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Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-17-2026, 03:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 469
Posted By zippy
Fuel line, 1/2" braided line, Pump at tank ...

Fuel line, 1/2" braided line, Pump at tank
Vacuum advance is ported

I'll try tighten the spring a little. Too hot outside right now and shop is full so can't bring her in
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-17-2026, 11:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 469
Posted By zippy
Q-Jet acceleration Question

So, my 455HO (470cid) runs great, get about 15mpg when drive easy. But when hard accel, say from 30mph, Pull out pass someone, WOT itll starve for fuel after a second. Then kinda come back, If I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-17-2026, 11:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 275
Posted By zippy
12Ga to HEI 14 or even 16 to starter Sol. I...

12Ga to HEI 14 or even 16 to starter Sol. I actually have 16ga to my starter and works well for many years.
14Ga in house wiring is good for 15A, 12ga is 20A. Car, you can get away with a lot...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-28-2026, 12:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,306
Posted By zippy
So restricting pushrods on a street car is not...

So restricting pushrods on a street car is not advisable?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2026, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 295
Posted By zippy
The round seal? hey are hard. I Silicone both...

The round seal? hey are hard. I Silicone both sides, Loosen intake just so it can move a little. If Water Xover is separated form intake, but loosen that. Tighten all the other water pump bolts,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-13-2026, 11:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 600
Posted By zippy
To simplify some of what Steve said above. When...

To simplify some of what Steve said above. When you get higher into RPM, and 'on the cam', the engine fills more efficiently. Meaning a greater charge at 3400 than at 2200RPM The act of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2026, 12:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,109
Posted By zippy
I went to a Holley Blue pump at my tank many many...

I went to a Holley Blue pump at my tank many many years ago for this reason. Refills the carb when Key on so there no more 3 min of cranking to get fuel up. LOL
Right now I am also incorporating a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2026, 12:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 629
Posted By zippy
It's not that it's No Good, Just not needed and...

It's not that it's No Good, Just not needed and can really change idle.

Case in point, my 455HO. While it fires, runs great with manifold vacuum. I had much lower throttle setting for idle. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2026, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 296
Posted By zippy
Scotchbrite pad as above, brown and WD40!!! Or...

Scotchbrite pad as above, brown and WD40!!! Or 0000 Steel Wool and WD40 That also works well for getting rust of chrome bumpers. Steel wool is actually less agressive than the scotch brite
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-24-2026, 01:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,434
Posted By zippy
I have long tube Hookers on my 470 in my 2nd gen....

I have long tube Hookers on my 470 in my 2nd gen. They ARE a pain for sure. Down tubes are wrapped, Wrap never stays on collectors tho. Dual 3" all way to splitters. I wanted some RARE...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2026, 11:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,760
Posted By zippy
BWAHAHHAAAA!!!! Spoken like a true CANADIAN!!!!....

BWAHAHHAAAA!!!! Spoken like a true CANADIAN!!!!. Sicamous BC here, and yup, bout the same. Cars, sleds dirtbikes, RV trailers.

But any rate, Yeah that motor needs to come out and get opened...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-17-2026, 11:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 509
Posted By zippy
Headers are a PAIN. But tight, nothing wrong...

Headers are a PAIN. But tight, nothing wrong with 60. I'm prob there or more with mine. Only things I ever TQ, Rods, Mains, heads and Lug Nuts. Anything else is by feel.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-15-2026, 08:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 210
Posted By zippy
Now This I like!!!

Now This I like!!!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2026, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 210
Posted By zippy
Thx. Yes. Pump is run via relay. So Hobbs will...

Thx. Yes. Pump is run via relay. So Hobbs will only be on control cct.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2026, 11:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 210
Posted By zippy
Hobbs Sw on elec fuel pump? Thoughts?

I have a Holley elec fuel pump feeding my Qjet on my 455. Right now, it's on whenever the key is on. So times that I need key on,. but no engine. Rolling windows up, checking lights, just...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-11-2026, 10:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,226
Posted By zippy
I would remove clutch and run engine bare. That...

I would remove clutch and run engine bare. That will tell if its engine side or trans side
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-11-2026, 10:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 894
Posted By zippy
It's true. DeltaT time constant. Many years ago...

It's true. DeltaT time constant. Many years ago I tested that with my TA. And many others have too. Easy test. Take out thermostat completely. Max flow ytour cooling sys will get that way. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-11-2026, 10:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 446
Posted By zippy
Yes, Left off the 2 seals 1 on the drum, the...

Yes, Left off the 2 seals 1 on the drum, the other on the center support.

Last 400, was similar to the 400-3 kit. Full manual, with dual feed separator plate. Old kit tho, separator plate...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2026, 02:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 446
Posted By zippy
400 1-2 is a great one. The 400-3 is full manual,...

400 1-2 is a great one. The 400-3 is full manual, which I had in my last trans. Gov removed. Just put together my own diy version of the 400 1-2 kit and it seems to work well. Trans needs...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-02-2026, 09:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 150
Posted By zippy
Well I wanted od. Just not in the finances....

Well I wanted od. Just not in the finances. Present 400 has lost 2nd. Most likely the sprag so I wanted a spare anyways
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-02-2026, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 150
Posted By zippy
Switch pitch pump stator shaft

Just got another th400 to replace my ailing one. BOP cases are hens teeth in Canada. So, I go get this core. $400canuck bucks. It has dual terminals on plug, like my present switch pitch. Mine...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-08-2026, 01:57 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,740
Posted By zippy
I had to get longer Rocker studs for my #64...

I had to get longer Rocker studs for my #64 heads. I belive I have 9.4 or 9.5" pushrods as well. Valves are longer. Dave at SD Perf installed longer valves for greater lift. Thus requiring longer...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-22-2026, 03:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,936
Posted By zippy
Scott, This cam is a little bigger than RAIV...

Scott, This cam is a little bigger than RAIV right? Deffinately interested on how it performs. I have the same combo 455. .040 over, 4.45 stroke, SD ported #64 heads. So hard to find people...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-14-2026, 11:53 AM
Replies: 563
Views: 192,806
Posted By zippy
Are they Aluminum or Steel?

Are they Aluminum or Steel?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-04-2026, 12:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,214
Posted By zippy
I have a manual conversion on my Q-jet and I love...

I have a manual conversion on my Q-jet and I love it with my 455. Here in Canada, the temps vary so much that one is constantly adjusting the electric choke. I pump pedal twice, pull choke on, ...
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