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Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-08-2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,488
Posted By Luiz
I paid $23.5K for engine rebuild, bored and...

I paid $23.5K for engine rebuild, bored and stroked, with all new high performance parts. Plus I replaced the 3 speed automatic tranny with a new 5 speed manual tremec. The only thing kept the same...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-24-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 414
Views: 34,473
Posted By Luiz
Do you define performance on the basis of a...

Do you define performance on the basis of a stopwatch? If so, 50 year old technology cannot compete with today's technology...that must be called progress.

I think performance is defined more...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-29-2020, 11:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,786
Posted By Luiz
Thanks everyone for your opinions, most of which...

Thanks everyone for your opinions, most of which I have been tossing around in my head for the last 20 years of the 35 years I have owned it. It has been my Ship of Theseus problem which is one...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-23-2020, 09:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,786
Posted By Luiz
Thanks Mulcah, but this goat has sentimental...

Thanks Mulcah, but this goat has sentimental value as I bought it as my first car when I was 16 and now I am 50 and finally have a little money to make improvements. So buying a new goat and selling...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-22-2020, 10:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,786
Posted By Luiz
Just to add to this. I was actually quoted $43K...

Just to add to this. I was actually quoted $43K with $37K in labor and $6K in parts
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-22-2020, 10:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,786
Posted By Luiz
69 Goat restoration costs

Hi goat people,

Looking to restore the body on my 69 GTO. The body is not in bad shape but does need work to put it into "like new" condition.

An initial estimate I got from a local classic...
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-08-2018, 05:44 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 2,903
Posted By Luiz
I made a few changes to the horses in the stable...

Kept the same block but bored and stroked to around 460cc. All block internals upgraded and beefed up. Edelbrock intake and cylinder heads. 800CFM Edelbrock carb and HEI distributor.
Very happy...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-17-2017, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 211
Posted By Luiz
Thanks Tom. I saw Superior and I contacted them...

Thanks Tom. I saw Superior and I contacted them to ask some questions. Big thing is whether or not pulling engine for engine dyno is worth it. You think to just leave in car and do chassis dyno which...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-17-2017, 02:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 211
Posted By Luiz
Well I am thinking engine dyno but I would like...

Well I am thinking engine dyno but I would like to ask if it is worth it to pull the engine and do an engine dyno or just go with the chassis dyno?

I had the engine rebuilt a few years ago and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-13-2017, 11:56 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,027
Posted By Luiz
I was born the same year my 69 GTO was born....

I was born the same year my 69 GTO was born. Purchased it 16 years later and still have it 32 years later :)
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-26-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 211
Posted By Luiz
Engine Dyno in SoCal?

Hello! Does anybody have a recommendation for a good engine dyno company in Southern California? I want to get my modified 400 in my 69 GTO on the dyno.

Thanks


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Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 01-05-2009, 02:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 367
Posted By Luiz
Thanks gobrdgo! I am not only looking for a...

Thanks gobrdgo! I am not only looking for a performance engine rebuild, but also the engine bay and all the electrical.
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 12-19-2008, 09:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 367
Posted By Luiz
Thanks Joe--good to get another recommendation. I...

Thanks Joe--good to get another recommendation. I never heard back from Dave Howit about restoring my goat...

Luiz
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 12-16-2008, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 367
Posted By Luiz
Thanks Ace. I sent Dave an email saying you...

Thanks Ace. I sent Dave an email saying you referred me. I look forward to his response.

Luiz
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 12-12-2008, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 367
Posted By Luiz
Muscle car restorer in SoCal?

Hello everyone,

Can anyone recommend a trustworthy and competant muscle car restorer in Southern California? I live in Orange County and have a 69 GTO that needs everything done. First of all, I...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-09-2008, 10:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 102
Posted By Luiz
Muscle car restorer in SoCal

Hello everyone,

Can anyone recommend a trustworthy and competant muscle car restorer in Southern California? I live in Orange County and have a 69 GTO that needs everything done. First of all, I...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 03-13-2007, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By Luiz
400 V8 Quadrajet rebuild--who can do it?

I have a 69' GTO with 93K miles on it's standard issue engine. The engine is in a sad state and needs an overhaul. I want a pro to do it and that is definately not me.

Does anyone have a...
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