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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-02-2024, 02:55 PM
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Posted By 74Grandville
going by the chart, you may need a thicker shim...

going by the chart, you may need a thicker shim behind the pinion. I would only add about 2-3 thou and check again.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-02-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 421
Posted By 74Grandville
I still don't think you are loading it enough. ...

I still don't think you are loading it enough. the way i do it is holding the pinion yoke with a glove and turn the carrier with a wrench. the most inportant pattern is on the drive side with new...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-18-2024, 09:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 739
Posted By 74Grandville
it's what I have used and works great.

it's what I have used and works great.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-01-2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 732
Posted By 74Grandville
engine side are studs, Cat side is a bolt and...

engine side are studs, Cat side is a bolt and crimp nut.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-30-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,723
Posted By 74Grandville
possibly secondaries going lean? I'd go with a...

possibly secondaries going lean? I'd go with a fuel issue.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,982
Posted By 74Grandville
Crower sft with crower lifters. Lucas muscle car...

Crower sft with crower lifters. Lucas muscle car 10w-30 oil. Correct valve spring pressure and geometry I’m sure helps.

I’ve had 2 failures in my life.

First was back in 2003 when I had no...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-08-2024, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 591
Posted By 74Grandville
Agree! i forgot to mention I did prime the pump...

Agree! i forgot to mention I did prime the pump and put a little lube in the cyclinders before my 5yr start.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-08-2024, 09:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 591
Posted By 74Grandville
My First build sat for 5yrs! But it ended up...

My First build sat for 5yrs! But it ended up being fine. Built 2005, cam breakin 2010.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 924
Posted By 74Grandville
I think if you notice the caps “shifting” they...

I think if you notice the caps “shifting” they are probably just recentering on the deeper part of the hole. the initial part of the hole in the cap is probably elongated and making the cap loose.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-08-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,031
Posted By 74Grandville
both of these are great books!! i've learned so...

both of these are great books!! i've learned so much from them. Thank you Cliff!!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-21-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 542
Posted By 74Grandville
where are you located? i have a stock one from a...

where are you located? i have a stock one from a 78 TA. 11" clutch.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-16-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,217
Posted By 74Grandville
another vote for the Summit 2800, The stock L78...

another vote for the Summit 2800, The stock L78 cam is tinny.

2801 might work too, but with the bevel stock piston, compression will still be pretty low.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-17-2023, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 648
Posted By 74Grandville
Agree, #2 is an easy check.

Agree, #2 is an easy check.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-16-2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,246
Posted By 74Grandville
I would go with the Fel-Pro 1016 as the newer...

I would go with the Fel-Pro 1016 as the newer gaskets require a specific finish to ensure they seal properly.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 10-14-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 33,746
Posted By 74Grandville
you're making some great progress!! Some...

you're making some great progress!! Some observations you may want to look into. the heat shield doesn't look correct on the exhaust manifold. i believe the one on yours is for ealier setups. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-10-2023, 04:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,498
Posted By 74Grandville
EGR Most folks would say don't run this...

EGR

Most folks would say don't run this intake.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-08-2023, 08:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 932
Posted By 74Grandville
i'm not an expert on RAIV, but i think that is...

i'm not an expert on RAIV, but i think that is normal for factory 400 RAIV. That is a big cam!

i'm running a crower solid 60311 in a 428 at 10.6:1 compression and only see ~6-7 hg. i think of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-21-2023, 08:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 273
Posted By 74Grandville
yeah, i believe so. This is what i installed in...

yeah, i believe so. This is what i installed in my car when i rebuilt my rear. I couldn't beat the price... it's the same setup found on RockAuto for more.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115758691808
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-13-2023, 11:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,139
Posted By 74Grandville
I have no experience with the 3.6L. i'm just...

I have no experience with the 3.6L. i'm just refrencing what the Car Wizard has said. it could be he was refrencing the earlier designs of this engine.
...
Forum: Exhaust TECH 09-11-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,148
Posted By 74Grandville
Dougs are very nice. I would get the Cermic...

Dougs are very nice. I would get the Cermic coated ones.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-06-2023, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,139
Posted By 74Grandville
not sure the 3.6L is an engine I would want.

not sure the 3.6L is an engine I would want.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-05-2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,129
Posted By 74Grandville
Great Thread!! reminds me of my 74Grandville. it...

Great Thread!! reminds me of my 74Grandville. it was the car that got me into the hobby.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-02-2023, 09:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,409
Posted By 74Grandville
I ran into this with my 428 build. the original...

I ran into this with my 428 build. the original dowels were pressed deep into the block. I think someone put the block on the floor without the caps. With help from a friend, we welded a stud to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-22-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 814
Posted By 74Grandville
I would look at the chamber scallop when doing a...

I would look at the chamber scallop when doing a high compression 350. A 400 chamber would create a pocket that wouldn't be ideal in my opinion.

1969 46 heads have a 400 chamber

12, 17, 18, 47,...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 07-27-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 723
Posted By 74Grandville
I think most got thrown out...

I think most got thrown out...
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