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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2025, 07:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 927
Posted By wh33lman
Springs are Comp 914-16 Setup as follows... ...

Springs are Comp 914-16

Setup as follows...
installed Height - 1.820"
Seat Pressure - 162.5 lbs.
Open Pressure - 385 lbs. @ .570"
CoilBind - .700"
Comp spring locators - 4785-16
Cut for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-19-2025, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 927
Posted By wh33lman
Our motors sound very similar. Although my vid...

Our motors sound very similar. Although my vid was in the garage with hood open and close to headers.

What are the specs of the Short Travel lifter? The Reduced Travel is .093" travel, preload...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2025, 10:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 927
Posted By wh33lman
Johnson #2112OPR lifters Comp Custom Billet cam...

Johnson #2112OPR lifters
Comp Custom Billet cam - 13546B/13551B HR 113 .594/.597
Harland Sharp 1.5 roller rockers

The intensity of the lobes will have an effect on noise.

A not so good...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-18-2025, 12:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 927
Posted By wh33lman
Limited travel roller lifter setup

Butler set me up with a roller package that includes limited travel roller lifters.

The manufacture's lifter specs are .035" -/+ .010 preload. .035" would be about a 3/4 turn. Cam lift is .598"...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-10-2025, 10:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,145
Posted By wh33lman
Restricted Roller Lifters

I purchased a set of Johnson Restricted Roller Lifters (JLI-2112OPR-16) on Butlers recommendation, along with a custom roller cam and springs.

After soaking the lifters in mineral spirits...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-07-2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,522
Posted By wh33lman
I fought a leak for most of last year after...

I fought a leak for most of last year after getting my engine back from a machine shop that was strictly a rip-off joint.
5 times I pulled the motor and resealed the oil pan, believing it was the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-04-2024, 01:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,407
Posted By wh33lman
I mentioned earlier in the thread the previous...

I mentioned earlier in the thread the previous owner's combo. He was upset that I changed it to suit my combo.
But I was not wanting a big tire pro street show car just to win trophies.

It is...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-04-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,407
Posted By wh33lman
Even with the 3:08 gears it runs at about...

Even with the 3:08 gears it runs at about 2800-3000 cruising on the highway with the T350 and a 2800-3000 stall. The 20W50 was recommended by the previous owner.
It came with a 7qt pan, but it...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-04-2024, 12:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,407
Posted By wh33lman
So far the count is 60lb. pump - 7 80lb....

So far the count is
60lb. pump - 7
80lb. pump - 4
...and 1- 60lb. pump shimmed to 70lb.

I appreciate all the input and experiences...

Let's see if I can provide more info from the builder's...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-04-2024, 12:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,407
Posted By wh33lman
So far the count is 60lb. pump - 7 80lb....

So far the count is
60lb. pump - 7
80lb. pump - 4
...and 1- 60lb. pump shimmed to 70lb.

Let's see if I can provide more info from the build sheet

1975 455 + .030" bore - 3.25" main 4.210"...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-03-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,407
Posted By wh33lman
Yes. With the stock 4-core rad, Eheads,...

Yes.

With the stock 4-core rad, Eheads, northwind intake, it runs cool...has no problem staying at the 185° thermostat spec.

I set the rev limiter at 5500 rpm.

Previous builder really...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-02-2024, 11:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,407
Posted By wh33lman
Looks like it's better to be safe than sorry and...

Looks like it's better to be safe than sorry and go with a new 80lb. pump.
Costs a lot more to fix than prevent.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-02-2024, 09:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,407
Posted By wh33lman
I see that the difference between the 60lb. and...

I see that the difference between the 60lb. and 80lb. pumps on Butler's site is mainly the spring length.

But is adding a shim to a 60lb. pump just as good as using an 80lb. pump?
Otherwise, why...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-02-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,407
Posted By wh33lman
Actually they are a very early version of the...

Actually they are a very early version of the Performer RPM that is 87cc.
Between the block decked and heads shaved, the Venolia pistons had to be shaved down to lower compression to 11.5:1.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-01-2024, 11:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,407
Posted By wh33lman
Clearances and Oil Pressure

I know when something is out of my wheelhouse...so I need some advice.

Just received my short block back from the machine shop...after the previous shop completely buggered it up. It required an...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-22-2023, 07:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,093
Posted By wh33lman
I pulled my motor 2x in the last 2 weeks looking...

I pulled my motor 2x in the last 2 weeks looking to fix what I thought was a pan leak mostly at highway speeds.
So I folded a strip of paper towel over a 1" scraper and was able to get it placed in...
Forum: Industry Stuff 06-04-2023, 08:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,470
Posted By wh33lman
Got a call from Butler....they have cams in stock...

Got a call from Butler....they have cams in stock now.
Even though I cancelled my order and went in a different direction for this year, they were giving me first crack at resuming my order. Very...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-01-2023, 07:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,929
Posted By wh33lman
I use studs on my 455 for the oil pan...makes...

I use studs on my 455 for the oil pan...makes setting it up much easier.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-01-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,929
Posted By wh33lman
I need to resurrect this thread... Cliff, do...

I need to resurrect this thread...

Cliff, do you double-up that cork gasket to get the needed thickness?

The cork sheets are 1/2 the thickness of the cork supplied in the Felpro gasket kits....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-30-2023, 05:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,632
Posted By wh33lman
Yes , I see what he has done there. I wonder how...

Yes , I see what he has done there. I wonder how thick it is ? The cork piece that comes with the Felpro kit appears to be much thicker.

To fix the pan rails, I use a thick bolt as a drift to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-30-2023, 03:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,632
Posted By wh33lman
This is exactly where I am at... I have a...

This is exactly where I am at...

I have a Butler One-piece that is missing the rubber 3-prong section over the rear.

Consensus seems to be not to use the rubber 3-prong gasket, but use the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-30-2023, 12:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,100
Posted By wh33lman
You think your laws are strict...Ontario's new...

You think your laws are strict...Ontario's new stunt driving laws cover not just roads, but "public spaces".
Even empty or abandoned parking lots are now covered under these laws.
You could be...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-21-2023, 08:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 750
Posted By wh33lman
Cam shaft tolerances

Recently decided to measure the lobe lift on an installed cam.
I am using a magnetic stand and dial indicator directly on the lobes.
Specs are .316" on both intake and exhaust lobes.
Most lobes...
Forum: Industry Stuff 04-21-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,470
Posted By wh33lman
I was told that roller cams were billet cores,...

I was told that roller cams were billet cores, not cast.
Is this not the case anymore?

I cancelled my order, and will go back to one of my other cams for the season....but not before one last...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,732
Posted By wh33lman
The valve at the center of the fan clutch, which...

The valve at the center of the fan clutch, which gets turned by the coil expanding as the temp rises, are prone to seizing.
Spray a little WD40 on it and use a slot screwdriver to manually loosen it...
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