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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 04-05-2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 816
Posted By Tarl
Me and a few buddies have the Retrosound Hermosa...

Me and a few buddies have the Retrosound Hermosa and pretty happy with them. All my songs on a USB stick, blue tooth streaming as well as audio calls (comes with a microphone that attaches to the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-01-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 950
Posted By Tarl
So, haven't had time to get over to the the shop...

So, haven't had time to get over to the the shop until last night. Checked pulleys with straight edge and they look pretty good to me. I then removed the fan and fan clutch and tossed the belts...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-26-2024, 01:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 825
Posted By Tarl
My 68 was doing it as well, ended up installing...

My 68 was doing it as well, ended up installing the StreetGrip kit (for nova) which came with dual rate new front springs (don't remember rate), 170lb rear composite springs and fox shocks. ...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-23-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 950
Posted By Tarl
Bad Squeal on throttle

Well, its more of a screech really. My 66 lemans with 70 455 has always had a bad squeal when stabbing the throttle. I finally got around to trying to diagnose it, I always thought it was the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-23-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 58
Posted By Tarl
Bad Squeal on throttle

Double post, please delete
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-27-2024, 12:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 699
Posted By Tarl
Carb has always run like it has, all the carbon...

Carb has always run like it has, all the carbon fouling and buildup happened over the last decade. Electric choke seems to work fine and release properly. After cleaning and regapping its running...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-26-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 699
Posted By Tarl
Always thought it was due to excessive unburned...

Always thought it was due to excessive unburned gas that causes tearing up. Will pull them out another full turn and see what happens.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-26-2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 699
Posted By Tarl
Was just reading the manual for the 4160,, I was...

Was just reading the manual for the 4160,, I was setting the float level with the engine off, but the manual says idling. so the float level may still be too high.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-26-2024, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 699
Posted By Tarl
It's hooked up, I will double check what the...

It's hooked up, I will double check what the actual advance is.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-26-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 699
Posted By Tarl
Running Rich, can't figure out why

Hi All,

Having an issue with 66 lemans with a 1970 455 (462), SD Performance prepped #96 heads, Stump Puller Cam (Comp Cams 230/236 112), HEI, edelbrock peformer intake, Holley 4160, RA manifolds...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-21-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,365
Posted By Tarl
Tough choice, do you go for exciting and fun or...

Tough choice, do you go for exciting and fun or dependable..... You either get one or the other these days.... except if you are easily excited and buy a Miata. Probably not a good replacement for...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-12-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 571
Posted By Tarl
X2 on the 68/69 vettes wish I had more money and...

X2 on the 68/69 vettes wish I had more money and space!
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-09-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,344
Posted By Tarl
Just went to put the Moroso 62200 in my cart...

Just went to put the Moroso 62200 in my cart during my order and it had a warning that it only primes the pump, but won't pump oil up through the upper galley and motor.

Thought that was strange...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-07-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,344
Posted By Tarl
Oil priming tool

Haven't started my lemans in 3 years since I got my firebird. Putting in an order from summit and looking for an oil priming tool that works on Pontiac engines.

I saw older threads where a Mr....
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-29-2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,871
Posted By Tarl
Don't forget the hazardous waste material...

Don't forget the hazardous waste material disposal fee for the old tire rod.
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 12-21-2023, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By Tarl
Not to Hijack, but anyone other than...

Not to Hijack, but anyone other than (potentially) Cold Case make the taller AC core support?
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-11-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By Tarl
Tiki door pulls

Weird question,

So I was looking for a set of tiki door pulls (something like the attached) that screw onto the door locks, you know like they have dice, skulls etc.

I can't find any place that...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-08-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,015
Posted By Tarl
Another vote for b-body spindles and 1LE brakes, ...

Another vote for b-body spindles and 1LE brakes, b-body calipers (say 1984 caprice with 12" brakes) along with 9C1 pads (from 1996 caprice with police package) along with upgrading the MC and...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-20-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 446
Views: 30,352
Posted By Tarl
Brakes sucked on my 68 bird since I bought it 3...

Brakes sucked on my 68 bird since I bought it 3 years ago, I have the 69 single pot calipers. Swapped pads and deglazed the discs and didn't help. Swapped out the MC with a Right Stuff DBMC09 one...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-14-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,806
Posted By Tarl
I had zero idea that area of Comm Ave was...

I had zero idea that area of Comm Ave was Boston's original Auto-mile. That location is a tiny weird Target now.
Forum: Exhaust TECH 11-14-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 838
Posted By Tarl
Thanks! sounds like its doable, just takes some...

Thanks! sounds like its doable, just takes some massaging. I will be using those pics as a template.
Forum: Exhaust TECH 11-13-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 838
Posted By Tarl
Splitter tips on Pypes SGF70 x-pipe exhaust for 68 firebird

Hi,

Price dropped on SGF70 x-pipe system so I bought it last night for my 68 firebird convertible.

I know it's not factory, but I love splitters. I think the repro ones from ames won't work...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-13-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,407
Posted By Tarl
I swapped out the forks on my 1980 honda CX500...

I swapped out the forks on my 1980 honda CX500 with some CBR1000 USD forks, which entailed using the CBR brakes and master cylinder.

Wasn't used to to this type of Master Cylinder and thought it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-10-2023, 11:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 627
Posted By Tarl
I eventually pulled those spindles off my 66, as...

I eventually pulled those spindles off my 66, as Scarebird said, the bumpsteer and especially turning radius are drawbacks even with the positive aspects of it (my lemans stopped almost as good with...
Forum: 68-69 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 10-09-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 915
Views: 188,338
Posted By Tarl
Just gorgeous

Just gorgeous
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