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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 02:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 66
Posted By srmmmm
I purchased all four window glass pieces from...

I purchased all four window glass pieces from Classic Industries in the grey smoke tint option. Everything fit fine.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 07-16-2026, 06:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 653
Posted By srmmmm
Bump! Still available to cure thrown belts or...

Bump! Still available to cure thrown belts or dress up your engine.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 07-16-2026, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 426
Posted By srmmmm
Bump! Still available to cure thrown belts or...

Bump! Still available to cure thrown belts or dress up your engine.
Forum: Suspension TECH 07-16-2026, 06:17 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 195,054
Posted By srmmmm
235/55R17 on 17X8 Year One wheels. Had some...

235/55R17 on 17X8 Year One wheels. Had some interference on left front at full suspension compression while pointed straight. Did a little roll treatment to the fender lip to cure. Next set though...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-13-2026, 04:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 489
Posted By srmmmm
For what it's worth, ECR runs a 1 inch Wilson 4...

For what it's worth, ECR runs a 1 inch Wilson 4 into 1 spacer under a 1050CFM Holley on their TA engines for a 15 horsepower gain. They're currently producing 935 HP at 8600rpm out of 366 cubic...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-13-2026, 04:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 995
Posted By srmmmm
I used a 3/8" spacer and a set of Butler's rubber...

I used a 3/8" spacer and a set of Butler's rubber covered steel gaskets on each valve cover. Using studs instead of bolts held the components in place during assembly. No sealer was necessary and...
Forum: 71-77 Ventura including 74 GTO TECH 07-09-2026, 11:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,563
Posted By srmmmm
The 350 block has chamfered cylinders for the...

The 350 block has chamfered cylinders for the large valve heads. That may be contributing to the actual/calculated compression ratios, as well as necessitating the special head gasket.
Forum: 71-77 Ventura including 74 GTO TECH 07-05-2026, 02:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,563
Posted By srmmmm
Advertised CR on the 1970 350 cu in engine with...

Advertised CR on the 1970 350 cu in engine with the 2 barrel carb was 8.8:1

I went the 4.25" stroke option on mine and with an .060 overbore got 413 cu in. With flat top pistons set even with...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 07-01-2026, 08:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 560
Posted By srmmmm
Only the fins in a Harrison radiator were pure...

Only the fins in a Harrison radiator were pure copper. The tubes were a copper/brass alloy for additional strength so the heat transfer from coolant to tube was about the same or slightly less than...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-17-2026, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 426
Posted By srmmmm
Have you considered exhaust system hangers? (If...

Have you considered exhaust system hangers? (If you have them)
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-16-2026, 10:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 868
Posted By srmmmm
I lean towards a hold down for a pair of tubes,...

I lean towards a hold down for a pair of tubes, possibly associated with the fuel tank stovepipe or A/C hardlines. Brackets we used on the underside of the car were typically zinc plated. But if...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-15-2026, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 846
Posted By srmmmm
100% agreement there. I didn't get to the shop...

100% agreement there. I didn't get to the shop quick enough before they added the bracket on mine. They didn't black out the bottom edge on the bumper as others mentioned.
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 06-13-2026, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 492
Posted By srmmmm
Be cautious with a new aluminum repop. Before...

Be cautious with a new aluminum repop. Before you spend the money for port matching, test the threaded holes for proper fit and perform a pressure test with dye penetrant if you can. I went...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-13-2026, 11:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 793
Posted By srmmmm
I also support this request. There are times I'd...

I also support this request. There are times I'd like to go back and make a correction in my post that had been identified by other members. I'm certainly not perfect and appreciate having accurate...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 06-12-2026, 03:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,031
Posted By srmmmm
I'd be very surprised if you didn't make 450HP. ...

I'd be very surprised if you didn't make 450HP. My combo is a 350/413 stroker with Comp XE276HR cam, 6X-4 heads, 9.34 CR, Hedman headers and it pulled 453 HP@5600 with a Torker-I intake and 800cfm...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 06-03-2026, 11:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 574
Posted By srmmmm
The TH400 is longer than the TH350.

The TH400 is longer than the TH350.
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-03-2026, 03:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 559
Posted By srmmmm
There are two big hurdles to overcome with these...

There are two big hurdles to overcome with these "complete" body reproductions: 1) Licensing with the original manufacturer; 2) Acquiring a proper VIN for the completed vehicle.

Several years ago,...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-02-2026, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,439
Posted By srmmmm
Car Show Continued: A few Third Gen cars were...

Car Show Continued: A few Third Gen cars were there as well, with one in full "Kit" makeup. A couple of early GTOs showed too. All in all, a good group in about 150 cars that were there. June 6th...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-02-2026, 05:31 PM
Replies: 2,075
Views: 286,439
Posted By srmmmm
Participated in the summer car show at the House...

Participated in the summer car show at the House of Hotrods. The Bird stood out with its original Coronado Gold as one of the better metallics in the group. Second gen turnout was nice with a '71...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-28-2026, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 300
Posted By srmmmm
The Autozone radiator I see for your car is a 4...

The Autozone radiator I see for your car is a 4 row aluminum model number B477 for $400. It has a lifetime warranty. I would avoid the plastic tank model they carry.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-27-2026, 05:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 761
Posted By srmmmm
When I worked at Lordstown in the late seventies,...

When I worked at Lordstown in the late seventies, we were producing the Chevy Monza, Pontiac Sunfire, Buick Skylark, and Oldsmobile Starfire. Each division had different specification standards on...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 05-27-2026, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 300
Posted By srmmmm
You should be fine with a 3 row aluminum unit as...

You should be fine with a 3 row aluminum unit as long as the frontal area is the same as the old one. Aluminum has a better heat transfer rate than copper/brass.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-27-2026, 11:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 761
Posted By srmmmm
Components such as carburetors and EGR valves...

Components such as carburetors and EGR valves (items related to emission standards), leftover at the end of the model year at the assembly plant were typically sent to the parts division warehouses. ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-18-2026, 08:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 577
Posted By srmmmm
I remember my boss always wanting the "PEP" cars...

I remember my boss always wanting the "PEP" cars that actually had some "pep". He wasn't overly excited with driving my Monte Carlo that only had the Buick 3.8L V6 until I told him I had a COPO...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-18-2026, 02:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 577
Posted By srmmmm
I worked at the Lordstown and Oklahoma City GMAD...

I worked at the Lordstown and Oklahoma City GMAD plants (General Motors Assembly Division) for ten years. Executives at 8th level salary positions and above were given company cars to drive for 3000...
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