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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-26-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 9
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Posted By Skip Fix
I agree unbolt and add some heat. Lots of the...

I agree unbolt and add some heat. Lots of the noses start to distort with age.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-25-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 303
Posted By Skip Fix
I did the same when I ran pinned bearing aluminum...

I did the same when I ran pinned bearing aluminum rods-an old cast iron rod cap. Made a paper template of where on the luminum rod it was located and transfereed that to the rod cap. Then drill press...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-23-2024, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 94
Posted By Skip Fix
Plug only goes on one way as there is a locating...

Plug only goes on one way as there is a locating prong to make it only go one way.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-23-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 297
Posted By Skip Fix
I can tell you on a Canton pan with the oil at...

I can tell you on a Canton pan with the oil at the level for a factory dip stick "Full" . Oil galleys full oil just covers the built in tray.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-22-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 339
Posted By Skip Fix
I had pistons rods and crank for an MR1 that had...

I had pistons rods and crank for an MR1 that had issues so put it all in an IA2 and was 0.010 out. Got Cometic 0.050 head gaskets.
Had to do the same when the machine shop that supposedly mocked up...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-22-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 297
Posted By Skip Fix
Just remember also when the oil is pumping in the...

Just remember also when the oil is pumping in the passages there will be less in sump.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-22-2024, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 253
Posted By Skip Fix
I had a friend that ran that setup with the drop...

I had a friend that ran that setup with the drop base grafted onto a Ram Air pan.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 467
Posted By Skip Fix
I had an old NMCA buddy who grafted a Holley drop...

I had an old NMCA buddy who grafted a Holley drop base onto one to use a Holley on his 67 with an RPM intake.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2024, 03:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,140
Posted By Skip Fix
I still have the Dominator and have had...

I still have the Dominator and have had Jeff(Shaker 455) tweak it back to a 2 circuit so it may go back on at some time on a dedicated 4500 manifold. Probably not until we start seeing better 60 fts...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,140
Posted By Skip Fix
On my 500 we dynoed it with my Demon 850 that has...

On my 500 we dynoed it with my Demon 850 that has been great on every engine as well as a 2" Dominator adapter and an 8896 and no difference in HP and a little down on the low end.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-19-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 538
Posted By Skip Fix
HS has a "Race set" also really bigger and...

HS has a "Race set" also really bigger and bulkier.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-19-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,304
Posted By Skip Fix
I have stickies on 8" snowflakes-also ran slicks...

I have stickies on 8" snowflakes-also ran slicks on them. 275-60-15s fit.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-19-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 538
Posted By Skip Fix
HS can sell individuals as well as rebuild them....

HS can sell individuals as well as rebuild them. Nice folks to work with.
Also from what I have found every different brand even with the same listed ratio is slightly different, different pushrod...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-18-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,304
Posted By Skip Fix
Some sticky DOTs for the rear and foot brake it!...

Some sticky DOTs for the rear and foot brake it! When I autocrossed my car I fir 4 road race slicks in it , changed at the track to race and swapped street tires for the drive home.
Electric cutouts...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-18-2024, 05:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,304
Posted By Skip Fix
So are you spinning hitting it off idle?

So are you spinning hitting it off idle?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-18-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,098
Posted By Skip Fix
"I have been running the 99893 springs at 160/400...

"I have been running the 99893 springs at 160/400 for years and no issues."

Did you check they had that much seat pressure? The ones SD sent on my newer heads did not and had to be shimmed to...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-18-2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,304
Posted By Skip Fix
I'd start with engine timing at the track. Then...

I'd start with engine timing at the track. Then different launch techniques.-just hitting it, footbraking to different RPM. If spinning different tire pressures-going down, instead of in autcrossing...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-17-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,276
Posted By Skip Fix
My billets from P Dude were from Ohio cranks

My billets from P Dude were from Ohio cranks
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-17-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,304
Posted By Skip Fix
The exhaust is hurting. Pick up a 17"...

The exhaust is hurting.

Pick up a 17" snowflake and pick up a 15x8" Prostar wheel! Slicks are lighter than even DOT sticky radials.

Betting the convertor is too tight, but then you get in the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-17-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 661
Posted By Skip Fix
"We all owe a tremendous debt. not just to all of...

"We all owe a tremendous debt. not just to all of the people who served in the 100th bomber wing but to ALL WWII vets as well as the folks who served in Korea, Nam, and conflicts since then. X2 on...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-17-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,191
Posted By Skip Fix
I disabled the EGR on my old stock 180 HP 78...

I disabled the EGR on my old stock 180 HP 78 motor when I swapped on a 72 HO intake no pinging. The 400 in the 81 has a plain performer(although I have an EGR one if we ever get that much govt...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-16-2024, 07:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,304
Posted By Skip Fix
Weight? Rear gears? Th cam and intake and maybe...

Weight? Rear gears?
Th cam and intake and maybe even the 340 cfm heads killing the bottom end?
My 78 TA with my 0.030 over 2 bolt 455 320 CFM E heads and a 239/247 HFT Torker II and an 850 when it...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-16-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 661
Posted By Skip Fix
Masters of the Air

For those of you into WWII history -which a lot of us Boomers grew up hearing from our parents- the new Apple series "Masters of the Air" produced by the same folks that brought the Band of Brothers,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-16-2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,191
Posted By Skip Fix
Interesting to see the 0.050 specs on the W72...

Interesting to see the 0.050 specs on the W72 cams. 0.050 close to what my '97 Vortec 350 truck motor has!

The Summit 2801 in the 93cc 6X-4 heads on the flat top piston 400 in my 81 TA is about...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-16-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,276
Posted By Skip Fix
I have one of those P Dude billets in my 500" IA...

I have one of those P Dude billets in my 500" IA motor. 25 dyno pulls and a number of hard 1/4 miles. 4.21 stroke Pontiac rod journals and 3' mains. . I have another 4' stroke planning on using too....
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