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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Today, 11:36 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 104,430
Posted By srmmmm
Can't believe I missed this thread, but here are...

Can't believe I missed this thread, but here are the images of my dash cover as received back from Just Dashes. I thought the grain pattern was very close to the original 1970 and the shop only had...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-07-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3,028
Views: 482,739
Posted By srmmmm
So close to being ready, but the rear seat trim...

So close to being ready, but the rear seat trim panels may not have been prepped right before painting. There's some flaking off, so the shop is looking at it before they release the car to me.
...
Forum: 67-79 Big Pontiac TECH 05-31-2024, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 160
Posted By srmmmm
5 X 4.75" Wheels from my 1970 Firebird fit...

5 X 4.75"

Wheels from my 1970 Firebird fit on my 1981 Bonneville when I needed a spare in a pinch.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-21-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 452
Posted By srmmmm
MSD 8528 Distributor: >Green bushing for 22...

MSD 8528 Distributor:

>Green bushing for 22 degrees mechanical
>Two blue springs for mechanical in at 3200rpm
>12 degrees initial

Comp XE287HR cam, 6X-4 heads, 350 block bored .060, 4.25"...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-20-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,868
Posted By srmmmm
At age 18, I was in my second semester at General...

At age 18, I was in my second semester at General Motors Institute and working my Co-op sessions at GMAD Lordstown. My freshman year was spent entirely in the Tool Engineering Department doing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 863
Posted By srmmmm
Partially correct. They do not spin the oil pump...

Partially correct. They do not spin the oil pump on it's own, but they do run every engine across an electric powered dyno to check engine performance without its ignition or fuel systems active. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 886
Posted By srmmmm
On my 350 with a 4.25" crank we wound up with 12...

On my 350 with a 4.25" crank we wound up with 12 degrees initial and 23 mechanical in full at 3200rpm. Ported vacuum advance for another 10 degrees. Engine was happy on the dyno with that. Haven't...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-08-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 916
Posted By srmmmm
I've found a number of times, that you're likely...

I've found a number of times, that you're likely to encounter ethanol free fuel at stations near lakes. Ethanol fuel is one of the worst things in the world around marine engines, especially...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-30-2024, 02:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,635
Posted By srmmmm
D & M did mine and included moving the redline up...

D & M did mine and included moving the redline up on the tach :)

Everything is working fine except for inconsistencies with the tach, but I think it's a dirty signal from the MSD distributer. ...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 04-05-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,619
Posted By srmmmm
We've got a Paris, Rhome, Berlin, London, Athens,...

We've got a Paris, Rhome, Berlin, London, Athens, Cairo, Moscow, Warsaw & Italy, Texas. Toronto fits right in (except for the winters). :)
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-05-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,695
Posted By srmmmm
Got some bad news from the restoration shop after...

Got some bad news from the restoration shop after getting the front end aligned the tech took the car out for a brief test drive and discovered that the rear axle was able to travel 7 miles without...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-05-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,313
Posted By srmmmm
The only offset I recall analyzing in labs at GMI...

The only offset I recall analyzing in labs at GMI was wrist pin offset. This was done to reduce cylinder wall wear more than anything. The cylinder bores were always on the main bearing centerline...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-27-2024, 05:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,695
Posted By srmmmm
We're getting closer. The hood now closes with...

We're getting closer. The hood now closes with enough clearance for the air cleaner housing. The last three items are installation of the wood grain IP insert, front end alignment and state...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-26-2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,287
Posted By srmmmm
On hard acceleration, the pinion is trying to...

On hard acceleration, the pinion is trying to "climb" up the ring gear which reduces the effective weight on the passenger side tire. (Which is why an open differential usually only spins the...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-14-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,844
Posted By srmmmm
You're correct! There was quite a bit of room in...

You're correct! There was quite a bit of room in the trunk with that vertical spare. Of course though the trunk in my 2-dr Bonneville was big enough I was able to put both doors of my 70 Esprit in...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-14-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,844
Posted By srmmmm
My 1979 Monte Carlo came with the "donut" spare,...

My 1979 Monte Carlo came with the "donut" spare, a T155/90R16 and my 1981 Bonneville had a T165/90R16 donut as I recall.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-12-2024, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 367
Posted By srmmmm
I did the exact same thing in 1976. The...

I did the exact same thing in 1976. The transmission lasted about 6000 miles of tire chirping shifts from first to second and even from second to third at 85mph (Had a 2.73 rear end at the time). ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-28-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 904
Posted By srmmmm
Absolutely. I didn't know they were available...

Absolutely. I didn't know they were available when I got the engine back from the rebuilder with the valve covers off. :-ohwell: But the serpentine drive is pretty sharp. :cool2:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-28-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 904
Posted By srmmmm
When I first installed a pair of M/T valve covers...

When I first installed a pair of M/T valve covers on my stock engine years ago, the upper rear compressor bracket hit the top of the cover. Two 3/4" spacers and Ionger bolts let me raise that...
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-22-2024, 12:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,711
Posted By srmmmm
Non-ErrorChecking/Correcting. Crucial is one...

Non-ErrorChecking/Correcting.

Crucial is one of the best suppliers.
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-21-2024, 11:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,711
Posted By srmmmm
Non-ECC un-bufferred

Non-ECC un-bufferred
Forum: Members Helping Members 02-21-2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,711
Posted By srmmmm
Here is the spec sheet on your motherboard. ...

Here is the spec sheet on your motherboard.

https://icecat.gr/rest/product-pdf?productId=18381695&lang=en

You can go up to 16GB with (2) 8GB modules.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-19-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,695
Posted By srmmmm
It is the correct drop base with the dimple in...

It is the correct drop base with the dimple in the back. They also found the electric choke conversion was interfering with the fit so they'll add a bump for that. It was a little surprising that...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-16-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,695
Posted By srmmmm
More visible progress! Hood is on but won't...

More visible progress! Hood is on but won't close. Snorkels will have to come off the air cleaner housing to clear the A/C compressor and a hood brace. No real issue since the scoop will be open...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 02-07-2024, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 342
Posted By srmmmm
Have you checked at Trans Ams of Texas in Rendon?...

Have you checked at Trans Ams of Texas in Rendon? He had quite a few cars in his yard the last time I was there.
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