Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-08-2024, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,244
I’m at the point where the cost difference...
I’m at the point where the cost difference between Crower SS Enduro Rockers and any other rocker out there compared to the cost of the overall engine build is a decision that makes itself.
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-08-2024, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 322
I love the look and styling of the new(er) 2nd...
I love the look and styling of the new(er) 2nd Gen TA Gauges from Dakota - the set that is styled like the factory gauges. But after hours of trouble shooting, all my factory gauges are behaving...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-25-2024, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,567
FWIW -I had Davis Unified HEIs in both of my...
FWIW -I had Davis Unified HEIs in both of my Poncho powered TAs and they were nothing but rock-solid reliable every day I had the pleasure of enjoying both cars. The curve I requested was dead-nutz...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-20-2024, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 432
Hey Napster! This is a bit off topic. I hope...
Hey Napster! This is a bit off topic. I hope you don’t mind and I hope this helps someone. When I bought my Red ‘73, the engine had been re-built and topped with a true Holley 750HP. Car flick...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
03-04-2024, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,567
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Forum: Electrical Tech
12-22-2023, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 537
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Forum: Electrical Tech
12-21-2023, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 537
Update - Blowing Turn Signal Fuse
1973 Trans Am
I posted some time ago about problems blowing my turn signal fuse. Lots of trouble shooting starting with the sockets - many of which were badly corroded. Over the course of time,...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
12-19-2023, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,500
Been down this road with the Butler prepped...
Been down this road with the Butler prepped E-Heads. Difference in cost between letting them inspect and assemble ‘unported’ heads with better valves and dual springs vs the cost of what they call...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
11-22-2023, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 569
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Forum: LS Talk
11-20-2023, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,509
I really want those polished ones for my car. ...
I really want those polished ones for my car. Likely gonna require some ‘massaging’ to clear my alternator - or a different accessory drive to relocate the alternator. But those just look so clean...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
10-18-2023, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,834
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Forum: LS Talk
10-15-2023, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,509
73 LS9 TA
Here’s where I am at this point - after re-routing AC and Coolant lines up and under passenger fender and IC pump / front light harness up and under driver’s fender. Looking for clean coil covers...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
10-02-2023, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 679
Grounded vs. Non-Grounded LED Flasher Relay
In swapping over to LED exterior lights, I ran across certain LED flashers that have the ground wire that needs to be grounded in order to function and others that do not have a ground wire. I am...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
08-30-2023, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 583
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
08-17-2023, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,410
Even a mild cam with 6X-4 Heads on a 455 with...
Even a mild cam with 6X-4 Heads on a 455 with headers and free-flowing exhaust will make so much torque everywhere on the tach between idle and 4500, you’d never run out of smiles on the street with...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-19-2023, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 239
Views: 9,864
I traced an oil leak in the exact same location...
I traced an oil leak in the exact same location under my 455 and discovered that the oil filter housing had a very small crack straight up and down the center of the housing between the opening and...
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Forum: The Body Shop TECH
06-05-2023, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,964
Lots of really good advice here. A paint depth...
Lots of really good advice here. A paint depth meter is your best friend - along with an experienced set of eyes to provide some degree of assessment as far as the depth of dust nibs, etc. Advice...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
05-13-2023, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 825
Expanding My Skill Set
I am steadily expanding my skill set. I ordered a new turn signal switch from American Autowire. I already had a steering wheel puller, so I sprang for a decent lock ring compressor. I watched...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
05-11-2023, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 825
Thank You! Reassuring to know I’m not crazy! ...
Thank You! Reassuring to know I’m not crazy! Also good to know that you ultimately did trace it down. Lots of rain over the last week since last spending time on this, so haven’t been able to take...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
05-08-2023, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 825
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Forum: Electrical Tech
05-07-2023, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 825
I did go back through both front and rear...
I did go back through both front and rear harnesses and confirmed that there is plenty of slack at every socket, so no pulling or tension anywhere. I also gently removed and replaced the bulbs to...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
05-07-2023, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 825
Blowing Turn Signal Fuse
1973 Trans Am. New Tail Light Harness; New Front Light Harness; New Bulbs; New Blinker Relay.
In the garage with the key in the accessory position all blinkers (left and right, front and rear)...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-12-2023, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,520
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-12-2023, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,520
I know Butler is pretty fond of their 230/236...
I know Butler is pretty fond of their 230/236 roller cam on a 112* LSA for comparable builds with 87cc heads / softer compression. I can’t imagine that they wouldn’t spec a larger cam for a higher...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
04-09-2023, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,002
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