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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,123
Posted By mchell
I wouldn’t know …something I just came across and...

I wouldn’t know …something I just came across and found interesting …

I believe the YouTuber mentioned that the qjet was “race prepped”….by whom, I wouldn’t know..

The Edelbrock carb was of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-21-2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,123
Posted By mchell
https://youtu.be/huVFrjYMMQ0?si=t997xR7HFdonqyLT

https://youtu.be/huVFrjYMMQ0?si=t997xR7HFdonqyLT
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 910
Posted By mchell
Cold Case ….

Cold Case ….
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 04-06-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 545
Posted By mchell
I use these teflon gaskets on my intake crossover...

I use these teflon gaskets on my intake crossover and water neck housing…works like a charm

https://tinindianperformance.com/Pontiac%20Water%20Neck%20Gaskets.htm
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,107
Posted By mchell
Just weighed my 71 with me in it….4003 lb……I’m...

Just weighed my 71 with me in it….4003 lb……I’m around 200….no ac auto car.

Did have the welds with slicks on the rears when weighed this time….that shaved some weight
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-31-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,426
Posted By mchell
never broke an axle on an 8.2 but started...

never broke an axle on an 8.2 but started stripping the ring gear teeth right at 1.59 60's....always ran a diff cover with the bearing cap preloads, seemed to help quite a bit.... nothing saved the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-31-2023, 10:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,861
Posted By mchell
I’ve used this method with success

I’ve used this method with success
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-31-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,801
Posted By mchell
My Hagerty policy is written with a “guaranteed...

My Hagerty policy is written with a “guaranteed value”….never had an issue with Hagerty in 26 + years
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-12-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,103
Posted By mchell
At what rpm were those force values recorded? ...

At what rpm were those force values recorded?

How did the force values look moving up the rpm scale?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-03-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,559
Posted By mchell
It’s an old Pontiac….there WILL always be...

It’s an old Pontiac….there WILL always be something dripping…

As mentioned by someone else, check the pan bolts. You’d be surprised how much they can loosen up after a build…
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-28-2023, 07:58 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,504
Posted By mchell
Doesn’t seem out of line given the combo……think I...

Doesn’t seem out of line given the combo……think I got to 370 or so rwhp with an old iron headed combo I had at one time..
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-28-2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,635
Posted By mchell
Solid combo! Built to run the number I’m...

Solid combo!

Built to run the number I’m sure!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-27-2023, 05:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,635
Posted By mchell
Sounds like it’s got a ton of gear…wonder what it...

Sounds like it’s got a ton of gear…wonder what it weighs in at.

Those stock eliminator guys take those things to the max!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-27-2023, 05:24 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,701
Posted By mchell
Sounds like rear end issues….I couldn’t stand...

Sounds like rear end issues….I couldn’t stand that amount of noise. Pull it apart and see what’s wrong. Start by looking carefully at the bearings you just replaced…
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-24-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,023
Posted By mchell
Might seem so but the lower compression engines...

Might seem so but the lower compression engines (8.2-1)seemed to hang with the higher compression models. (Especially the 455). Personally attending Pontiac events with mostly stock Pontiacs seem...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-24-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,023
Posted By mchell
Gto and firebird combinations offered in 71...

Gto and firebird combinations offered in 71 …..from the dealer brochure …
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-08-2023, 05:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,302
Posted By mchell
https://youtu.be/T6ufAL5R0mg Looks like all...

https://youtu.be/T6ufAL5R0mg

Looks like all of the jacks stands did what they were designed to do….l
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-03-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 917
Posted By mchell
You don’t mention the ambient temp and humidity...

You don’t mention the ambient temp and humidity you were running in at the time….makes a BIG difference if experiencing this at 60-75 degrees or 80-100

My engine will run right at Tstat temp from...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-21-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 546
Posted By mchell
Looks similar to my old 455, iron headed(96...

Looks similar to my old 455, iron headed(96 heads), hyd cam, qjet, RA manifold motor……was a decent street combo… ran somewhere in the 12’s at a 4000lb race weight
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-19-2023, 06:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,905
Posted By mchell
Plenty of qjet -an inlet adapters out there……I...

Plenty of qjet -an inlet adapters out there……I run them on my junk

One example:
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,536
Posted By mchell
https://clf.jhsph.edu/viewpoints/ethanol-timeline-...

https://clf.jhsph.edu/viewpoints/ethanol-timeline-how-we-got-here

I don't go hunting for fuel and run the highest octane I need that's available at the pump .... usually end up at wally world...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2023, 08:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,398
Posted By mchell
Rig a fuel pressure gauge that you can watch and...

Rig a fuel pressure gauge that you can watch and troubleshoot the issue in short order...

5k?....isn't that old Pontiac engine out of breath by then anyways?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-16-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By mchell
Shot of mine…71 gto. It wasn’t particularly...

Shot of mine…71 gto. It wasn’t particularly flat as I remember, but I was able to mount it..
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-15-2023, 08:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,347
Posted By mchell
I’m probably in the minority here but EVERY...

I’m probably in the minority here but EVERY SINGLE time I use cut to fit wires I want to kick myself……I absolutely hate the process. Plus I never think the crimps are any good….

I Just replaced...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-27-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 790
Posted By mchell
Hmm…not sure I would run break in oil after the...

Hmm…not sure I would run break in oil after the break in?

I’ve always dumped the break in oil after break in, filled with oil of choice and change again at 500-1000 miles or so, take a close look...
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