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Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 01-28-2010, 10:50 PM
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Posted By red78ta
bump ......

bump ......
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 01-18-2010, 08:53 PM
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Posted By red78ta
any offer's?

any offer's?
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 01-10-2010, 11:08 AM
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Posted By red78ta
77/78 parts

2 urethane front nose/bumper covers - $50 obo. each , 1 fiberglass front header where the headlights & grilles mount - $25 & also have a set of white seats - $150.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-25-2007, 03:12 PM
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Posted By red78ta
Thanx Brian, knew the idle & off idle would...

Thanx Brian, knew the idle & off idle would improve but did not realize it would not make much diff. in the upper rpm's. Think I'll probably stick with gaps around .45 then.

Dan: I have & it does...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-25-2007, 05:13 AM
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Posted By red78ta
That's what I was thinking also. My Chilton's...

That's what I was thinking also. My Chilton's lists the factory gaps at .60 & I have not added an ignition box yet. Wanted to try & find where the issue was first. Probably going to add a box for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-24-2007, 04:36 PM
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Posted By red78ta
Update ........ tried closing plug gaps from .55...

Update ........ tried closing plug gaps from .55 to .35 to test ignition strength & ran to 6200 with no noticible miss or break-up. Down on power though because of smaller gaps. So I am looking at...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-24-2007, 04:34 PM
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Posted By red78ta
Update ........ tried closing plug gaps from .55...

Update ........ tried closing plug gaps from .55 to .35 to test ignition strength & ran to 6200 with no noticible miss or break-up. Down on power though because of smaller gaps. So I am looking at...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-24-2007, 04:27 PM
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Posted By red78ta
Here is a copy of the spec sheet - Camshaft...

Here is a copy of the spec sheet -

Camshaft Specification Card
Part Number: 284281 Grind Number: H-296-2 (REPLACES CCH-296-2)
Engine Identification:
1955 1981 PONTIAC 8 FAIR...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-23-2007, 03:17 PM
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Posted By red78ta
Rob - The Module I bought has an adjustable...

Rob - The Module I bought has an adjustable limiter which I set all the way up. Acts the same way with the new Pertronix dist. & module. I do have the stock rockers, am looking into what springs the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-22-2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 818
Posted By red78ta
I am leaning toward springs as well but wanted...

I am leaning toward springs as well but wanted some more input before going that route. I believe my Ignition is strong enough & my fuel flow adaquate. Thanx for all the input, gonna work changing...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-21-2007, 09:42 PM
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Views: 818
Posted By red78ta
Had the same result with my original HEI & MSD...

Had the same result with my original HEI & MSD module,coil, cap & rotor. Could the HEI be the culprit? do I need to switch to another type like maybe an electronic non-HEI?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-21-2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 818
Posted By red78ta
Happens under load at WOT, never tried to go part...

Happens under load at WOT, never tried to go part throttle at that speed. Am running Hydraulic lifter's & a high volume oil pump. The heads are not ported but do flow well with 2.11 intake & 1.66...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-21-2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,101
Posted By red78ta
no rev limiter on the Pertronix module & the MSD...

no rev limiter on the Pertronix module & the MSD module I used had the limiter turned all the way up so this is not the issue either. Thanx for the input though. Also had a Jet Perf. Q-jet stage 2 on...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-21-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 818
Posted By red78ta
Sounds like very similar condition, I am hesitant...

Sounds like very similar condition, I am hesitant to change springs now if they do not seem to be your problem. Hate to have to change this cam as I love the lope of it, there has to be a solution we...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-21-2007, 07:57 PM
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Posted By red78ta
Not sure on the springs, checking into what the...

Not sure on the springs, checking into what the builder used. Have a new Pertronix HEI & running a high volume Holly mechanical pump w/factory steel tube supply line & steal braided hose pump to carb.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-21-2007, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 818
Posted By red78ta
Not sure what springs were installed by the...

Not sure what springs were installed by the builder, was actually wondering about that also. Think that will be where I turn my attention next. Was just looking for another opinion, thanx
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-21-2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 818
Posted By red78ta
breaking up above 5000 rpm

Around 5200 it starts to break up & backfire through the carb. My combo should be good to 6500 but will be happy with 6000. Have tried numerous timming setting & advance curves including locking out...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-21-2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,101
Posted By red78ta
breaking up above 5000 rpm

Around 5200 it starts to break up & backfire through the carb. My combo should be good to 6500 but will be happy with 6000. Have tried numerous timming setting & advance curves including locking out...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-23-2006, 07:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,108
Posted By red78ta
cerino - don't really get to it in neutral/park....

cerino - don't really get to it in neutral/park. Not particular rpm either, can floor it from stand still, while rolling in any gear, or even gradualy raise the rpms & speed then floor it. So yes, I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-22-2006, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,108
Posted By red78ta
Cool billy177 - don't know & don't know. running a 110...

billy177 - don't know & don't know. running a 110 gpm mechanical pump & will have to ask my builder what he gapped the plugs at. Everyone can calm down, turned timing back to 13 & still little...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-20-2006, 05:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,108
Posted By red78ta
Have a new JET Perf. Q-jet stage II 750. Don't...

Have a new JET Perf. Q-jet stage II 750. Don't appear to be any vac. leaks. & can't use a spacer because of the shaker. any other ideas? the factory setting on this engine was 16 BTC. 20 sounded...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-19-2006, 07:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,108
Posted By red78ta
Question update

I pulled the dist. myself, advanced a tooth & checked all the wires. Set it about where I thought it shoud be & fired right up! Adjusted the initial timing to 20 BTC. Still breaks up at full throtle,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-15-2006, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 604
Posted By red78ta
yes they will need spacer's for taller valve...

yes they will need spacer's for taller valve trains, mine do fit kinda tight.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-15-2006, 05:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,108
Posted By red78ta
Cool Yes the vacuum canister is on the driver's side....

Yes the vacuum canister is on the driver's side. Actually had the same issue before the build with the factory intake. Was considering pulling the distrubitor myself & trying the one tooth advance &...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-15-2006, 01:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,108
Posted By red78ta
my engine guy tried both those idea's & couldn't...

my engine guy tried both those idea's & couldn't get it to start :confused: Was thinking maybe he did something wrong but he's pretty good so ..........
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