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Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-18-2025, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 355
Posted By spectramitch
I got the rear seat and package tray cut out in...

I got the rear seat and package tray cut out in the aluminum. Also here is the templates made for sealing the quarter panel opening. I will make sure to leave a gap along the outside body to not...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 10-28-2025, 12:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 390
Posted By spectramitch
Patching Wheel Wells with Good Quarters

I am going to be cutting out rusted sections and welding in patches from the wheel wells of my 69 Lemans race car. The previous owner put new quarters on top of the rusted-out wheel wells. I am just...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-20-2025, 05:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 355
Posted By spectramitch
Sealing Trunk from Cabin

On my 69 Lemans I am finally getting my rear firewall made. I have templates started on the seat back and package tray. Will be finishing it with .032 alum. My question is how do most seal the area...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-07-2025, 04:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,911
Posted By spectramitch
Im not sure if these years bolt patterns are the...

Im not sure if these years bolt patterns are the same as newer blocks but Im pretty sure I used these measurements to make a fixture to hold my 73 400 block.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-07-2025, 06:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,814
Posted By spectramitch
I'm wanting to put the old reliable Mallory 250...

I'm wanting to put the old reliable Mallory 250 pump on the shelf and replace it with a new one. Any recommendations on a new electric pump? Magnafuel looks like a popular choice, and I do a lot of...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-18-2025, 04:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,814
Posted By spectramitch
I probably have about 650hp. I have a fuel cell...

I probably have about 650hp. I have a fuel cell with a flat bottom no sump. This is the setup as how I acquired the car. Everything located in the trunk. Now that you mention the gravity helping feed...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-18-2025, 10:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,814
Posted By spectramitch
Fuel Line Sizing

I want to upgrade all of my fuel lines on my 462 Pontiac in my 69 Lemans. Currently its 12-1 compression running on 110 race fuel. I have a Pro Systems 1100 dominator. My filter is a Mallory 500 and...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-31-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By spectramitch
69 Lemans Trans Tunnel mod

I tried to install the TCI aluminum shield on a TH400 in my stock floor 69 lemans. I could not get it to fit by hammering the floor so I gave up on it until now. I have the engine and trans in the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-03-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 818
Posted By spectramitch
Plastic Fuel Cell Lifespan

I have a plastic 16 gallon fuel cell in my trunk. I am sure it is at least 15 years old. Is there an "expiration" for the age of these plastic tanks? It seems to be in pretty good shape, doesn't look...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-31-2024, 09:20 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,233
Posted By spectramitch
Excessive Oil Consumption Fresh Motor

Okay so my leak down results were not as bad as I described. When I was doing my intake pressure test I removed the head studs to see if the sleeves were leaking. So when I did the leak down without...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-29-2024, 06:25 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,233
Posted By spectramitch
Is it possible to detonate just at idle for a few...

Is it possible to detonate just at idle for a few seconds? The last thing I did before my intake testing was swap my old carburetor on. I tried to start it up and it didnt want to run. Seemed very...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-29-2024, 05:19 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,233
Posted By spectramitch
Things are taking a turn for the worse again. I...

Things are taking a turn for the worse again. I pressure tested the intake and it was all okay with the crankcase. No leakage from rocker studs or head bolts. I did decide to do another leak down...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-28-2024, 05:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,233
Posted By spectramitch
I made a plate to mount on the carb pad to be...

I made a plate to mount on the carb pad to be able to pressurize the intake with all intake rockers off, and see what is leaking. I sealed the studs a while ago and I do believe it made it better. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-22-2024, 05:25 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,233
Posted By spectramitch
I am not running any PVC. I just have two open...

I am not running any PVC. I just have two open breathers. I was getting some oil on my valve covers after hard pulls with cheap allstar performance breathers. I replaced those with K an N ones and no...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-21-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,233
Posted By spectramitch
I ran it, got it all warmed up and shut it off...

I ran it, got it all warmed up and shut it off and sent the camera back in the intake. I did not see anything dripping down the valve stems in the rear or fronts. There was some wetness in the intake...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-20-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,233
Posted By spectramitch
The studs are sealed and the rings are not low...

The studs are sealed and the rings are not low tensions
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-20-2024, 05:34 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,233
Posted By spectramitch
The new rings are definitely seated by now. I am...

The new rings are definitely seated by now. I am still getting smoke out the exhaust at idle and every once in a while, a big plume on a hot start up. I sent the bore scope down the intake and I see...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-14-2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,015
Posted By spectramitch
I am in SE Michigan and was going to take my race...

I am in SE Michigan and was going to take my race car to Drive Train Specialists in Warren for a new driveshaft and replace my pinion yoke to 1350. I was told that their custom drive shafts are made...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-14-2024, 05:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,133
Posted By spectramitch
I finally did the swap and wanted to share how...

I finally did the swap and wanted to share how awesome it looks. I was wanting to eventually put a fiberglass GTO front bumper on but this looks so good I'm not sure if I even want to! I did have to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,430
Posted By spectramitch
Looks a lot better than this one!

Looks a lot better than this one!
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-09-2024, 05:33 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,233
Posted By spectramitch
I finally got it all back together and out on the...

I finally got it all back together and out on the road. I made sure to get the engine on the road and loaded up quickly. I didnt tach it out yet but made moderate pulls 2500 to 5000rpm. It runs very...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-02-2024, 12:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,963
Posted By spectramitch
I set up the intake and cut .045 off a side. It...

I set up the intake and cut .045 off a side. It lined up much nicer. The bottom was crushing the gasket a little harder than the top. So I set it back up today and took a couple thousandths more off...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-01-2024, 05:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,963
Posted By spectramitch
Thanks Chuckie this one measures that also. Looks...

Thanks Chuckie this one measures that also. Looks like either the intake was port matched to the heads with no gasket taken account for or somewhere down the line it was mated to a different block.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-30-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,963
Posted By spectramitch
Can anyone measure how thick the intake flange is...

Can anyone measure how thick the intake flange is on a un cut edelbrock victor dominator? I am just wondering for peace of mind to see if this one was never cut.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-30-2024, 05:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,963
Posted By spectramitch
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