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Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2021, 06:53 PM
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pic of fan
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-12-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,633
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
To be honest, my back has been going through...

To be honest, my back has been going through chiropractic care for months so I have limited underhood time. So I have to chose my battles. I would have liked to confirm TDC with timing cover but as...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-09-2021, 05:20 AM
Replies: 28
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Posted By BLK/RD462TA
Well, I guess my hearing and vision up close...

Well, I guess my hearing and vision up close isn't as good as it used to be. Upon further investigation most of my spark plugs have faint aluminum specs on them. I also realized i'm using aftermarket...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-08-2021, 05:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,633
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
Thanks for everyone's advice. Jay I did have...

Thanks for everyone's advice. Jay I did have multiple coolant leaks. One was pin hole in heater hose, then heater core leaked, lastly one timing cover bolt wasn't sealing in block. It seemed like...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2021, 05:31 PM
Replies: 28
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Posted By BLK/RD462TA
I appreciate everyone's advise. You guys are...

I appreciate everyone's advise. You guys are making me feel better about the detonation. I will check my balancer marks and check again to see if my total creeps up past 3000 rpms. Not to drag this...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2021, 03:43 PM
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Posted By BLK/RD462TA
Don't get in a accident cause of me bro. It can...

Don't get in a accident cause of me bro. It can wait till your stopped. I checked total other day it was at 28 around 3000. I should've revved it past that to see if it creeps past 28. Also starter...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2021, 03:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,633
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
My mistake. 455 35over. Standard 4.21 stroke. so...

My mistake. 455 35over. Standard 4.21 stroke. so that would be 4.186 bore. Yes edelbrock d port 290 cfm. yes about the gasket crush .039. originally my timing was creeping with offshore distributor....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2021, 02:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,633
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
Here's a pic before the colder plug. Generally 2...

Here's a pic before the colder plug. Generally 2 cylinders did this since put together 3 years ago. Of course I don't drive it much and parts change along the way. Basically installed factory pontiac...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,633
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
It is a new timing cover aftermarket. this cam...

It is a new timing cover aftermarket. this cam has really short seat timing 287 and 293. Guess i should put the deg wheel on it again. tell ya i never heard any ping. It a pain degreeing a cam in car...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2021, 01:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,633
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
Its not peppered porcelain. its looks kinda like...

Its not peppered porcelain. its looks kinda like a spec of solder. I did notice from some older pics of new heads that where spark plug threads protrude in head there was some sharp slivers of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2021, 01:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,633
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
When i first put it together 3 years ago it was...

When i first put it together 3 years ago it was on and installed at intake closing 49 deg. I had a timing cover leak and installed a new cloyes double roller. I didn't degree it because of having...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-06-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,633
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
Molten aluminum specs on plug

Hi Guys, I've been around but not active on here for some time. I have a 1978 trans am with a 455 with butler 290 cfm 72cc heads with diamond pistons with a 20cc dish. 0 decked with a fel pro 1016...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-09-2013, 07:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 93
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
Back at it soon

Hello guys its been while since I been here. I have a 78 TA thats Black and have it all apart stripped and fenders, doors, hood a decklid already painted in and out. Its been 3 years at least....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-21-2009, 07:23 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,997
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
Good Job man! That thing sounds awesum! Hang on...

Good Job man! That thing sounds awesum! Hang on at the track.. PB
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-27-2009, 06:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 559
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
Talking Thanks for the replies.. Will call Calvert or Ron...

Thanks for the replies.. Will call Calvert or Ron Rhodes.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-26-2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 559
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
Thumbs up gears

Thanks for the advice. I really havent had it out much. It was cold that day and I couldn't get it to hook right. I really think your ride looks killer.. I am in the process of doing the repaint and...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-26-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 559
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
Question Caltracs

Is there a big difference in using Split mono leafs with the Caltracs as apposed to just Caltrac bars? I am getting ready to purchase the bars was wandering if the leafs will help 60ft or traction...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 02-26-2009, 09:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,871
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
My 3" Walker Super Turbos work well for me..

My 3" Walker Super Turbos work well for me..
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-08-2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
Thumbs up ABS bumper covers

Thanks for the imput fella's. It looks like it will be a gamble if i crack it putting it back. Good advice Bonneville Joe with the front I will do that if i take the whole assy off. That stuff is old...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-08-2009, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
Question 78 TA Bumper covers

Hello, getting ready to take them off to strip down and get ready to paint. I am into a semi-pro resto including body work. My question is can I take just the cover off without taking the metal...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-31-2009, 03:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,043
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
Talking th350 auto

I grenaded a BW T10 twice with street slicks and a 400. That was my deciding choice. My TA picked up roughly 3 tenths and 1 mph. The 9'' Ati converter was set up to mph also. Thanks to JB.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-31-2009, 02:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,647
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
Hi GJN, No I really haven't had a chance to try a...

Hi GJN, No I really haven't had a chance to try a bigger carb yet. It seems my car spends most of its time off the road or track. What carb worked for you? PB
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-29-2009, 05:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,647
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
I know what you mean. I have a 455 with a little...

I know what you mean. I have a 455 with a little over 500 hp and small headers and 3" dynomax turbos and i just bairley made the noise decible range in Delaware. I think here it is 105 db. And that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2009, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 523
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
I ran those 8 valve relief in a 400 40 over with...

I ran those 8 valve relief in a 400 40 over with ported 16's with a RA4 and 3.90 gears and it did 12.44 et. They were deep in the hole I remember. if you have to work with what you have at this point...
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 01-24-2009, 09:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 466
Posted By BLK/RD462TA
Sorry Matt didn't mean to crash your thread. I...

Sorry Matt didn't mean to crash your thread. I should have started my own. Your thread is helpful to me cause I'm just getting ready to attempt some MIG welding also with a millermatic. i guess i'll...
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