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SD455DJ
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
06-10-2024, 12:52 PM
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1970 Formula
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SD455DJ
Srmmm - That dash really looks great. I'm glad to...
Srmmm - That dash really looks great. I'm glad to hear it wasn't too puffy and only needed a little trimming. Thanks!
Dennis
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69-71 Judges only TECH
06-09-2024, 07:32 PM
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69-71 RA scoop insert color
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SD455DJ
Body color Mike. Dennis
Body color Mike.
Dennis
Forum:
70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
06-09-2024, 07:22 PM
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420
1970 Formula
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104,718
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SD455DJ
Part 2 of the engine swap was completed today. We...
Part 2 of the engine swap was completed today. We started the morning (8:00 am) by priming the oil system, pulling all the spark plugs and performing a cylinder pressure test (all were 175 – 185 psi...
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
06-08-2024, 11:42 AM
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1970 Formula
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SD455DJ
I need to make a correction in my earlier...
I need to make a correction in my earlier post...the magazine was High Performance Pontiac (HPP), not Pontiac Enthusiast (sorry Don) as I stated. Dan built that 455 to '71 455HO specs (block is a YC...
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
06-08-2024, 11:29 AM
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1970 Formula
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SD455DJ
FJ, you're Formula is really quick for the build...
FJ, you're Formula is really quick for the build it has...very impressive. I'm not sure mine will run any quicker to be honest. I wonder why your Formy has 3.31's and not 3.55's being a RAIII/M40 non...
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
06-08-2024, 11:26 AM
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1970 Formula
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SD455DJ
So far we do! I sure hope it doesn't go away...
So far we do! I sure hope it doesn't go away anytime soon!
Dennis
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70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
06-08-2024, 10:53 AM
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455HO Question for the PY Family
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SD455DJ
Mike, I'm seeing a "C" hiding under the 'E'...
Mike, I'm seeing a "C" hiding under the 'E' now...Roger pointed out the "3" at the start of the 6-digit sequential number is usually reserved for B--bodies, so a second strike against it being a true...
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70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
06-08-2024, 08:40 AM
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455HO Question for the PY Family
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SD455DJ
455HO Question for the PY Family
The 455HO that is temporarily going in the ’70 Formula has ’71 197 heads, but the block is a ’72 YE 455 (J201 casting date) which, according to the ’72 service manual, is for a ’72 F-body 455HO...
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70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
06-08-2024, 08:28 AM
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1970 Formula
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SD455DJ
RAIII Engine Rebuild Time
We finally got the time (and the inspiration) to pull the RAIII 400 out of the Formula. It developed a slight bottom end knock when coming back from the 2022 TA Nationals and been parked since then....
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THE LOBBY
06-08-2024, 07:49 AM
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What did you do with your Pontiac today?
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SD455DJ
We did the same thing...pulled the RAIII out of...
We did the same thing...pulled the RAIII out of the Formula yesterday to start the rebuild with a temporary engine going in tomorrow.
Dennis
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67-92 Firebirds & Trans Ams FOR SALE
05-28-2024, 12:49 PM
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Beautiful 1970 Pontiac Firebird for sale.
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SD455DJ
Looks wrong enough to make me suspicious (letters...
Looks wrong enough to make me suspicious (letters too far apart) and no EUN. Where is the PHS? It is not a restoration, but rather, a repaint, fluff, and cleaning.
Dennis
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69-71 Judges only TECH
05-27-2024, 12:55 PM
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70 Judge question hood tachs
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SD455DJ
Here's a picture of a faithful reproduction hood...
Here's a picture of a faithful reproduction hood tach from RC Tach (Randy Watson) with the nipple for the hose connection.
Dennis
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Pontiac - Street
05-12-2024, 03:00 PM
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Recipe for a reliable 400 driver
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SD455DJ
Skip, From what I've seen/read/heard the...
Skip,
From what I've seen/read/heard the maximum flow from high compression small valve (1.96"/1.66") heads from '68 to '70 flow roughly 190/145 cfm; the '68 to '70 large valve D-port head all...
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Pontiac - Street
05-12-2024, 11:34 AM
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Recipe for a reliable 400 driver
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SD455DJ
With the untouched 455HO 197 heads (8.60 to 1...
