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Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 08:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 664
Posted By Don 79 TA
i went with the Aeromotive system for my 79 with...

i went with the Aeromotive system for my 79 with the built in pump.
nice setup indeed, has some growth potential as well, and even if i wanted to go full E85.
the top was a little challenge because...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-05-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 985
Posted By Don 79 TA
I like Motuls ester oil i run 20-60, which can...

I like Motuls ester oil
i run 20-60, which can now only find 10-60
i live in high temps
oddly the 20-60 sounds so thin too
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-08-2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,194
Posted By Don 79 TA
i've use a long wide screwdriver blade on the...

i've use a long wide screwdriver blade on the portable drill
don't recommend it unless you are ULTRA careful, because if you slip off, you can do some damage
the one i had fit like a glove, but...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-06-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 276
Posted By Don 79 TA
WOW, surprised development hasn't made that place...

WOW, surprised development hasn't made that place go away
nice facility, held some nice events in the past
wife liked racing her 05 vette there
best run she had there was against a sbc 240z, the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-31-2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,025
Posted By Don 79 TA
when i did the fuel tank/line update back in '18...

when i did the fuel tank/line update back in '18 i went with Earl's #8 lines/fittings
PTFE hoses, no fuel smell, not braided, super strong, heat resistant, etc
well worth it
so easy to work with,...
Forum: SOLD Parts 01-23-2024, 08:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,063
Posted By Don 79 TA
just my experience in the past with aftermarket...

just my experience in the past with aftermarket fans
yes, typically they could be used as either push/pull
reverse wiring and usually flip the fan blades around is what it took
at least the ones i...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-09-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 425
Posted By Don 79 TA
dont know if this applies, but was my issue i...

dont know if this applies, but was my issue
i ran synthetic PS fluid and would get leaks at the lower seal
saw some info about that and most just sucked it out and put in regular PS fluid and all...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-09-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 425
Posted By Don 79 TA
dont know if this applies, but was my issue i...

dont know if this applies, but was my issue
i ran synthetic PS fluid and would get leaks at the lower seal
saw some info about that and most just sucked it out and put in regular PS fluid and all...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 11-21-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 262
Posted By Don 79 TA
Anyone use the Year One 79 TA Wheel flare/spoiler kit?

my current originial flares/front spoiler have seen better days.
i wanted to see if anyone has used/installed the Year One Wheel Flare Spoilers BFS77 and thoughts on it?
i think it might be easier...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-15-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,016
Posted By Don 79 TA
might need to try it in the VC oil dispstick...

might need to try it in the VC
oil dispstick tube sealed good?
using a breather in one of the VC's as well?
i have tall VC's and a spacer to clear the girdle. however the moroso covers do have a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-15-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,016
Posted By Don 79 TA
from my experience, all depends as there are some...

from my experience, all depends as there are some variables, such as vc baffle location, how your pcv setup is, possible other engine issues, sealing, etc
i've used the Moroso type, but if i recall...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 10-30-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 858
Posted By Don 79 TA
that just looks so cool i've never seen one nor...

that just looks so cool
i've never seen one nor they made one like that
ahhhhhh the good ole days, except getting old sucks, but it's great to reflect back for sure :)
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 10-25-2023, 07:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,405
Posted By Don 79 TA
wow that sure does look nice

wow that sure does look nice
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-24-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,376
Posted By Don 79 TA
I run the crower 1.7 and 1.65 on my setup no...

I run the crower 1.7 and 1.65 on my setup
no issues
e-heads were clearance as part of the build
springs can handle it, geometry didn't change either
the 1.7s are a nice piece. not sure if they...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-04-2023, 08:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 857
Posted By Don 79 TA
i can relate to the system capacity, but if i am...

i can relate to the system capacity, but if i am not mistaken on most of the adds, they would say something like 5-8 (what ever the pan is supposed to be if you get my point)
and definitely get what...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-04-2023, 08:12 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,377
Posted By Don 79 TA
depending how bad your issue is, but perhaps...

depending how bad your issue is, but perhaps something else to possibly try
what kind of oil and weight do you use?
There's many articles out there about ester oils and how they help with seal...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-03-2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 857
Posted By Don 79 TA
maybe i am not comprehending something here,...

maybe i am not comprehending something here, trust me i wouldn't doubt it
but, if the MFG of a pan says 7 quarts, do they mean the pan would hold 7, and then what ever you need for the filter (lets...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-03-2023, 08:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,587
Posted By Don 79 TA
there's some great videos on youtube regarding...

there's some great videos on youtube regarding plug readings and all
steve morris made a really great one, and funny too

i was told one way to check, is to run various ranges at once, make your...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-03-2023, 08:08 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,958
Posted By Don 79 TA
try Richie H in Long Island? there'res many...

try Richie H in Long Island?
there'res many others as well, and lately i've seen some smaller shops that show videos of rebuilding pontiacs, good to see the little shops stepping in to, search...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-02-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,377
Posted By Don 79 TA
I'm trying to remember where i bought the...

I'm trying to remember where i bought the dye/light kit from
i dont recall if it was summit or autozone
i think the main thing i saw in the kits was the light, that is what will help you the most...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-25-2023, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By Don 79 TA
you will see a gain on a dyno, but something to...

you will see a gain on a dyno, but something to consider is the draw it will take from the alt, although not much
there are pros/cons to using the e-pumps
it can certainly aid in cooling,...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-18-2023, 08:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,516
Posted By Don 79 TA
is there a date code or part number to detect the...

is there a date code or part number to detect the older heads?
was it just an e-head issue or other aluminum heads?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-13-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,436
Posted By Don 79 TA
maybe try one of the oil dye detection kits? ...

maybe try one of the oil dye detection kits?
worked GREAT for me when i had an issue. drips, that sounded so similar to yours, but mine was actually from an aftermarket oil breather that leaked oil...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-11-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 485
Posted By Don 79 TA
you should be ok, might just be marketing hype,...

you should be ok, might just be marketing hype, but who knows
i just use regular prestone PS
the Syn version leaked, or should say dripped from the pitman arm seal area
suctioned out the fluid,...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-07-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 686
Posted By Don 79 TA
what oil filter you using? i had low idle/rpm OP...

what oil filter you using? i had low idle/rpm OP readings, but when i went with KN or HP5 filters pressure is much better and higher.
The AC delco filters and wix filters i tried gave me 10-15, ...
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