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Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-06-2018, 05:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,798
Posted By vin63
Since Bullet cut all of my cams for my blown...

Since Bullet cut all of my cams for my blown Pontiac builds, I had them cut me a custom hydraulic roller cam. I run Crower hyd. roller lifters and roller rockers. My build was an experiment in...
Forum: Pacific 05-17-2017, 01:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,016
Posted By vin63
It was great to catch up with friends and meet...

It was great to catch up with friends and meet new folks at the annual get-together. One of my favorite things from the show...big thanks to Chuck Thompson:
...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-15-2017, 10:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 639
Posted By vin63
Missed you this weekend, Jay, but I know you had...

Missed you this weekend, Jay, but I know you had a family emergency. I hope all is well. I used the Kanter kit to rebuild the front of my '63 this year. The kit was nicer compared to most that I've...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-14-2015, 02:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 995
Posted By vin63
You're welcome. ;)

You're welcome. ;)
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-02-2015, 02:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 845
Posted By vin63
I also wear an Impact Drag Champ. I use the plain...

I also wear an Impact Drag Champ. I use the plain full face carbon fiber helmet from DJ Safety for my other racing activities.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-22-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 763
Posted By vin63
For what you plan on doing, I wouldn't have an...

For what you plan on doing, I wouldn't have an issue running a belt drive. I had a Jesel belt drive on two different cars - my old Super Gas and Outlaw 10.5 cars - that I drove on the streets and...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-19-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 408
Posted By vin63
A few progress photos of the suspension...

A few progress photos of the suspension restoration and disc brake conversion. I was finally able to get back on the Tempest now that my shop truck project is at the paint shop and off of my lift. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-06-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,547
Posted By vin63
Engine: 4.187 bore on a 3.750 stroke; Crower...

Engine: 4.187 bore on a 3.750 stroke; Crower offset lifters std. dia.; GRP 6.800 connecting rods; JE coated pistons.

Cam: Lift - .800 I/.750 E; Duration @ .050 - 288/296; Lobe Separation -112
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Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 07-02-2015, 01:01 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 114,032
Posted By vin63
Front Sway Bar Bushing Bracket

Just in case someone has a spare or a set of front sway bar bushing brackets laying around and not planning to use after a conversion. One of mine on the 1963 was rotted beyond repair. Thanks.
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 06-05-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 584
Posted By vin63
I'm not aware of any specific NHRA rules...

I'm not aware of any specific NHRA rules regarding coolant lines, but individual tracks can employ stricter rules. That is one you'll have to ask your track techs about.

Regarding the...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-13-2015, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 284
Posted By vin63
Thanks for posting the pics, Jay! I've seen him...

Thanks for posting the pics, Jay! I've seen him around at some of the local shows, including the inliners get-togethers.
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-13-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 446
Posted By vin63
On a couple of my older steering wheel...

On a couple of my older steering wheel restorations, I wore through some of the clear after about 5-6 years of weekly to daily driving (the wear was mainly from my wedding ring), so I scuffed them...
Forum: 61-63 Tempest & LeMans TECH 05-09-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 446
Posted By vin63
I've done a few steering wheel diameter reduction...

I've done a few steering wheel diameter reduction and restorations for other vehicles. I always use the PC-7 two-part epoxy that sets up to nearly the same hardness as the original plastic. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 03-18-2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 924
Posted By vin63
The marine industry has been using that type of...

The marine industry has been using that type of sequential supercharging for many years. Some of my favorite memories are hanging out with my uncle while he worked on the marine diesel power plants...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-05-2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 658
Posted By vin63
DJ Safety makes a specific Pontiac lower engine...

DJ Safety makes a specific Pontiac lower engine containment device/diaper part. You just have to specify if you're using the factory mounts or if the engine is mounted on plates, and what oil pan....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-24-2014, 10:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 389
Posted By vin63
As Eric mentioned, see if the manufacturer will...

As Eric mentioned, see if the manufacturer will re-web and re-certify them. Also, DJ Safety has an "other manufacturer" exchange program for driver restraints if you want to exchange them. In each...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-31-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,877
Posted By vin63
Of the cars I owned the longest, my favorite...

Of the cars I owned the longest, my favorite would be the one with the most memories associated - my grandfather's 1963 Chevy II SS. I ended up with it in 1982. I raced it in Super Gas/Street and D/C...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-31-2014, 12:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 774
Posted By vin63
To answer your question, yes, I filled all of...

To answer your question, yes, I filled all of three of the 400 blocks we used all the way...then machined after the filler set up (it is a beast to maneuver with the added weight). But, we obviously...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 10-30-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,478
Posted By vin63
All SPF…thanks PY!

All SPF…thanks PY!
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 10-23-2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,478
Posted By vin63
Blower intake - SPF

Blower intake - SPF
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 10-22-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,478
Posted By vin63
…so, to help with a few inquiries and application...

…so, to help with a few inquiries and application questions, this combination is not suitable for running on the street. I did not run water through the heads or the block. A water crossover is not...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-21-2014, 04:58 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 19,307
Posted By vin63
I would pull a few of the caps to visually...

I would pull a few of the caps to visually inspect the bearings just to make sure. We've caught some blackening of a journal with no debris in the filter.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-20-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 396
Posted By vin63
I would still prefer the adjustability of a...

I would still prefer the adjustability of a 4-link and coil over shock suspension, but with the innovative components that prevent spring wrap and wheel hop, I agree with the others that there is a...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 10-20-2014, 06:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,478
Posted By vin63
Since a few people have asked about separating...

Since a few people have asked about separating the parts, here is the pricing:

Cylinder heads w/valves, springs, retainers, keepers: $1500

Double wall zoomies (free with the cylinder heads):...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 10-20-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 19,307
Posted By vin63
Ah, yeah the data logger information would be...

Ah, yeah the data logger information would be more helpful in this instance…when we needed it most, is when out data logger would also glitch.

I would be concerned about fuel wash and if the...
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