With the untouched 455HO 197 heads (8.60 to 1 SCR)and factory top end (aluminum intake with crossover, 7041263 Q-jet, factory RA exhaust manifolds (with the puny 2.1” outlets) on the same ’70 YH code...
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Pontiac - Street
05-11-2024, 06:30 PM
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Recipe for a reliable 400 driver
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1,885
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SD455DJ
Dan had the 2800 cam sitting on a shelf for...
Dan had the 2800 cam sitting on a shelf for several years and since this was, more or less, a stock style rebuild, he decided to throw it in. The 6X-4 heads are totally stock, except for the new...
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Pontiac - Street
05-11-2024, 02:02 PM
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Recipe for a reliable 400 driver
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1,885
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SD455DJ
Joe-Touring, Dan has rebuilt 2-W72 400's and they...
Joe-Touring, Dan has rebuilt 2-W72 400's and they both made the most power on the dyno with 42 degrees total timing...pulls with 40 and 44 total lost minor power. The large chambers and low...
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70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-11-2024, 07:33 AM
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70 Lemans Parking lights
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SD455DJ
I should say that I have no idea if these lenses...
I should say that I have no idea if these lenses are original to the 4-dr cars, but are to the coupe.
Dennis
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Pontiac - Street
05-11-2024, 07:02 AM
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Trans cooler recommendations
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1,956
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SD455DJ
Wow! Very nice plumbing work Ken! Dennis
Wow! Very nice plumbing work Ken!
Dennis
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70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
05-10-2024, 09:09 PM
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70 Lemans Parking lights
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1,584
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SD455DJ
Mike, My '70 Tempest Sedan 09E has Amber...
Mike,
My '70 Tempest Sedan 09E has Amber Side/Amber Turn
'70 Lemans Sedan 03B has Amber Side/Amber Turn
"70 Tempest Coupe 06D has Amber Side/Clear Turn
If that helps narrow down the...
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Pontiac - Street
05-10-2024, 08:43 PM
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Recipe for a reliable 400 driver
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1,885
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SD455DJ
Here is a 400 build with the good ol' Summit 2800...
Here is a 400 build with the good ol' Summit 2800 cam.
"Dan had a good dyno session today with the W72 400. Dan rebuilt the original numbers matching engine with .040" over Icon forged pistons...
Forum:
THE LOBBY
05-10-2024, 08:27 PM
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633
What did you do with your Pontiac today?
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46,288
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SD455DJ
I drove the ’70 Tempest to the F.A.S.T. Race at...
I drove the ’70 Tempest to the F.A.S.T. Race at Martin US-131 Motorsports Park today 65 miles there, raced it, then drive back home. The last time I drove to a track and raced a car (my ’70 RAIV...
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67-69 Firebird TECH
04-19-2024, 09:08 AM
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4,276
eBay sightings
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712,032
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SD455DJ
That '69 is sweet...agreed...seems like a fair...
That '69 is sweet...agreed...seems like a fair price if it's all there and solid. I'd clean it up, work on the brakes and suspension, get the engine back together and drive it as is! Love to see the...
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Pontiac - Street
04-06-2024, 10:32 AM
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22
Best Radiator for a Street/Strip 75 Formula 400 Firebird.
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1,336
Posted By
SD455DJ
X4...Cold-Case fits great...my '70 Formula 400. I...
X4...Cold-Case fits great...my '70 Formula 400. I did paint it with a light coat of satin black rattle can paint. They look factory-ish once installed and painted...unless you really look hard at it....
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70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
03-21-2024, 11:32 AM
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26
70 RA III 4 speed posi vert
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2,264
Posted By
SD455DJ
Very nice Mike! You must be running out of room! ...
Very nice Mike! You must be running out of room!
Dennis
Forum:
70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-20-2024, 08:33 PM
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70
ram air hood
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4,060
Posted By
SD455DJ
I certainly would use the good RA hood you have...
I certainly would use the good RA hood you have for your Formula. Who cares if it's technically correct for a '71/'72 Bird. None of my cars are concours show cars and they all have 'incorrect'...
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