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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH Today, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 504
Posted By Skip Fix
I had a custom XE 262 (112 LS)in my original 78...

I had a custom XE 262 (112 LS)in my original 78 180 HP motor and then used a Summit 2801 in the low compression 400 in the 81 TA both seemed to performed identical. both a very mild lope run AC fine....
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 418
Posted By Skip Fix
Ken I recently did my 2015 Chevy truck man the...

Ken I recently did my 2015 Chevy truck man the specs on the front caliper bracket tp spindle were really high and they used loctite in addition! Had to use a breaker bar and slide the jack handle...
Forum: Pontiac - Race Today, 09:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 679
Posted By Skip Fix
Now that is a freaking blower!

Now that is a freaking blower!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-27-2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 268
Posted By Skip Fix
Must be for the off road tires they swapped on:)

Must be for the off road tires they swapped on:)
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-26-2024, 03:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 751
Posted By Skip Fix
My last one that blew was only 2 years old and a...

My last one that blew was only 2 years old and a trailer tire. We thought someone shot at us it was so loud! First outing for the Camaro/IA. I carry 2 spares after seeing a buddy have 2 blowouts...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-20-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By Skip Fix
Cool let us know the results!

Cool let us know the results!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-19-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,832
Posted By Skip Fix
My stock 78 carb even with just a mild cam...

My stock 78 carb even with just a mild cam (228/228) the idle circuit was way too lean so all 4 idle/down tubes will need to drilled out to idle decent on a 455 unless super mild cam. Pulls out of...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-19-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By Skip Fix
He worked for Brad Urban at the Carb Shop way...

He worked for Brad Urban at the Carb Shop way back when! Had him recolorize and freshen two different pair of dual quad Holleys.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-17-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 419
Posted By Skip Fix
Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 536
Posted By Skip Fix
We ended up 8.750 on both. even though what ever...

We ended up 8.750 on both. even though what ever exhaust valves the machinist put in were about 0.100 longer then the stock RAIV tuliped valves
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,468
Posted By Skip Fix
or blowing the needle off the seat as the float...

or blowing the needle off the seat as the float leverage is hard to hold that much pressure with the larger needle.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 459
Posted By Skip Fix
High performance 409s used pinned studs from the...

High performance 409s used pinned studs from the factory.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-17-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,651
Posted By Skip Fix
herb Adams used a square bore on them way back...

herb Adams used a square bore on them way back then.

My Houston friend Joe Parish has a Dominator version on his 63 tempest. he did not like the driveability of the Dominator so I used a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 08:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 374
Posted By Skip Fix
I have found sometimes at idle , especially with...

I have found sometimes at idle , especially with a little bigger cam the AFR on a wide band may even need to be fatter in the high 12s to 13s. Also too lean a idle circuit carries over often until...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 890
Posted By Skip Fix
I've had good luck over the years with my Tilton...

I've had good luck over the years with my Tilton on my 78 for 30 years! Replaced it once then put a new solenoid on that one for a back up.. I did reclock it myself drilled and topped the mounting...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-12-2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,689
Posted By Skip Fix
Yes back in the 70s and even early 80s no porting...

Yes back in the 70s and even early 80s no porting to speak of in SS.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-12-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,651
Posted By Skip Fix
Herb Adams used the Holley intake and a Holley...

Herb Adams used the Holley intake and a Holley way back when not using a factory intake and carb. The Holley intake has more material at the top of the port vs the Tomahawk. I think then they added...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-11-2024, 01:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,689
Posted By Skip Fix
I'll bet some of the really short wheelbase...

I'll bet some of the really short wheelbase subcompact Pro Stockers in the day were a handful to drive!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 07:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,651
Posted By Skip Fix
The Tomahawk flow with a 4 hole carb and a Q jet...

The Tomahawk flow with a 4 hole carb and a Q jet are totally different. The Q jet primaries are so close to the front runner the air needs a spacer to make the turn. Square bore the primaries are a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,651
Posted By Skip Fix
As he said Tomahawk copied from an SD modified...

As he said Tomahawk copied from an SD modified Holley. O the 455 in my 78 an SD modified Holley dynoed the same as my modified Torker II.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-09-2024, 03:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 608
Posted By Skip Fix
I could live with 10 lbs difference and get on...

I could live with 10 lbs difference and get on down the road.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-09-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,183
Posted By Skip Fix
Interestingly my old Pontiac ATI ( aboiut late...

Interestingly my old Pontiac ATI ( aboiut late 80s early 90s) had a separate hub. The SBC one I got for my 409(timing marks different though) was loose and had to order a new center section to "hone...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-08-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,183
Posted By Skip Fix
I used a SBC pulley as a guide to drill some...

I used a SBC pulley as a guide to drill some Pontiac pulleys center pilot was the same size, and RARE can drill their aluminum Pontiac pulleys for 3 holes
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 989
Posted By Skip Fix
When I put my first 455 in my 78 the original 3...

When I put my first 455 in my 78 the original 3 core would not cut it. A factory style brass 4 core has worked fine for all the different motors and Texas heat. I can "hot lap " it at the track and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-07-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,183
Posted By Skip Fix
I had a welding shop extend the wings on a 2 bolt...

I had a welding shop extend the wings on a 2 bolt steering wheel puller to make a Pontiac balancer puller.
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