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Forum: Pontiac - Boost 07-02-2026, 02:57 PM
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Posted By charlie66
With a E85 blow through, usually is not going to...

With a E85 blow through, usually is not going to be happy at idle with a AFR any leaner then 13.5 without cruising on and off throttle issues. I'm not saying not to shoot for it. Just if that is the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-20-2026, 10:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 400
Posted By charlie66
I did put the spring in the pocket but I'm not...

I did put the spring in the pocket but I'm not sure if it was before that hole. It was hard to see once the spring was in there. Mine hade 2 holes for some reason. If it was 2 1/2" off the bump stop...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-18-2026, 10:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 400
Posted By charlie66
I'm not sure what you mean about the end of the...

I'm not sure what you mean about the end of the pocket.

But I have the new springs in and the car sits higher. now its 1 1/8' off the bump stops on the lower control arms. Before it was sitting...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-18-2026, 01:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 400
Posted By charlie66
So, I compered the old 47195 spring with the new...

So, I compered the old 47195 spring with the new one and it turns out that I did cut 1 full coil off. So, it might raise the car 2' or so. If I get a full inch, I'll be happy.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-18-2026, 01:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 400
Posted By charlie66
The bigger spring never centered itself in the...

The bigger spring never centered itself in the pocket like the smaller spring.

The part number I got again is 47195. The ones I sent back were 47175
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-18-2026, 06:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 400
Posted By charlie66
Yes, I had it weighed at all 4 corners. Its...

Yes, I had it weighed at all 4 corners. Its 969lbs front left, 997lbs right front. 743lbs left rear, 735lbs right rear. I'm only using the same springs again because there isn't any from Moroso that...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-16-2026, 01:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 400
Posted By charlie66
Do they sell spacers to raise the fronts on these...

Do they sell spacers to raise the fronts on these cars?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-16-2026, 01:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 400
Posted By charlie66
my car is really heavy in the front, and they...

my car is really heavy in the front, and they don't make a spring for my front-end weight. So, I just bought the ones that I already have again. Back then I had cut at least a half of coil off so...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-16-2026, 01:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 400
Posted By charlie66
I measured the diameter of both springs, and one...

I measured the diameter of both springs, and one is 4 7/8" the other is 5 3/8". Tried putting it in but it was too big for the indentation of the pocket. So, I'm sending them back
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-16-2026, 08:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 400
Posted By charlie66
I just took the spring out and it is the same on...

I just took the spring out and it is the same on both sides. Theres an indentation in both the frame pocket and control arm so I'm not sure if this will work or not. What do you think? Have you ever...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-16-2026, 04:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 400
Posted By charlie66
Front coil springs

Does anyone know if the front coil springs are interchangeable between a 1974 and 1975 Ventura? As far as I can come up with, they are the same physically meaning they will fit in the frame and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2026, 05:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 886
Posted By charlie66
I would stick with what you have. You already...

I would stick with what you have. You already have it from what you wanted originally so go with it. You will always be thinking about whether or not it would have been ok if you did try it. So now...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-16-2026, 03:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,077
Posted By charlie66
My Molnar's took over 90 ft lbs

My Molnar's took over 90 ft lbs
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-16-2026, 07:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,077
Posted By charlie66
When I bought my Molnar power adders I was told...

When I bought my Molnar power adders I was told to only stretch them. When I got them, they were torqued. Before I loosened them, I measured them. they were only stretched to .004" so they were honed...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-16-2026, 07:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,077
Posted By charlie66
I always snug the bolt until I feel it seat the...

I always snug the bolt until I feel it seat the rod and cap tight then in one motion pull it to the torque value I'm looking for.

Has anyone ever stretched an ARP 8740 bolt to spec and have to go...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-15-2026, 02:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,077
Posted By charlie66
Im using CMD Extreme Pressure lube #3

Im using CMD Extreme Pressure lube #3
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-14-2026, 11:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,077
Posted By charlie66
Yeah, I just got 4 rods installed at 78ft lbs....

Yeah, I just got 4 rods installed at 78ft lbs. They all range from .004" to .0051 stretch. I just don't feel right going any more lol.

When I did my Carrillo Carr bolts 7 years ago, they ranged...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-14-2026, 11:59 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,040
Posted By charlie66
I wound up getting the Johnsons with .093 travel....

I wound up getting the Johnsons with .093 travel. Butler was out of the Hy-lifts. So being after measuring the heights off the cam base circle to the feed hole top and bottom I found in my particular...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-14-2026, 11:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,077
Posted By charlie66
ARP 7/16" 8740 rod bolt stretch

For all you guys that stretch bolts, Arp says 63 ft lbs. on these or .0059" - .0063" if you want to stretch.

I'm getting between .004" - .0049" stretch at 70 ft lbs. Do I keep going higher on the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-02-2026, 04:48 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,040
Posted By charlie66
I called Top line and talked to a guy Dave Ewert....

I called Top line and talked to a guy Dave Ewert. I asked him if I could use 20w50 oil he said no problem. He said the lifters can rpm to 6500. So, I'm glad that I made this thread. You guys opened...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-01-2026, 05:17 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,040
Posted By charlie66
What I'm talking about is the JLI-2112OPR...

What I'm talking about is the JLI-2112OPR Johnson.

Yes, you did tell me about the HLJ-A- 2375 SE . But the .00012 clearance had me a little worried about running 20w50 and the bleed down thing....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-01-2026, 03:18 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,040
Posted By charlie66
So, is this the part number you use? HLJ-A-2375SE

So, is this the part number you use? HLJ-A-2375SE
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-01-2026, 01:01 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,040
Posted By charlie66
I wish I knew of a real Johnson that has pin...

I wish I knew of a real Johnson that has pin oiling.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-01-2026, 12:57 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,040
Posted By charlie66
Theres less information on this one then from on...

Theres less information on this one then from on my phone. IDK why. But it has some of it
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-01-2026, 12:55 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 3,040
Posted By charlie66
https://golenengineservice.com/blog/hydraulic-cams...

https://golenengineservice.com/blog/hydraulic-camshaft-break-in-procedure/
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