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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 01:32 PM
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Posted By napster
I wish you luck with it. I sure didn't have luck...

I wish you luck with it. I sure didn't have luck with it. Swapped it out for Holley Sniper and not looking back.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 92
Posted By napster
It replaces the ugly hose brace from the factory.

It replaces the ugly hose brace from the factory.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 214
Posted By napster
I'm not sure of the vacuum generated, but I can...

I'm not sure of the vacuum generated, but I can tell you with the 110 LSA it stops the car very well. It has wilwood brakes all around with six piston calipers up front and four piston in the back
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 01:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 214
Posted By napster
It is the comp cam off the shelf version XE288HR....

It is the comp cam off the shelf version XE288HR. Difference is LSA is 110 and I went with 1.65 ratio rocker arms. I would go with the version in between @112 LSA.
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 12:50 PM
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Views: 214
Posted By napster
Did the 461 with my '78. Not stick, has a 700R4....

Did the 461 with my '78. Not stick, has a 700R4.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJAb0y576oU&t=49s
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 12:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 296
Posted By napster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYMaDAeOO3g&t=98s...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYMaDAeOO3g&t=98s
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 12:07 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 17,948
Posted By napster
That stinks! Hope the new guy does right by you.

That stinks! Hope the new guy does right by you.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 92
Posted By napster
More Pictures

More Pictures
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 92
Posted By napster
1970 T/A upgrades

I have had several upgrades done to my 1970 T/A. Before all the purists go bonkers on me, I saved all of the original parts. The car has 37,000 original miles with a NOM engine.

First, I had to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-08-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 381
Posted By napster
I'll be moving to Florida and did some checking...

I'll be moving to Florida and did some checking around and was directed to

http://www.ironstablegarage.com/home.html

I haven't gone to them yet since I'm still up here in CT, but I plan on...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-02-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 13,826
Posted By napster
John, That is correct the kit uses the...

John,

That is correct the kit uses the original leaf spring mounts for the lower bars.

It will be about 1.5 months. Other items are on the list and then it is off to the body shop.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-02-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 13,826
Posted By napster
Thought I would update a few things. Since the...

Thought I would update a few things. Since the last post was awhile ago, I had the fans upgraded on the cooling system to Derale 16 inch fans and they flow 4,000 cfm. Another item upgraded was the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-23-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 720
Posted By napster
John, Thank you! Jim

John,

Thank you!

Jim
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-22-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 720
Posted By napster
Need paint code for metal part of dash-1970 T/A

What is the paint code for the metal part of the cowl behind the dash pad on the inside of the front window? Light Blue for 1970 T/A.

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,214
Posted By napster
I have a 4.00 stroke 400 block build planned...

I have a 4.00 stroke 400 block build planned -decision is do i use my RAIVs or soem Speedmasters.[/QUOTE]

I would use the RAIV's. A 428 RAIV should have happened in 1969 and the LS1 Ram Air Super...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,214
Posted By napster
Correct, the heads are cast Iron #614's. The...

Correct, the heads are cast Iron #614's. The heads are stock and not ported. Numbers I have read in books is 230 or 240 CFM. I remember reading in Rocky's book, Nunzi Romano, saw some of the 614's...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,214
Posted By napster
Stan, This is what I have written down and...

Stan,

This is what I have written down and the numbers are uncorrected. I guess the corrected numbers are 460 HP and 545 TQ before the intake change. Figure the HP went up 10 to 15 with the new...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,214
Posted By napster
Use this as a guide. My mechanic started with...

Use this as a guide. My mechanic started with 8.75 inch push rod and didn't like it. Ended up with 9.00 inch push rod with chrome molly 80 thousandth's (SP) wall. Rocker arms are rollers @ 1.65:1...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,214
Posted By napster
Thank you. Idles between 750 to 800RPM. Never...

Thank you. Idles between 750 to 800RPM. Never raced. I don't trust myself with the stick. Might miss a shift and lose the engine. If it was automatic I might try it.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-03-2024, 06:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,214
Posted By napster
I understand the idea of something different. I...

I understand the idea of something different. I have my share of 461's. I went with the 433 RA IV in my '70. 4 inch stroke forged SCAT crank etc... I love it. Recently had to change the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-29-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 680
Posted By napster
Does it matter if the transmission is auto vs...

Does it matter if the transmission is auto vs manual?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-29-2024, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 680
Posted By napster
Novice question about intake manifold

What is the item to the left of the thermostat housing and what does it do?

Thanks.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-28-2024, 11:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,688
Posted By napster
According to their website this '73 is going to...

According to their website this '73 is going to be on Bring a Trailer very soon.

It will be interesting what this bids to. I don't think it will sell in this current down market environment.
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 03-27-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,114
Posted By napster
1973 Grand Am with 4spd on BAT

Only 39K miles

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-pontiac-grand-am/#comments-anchor

I would love to own this car.
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-27-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,688
Posted By napster
If you mean the car as it sits, I agree. If...

If you mean the car as it sits, I agree. If upgraded like I outlined the 139K is the right price.
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