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Forum: THE LOBBY 07-04-2020, 09:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,338
Posted By formulabird428
Hopefully not a cam lobe. I do have the oiling...

Hopefully not a cam lobe. I do have the oiling lifters with the tiny feed hole. Hopefully that's giving me extra protection to guard against a cam issue.

Going to start checking tomorrow.
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Forum: THE LOBBY 07-04-2020, 12:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,338
Posted By formulabird428
Wires were changed a couple years ago, only has...

Wires were changed a couple years ago, only has about 1000 miles them. Same with plugs.
However, I'll pull one at a time and inspect plugs and look for rpm difference.

The MSD has always had...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-04-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,338
Posted By formulabird428
428 started acting up - exhaust backfire intermittently and rough idle

Car had been running great for years, now is backfiring intermittently through the exhaust and idle is rough. It originally stated out when I was slowly winding the engine out (4000 rpm) and going...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-13-2018, 08:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 892
Posted By formulabird428
Distributor Rotor Phasing

I was reading up on this subject, and it has me confused. For a mechanical advance, how would rotor phasing be different than just rotating the distributor?
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-13-2016, 10:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 260
Posted By formulabird428
79 firebird fuel sending unit - will #10 fit between tank and floor pan

I have a 79 Firebird and the car is currently halfway across the United States. My question is, does the stock sending unit for the fuel tank have enough room between the tank and the floor pan to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-24-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 773
Posted By formulabird428
Update: In addition to the original post, I...

Update:

In addition to the original post, I did try and take the timing. I thought it was because the light was hitting the water pump at first, but come to think of it, I had a hard time reading...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 773
Posted By formulabird428
Runs great for 25 min and then misses badly after warm

Hoping I can get a direction from the PY forum:

Symptom:
Starts right up, idles nice when cold (have to feather it until about 140F). I drive it around and it runs great. One thing I do notice...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-13-2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 251
Posted By formulabird428
buying lift off glass hood - suggestions?

Buying a glass hood for my 79 firebird. Will be pinned down with 4 pins.

Any recommendations for companies? Either a stock hood or cowl...not a T/A shaker hood.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-13-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,914
Posted By formulabird428
This is what I do. Additionally, I take the...

This is what I do. Additionally, I take the inner springs out for break in. No problems after several builds. The cost of oil is CHEAP compared to any engine build. I also used to run low/non...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-23-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,680
Posted By formulabird428
OK, so since I have a Moser 12-bolt installed...

OK, so since I have a Moser 12-bolt installed with 3.90 gears, a TH-350 totally redone with a 10" 3600 stall converter, on and on and on...

It's obvious that I'd never redone everything back to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-22-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,680
Posted By formulabird428
If I put the 301 back in the car (still have it),...

If I put the 301 back in the car (still have it), do I have to literally make everything as-stock...even stuff like the air cleaner, plug wires, distributor, mechanical fuel pump and fuel lines?
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-18-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,680
Posted By formulabird428
actually, Austin was my 2nd choice.

actually, Austin was my 2nd choice.
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-17-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,680
Posted By formulabird428
near Pasadena. last question -- If I buy...

near Pasadena.

last question -- If I buy another car (pre 1976) and put the current engine in it (obviously not street legal), are there ANY emissions checks or ANY way for them to disallow the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-17-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,680
Posted By formulabird428
So, it's obvious that I cannot get away with...

So, it's obvious that I cannot get away with calling it a '69 after the engine.

How about this -- what happens if I change the entire front clip to a 70-style. Now it looks like a 70. Would it...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-15-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,680
Posted By formulabird428
Registering a Car in California as "Specially Constructed Vehicle"

Has anyone had any experience with registering a car as "Specially Constructed Vehicle" in California?

I'm moving to CA soon from OH. I have a 79' Firebird and it's been completely redone. 600...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-04-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 258
Posted By formulabird428
CNC machine rates/prices

Does anyone offer decent rates for CNC machining a part (actually 12 of the same) if I provide the SolidWorks drawing/model? I could also possibly provide the CAM files, too.
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-27-2011, 04:07 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 10,658
Posted By formulabird428
A friend's (rich) uncle used to talk to me about...

A friend's (rich) uncle used to talk to me about his replica AC Cobra -- how it had a 700hp engine and was a 7-second car, but he couldn't understand why it was running 12's in the 1/4. The car had...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-26-2011, 11:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 652
Posted By formulabird428
FWIW -- Our company used to use Fidelity but now...

FWIW -- Our company used to use Fidelity but now uses T. Rowe Price.

I do not use any of them. To me, the concept of buying a non-tangible, digital asset is insane. The concept of buying and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-16-2011, 10:34 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,097
Posted By formulabird428
237k on my 89 Grand Marquis. Got it for free and...

237k on my 89 Grand Marquis. Got it for free and put trans in it @ 120k or so. About $1000 in repairs aside from brakes/tires over the 6 years I've owned it. Best car I've ever owned. Drive it to...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-21-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 876
Posted By formulabird428
Yea, the windshield isn't the end of everything. ...

Yea, the windshield isn't the end of everything. But, he did throw rocks at my car. I haven't had a chance to check for chips in the paint. Wouldn't be surprised if there were a few though.

Got...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-20-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 876
Posted By formulabird428
Maniac driver caused crack in window...

Earlier today, a manic driver passed me in the turning/middle/oncoming lane (with all the loose gravel) and threw rocks up at my window. He was going about 65 in a 40mph zone, crossed a little bit...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-25-2011, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 225
Posted By formulabird428
Power to Manual brake setups

Got a new booster (9 inch single) and the car barely stops. Thinking about switching to manual brakes. What setups has everybody tried? Also thinking about going rear disc too, if it's not too much...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-23-2011, 11:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,732
Posted By formulabird428
Be Cool complete kit (67-69 F/B manual trans) for...

Be Cool complete kit (67-69 F/B manual trans) for my 1979 Firebird (A/T). I wanted the 67-69 because they are slightly smaller and have the brackets on the side (didn't want to use the stock-type...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-11-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,297
Posted By formulabird428
11.25 to 1 with KRE D-ports. 30 degrees timing. ...

11.25 to 1 with KRE D-ports. 30 degrees timing. flat tappet 296/300@adv and 264/[email protected]" on a 108 (installed at 108).

I do feel that I'm right on the edge. I am thinking about getting the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-08-2011, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 594
Posted By formulabird428
Kinda OT -- but I used Hedman headers...

Kinda OT -- but

I used Hedman headers 2"-d-port and they didn't even fit (at all). I also used hedman 1.75(?) and they sucked as well.

Hooker SC fit much much better (1.75").
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