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Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 02-06-2008, 04:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 901
Posted By rattus
I installed DSE's subframe connectors and am...

I installed DSE's subframe connectors and am really happy with the results. They're a little more work than others because they run through the rear floor pans but doing so makes a them more integral...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-17-2007, 01:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,011
Posted By rattus
IMO an Accusump...

IMO an Accusump (http://www.accusump.com/acc_products/acc_units.html) is the best wet sump oil control solution... pre-oiling is a nice side benefit. I use a manual ball valve hooked up to a cable...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-11-2007, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 431
Posted By rattus
I put 1/2" body bushings on my '69 firebird and...

I put 1/2" body bushings on my '69 firebird and haven't had any problems (fenders lined up, hood clearance is tight but reasonable with a torker 2 and 3" air filter, both the th400 and TKO600 fit w/...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-11-2007, 09:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 730
Posted By rattus
The body, subframes, etc. all have factory...

The body, subframes, etc. all have factory specified dimensional relationships that are independent of suspension components. These dimensions (available in a GM repair manual) should be checked with...
Forum: Suspension TECH 03-18-2006, 05:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 248
Posted By rattus
1. Hyperco...

1. Hyperco (http://www.hypercoils.com/Products/Hyperco-Composite-Leaf-Springs.aspx) & Flex-A-Form (http://flex-a-form.com/products.asp)

2. ?
3. ?

4. About 70% lighter according to Hyperco.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-16-2006, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,106
Posted By rattus
Take a look at pro-touring.com...

Take a look at pro-touring.com (http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/)

There's lots of info on tubular upper and lower control arms.

Several companies are now making tubular control arms for the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-13-2006, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 794
Posted By rattus
Bit of a hijack but...does the 4500 style...

Bit of a hijack but...does the 4500 style intermediate circuit have any advantage over the 4150 power valve circuit?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-21-2005, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 727
Posted By rattus
Thanks for the responses. I'm not sure that its...

Thanks for the responses. I'm not sure that its running lean, the plugs are tan. It just seems that the jets I'm using are smaller than what I've seen in other threads... just looking for a good...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-21-2005, 02:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 727
Posted By rattus
The idle vacuum may be a little off (I have three...

The idle vacuum may be a little off (I have three cheap vac. gauges and they all differ by about 1" or so), but I'm pretty sure its under 10". Comp Cams...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-20-2005, 09:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 727
Posted By rattus
jetting too lean?

My carb is a holley 830 cfm dp and came with 78 jets all around (and front and rear 6.5 power valves). I swapped the primary power valve for a 4.5 (my motor makes about 8.5" at idle), plugged the...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 12-15-2005, 09:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,400
Posted By rattus
I'll admit its eye-catching...just getting a...

I'll admit its eye-catching...just getting a little tired of being inundated by outrageously shiny cars/parts.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-15-2005, 09:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 277
Posted By rattus
vacuum advance question

I'm having somewhat of a dilemma with my timing curve. My motor is 461 ci, 9.6:1 comp. ratio, comp cams 288HR cam, torker 2 intake, and holley 830 cfm carb. I'm using the stock distributor w/ the...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 12-15-2005, 08:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,400
Posted By rattus
Don't people ever get sick of BLING?

Don't people ever get sick of BLING?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-02-2005, 08:19 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,542
Posted By rattus
My mistake (iron not steel). But iron will still...

My mistake (iron not steel). But iron will still reflect much more IR than black paint. Iron is actually pretty shiny, its the oxidation that makes it look dark (if you buff off the oxidation it'll...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-02-2005, 07:25 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,542
Posted By rattus
"Heat" and "light" are perceptual classifications...

"Heat" and "light" are perceptual classifications of radiated energy, and they don't really give one the correct intuition for scientific physical understanding of radiated energy. "Heat" and "light"...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-09-2005, 09:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,259
Posted By rattus
I used heim joints, stock alum rod/tube, and...

I used heim joints, stock alum rod/tube, and stainless threaded rod to make linkage rods. I just cut the alum to the same length as the stock rods then tapped some threads. I got the joints from...
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 11-09-2005, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 350
Posted By rattus
The pontiac flywheel (alum) that I got had a...

The pontiac flywheel (alum) that I got had a counterbalance weight bolted on the engine side. I sent it to the machine shop to check it out just to be sure and it was pretty close to zero (w/ out the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-08-2005, 02:43 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 12,421
Posted By rattus
I just got the McLeod shifter for my new TKO 600...

I just got the McLeod shifter for my new TKO 600 and it has a much more solid / better feel than the stock shifter. The only problem is that it lacks a rubber boot to seal out debris from getting...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-07-2005, 07:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,318
Posted By rattus
They're expensive but not too much more than...

They're expensive but not too much more than other high performance single disk setups. A quick look at clutch assys at summit:

Center force DF ~ $260 + steel flywheel ~$260 = ~$520. The McLeod...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-07-2005, 05:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,318
Posted By rattus
McLeod Street Twin. I just installed this setup...

McLeod Street Twin. I just installed this setup on my 69 firebird along w/ a new TKO 600. They are supposed to be good up to 800+ hp. I haven't got it on the road yet but the clutch assy. installed...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 11-07-2005, 04:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 294
Posted By rattus
67/68 front bumper on 69

The front bumper assembly on 1969 firebirds leaves much to be desired, especially the weight. I would like to put a 67/68 fiberglass front bumper on my 69. Does anyone have any info/experience on how...
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 10-25-2005, 04:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 350
Posted By rattus
Mcleod Ind. is great!

I recently purchased a McLeod Street Twin clutch assy from summit, but in submitting the order I screwed up part numbers and ended up receiving an Olds. flywheel. Before I had noticed the mistake I...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-21-2005, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 605
Posted By rattus
comp cams has a new line of beehive springs, one...

comp cams has a new line of beehive springs, one p/n 26995 looks like a beehive version of their 995 spring...
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