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Forum: Suspension TECH 07-16-2026, 04:05 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 195,050
Posted By 76TA462
245 45 18 front on 18x8 inch wheels, and 285 40...

245 45 18 front on 18x8 inch wheels, and 285 40 18 rear on 18x10 wheels. Lowered a bit and clears everything after BFH on seat belt bumps. After rears are finished will see if the same hammer can...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 07-14-2026, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 228
Posted By 76TA462
With the engine upgrade I had higher temps that...

With the engine upgrade I had higher temps that haunted me foe a few years. Adding an A/C rad made the problem worse. Did a few things. On the topic of thermostats, I changed to a hi-flow 160 and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-25-2026, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 426
Posted By 76TA462
Thanks a ton for the suggestions. I checked all...

Thanks a ton for the suggestions. I checked all the ideas except the package tray area (will save that for after a test ride it needed). Everything was good with some exceptions (and embarrassing...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-17-2026, 05:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 426
Posted By 76TA462
Thanks for the great ideas. I will check the...

Thanks for the great ideas. I will check the hangers. The leaf spring pads and sway bar connection points are all poly so i will go over that. The shocks I believe are rubber mounts. Tranny mount...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-17-2026, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 204
Posted By 76TA462
The 9610 works, it the 9410 that won't fit. I...

The 9610 works, it the 9410 that won't fit. I have my battery in the OEM location driver side front by rad support. Thanks.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-16-2026, 07:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 204
Posted By 76TA462
Mini Starter Fit With Headers-

To address heat soak issues in a couple PowerMaster 9610 mini-starters over the years (nothing serious, just degradation and hard starts at the worse times) I switched to the PowerMaster Ultra Torque...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-16-2026, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 426
Posted By 76TA462
Is knocking my shock absorber

On my 76 TA I am using the Hotchkis rear sport leaf springs (lowering) and their matching Fox shocks. Over 8 years. Together with the lower front-end coil over suspension and Hotchkis frame...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 06-14-2026, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 781
Posted By 76TA462
If you have the matching paint, with patience the...

If you have the matching paint, with patience the end result can be great. I build up with a mixture of my base coat and clear (in the past using base follwed by clear has been a royal pain). After...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-09-2026, 04:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 422
Posted By 76TA462
I have a 462 in my 76TA with just shy of 600 hp...

I have a 462 in my 76TA with just shy of 600 hp and tq at the crank. 3:23 rear gear. I went to the 2004R instead of the 700 (also great choice) specifically for the gearing and the high low-end 455...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-26-2026, 09:40 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,439
Posted By 76TA462
After reading this I grabbed a couple old 1248...

After reading this I grabbed a couple old 1248 Napa filters I have hanging around. I bought the Gold earlier than 2018, and the regular 1258 way before that. The gold shows made in USA and the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2026, 12:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 301
Posted By 76TA462
Totally agree on the cannister comment. Went...

Totally agree on the cannister comment. Went through this. Did the cannister and problem not solved. Later went to a CVR electric vacuum pump with the cannister in-line and problem solved but not...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-09-2026, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 360
Posted By 76TA462
PowerMaster - even with header heat soak I was...

PowerMaster - even with header heat soak I was able to get a few years (decades) out of the run of the mill PowerMaster 9610. Now using the PowerMaster Ultra Torque 9410 and no issues since and...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-01-2026, 05:03 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 15,227
Posted By 76TA462
Awesome seeing the progress. I installed a Be...

Awesome seeing the progress. I installed a Be Cool rad and fan set-up as well, on my second gen TA. I am sure you have your own ideas for the top cover panel, but I thought I would send what I did...
Forum: OHC-6 TECH 03-16-2026, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 256
Posted By 76TA462
I could be wrong on this. The connection on your...

I could be wrong on this. The connection on your water neck looks like the one I had that was situated just to the side of my water neck on my intake and went to my dash cluster. The other one...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-15-2026, 03:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 418
Posted By 76TA462
These pictures are the original clutch fork from...

These pictures are the original clutch fork from my 1976 Trans Am. Googgled the part number and it matches for my car. Your part number Googgles as being for a Chevrolet. No idea why I save this...
Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 03-15-2026, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 244
Posted By 76TA462
Hardtop second gen TA. I've used a few brands...

Hardtop second gen TA. I've used a few brands over the years. I have had the best outcome from Metro Moulded SUPERsoft which I am currently using. The skin stays soft and doesn't look 50 years old...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-14-2026, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 357
Posted By 76TA462
Agree with Mike on the fitment of the breather. ...

Agree with Mike on the fitment of the breather. I ended up using the Moroso positive locking breather (oil separator for some) 68785. Also, and not necessary, but I had to change from the standard...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-14-2026, 06:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 938
Posted By 76TA462
I used PRW 1.52 stainless steel roller rockers...

I used PRW 1.52 stainless steel roller rockers for my build using KRE heads (D-port 85cc 290cfm CNC ported heads from SD Performance. Ten years, only 13,000 miles but several performance upgrades...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-14-2026, 01:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 357
Posted By 76TA462
Not exactly the same set-up but close enough. I...

Not exactly the same set-up but close enough. I run shorty headers though. My evac is after the resonator (O2 before). If I hadn’t used the resonators I would have tucked it in a bit closer but...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-13-2026, 05:07 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,682
Posted By 76TA462
one and one-eight bore.

one and one-eight bore.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-13-2026, 05:06 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,682
Posted By 76TA462
For the hyrdoboost, I agree 100 percent to not...

For the hyrdoboost, I agree 100 percent to not wing it, as for most things. I did consider grabbing one out of a scrap yard since many have successfully done this. I opted for a designed unit for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-13-2026, 09:55 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,682
Posted By 76TA462
This is strange. Initially just the ps then all...

This is strange. Initially just the ps then all belts. What a gremlin. Been through this (like many) and went to serpentine years ago. Not that that is the solution, and it shouldn’t be the only...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 03-11-2026, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 360
Posted By 76TA462
I added these to my 76 TA a few years back. ...

I added these to my 76 TA a few years back. Happy with the results and improvement.
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 02-28-2026, 12:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,607
Posted By 76TA462
I changed to the Mr. Gasket 160°F High-Flow...

I changed to the Mr. Gasket 160°F High-Flow Thermostat (MRG4363) with noticeable improved results.
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-28-2026, 11:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 470
Posted By 76TA462
Happy Birthday Jim. Thanks for all the help over...

Happy Birthday Jim. Thanks for all the help over the years.
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