Forum: THE LOBBY
04-16-2024, 04:03 PM
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Forum: THE LOBBY
04-14-2024, 08:08 AM
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Forum: THE LOBBY
04-13-2024, 08:38 PM
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Forum: THE LOBBY
04-13-2024, 05:29 PM
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Cool Birthday Cake
Just thought I would share, my wife got me a really cool custom made birthday cake. I hated to cut it but it was also really, really good. The Pontiac arrowhead was edible and appeared to almost be...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-07-2024, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,076
Thanks Keith for taking the time and effort to...
Thanks Keith for taking the time and effort to post that well written report.
It was my concern over my front working angle being too large that generated my initial post. I will be looking to...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-06-2024, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,076
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-06-2024, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,076
Bluegoat65
The large downward angle is what...
Bluegoat65
The large downward angle is what started my original post to begin with. I have watched a ton of videos (the best being KevinWilsonSBC utube IMO), read every post and comment I can find...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-06-2024, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,076
I appreciate all the thoughts and comments and...
I appreciate all the thoughts and comments and while my question was basically about the large working angle at the front u-joint I appreciate the discussion and thoughts on pinion angle.
To be...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-05-2024, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,076
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-05-2024, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,076
Johntal1 - I guess I would prefer to have as...
Johntal1 - I guess I would prefer to have as close to zero working angle between the engine and front of the driveshaft and a resting negative pinion working angle of -2 to -2.5 degrees so that...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-05-2024, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,076
Not sure why you need to know the pinion angle...
Not sure why you need to know the pinion angle which is 1.2 degrees downward sloping. RPM is 5500 to possibly 6000. New to all the suspension and driveline modifications but trying to learn.
The...
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
03-05-2024, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,076
Drive Line Angle
65 GTO w/68 400 and TH400
100% dedicated drag car
Engine angle is 4.5 degrees (downward) at harmonic balancer and confirmed at tailhousing shaft
Driveshaft angle is 2.8 degrees (downward)
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
02-22-2024, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,532
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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
02-06-2024, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,462
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
01-31-2024, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 388
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
01-31-2024, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 388
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Forum: Pontiac - Race
01-31-2024, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 388
Temp Sending Unit location
Question originally posted on Heating & Cooling section but no replies
100% drag car
68 Pontiac 400 block with #16 heads
Looking for good spot to install a temp sending unit in the block or...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
01-29-2024, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 334
Fan & Water Pump switch location
100% drag car
68 Pontiac 400 block with #16 heads
Looking for good spot to install a switch in the block to signal fan and water pump to come on
Currently I am using manual switches so I can...
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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
01-20-2024, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 834
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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
01-18-2024, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 834
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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
01-18-2024, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 834
Kenth
It does look like a TCS transmission...
Kenth
It does look like a TCS transmission switch as you and cammerjeff indicate.
The manual says that all engines except 4 spd manual use the Speed Control Spark Advance (S.C.S). which is...
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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
01-17-2024, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 834
Thanks Peter and Kenth. It looks like I...
Thanks Peter and Kenth. It looks like I definitely have some testing and investigation to do once the shop gets back above freezing next week. Car does have AC from the factory
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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
01-15-2024, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 834
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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
01-15-2024, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 834
Thanks camerjeff, that makes sense as the TCS...
Thanks camerjeff, that makes sense as the TCS system is installed but basically bypassed.
The engine is actually a Nov 71 production date and the heads are "7M5" L061 for the DS and K161 for the...
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Forum: 70-72 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
01-14-2024, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 834
Temp sending unit?
1972 GTO, auto with non-rally guages
I found an unconnected temp sending unit(?) on the back of PS cylinder head.
The service manual says the temperature sending unit is on the side of the PS...
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