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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-31-2026, 10:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 438
Posted By JLBIII
The machine shop that did my recent engine...

The machine shop that did my recent engine rebuild used a set of the Mahle 930275085 F/T pistons. Engine made over 600h.p. with ported KRE D-port heads, Northwind manifold and 850 carb on the dyno...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-14-2026, 08:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 584
Posted By JLBIII
Excellent post on racing back in the day on...

Excellent post on racing back in the day on Woodward street.

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=652803
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-25-2026, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 253
Posted By JLBIII
Right now my engine is at Mahler Engine Service...

Right now my engine is at Mahler Engine Service in Collingdale, PA owned by Rob Mahler. It is a full service machine shop with in-house dyno testing. The shop is used by and recommended by Jim and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-13-2026, 09:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 836
Posted By JLBIII
Don't forget to grease the points fiber rubbing...

Don't forget to grease the points fiber rubbing block and distributor cam lobes. Points sets used to come with a small capsule of grease for this purpose.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-01-2026, 06:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,649
Posted By JLBIII
This is a timely discussion. My engine is out for...

This is a timely discussion. My engine is out for a refresh right now. Currently running an 850 dp on a Northwind manifold but have always liked the idea of dual quad setup. Engine is a 461 with...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-24-2026, 10:24 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,988
Posted By JLBIII
Driving my recently purchased original 69 Z/28...

Driving my recently purchased original 69 Z/28 Camaro and playing in a local rock band. Car was sold ages ago but still friends with some of the band members. Wish I still had the car!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-04-2026, 02:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,222
Posted By JLBIII
It depends on your end use. You can put thousands...

It depends on your end use. You can put thousands into either rebuild. I wanted an OD trans so I went with a TH2004R Stage 2 that was built by Extreme Automatics to be for street/strip use behind a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-20-2025, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,415
Posted By JLBIII
Pulled the engine out and took it to Jim Pickett...

Pulled the engine out and took it to Jim Pickett for some upgrades and to find out why there was a serious drop in oil pressure.
Forum: SOLD Parts 10-18-2025, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 200
Posted By JLBIII
Thanks but I'm in SE PA. GLWS

Thanks but I'm in SE PA. GLWS
Forum: SOLD Parts 10-18-2025, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 200
Posted By JLBIII
I'm interested. Where are you located? Thanks

I'm interested. Where are you located? Thanks
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-10-2025, 09:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 213
Posted By JLBIII
You could try giving these guys a call. ...

You could try giving these guys a call.

Trappe Generator Service https://share.google/nmVwzYr3PQchxqC1Q
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-14-2025, 07:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 825
Posted By JLBIII
Sad but true. Wonder how many people know the...

Sad but true. Wonder how many people know the significance of Dec 7, 1941.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-10-2025, 10:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,926
Posted By JLBIII
Not to hijack the thread but i'm running a...

Not to hijack the thread but i'm running a somewhat similar setup except carbureted engine, KRE heads, HR 242 cam and NW intake, MSD rtr distributor, Moser 12 bolt 3.91 gears, 26" drag radials. Car...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-24-2025, 04:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By JLBIII
RIP "Radar Love" guitarist

https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/golden-earring-radar-love-guitarist-george-kooymans-has-died
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-23-2025, 09:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,554
Posted By JLBIII
I was having problems towards the end of the 1/4...

I was having problems towards the end of the 1/4 mile running a RobMc and Qjet. It felt like it was starving for fuel. Switched over to an 850 dp. Had the same issues. Took the car over to the dyno...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-06-2025, 11:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 666
Posted By JLBIII
Yes, the gray wire is hooked up to my hood tach....

Yes, the gray wire is hooked up to my hood tach. The tach does function with the gray wire hooked up, just not sure that the rev limiter is set.
Once you set your limiter using a different tach...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-06-2025, 12:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 666
Posted By JLBIII
I'm having the same problem with the MSD RTR...

I'm having the same problem with the MSD RTR distributor rev limiter. My car is a '68 Firebird with hood tach. Tried setting it according to instructions. The tach is supposed to show what rev it is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-15-2025, 10:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,296
Posted By JLBIII
I'm running the Kauffman 242/248 cam with a 112...

I'm running the Kauffman 242/248 cam with a 112 LSA and using 1.6 rockers in my 461 engine. Engine has as-cast KRE heads and Northwind manifold. I have 10" of vacuum at 950 rpm idle. It is enough...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-09-2025, 09:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 669
Posted By JLBIII
[QUOTE=Kenth;6568139]What engine and model year?...

[QUOTE=Kenth;6568139]What engine and model year? As far as I know, all 1965-79 original factory flex plates are interchangeable, as far as balancing is concerned.

We used a '73 block for the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-09-2025, 12:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 669
Posted By JLBIII
[QUOTE=Schurkey;6568122]Is the replacement...

[QUOTE=Schurkey;6568122]Is the replacement flexplate balanced differently from the original? How high do you rev the engine?

AFAIK they're both factory stock flexplates.
Shift point is 5800rpm....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2025, 07:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 669
Posted By JLBIII
Swapping flexplates

This past April I had my trans out to put in a reverse manual valve body. I had gotten a different new 10" converter last year that I decided to try. When I put it against the flexplate to check...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-30-2025, 11:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,125
Posted By JLBIII
I got my as-cast D-port heads direct from KRE. ...

I got my as-cast D-port heads direct from KRE. Also have their KRE 242 cam and Northwind manifold topped by an 850 dp. My 68 Firebird weighs 3690 with me in it and ran 11.56 @ 118.75 the first time...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-27-2025, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,415
Posted By JLBIII
Ran a personal best in my Firebird at Cecil...

Ran a personal best in my Firebird at Cecil County this past weekend. 11.56 @ 118.75
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-10-2025, 05:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 995
Posted By JLBIII
You can ask her if she has the PHS documents to...

You can ask her if she has the PHS documents to go with it.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2025, 11:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,179
Posted By JLBIII
I switched from 2.56 to 3.36 gears with a 26"...

I switched from 2.56 to 3.36 gears with a 26" tire in my 68 Firebird with TH400 trans. It felt like I was in 2nd gear on the highway compared to the 2.56 gears. Now running 3.91 gears with a 2004R...
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