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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 12:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 418
Posted By JLMounce
Yeah it definitely hurts on an emotional level. ...

Yeah it definitely hurts on an emotional level. While the money side of things stings a bit, it's not a huge concern. At least in that way I'm very fortunate.

I can take the time hit while...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 418
Posted By JLMounce
I would simply plan on new pistons as well. ...

I would simply plan on new pistons as well. These are original TRW forgings. Strong, but certainly heavy and old tech. It would be really nice if the cylinder walls could be honed only, but if...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 10:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 418
Posted By JLMounce
Thanks for the kind words. I'm starting to build...

Thanks for the kind words. I'm starting to build lists and make calls today.



The engine is a 73 455. Factory rods and crank, TRW Pistons. It was originally built by the previous owner and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 10:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 418
Posted By JLMounce
Catastrophic Engine Failure

Maybe not “catastrophic” in the most real sense, but she cooked her bearings.

I’m at a near complete loss on this one. Inspection of the engine about a year ago after pulling it to replace the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-01-2024, 12:41 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,399
Posted By JLMounce
Fair and thank you for the transparency.

Fair and thank you for the transparency.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2024, 11:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 751
Posted By JLMounce
For transparency sake, my 4l80e swap cost about...

For transparency sake, my 4l80e swap cost about $5500.00. However that included some things that the OP wouldn't need and also included installation. I was going to install myself, but my...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 751
Posted By JLMounce
Bolded for emphasis. I had the same...

Bolded for emphasis.

I had the same experience. I said "all I do is drive around town, do I really need the overdrive?"

As soon as I got the overdrive, now I actually find myself driving...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 751
Posted By JLMounce
Seconding the 4l80e. For what you're doing a...

Seconding the 4l80e. For what you're doing a stock rebuild with a stock type converter is all you need. Here's some tips on install that will be really helpful.

Find a 1994-1996 2wd model...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-30-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,399
Posted By JLMounce
Do you have an idea of cost for the current...

Do you have an idea of cost for the current complete system that includes the blower drive? Basically everything, sans ecu.
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-29-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 609
Posted By JLMounce
How do you want to use the car? If it's resale...

How do you want to use the car? If it's resale value you're after, I'd continue the search for proper date coded drivetrain parts.

If all you're looking for is a cool hotrod to have fun with it,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-28-2024, 04:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 173
Posted By JLMounce
I agree with this. If you've verified that the...

I agree with this. If you've verified that the main battery cable connected to the starter solenoid is not loose, I would suspect that the cable may be severely corroded internally.

This assumes...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-21-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 307
Posted By JLMounce
Pretty common. Anyone that runs an overdrive...

Pretty common. Anyone that runs an overdrive transmission is using a Chevy to BOP adapter. The lone exception of course would be if you're running an aftermarket bellhousing on something like a...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-20-2024, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 356
Posted By JLMounce
If you can't box the lowers yourself, or have...

If you can't box the lowers yourself, or have them done, I'd definitely add an aftermarket lower along with the uppers at minimum. You're shoving a lot of power through the rear-end of a heavy car...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-20-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,681
Posted By JLMounce
Looks great! Glad to hear you're liking the...

Looks great! Glad to hear you're liking the improvement in ride and handling.
Forum: EFI Tech 05-19-2024, 07:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 367
Posted By JLMounce
Check your fuel pressure and fuel pump. This...

Check your fuel pressure and fuel pump.

This is similar to what I just went through with my car. I had three items that were in the process of failing.

Fuel pressure regulator
Fuel pump
Coil
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-15-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,123
Posted By JLMounce
It's weird that GM would take the time and spend...

It's weird that GM would take the time and spend the money to create a full page ad in a major publication, but that said the ad itself does state it's bogus and Pontiac isn't coming back.

It's...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 359
Posted By JLMounce
While the outward appearance of the upper control...

While the outward appearance of the upper control arm bushings may "look" okay, you can't tell what is happening inside the bushing. If the rubber has ripped away from the sleeve, there could be a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-13-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,023
Posted By JLMounce
There is also another alternative if you want to...

There is also another alternative if you want to use your factory gauges, but don't want to change the tailhousing. You can purchase a digital to mechanical speedometer drive, like the one linked...
Forum: Suspension TECH 05-09-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,681
Posted By JLMounce
235's on an 8" wheel are fine. You'll get a...

235's on an 8" wheel are fine. You'll get a little bit more sidewall out of it as well.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-08-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 905
Posted By JLMounce
The software used in the sniper lineup is a...

The software used in the sniper lineup is a Holley HP light system. It's still plenty powerful though. I really don't think you're going to be missing anything personally.

You asked about...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-08-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 905
Posted By JLMounce
Yes, this is still true of modern self learning...

Yes, this is still true of modern self learning EFI as well.

The way the systems work is to start with a basic table that the software builds based on a few key parameters. Typically engine size,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-08-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 905
Posted By JLMounce
Holley in recent years has taken a reduce quality...

Holley in recent years has taken a reduce quality and hand out replacements market standpoint. It's better for their bottom line to let some crap ship out and replace it then to make a quality...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-07-2024, 04:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 877
Posted By JLMounce
If the gauge is reading gas scale, you have to...

If the gauge is reading gas scale, you have to know where your stoich numbers are and calibrate it in your head and you need to command the carb or EFI to give you what you want.

Remember the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-07-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 905
Posted By JLMounce
I don't necessarily disagree with any of this...

I don't necessarily disagree with any of this here, but for casual users that likely won't put in the time to learn the software and get the most out of it, the Holley Terminator is wasted money. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-07-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 877
Posted By JLMounce
No issue there. What do you think the ethanol is...

No issue there. What do you think the ethanol is mixed with to get e10...pure gasoline.

Back when I was running the #62's on my 462, I had to mix pump gas with 100 octane pure gas to keep it from...
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