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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH Today, 06:05 PM
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Views: 712
Posted By HWYSTR455
Resto-a-musclecar makes them: ...

Resto-a-musclecar makes them:

https://store.restoreamusclecar.com/1970-1981-Pontiac-TransAm-Upper-Radiator-Bracket.aspx

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Forum: Interior TECH Today, 05:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 782
Posted By HWYSTR455
Acme Auto: ...

Acme Auto:

http://www.acmeautoheadlining.com/


EDIT: Actually, it looks like it's the one that Ames sells....

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Forum: Interior TECH Today, 05:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 782
Posted By HWYSTR455
I'm not a big fan of Classic, have had a number...

I'm not a big fan of Classic, have had a number of issues buying from them, mostly stuff they say is for a 'bird and ends up being for a camaro.

I'm switching over to the 73 design on my 71,...
Forum: Interior TECH Today, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 475
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yes, been looking at the Thorton ones for a while...

Yes, been looking at the Thorton ones for a while now, and Thorton doesn't sell stuff they don't use.

They went through a lengthy process to find a more 'correct' solution and wouldn't have done...
Forum: Interior TECH Today, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 475
Posted By HWYSTR455
Just to say it out loud, webbing can and does...

Just to say it out loud, webbing can and does wear. Dying is troublesome, doesn't last very long, and can bleed.

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Forum: Interior TECH Today, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 210
Posted By HWYSTR455
I'd be interested in what you find with the black...

I'd be interested in what you find with the black ones. I've had black ones before and still had them sag/slip though.

Another thing to comment, if you overtighten the screw, it can break the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 12:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 545
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yes, it has 30 spline axles, the true Trac for...

Yes, it has 30 spline axles, the true Trac for 8.5s only come in 30 spline I believe, but it didn't fit well, and there was some doctoring involved. I know it has the ears of an 8.5, but it's an...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 05:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 545
Posted By HWYSTR455
The '72 442 tribute born-with rear is date coded...

The '72 442 tribute born-with rear is date coded mid-'71, has bolt-in axles, 10 bolt cover/ring gear, and had I believe 10.5 drums.

I went thru it with all new perf guts, 3.42s, TrueTrac, cap...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-25-2024, 06:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,228
Posted By HWYSTR455
Yes, and have the new Ames engine mounts, which...

Yes, and have the new Ames engine mounts, which raise the engine by @ 1". The clearance from cover to booster in the closest area is about 2".

I have fuel rails too, but just need to kind of turn...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-24-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,187
Posted By HWYSTR455
Great job explaining the process, kudos! I...

Great job explaining the process, kudos!

I tried to tell folks to go bigger on the gaps but so many think there will be blow-by or loss of power, which is totally not the case unless you go REAL...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-20-2024, 09:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,639
Posted By HWYSTR455
That looks GREAT! Now that you have those...

That looks GREAT!

Now that you have those on, you can see if you can squeeze a 245 under the front. Does it appear if there's room? I know some are running them.

I had some DWSs before, but had...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-16-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,633
Posted By HWYSTR455
Wet sanding commencing.... .

Wet sanding commencing....


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-13-2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,001
Posted By HWYSTR455
I shaved the ears off too, here's my install...

I shaved the ears off too, here's my install thread:

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=586470&highlight=4l80e+install

I did switch to a G-Force crossmember once they...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-13-2024, 06:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,001
Posted By HWYSTR455
Not for a 68-72 A-body, though depending on the...

Not for a 68-72 A-body, though depending on the year of trans, you might have to do minimal clearancing for cooler lines' area. It would be in the passenger's left foot area. A few taps with a hammer...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-11-2024, 02:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,721
Posted By HWYSTR455
I bet earlier small chamber heads and a .5 SCR...

I bet earlier small chamber heads and a .5 SCR bump would have pushed it closer to 400hp.

Wonder if the 2800 cam would still shine in that case?

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-11-2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,721
Posted By HWYSTR455
I bet earlier small chamber heads and a .5 SCR...

I bet earlier small chamber heads and a .5 SCR bump would have pushed it closer to 400hp.

Wonder if the 2800 cam would still shine in that case?

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 08:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,721
Posted By HWYSTR455
Very impressive. Maybe the 2800 cam isn't such a...

Very impressive. Maybe the 2800 cam isn't such a pig like I thought...

Still did big valves and good head work though.

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 745
Posted By HWYSTR455
Never have to worry about it for a looong time. ...

Never have to worry about it for a looong time.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 08:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 745
Posted By HWYSTR455
Bravo! Yeah, not sure how much more an...

Bravo!

Yeah, not sure how much more an aluminum one would have been, but not a biggie really. Critical speed is a little lower but still better than that old shaft.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,721
Posted By HWYSTR455
Very true on SCR, you NEED it, especially with a...

Very true on SCR, you NEED it, especially with a cruiser or mph conservancy, even new cars have more SCR.

Remember, 'performance' MEANS efficiency, regardless of what the purpose of the build is....
Forum: Exhaust TECH 05-10-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,402
Posted By HWYSTR455
Think they make 16" and 18" ones too. ...

Think they make 16" and 18" ones too.

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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 874
Posted By HWYSTR455
Lot's of people have serpentine setups is why...

Lot's of people have serpentine setups is why spacers complicate matters, that's my reason, and reasoning.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 874
Posted By HWYSTR455
Someone needs to come out with a shallow crank...

Someone needs to come out with a shallow crank pulley for crank trigger wheel setups. Having to shim all the pulleys is a game killer for many if not most.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 8,339
Posted By HWYSTR455
That looks like what I'm using on both cars. I...

That looks like what I'm using on both cars. I might have 5 degrees on the caster on the Judge, but would have to go back and look.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,721
Posted By HWYSTR455
I would say stay in the 9.0-9.5 SCR range, can...

I would say stay in the 9.0-9.5 SCR range, can easily run 91, 89 in most cases, even if quality slips. But I would run 91 all the time, even at lower SCRs, the gas is just plain better quality.
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