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Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-02-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 844
Posted By Mwieczorek
Looking at the pics, I wonder if his lack of...

Looking at the pics, I wonder if his lack of success with the viton seal was caused by the oil grooved on the crank. The grooves are needed to keep the rope seal lubricated, but you do not want them...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-01-2023, 10:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 844
Posted By Mwieczorek
Engine build... What would you do?

So, I have a 1966 421 block with 4 bolt mains. It has been bored to 4.180" (I bought it like this). I did have a friend who is a retired machinist check it with his sonic tester. He laughed and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-28-2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,689
Posted By Mwieczorek
I haven't done anything with it just yet. I had...

I haven't done anything with it just yet. I had set this motor aside and focus on doing a bunch of work on my truck (fuel lines, brake lines, new front and rear brakes... Getting rusty old bolts...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-06-2022, 12:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,689
Posted By Mwieczorek
That's more or less the plan. I was going to...

That's more or less the plan. I was going to spring for a set of rods just to be safe. I guess I can always just get a set of Speed-pro 2262-40s, a set of Scat rods, and have the whole mess...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-06-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,689
Posted By Mwieczorek
Yeah, I know that pistons 0.034" in the hole...

Yeah, I know that pistons 0.034" in the hole won't be good for quench.

I looked at a couple brands of those 8 relief pistons and they all look to have a compression height of 1.700. If I get some...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-03-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,689
Posted By Mwieczorek
Yeah, I got my head out of my rear end and...

Yeah, I got my head out of my rear end and remembered that I have a dial indicator and a magnetic base. I rigged it up, found TDC, and measured the pistons with a depth mic... They are 0.034" down...
Forum: Tri-Power Tech 09-30-2022, 10:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,716
Posted By Mwieczorek
Bought a tripower... Please help me figure out what I have here

I bought this tripower setup. (See pictures below) It's definitely a 1966 intake manifold. I'm not sure what the carbs are because the tags are all missing. Does anyone know if there is anything...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-30-2022, 09:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,689
Posted By Mwieczorek
Bought a 66 tripower, it came with a 400, what do I do with it?

Like the title says, I bought a 66 tripower setup. The tripower came with a 400.

I'm gonna post a million questions about the tripower in the tripower tech area... For now I have a question...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 09-23-2022, 09:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,033
Posted By Mwieczorek
I recognize that car. BEATERBIRD!!!

I recognize that car. BEATERBIRD!!!
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 09-21-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,033
Posted By Mwieczorek
I did a similar play on my 66 Bonnevillle to get...

I did a similar play on my 66 Bonnevillle to get 12V power to my HEI distributor. There is a lug on the fuse panel that is switched 12V. You can tap from that and run the wire up and out through...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 08-30-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,780
Posted By Mwieczorek
I haven't updated this thread in a looooong time...

I haven't updated this thread in a looooong time so here is what I've done since then...

The stock rear end on the car was a 2.56:1 open differential. Not exactly inspiring from a performance...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2022, 02:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,212
Posted By Mwieczorek
Yep, my "barn find 66 Bonneville" thread is in...

Yep, my "barn find 66 Bonneville" thread is in the 61-66 B body section.

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=850097
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2022, 02:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,212
Posted By Mwieczorek
Oh, I didn't take it as sarcasm at all! I...

Oh, I didn't take it as sarcasm at all!

I might be a "wee bit" sensitive because I spent a couple months last fall trying to figure out how to shoehorn a 9" or a GM 12 bolt under the car and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,212
Posted By Mwieczorek
Just for reference... ...

Just for reference...

https://photos.classiccars.com/cc-temp/listing/135/4833/20754200-1966-chevrolet-impala-thumb.jpg
Impala rear suspension...
Springs mounted to lower links
Upper links...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,212
Posted By Mwieczorek
So... I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn last night,...

So... I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn last night, but I am a real life suspension engineer at General Motors, so I have some idea what I'm talking about here. ;)

Those links may very well be for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,212
Posted By Mwieczorek
If I had an Implala I would be all over that! ...

If I had an Implala I would be all over that!

All the aftermarket shops say "GM B Body", but what they mean is "Chevrolet B body".

Problem is the Implala uses a straight 4 link with a panhard...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2022, 08:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,212
Posted By Mwieczorek
Oh yes, the limited slip was a big part of the...

Oh yes, the limited slip was a big part of the reason I did the swap! The 2.56:1 peg leg rear end just sucked and I wanted to upgrade. Looked around for a while and the best thing I found was this...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-19-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,212
Posted By Mwieczorek
I like the way you guys are thinking with the...

I like the way you guys are thinking with the TH350 converter. I'll look into that. I'm not hung up on a specific stall number, I just want what is going to be the best for an admittedly...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-18-2022, 09:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,212
Posted By Mwieczorek
I'm not sure it makes a huge difference, but it...

I'm not sure it makes a huge difference, but it used to have 2.56:1 gears. It now has 3.08:1 gears.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-18-2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,212
Posted By Mwieczorek
Thanks! The valve guides were cut down and...

Thanks! The valve guides were cut down and positive seals were installed. This is not a "brand new" engine. It has a couple thousand miles on it already. It also has a set of Comp Cams valve...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-18-2022, 08:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,212
Posted By Mwieczorek
Torque Converter Recommendation?

Hi all,

I'm getting ready to do an engine swap, and I figure this is the time to swap converters if needed.

The car is a 1966 Bonneville. It is currently a 389/4bbl, and it is really tired. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2022, 09:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,740
Posted By Mwieczorek
I ended up buying the engine. I looked it over...

I ended up buying the engine. I looked it over pretty good, stuck my inspection camera in every orifice, rolled it over, checked for bent pushrods and whatnot. It seems it was stored well, drained...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,740
Posted By Mwieczorek
Cliff - I saw you say something similar in...

Cliff - I saw you say something similar in another thread. I am genuinely curious as to what static and dynamic compression ratios you consider safe with pump gas. I know having good quench helps,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2022, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 326
Posted By Mwieczorek
Harmonic balancer/timing cover/pulleys question...

So I'm going to look at swapping the 389 in my 66 Bonneville for a later 400. I know I cna get into issues with harmonic balancers and timing covers and pulleys... My question is this, can I take...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-11-2022, 07:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,740
Posted By Mwieczorek
I don't know yet. I may try to throw together a...

I don't know yet. I may try to throw together a kit for just that purpose though. I have a spare battery and a Pontiac starter in the barn...

Normally I would only buy a used engine as a core...
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