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Forum: Pontiac - Boost 04-12-2024, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 463
Posted By charlie66
IMO the smallest stroke is the way to go. I go...

IMO the smallest stroke is the way to go. I go mid nines with a 3.75" stroke with a 198ci motor . More stroke will just make it harder to get down the track ..
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-17-2023, 05:29 AM
Replies: 2,063
Views: 362,782
Posted By charlie66
I forgot to say, You did a really nice repair job...

I forgot to say, You did a really nice repair job on your chambers! Looks excellent..

Good luck ...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 08-26-2023, 08:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,240
Posted By charlie66
No problem, I rolled my pipes up high by the...

No problem,

I rolled my pipes up high by the fender on top of the wheel well to keep them away from the engine so i can access my plugs easy .. Maybe you could try that too.

Do you have a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-04-2023, 05:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 840
Posted By charlie66
I think if you had just the mid plate it would be...

I think if you had just the mid plate it would be a big up grade from just the motor mounts . IMO it does more then the front .. I have a mid plate and solid motor mounts and it seem to be holding up...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-20-2023, 06:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,150
Posted By charlie66
I would take 2 to 3 out .

I would take 2 to 3 out .
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,344
Posted By charlie66
Rod bolts from what ive experienced always vary...

Rod bolts from what ive experienced always vary in length. What i do is zero the gauge on 1 bolt and write down which rod and say the tang side is the zeroed one . Then keeping the gauge zeroed for...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-27-2023, 06:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,607
Posted By charlie66
You can shape the probe to the cylinder wall with...

You can shape the probe to the cylinder wall with a piece of sand paper or figure out how much distance there is of a gape from the cylinder wall to the probe and subtract that distance from the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-04-2023, 08:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,607
Posted By charlie66
Do they make thick sleeves for racing like they...

Do they make thick sleeves for racing like they do for the Honda blocks. You interlock them . I like that idea.. Did you sonic test the new block?
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-28-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 52,295
Posted By charlie66
You can do this to the header and go under

You can do this to the header and go under
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 08-27-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 52,295
Posted By charlie66
That looks like a nice kit. By the looks of it...

That looks like a nice kit. By the looks of it though you will probably have to reroute the drivers V-band to make it work .. Maybe come down and around the pump if there is room?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-22-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 618
Posted By charlie66
I would stay with the 7..

I would stay with the 7..
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 08-19-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,913
Posted By charlie66
Here's one of my center plugs also another...

Here's one of my center plugs also another picture of it with the threads cut off so you can see the ring . it's just under an eighth inch in width ring around the base.
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 08-19-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,913
Posted By charlie66
I use 8 heat range plug. I have used #7's in the...

I use 8 heat range plug. I have used #7's in the past .. Only on E85 fuel ...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 08-19-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,913
Posted By charlie66
When i said 6 initial i meant at idle . Im at 34...

When i said 6 initial i meant at idle . Im at 34 degrees cruising . I use E85 fuel.

If you ask me you're timing settings are really conservative with the old style E head.

With the older...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 08-19-2022, 11:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,913
Posted By charlie66
9:1 - Initial 6 degrees @ 22 psi 23 degrees . 30...

9:1 - Initial 6 degrees @ 22 psi 23 degrees . 30 psi 18 degrees . 35 psi 13 degrees. With the new Edelbrock head. The older design head was different you can use more timing..
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-11-2022, 08:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,621
Posted By charlie66
Keep us posted. I hope you figure it out to your...

Keep us posted. I hope you figure it out to your liking . Sounds like you have most of the stuff . Even if you used a 3.75 stroke it be killer...

Im using a 3.75 in the motor im building now .. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-11-2022, 02:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,621
Posted By charlie66
I'd go with the 4-in stroke. either stroke it'll...

I'd go with the 4-in stroke. either stroke it'll be a really cool build. Good luck
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 07-23-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 52,295
Posted By charlie66
let us know how it fits...

let us know how it fits...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-14-2022, 02:53 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,017
Posted By charlie66
Do you think maybe your clearances were too...

Do you think maybe your clearances were too tight? Clevite does seems to run tight usually. Looks like the crank can be polished . Not to bad.

Depending on what you are willing to do at this point...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-13-2022, 03:40 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,017
Posted By charlie66
Can you show the bearings in the block as well ....

Can you show the bearings in the block as well . Im curious what they look like..
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-13-2022, 01:43 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,017
Posted By charlie66
what does the rod side of the bearing look like ?

what does the rod side of the bearing look like ?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-22-2021, 02:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,755
Posted By charlie66
Looks good. When its all together with gauges it...

Looks good. When its all together with gauges it will all blend together..
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 04-25-2021, 04:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,819
Posted By charlie66
Is this motor a .030 over 455? If you go to...

Is this motor a .030 over 455?

If you go to wallace. I put in 455 .030 over. 4.181 bore 4.25 stroke . 72cc chamber. 40 dish . .041 crush 4.300 gasket bore and .020 deck height. Its comes up 8.57...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 04-24-2021, 08:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,819
Posted By charlie66
Havent been on here in awhile. Yeah i dont...

Havent been on here in awhile.

Yeah i dont see a pad so i dont think there will be any quench like if there was a pad .

I dont think you need to do anything but put it together.

So...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 04-15-2021, 03:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,819
Posted By charlie66
What does the top of the piston look like . If...

What does the top of the piston look like . If there's no quench pad then it wont matter.. Sounds like a lot of dish, so unless its a deep dish 40cc's spread out could be quite big taking up area for...
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