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Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 02:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,087
Posted By Formulajones
That's referred to in the industry as climbing...

That's referred to in the industry as climbing lube. There are a few ring gear companies that recommend that type of lube when building rear ends and when I get it from them, if I remember right it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 229
Posted By Formulajones
Yes going to 3" is worth some power even on a...

Yes going to 3" is worth some power even on a mild build. There has been a bunch of h and x testing that shows it's beneficial on 2.5" and 3" exhaust.

As far as drone I've found how the system is...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,087
Posted By Formulajones
Only way to know if your getting the protection...

Only way to know if your getting the protection you want, or to compare what you're using vs switching to something else is do an oil analysis. It tells you what you're asking, no one here can tell...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,087
Posted By Formulajones
The same thing can be accomplished with 2 cycle...

The same thing can be accomplished with 2 cycle oil with TcW3 that you get with Lucas fuel treatment for half the cost.

The biggest difference is Lucas really isn't overly critical how much you...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-14-2024, 06:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 229
Posted By Formulajones
2.5"-3" can be a bit of personal choice and...

2.5"-3" can be a bit of personal choice and depends on how far you want to push this effort but for sure the 3" is going to make a bit more power. Muffler choice is just as if not more important.

...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 05-13-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 197
Posted By Formulajones
Just looks like they need to be swapped side to...

Just looks like they need to be swapped side to side, they are installed on the wrong side.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,049
Posted By Formulajones
To rebuild heads and do them right you'll spend...

To rebuild heads and do them right you'll spend an easy grand and most likely closer to $1500 by the time you do guides, valves, springs, valve seats, cut for positive seals etc... and I'd about...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-09-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 782
Posted By Formulajones
I'll add this. We go to big meets and shows...

I'll add this. We go to big meets and shows frequently. And travel long distances to many of them.
I used to always see 100's of cars throughout the year with those awful Eddy carbs on them.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-09-2024, 06:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 782
Posted By Formulajones
A lot of good points in here. You can either...

A lot of good points in here.
You can either worry yourself to death or just roll with it. With most everyone converting to electronic ignition over the past 40+ years I don't view electronic carbs...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-08-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 808
Posted By Formulajones
The newer one uses xe lobes, a little faster ramp...

The newer one uses xe lobes, a little faster ramp profile I believe.
Steve has posted the differences in the past. Believe he also has lobe numbers for both if ya want to order one.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-07-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 704
Posted By Formulajones
Yes and the E10 is not consistent either. ...

Yes and the E10 is not consistent either.

Years ago when this stuff started becoming more prevalent you could buy test kits on the internet, maybe you still can. Anyway I was finding some...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 05-07-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 309
Posted By Formulajones
I use those band clamps all the time building...

I use those band clamps all the time building exhaust systems, however I never tried the summit brand. I always run up to Napa and buy them. Always work as advertised.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-07-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 704
Posted By Formulajones
Yep Ive found making things just a pinch richer...

Yep Ive found making things just a pinch richer makes the engine happier and doesn't affect mpg anyway.

We really don't need those factory lean calibrations, even with real fuel. Especially if...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-07-2024, 06:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 704
Posted By Formulajones
I hear ya. It's all but extinct around here and...

I hear ya. It's all but extinct around here and the one station that has it is so far away it doesn't make sense to go fill up. On top of that it's only offered in 87 octane so I can't use it anyway.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-06-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 704
Posted By Formulajones
Pretty much how I tune all my cars since I drive...

Pretty much how I tune all my cars since I drive them everywhere.
Stoich for 10 percent ethanol is 14:1
So basically what I do is tune them a bit rich on real gas and then don't worry about it, or...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-05-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 334
Posted By Formulajones
I just simply added the vent tubes to the new...

I just simply added the vent tubes to the new tank on my 70 bird. Not that hard to solder some tubes in place and connect the hose. If I remember right it was a very short run from the filler neck...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-05-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,480
Posted By Formulajones
Yup, and this goes for any new head you buy, even...

Yup, and this goes for any new head you buy, even high dollar ones. They all don't seem to have perfectly round valve jobs and some of them won't even seal or hold a vacuum so I wonder if they are...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-05-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 868
Posted By Formulajones
There are still many sanctioned 2 barrel racing...

There are still many sanctioned 2 barrel racing classes around the country. My concern is trying to run them with just 3 psi fuel pressure. I'd still like to hear from those that race, or even some...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-05-2024, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 280
Posted By Formulajones
Our nomad has that style of belt, was optional in...

Our nomad has that style of belt, was optional in 56. Works okay for me and doesn't bother me but I suppose you could adapt pretty much any style of retractable you like if you really want to. Lots...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-05-2024, 08:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 677
Posted By Formulajones
When I do my exhaust on the 2 post lift and have...

When I do my exhaust on the 2 post lift and have the rear at full droop, I move the X right up to the driveshaft. Usually not actually touching but it really doesn't matter much if it does because...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-04-2024, 09:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 985
Posted By Formulajones
Yes, this day and age, if I were to build an...

Yes, this day and age, if I were to build an engine like that again, I would order a custom made piston to do the job and be done with it, so long as I don't have to wait 6 months for a piston to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2024, 05:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 868
Posted By Formulajones
I tend to agree. Shucks even our air cooled VW...

I tend to agree. Shucks even our air cooled VW has more fuel pressure than that and those webbers aren't known for wanting a bunch lol.

I'd like to hear from some of the tri power guys that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 371
Posted By Formulajones
I figure anything you can do to help the...

I figure anything you can do to help the combustion process is a good thing.
I've never dyno'd the change myself so can't comment, I just do it for the simple reason of trying to get the spark out...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 05-03-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,213
Posted By Formulajones
Eh, that's not always the case. We have 2 cars...

Eh, that's not always the case. We have 2 cars here with complete 3" systems and they are among some of the quietest and comfiest cars to cruise in the whole fleet. No drone, easy conversations,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-03-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 358
Posted By Formulajones
tire straps are probably the most common these...

tire straps are probably the most common these days for stuff like that. They are pretty straight forward and easy to use if you have the rail system on your trailer.

Most of these cars also had...
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