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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2025, 03:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,640
Posted By rohrt
My 455 #96 head combo was an attempt to get the...

My 455 #96 head combo was an attempt to get the most power in a drivable form. Its a lot of fun, but I would still enjoy it if it was a bit more tame.

455 + .030 #96heads (1971) 2.11 1.77 home...
Forum: Interior TECH 03-07-2025, 11:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,519
Posted By rohrt
There is a video out there that shows the amount...

There is a video out there that shows the amount of work that goes into restoring a dash. It was much more labor intensive then I would have ever thought.

That said I recovered my own dash in a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-10-2025, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,738
Posted By rohrt
Thanks for posting that. I have been a regular...

Thanks for posting that. I have been a regular for years. Unfortunately it falls on a busy graduation weekend for me, but I hope it does well.

There was a time the swap meet took up the whole...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-22-2025, 01:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,914
Posted By rohrt
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showth...

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4562266#post4562266

Another option is chamber work on the 670 to bring the compression down.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-19-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,202
Posted By rohrt
f I'm considering a very similar build. 428...

f

I'm considering a very similar build. 428 with 670 heads for street and highway as well. I was considering sending the heads off for chamber work and leave them non ported. My thought was to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-19-2024, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 910
Posted By rohrt
There are 2 seals for the spedo gear housing. ...

There are 2 seals for the spedo gear housing. The rubber O-ring that you have the RTV on and there is a cone shaped one that seals up where the cable goes in for the plastic gear. Shouldn't need...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-16-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,557
Posted By rohrt
My dog like to sun tan on our back porch. A...

My dog like to sun tan on our back porch. A couple weeks ago I let her out and left the door open so she would come back in when she was ready. Rarely does she wonder off. However in this case she...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-30-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,277
Posted By rohrt
Maybe work the problem backwards. What RPM do...

Maybe work the problem backwards. What RPM do you want to be at what MPH?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-11-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,700
Posted By rohrt
August 2013 of HPP Timing TakeDown page 62 by...

August 2013 of HPP
Timing TakeDown page 62 by Rocky Rotella

It shows how to setup a distributor with a plastic protractor. In that artical they used a limiting bushing. It doesn't show the set...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-11-2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,700
Posted By rohrt
The was a HPP magazine some time back on how to...

The was a HPP magazine some time back on how to modify your points distributor for an adjustible mechanical advance. This was done by using a small 6-32 set screw and drilling a small hole.

This...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 06-27-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,876
Posted By rohrt
Fantastic job on that extra bracing.

Fantastic job on that extra bracing.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-12-2024, 04:33 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 11,959
Posted By rohrt
I just called WIX Customer Service: 800-949-6698 ...

I just called WIX Customer Service: 800-949-6698


The 51258 is not discontinued, they were delayed in production is all. They said that all new orders requests have shipped.
Forum: Industry Stuff 12-06-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,316
Posted By rohrt
I hope not. I worked with them pretty closely to...

I hope not. I worked with them pretty closely to get bench seat covers made for my tempest. No one else was willing to put in the work for it. It took a long time but they came through for me.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-14-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,612
Posted By rohrt
I have the continental Jim hand special in my...

I have the continental Jim hand special in my car. I went from 3:36 to 3:08. I can't say I notice much slippage in normal driving. I don't really climb the RPMs as quickly when getting into it,...
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-14-2023, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,475
Posted By rohrt
Since this is such a subjective issue you might...

Since this is such a subjective issue you might want to look into adjustable shocks. I used the single adjustable RideTech's on my 64 Tempest. The single adjustable only effects the rebound rate. ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 05-02-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,429
Posted By rohrt
The only person who could write a song story as...

The only person who could write a song story as well as Gordon Lightfoot would be Jim Croce. I'm glad his songs will live on for generations.
Forum: Interior TECH 05-02-2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,559
Posted By rohrt
I think the better way to ask this is, has anyone...

I think the better way to ask this is, has anyone ever had a butyl based product fail to stick to their roof in the hot sun? I would like to know too.

I know Dynamat is not the only game in...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-27-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 163,684
Posted By rohrt
I was all on board to go the LS lifter route, but...

I was all on board to go the LS lifter route, but just couldn't pull the trigger. I feel bad for Randy going to all that work to make the plate system only to give up on the idea.

To me it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,691
Posted By rohrt
I would look for a A “Best if Used By/Before”...

I would look for a A “Best if Used By/Before” date indicates when a product will have the best flavor or quality
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-24-2023, 01:32 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,729
Posted By rohrt
Welcome back to your post after 5 years:) ...

Welcome back to your post after 5 years:)

I'm curious what vacuum your pulling.

That amount of nozzle drip in your first video is amazing. Have you messed with trying to close the primary...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-25-2022, 02:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,015
Posted By rohrt
My vote is to keep the box original with the car....

My vote is to keep the box original with the car. Quick ratio parts can be swapped in. You would be assured the stops will be the same. The only other thing to think about is the torsion bar. ...
Forum: Suspension TECH 08-10-2022, 12:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,649
Posted By rohrt
Are the adjuster sleeves stamped metal or the...

Are the adjuster sleeves stamped metal or the fancy machined ones.

I have speed tech arms but I went with Hotchkis tie rod sleeves. No issues for me. They were very nice and heavy duty.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-18-2022, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,506
Posted By rohrt
I appreciate all the responses. ...

I appreciate all the responses.




Pistons are forged TRWs and still in the engine. Thus skirt collapse doesn't seem likely (Also first time I have ever heard that was a thing). I have not...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-27-2022, 12:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,861
Posted By rohrt
I assume you mean you don't want to live without...

I assume you mean you don't want to live without one right? LOL!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-02-2022, 12:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,765
Posted By rohrt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQmfLtyMCFw ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQmfLtyMCFw

I wonder if the seal is put in backwards or maybe a core shift issue.
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