on this. I totally understand the ease of daily use with an LS motor, but I also like originality or period specific modifications.

Here is my main reason I do not prefer...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-02-2023, 12:24 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,397
Posted By getmygoat
Most of what these cars bring is nostalgia. ...

Most of what these cars bring is nostalgia. Throw backs to our youth. Modifications from original dilute the nostalgia for something else.

I think its that simple.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-01-2023, 11:41 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,397
Posted By Half-Inch Stud
Well, Pontiac Engine, Interior qualities,...

Well, Pontiac Engine, Interior qualities, Exterior styling, PMD development history backed by Sales history.

The PMD V8, and OHC-6 have merits in ascetics, maintenance ease, and yea Performance. ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-01-2023, 11:24 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,397
Posted By Scarebird
I would disagree. To me what make a Pontiac...

I would disagree.

To me what make a Pontiac is the styling - in and out- and the feel of one versus Chevrolet's offerings. Pontiacs have come with engines other than Poncho; my T/A was built with...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-01-2023, 10:40 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 9,397
Posted By mgarblik
Why having a Pontiac engine is important in a vintage Pontiac car?

I started this thread because there is some heated banter going in another thread about a restomod 72 TA on BAT. (which BTW, has a Pontiac engine) Why does a Pontiac engine matter? Who cares? ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-23-2023, 11:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 955
Posted By chiphead
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showth...

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=863292&page=2

Plenty of way to skin the cat. The low-buck chuck way is to use the stock retainers, stock spring shields, stock O-rings...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-23-2023, 08:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 955
Posted By chiphead
I just went through this with a 2802 swap into a...

I just went through this with a 2802 swap into a 69 400 with 62 heads. I used the Crower 68404 valvesprings and the crower deep-dish retainers. On my motor, the guides were machined for vitons. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By tom s
Not sure where your from,Sean at SMI in...

Not sure where your from,Sean at SMI in Huntington Beach has restored a couple AFBs for me and a lot of Holleys.Tom
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By carbking
Thanks guys (blushing!). I try to help; in...

Thanks guys (blushing!).

I try to help; in the meantime, here is some reading material:

https://www.thecarburetorshop.com/AFBtuningtips.htm
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By 77 TRASHCAN
Jon now sells parts, only. I'm sure buying parts...

Jon now sells parts, only. I'm sure buying parts from him will enable you to tuning tips.
He only takes orders on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2023, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By Tom Vaught
Jon Hargrove (out of Eldon Missouri) is...

Jon Hargrove (out of Eldon Missouri) is considered by many to be one of the best AFB tuners out there. Talk to him, get the right gaskets, and rebuilding the carb (with his help), YOURSELF, and that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,598
Posted By tom s
160 with distilled water and a bottle of water...

160 with distilled water and a bottle of water wetter.Tom
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2023, 05:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,598
Posted By Formulajones
Yep, racing in Phoenix especially. I've run...

Yep, racing in Phoenix especially.

I've run my bird the most there, and in early rounds with enough cool down time I can run right on my dial where the car has run it's best time, but once we get...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2023, 05:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,598
Posted By ta man
160 degree thermostat for years.

160 degree thermostat for years.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2023, 04:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,598
Posted By PunchT37
Yep. Same here. No problems with engines running...

Yep. Same here. No problems with engines running 160`s. Street drive em in the summer here with a hot thermostat? Good luck.


Mostly, you will get to where you`re going. Coming back? That`s...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,598
Posted By Bruce Meyer
I totally agree. In my years of experience in...

I totally agree. In my years of experience in racing. Temps above 180 slowed the car down. I would be forced to soften my dial in during hot laps. I also run 160 thermostats and had zero issues with...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,598
Posted By Formulajones
I haven't found that last statement to be...

I haven't found that last statement to be true......with my stuff anyway.

I've been running these 160 stats in several of the classics here for going on 35-40 years. I've never had any excessive...
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