Forum: Pontiac - Street
08-15-2010, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 294
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
08-13-2010, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 491
The pitting is mostly at open. The picture is...
The pitting is mostly at open. The picture is blurry. I can take better ones..not on my cell phone. I am going to pull the motor and go through all bearings. The metal most likely is went some...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
08-13-2010, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 491
This is what I think I have. When I find the...
This is what I think I have. When I find the paper work i will post the exact build.
Valve Springs: Pacaloy Springs 240 @ 1.900
Cam - Mild Comp X-energy
Rockers: Ultra Gold Pontiac 1.5 7/16...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
08-13-2010, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 491
The cam was installed properly. Its is a solid...
The cam was installed properly. Its is a solid roller.....and the rollers still look like new. the tracking marks from the roller look consistent. The cam just fell apart it looks like. The motor...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
08-13-2010, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 491
Help!!! Cam is pitted after 500 miles
I took the motor apart yesterday because the motor was ticking. I measured the valves and the worst was .085, so I pulled the cam. This is what 4 lobes look like and the rest were getting there. ...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
07-15-2010, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 290
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
07-13-2010, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 290
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-24-2010, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 869
How Many Miles on High HP Motors
Everyone,
I wanted to take a quick poll on how many miles you had on your 550+ horse power Pontiacs with out major issues. Also what block do you have.
I'll start:
585 horsepower @ 6000...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-08-2010, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 325
Convertible Body Twist
Everyone,
I wanted to get a few opinions. I have a 1967 Firebird convertible with a 462 pumping out 585 hp and 560 trq. To prevent frame twist I installed weld in frame connectors and stitch...
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Forum: Exhaust TECH
03-31-2010, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 345
Help Me Pick My Exhaust
Everyone,
I have a 1967 Firebird convertible with a 462 stroker putting out 585 Hp and 565 torque. I have Dougs headers (1 7/8 to 3.5" collector). I am going to dyna mat the floor. i want to...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-25-2010, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 3,592
Like I said, it needs to be properly tuned to...
Like I said, it needs to be properly tuned to have the correct air/fuel ratio. I am not saying all large cams are bad. I have a 462 stroker with 585 hp at 6000 RPMs. It has a very large cam for a...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-24-2010, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 3,592
A properly tuned engine that has a rough idle...
A properly tuned engine that has a rough idle does not have the correct fuel and air mixture at low RPMs. The rough idle is cause by poor burning of the air fuel mixture. If you cause your car to...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-24-2010, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 3,592
I think a lot of people love the sound of a...
I think a lot of people love the sound of a nasty, rough idle cam. But what causes this? In most cases your air and fuel are not properly mixing. This is fine and expected if you have a drag car...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
10-03-2009, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 684
600 HP Engine Mounts
I have a 1967 firebird that will mostly be driven on the street. It has 585 HP, TKO 5 speed, and 275 rear tires. I would like to stay away from solid engine mounts. What options do I have and will...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
05-17-2009, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 992
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
05-17-2009, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 992
Where to buy custom drive shafts?
I am looking for a high quality drive shaft for a 600 hp/ 600 ft trq. motor. Its a 1967 firebird with a TKO 5 speed and GM 12 bolt. Anyone have a suggestion where to buy one and if I should buy...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
05-01-2009, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 269
MSD Timing computer
Has anyone tried using these on their pontiac. Its an MSD Timing Computer
Part No. 8980. Its used to electronically adjust the timing at low RPMs. I thought that this would be nice to have for my...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
04-30-2009, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 866
More Dyno Pulls (2500 rpm to 4600 rpm)
Its going in a 1967 firebird convertible. The car is currently being preped for paint. Does anyone know if these are good numbers (average, below, above). This is the first motor I have built.
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
04-30-2009, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 866
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
04-30-2009, 12:15 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 866
Dynoed 461
Today we put my dads 461 stroker on the dyno. I will post a video and the dyno sheet soon. It peaked at 584.1 HP and 564.4 Trq. at 6000 rpms. This was with Butler 316cfm heads, mild roller cam,...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-20-2009, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 297
Adjust-a-jet
I was wondering if anyone has tried adjust-a-jet for a Holley 950HP and what you thought of it.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-13-2009, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 944
Victor Intake on the street
I am building a 462 stroker with 330cfm edelbrock heads and mid size cam for a street car. I purchased all the parts from Butler Performance and had Wheeler Racing in Mn machine and assemble the...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
04-04-2009, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 262
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
12-13-2008, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 3,414
How many HP does your street car have?
I am building a 1967 firebird convertible. Today I just received my pump gas 461 Butler performance motor with e-heads, victor intake, 4 bolt mains, Holley 950, forged crank, doug headers (1 7/8)...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
12-12-2008, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 591
Convertible body handle 600 horse?
I am building a 1967 firebird convertible with my dad. We installed weld in frame connectors for added strength. The motor is on the way, its a Butler 461 stroker with race ported E-head, port...
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