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Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-10-2014, 05:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 564
Posted By Paul Westcott
My Tempest has a BOP 10-bolt 8.2 rear and it has...

My Tempest has a BOP 10-bolt 8.2 rear and it has held up very well, so far... Fortunately, it is a Nodular "GS" type that is supposedly stronger to begin with. Breaking it while running my regular...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-29-2014, 10:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,063
Posted By Paul Westcott
My car looks good at 50 feet while moving at...

My car looks good at 50 feet while moving at night, but move it does....

I enjoy going to cruise nights and free car shows although the paint and body of my ride have been untouched since the...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-27-2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 699
Views: 178,146
Posted By Paul Westcott
My '67 Tempest

Thanks! It's my survivor resto-mod
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My car is a Street and Strip experiment so compromise was essential in its build. The goal being to have a reliable and reasonably...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-27-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 699
Views: 178,146
Posted By Paul Westcott
My '67 Tempest

1967 Pontiac Tempest Custom, 2 dr. HT
My never-ending project car. We have a long history together...


1967 Pontiac Tempest Fact Sheet

• Originally an OHC-6, w/ 3 on the tree
• Found dead...
Forum: EFI Tech 04-25-2014, 02:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,593
Posted By Paul Westcott
I'm long overdue for an update to my update... ...

I'm long overdue for an update to my update...

Added DIY custom converter lock up control system, controlled via Megasquirt ECU. Provides full manual override and programmed converter lock up...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-25-2014, 12:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 53,231
Posted By Paul Westcott
1967 Tempest - EFI 455 Street and Strip project...

1967 Tempest - EFI 455 Street and Strip project vehicle

- Runs 12's and gets over 18 MPG on pump gas!

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=663187

(Engine/Trans etc....
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 04-23-2014, 12:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 477
Posted By Paul Westcott
I used 3/8 aluminum fuel line, to and from the...

I used 3/8 aluminum fuel line, to and from the engine in my EFI fuel system. Fairly easy to bend and make a custom installation. I used plenty of Adel clamps to prevent any flexing or vibration in...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2014, 08:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,213
Posted By Paul Westcott
Delo 15W40 with 1 bottle of ZDDP.

Delo 15W40 with 1 bottle of ZDDP.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 206
Posted By Paul Westcott
I use Autolite 85. Gap @ 0.040 (w/ MSD6AL box)...

I use Autolite 85. Gap @ 0.040 (w/ MSD6AL box) Works well, no issues.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-16-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 257
Posted By Paul Westcott
I use the mini-starter from Summit, although it...

I use the mini-starter from Summit, although it costs a little more than this re-man unit on ebay. Fits. Works. Like it.
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 04-09-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 63,328
Posted By Paul Westcott
The MS II v3.0 ECU in my car cost just about $300...

The MS II v3.0 ECU in my car cost just about $300 to build as a kit. You don't have to build it, you can buy it complete. A new MS III ECU (built) is $600... I challenge anyone to show me an...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 04-08-2014, 11:46 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 63,328
Posted By Paul Westcott
Mark, Yeah, my bro can get a little...

Mark,
Yeah, my bro can get a little enthusiastic when it come to MS EFI...
It is hard to deny that having precision control and tuning of all A/F, timing/advance; under all possible throttle...
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 04-08-2014, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 63,328
Posted By Paul Westcott
Mark, I saw your car at PHXVI, but unfortunately...

Mark, I saw your car at PHXVI, but unfortunately didn't see or get to talk with you as my time in the show area was limited. (I was pretty busy that day pretending to be a semi-professional race car...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-07-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,172
Posted By Paul Westcott
Thumbs up Mike - thanks for posting all the pics! You got...

Mike - thanks for posting all the pics! You got a few of my car on the track too. Much appreciated.
It was a great event. A big thank you to Steve Barcak and his crew!

:D
Forum: National Events 04-07-2014, 01:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,795
Posted By Paul Westcott
Thumbs up An excellent event at a pro caliber venue. Had a...

An excellent event at a pro caliber venue. Had a great time and my car ran like a tiger.
Couldn't ask for more...
Thanks, Steve!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-12-2014, 06:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 721
Posted By Paul Westcott
I ran those '68 #15 heads. on my 389. I got...

I ran those '68 #15 heads. on my 389. I got tired of having to mix in 25% 100LL AvGas to keep it from pinging/detonating. I'd seek heads yielding a pump-gas friendly compression ratio if I were you.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-08-2011, 11:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 2,091
Posted By Paul Westcott
I got 18 MPG in mostly city freeway driving and...

I got 18 MPG in mostly city freeway driving and can probably do even better on a long, steady-speed Interstate road trip. My car is no daily driver, but my plan has always been to build a reliable,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-30-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 113
Posted By Paul Westcott
Will do. Thanks.

Will do. Thanks.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-30-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 113
Posted By Paul Westcott
Thanks for the prompt reply, b-man! Anyone...

Thanks for the prompt reply, b-man!

Anyone looking for a 389?
It has #15, bigger valve heads on it (nothing stellar about those... ) with a genuine JC Whitney cam that used to push my Tempest...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-30-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 113
Posted By Paul Westcott
389 Engine Code #s

I have a complete, original bore, 389 engine that I used to run in my '67 Tempest. It came from a '65 Bonneville, but I'm not 100% sure it was the original engine. I'd like to sell it, but before...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-27-2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 114
Posted By Paul Westcott
If you're going to stick with the TBI, I'd...

If you're going to stick with the TBI, I'd suggest just keeping the throttle body and injector set up and upgrading to a Megasquirt II or III controller. It's far more versatile, more tunable and...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-24-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 590
Posted By Paul Westcott
I have a BOP 8.2 10-bolt in my Tempest. It's...

I have a BOP 8.2 10-bolt in my Tempest. It's mostly a street car, but I do race it whenever I get the chance. Fortunately, it had the supposedly stronger, Nodular GS type 10-bolt to begin with.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,306
Posted By Paul Westcott
Yep, this is the "street section" and my ride is...

Yep, this is the "street section" and my ride is 90% street and maybe 10% track. I'm looking to push the envelope both directions at once; real street & strip -Run strong on the track and get decent...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-23-2011, 02:58 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,306
Posted By Paul Westcott
OK, I've been reading this friendly little cam...

OK, I've been reading this friendly little cam discussion with considerable interest and now I'm going to send it off in another direction.

I have an XE 274 HFT cam in my iron-headed 455. Do I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-18-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 519
Posted By Paul Westcott
I'd sure hate to buy the gas for anything buzzing...

I'd sure hate to buy the gas for anything buzzing down the highway at 4K RPM...
:eek:
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