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Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 03:56 PM
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Posted By johnta1
NICE! :)

NICE!


:)
Forum: Northeast Today, 01:14 PM
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Posted By johnta1
NICE! Pontiac Power! :)

NICE!


Pontiac Power!


:)
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH Yesterday, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
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Posted By johnta1
I think the question would be 455 in a GTO? ...

I think the question would be 455 in a GTO?

The HO was probably not much more than the 455, so why not go for the extra HP?
(The 455 & 455 HO were extra cost options on the GTO)

:confused:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-01-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 546
Posted By johnta1
What's the problem? (or symptoms?) I...

What's the problem? (or symptoms?)


I don't know why you would take advance springs off though?


:confused:
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-01-2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 220
Posted By johnta1
Upon further thinking (with clearer head?) the...

Upon further thinking (with clearer head?) the fuse would not do what I said.
:o


Light bulbs yes.


:)
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-31-2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 220
Posted By johnta1
Only thing I can think of, is that a piece of the...

Only thing I can think of, is that a piece of the fuse on the 'ground' side shorted to the case. This provided some other circuit to see a better ground than it had when off?


The same way a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-29-2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 549
Posted By johnta1
What's the jetting on the carb? I'd...

What's the jetting on the carb?


I'd richen it up a lot I think?


:confused:
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-28-2024, 03:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 714
Posted By johnta1
It ran good when last driven? If so, did it...

It ran good when last driven?

If so, did it make noise or 'odd' when first started or ran a little bit?

Possibly lifters didn't pump up enough at first and they were loose enough to fall 'away'...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 05-28-2024, 10:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,355
Posted By johnta1
I image they would have had to run a batch of...

I image they would have had to run a batch of different distributors for the HEI. Being a low production car, probably didn't make cents? (sense)
(also, the SD used a bigger hole for the...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-28-2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 96
Posted By johnta1
Here's a procedure for adjusting cable: ...

Here's a procedure for adjusting cable:

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=634395&stc=1&d=1716899126


But I would think it's a switch adjustment?

Not...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-28-2024, 07:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 222
Posted By johnta1
Congrats! Looks like a cool color. Never saw...

Congrats!
Looks like a cool color. Never saw one with that color I believe.


Welcome to the forum!


:)
Forum: Members Helping Members 05-27-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 249
Posted By johnta1
Hard to tell by looking? If the lower right...

Hard to tell by looking?
If the lower right post is basically perpendicular to the left top post, (if they went straight to each without the angled piece), I'd say it is probably 22.5º
(miter cut?)...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-27-2024, 06:19 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 64,558
Posted By johnta1
No VIN in the car now? :confused:

No VIN in the car now?


:confused:
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 05-27-2024, 06:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 635
Posted By johnta1
Cool! Was it still in Illinois? :)

Cool!
Was it still in Illinois?


:)
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-26-2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 120
Posted By johnta1
I forgot about them. From the article: ...

I forgot about them.


From the article:


https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=634312&stc=1&d=1716735645


But it doesn't show the one posted?
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-26-2024, 07:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 935
Posted By johnta1
NICE! Thanks, Mike. :)

NICE!

Thanks, Mike.

:)
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-25-2024, 08:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 935
Posted By johnta1
Try this: ...

Try this:


https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=634274&stc=1&d=1716681832


:)
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-25-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 120
Posted By johnta1
Don't know much on the 1981 Birds. Most...

Don't know much on the 1981 Birds.
Most buildsheets I looked at had WBO. (for the Turbo 301)
But none were for a Pace car. Possibly the Nascar version had the different code?

BTW, the...
Forum: Members Helping Members 05-24-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 381
Posted By johnta1
It's probably a SS350 (350/ 295HP) with...

It's probably a SS350 (350/ 295HP) with Powerglide (and AC with console)
Should have a 12 bolt rearend?


:confused:
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-22-2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,150
Posted By johnta1
My data it seems to be in the area to fit. Seems...

My data it seems to be in the area to fit. Seems a lot of Fremont is kinda spread out sometimes, but may be from having to have engines on hand so may be used as 'last in and 1st out' of the racks?
...
Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-22-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,150
Posted By johnta1
This GTO is on BaT now with a better buildsheet...

This GTO is on BaT now with a better buildsheet image and PHS. (HFR)

That is is well optioned!

Noticed the PHS doc for the powertrain options shows YA for engine and no YC listing.
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 05-19-2024, 07:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By johnta1
Will that fit under your hood? :eek:

Will that fit under your hood?


:eek:
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-19-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 309
Posted By johnta1
Congrats! Formula looks great. :)

Congrats!


Formula looks great.


:)
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-17-2024, 12:55 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,309
Posted By johnta1
Get well, Greg, we're all praying for you. A...

Get well, Greg, we're all praying for you.
A quick recovery , please.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2024, 07:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 367
Posted By johnta1
From the Butler site: We recommend a...

From the Butler site:

We recommend a 1/8-1/4" oil pan to pickup clearance. Must be checked with all pumps and pickups regardless of oil pan.

With the deeper pan, I would make sure the correct...
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