Forum: Pontiac - Street
09-07-2023, 11:16 AM
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Forum: THE LOBBY
10-25-2022, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 188
Views: 32,633
Ranger Quick Jack
Ogre, you might look into "Kwik-Lift.com" might work for you. I see on their .com site they are currently on a production hold (made in Tulsa, Ok.) but I see on Facebook Marketplace there are two...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
09-28-2022, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,242
Temp Check
I'd go with reading of aftermarket gauge and OEM Rally gauge. They seem to be about the same and Peter Serio (gauge restorer on this forum) posted in the past that halfway on a properly calibrated...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
09-28-2022, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 4,176
Fresh 461 leaking coolant
I had a fresh build do that once and it turned out to be core plug on rear of engine block that required transmission removal to get to. The machine shop had slightly gouged block getting old core...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
08-14-2022, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 1,977
Views: 261,510
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
04-26-2022, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,502
Best Source for OE AC Parts
Call "Old Air Products" (817-531-2665) extension 102 (Clint) he has a 68 GTO. He'll fix you up and set you straight on what works and what doesn't and some design flaws that can't be helped.
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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH
03-04-2022, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,320
Gear Vendors Overdrive
Pretty sure TH 400"s were produced with several different tailshaft housing lengths depending on vehicle they were installed in. Unless you're absolutely sure your transmission is original to car and...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
11-08-2021, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 39,449
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
10-28-2021, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 177
Views: 39,449
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
10-26-2021, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 39,449
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
10-01-2021, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,277
cap and rotor
X2 on what 68 Firebird says. Had my DUI since 2009 40,000 miles. No problems. Replaced cap and rotor last year as preventive maintenance.
FYI. They sell caps, rotors, pickup coils, modules, coils,...
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Forum: Electrical Tech
09-14-2021, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,382
LED Bulbs
I used Superbright but eventually went with "BRISHINE 1157 Briliant Red" on recommendation from "Formulajones" (on this forum) to get the turn signal/brake light intensity I was looking for. Got them...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
07-23-2021, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 12,366
HWTSTR455, unless my math is off you do not...
HWTSTR455, unless my math is off you do not follow the John Callies instructions. For a cast block/aluminum head the instructions above call for .030-.035 preload. By my calculations 3/4 turn on a...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
07-20-2021, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,028
MSD Voltage
Have had a DUI for 12 years/40,000 miles. No problems. Frinally put new cap and rotor on last year when also replaced plugs and wires. Mine is full size though, not small body.
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
07-20-2021, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,097
4/7 Swap
Now you have 4 and 2 firing one after other. What's the difference in your theory of 5 and 7 firing one after other and robbing?
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Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE
07-16-2021, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,499
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
07-02-2021, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,592
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
06-25-2021, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,414
Thoughts on 3.55 to 3.08 gear swap
FYI, there's a set of used 3.23 , 8.2 gears for sale in the "Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted" section. There's pictures but, I'm no "gear man" and don't know if they look any good or not. No gear...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
06-01-2021, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 96
Views: 20,993
Better stronger blower motor for factory A/C cars
Hey Dataway, would you mind posting a picture of the PM136 fan alongside the standard factory fan and measure the width of the blades on PM136. Like I said in one of my above posts, I went with...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
05-24-2021, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 20,993
Better stronger blower motor for factory A/C cars
I think that's an excellent decision and I believe you'll be pleasantly surprised with the new performance of your A/C. Please post some pictures of that VDO cage/fan and measurements of blade width....
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
05-24-2021, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 20,993
Better stronger blower motor for factory A/C cars
No not hose like that. Your car should have a factory molded short (about 4") hose that connects from a fitting on your air box forward of your blower motor and connects to blower motor to help keep...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
05-24-2021, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 20,993
Better stronger blower motor for A/C cars
Check out my post (#43) on this thread along with post #'s 16,17,18 & 21 by "70455HOVert". He did all the research back in 2016 I just followed his suggestion except I went with GM158535 (52466066,...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
05-23-2021, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 20,993
Better strong blower motor for factory a/c cars
Bringing this old thread back up because I tried what "70455HOVert" talks about in post #'s 16,17,18,21 & 23 (5/20,21 & 23 2016) on my '69 GTO w/factory a/c. I used the GM motor 158535(52466066,...
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Forum: Exhaust TECH
05-18-2021, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 18,582
Reproduction Ram Air Manifolds, quality?
I've had Ram Air Restoration Oversize (2 1/2") "D" port manifolds on my car 11 years (45,000 miles) and have not had one problem. Have had the down pipes (Pypes 2 1/2") off and on at least half a...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
05-05-2021, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,756
Bullet HR Cam
I don't know ponjon. Mine was a HR don't know about HFT or SFT's. Call them (662-893-8022). You'll get a person that really knows something instead of some kid in front of computer screen reading...
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