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Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 05:47 PM
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Posted By johnta1
I think the code for Honeycomb would be P05 when...

I think the code for Honeycomb would be P05 when ordered.


:)
Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 05:43 PM
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Views: 155
Posted By johnta1
That's part of the PHS it looks like. :)

That's part of the PHS it looks like.


:)
Forum: Pontiac - Street Today, 05:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 686
Posted By johnta1
Little late to the discussion but the early heads...

Little late to the discussion but the early heads used 6 different bolt lengths.
Easy way to see if the heads are early is the 2 out bolt holes in the valve cover area are recessed way down in the...
Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 03:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 155
Posted By johnta1
The TA had the wheels as standard whether Rally...

The TA had the wheels as standard whether Rally II or Honeycomb, the Formula would show on PHS as the wheels were not standard equipment.

The LeMans/Tempest were probably extra cost wheels, the...
Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 155
Posted By johnta1
PHS only shows the optional options (upgrades) ...

PHS only shows the optional options (upgrades)

Z49 is for Canadian base charges, I doubt I have very many Bird invoices from them.

Some of the window stickers I did look at didn't show...
Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 155
Posted By johnta1
With it being a TA, I don't think you can except...

With it being a TA, I don't think you can except with the build sheet?
An original windowsticker may have it but would have to go through my pics.


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Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH Yesterday, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 226
Posted By johnta1
1971:

1971:
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-22-2024, 05:39 PM
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Views: 226
Posted By johnta1
This may help:

This may help:
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 04-22-2024, 01:31 PM
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Views: 666,316
Posted By johnta1
Or a dash without the RTS, especially when the...

Or a dash without the RTS, especially when the glovebox door has it also?


:eek:
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-20-2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 228
Posted By johnta1
Shifter Adjustment:

Shifter Adjustment:
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-20-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 228
Posted By johnta1
This is from Service Manual: ...

This is from Service Manual:


https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=632387&stc=1&d=1713647047


For me, the main thing is that the disc isn't still engaged...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 04-20-2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 166
Posted By johnta1
This is from the Service Manual: ...

This is from the Service Manual:


https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=632386&stc=1&d=1713646555


Not sure if the tranny has a partial VIN, it would be the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-20-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 228
Posted By johnta1
It may just need adjustment? Even if rebuilt,...

It may just need adjustment?
Even if rebuilt, when put back on the linkages have to be adjusted just right for a smooth shift. A mis-adjusted throwout bearing can cause problems also.


Service...
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 04-20-2024, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 166
Posted By johnta1
It's for a 1966 389 4bbl. :)

It's for a 1966 389 4bbl.


:)
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 13,442
Posted By johnta1
I thought it was mainly for the heat. Also...

I thought it was mainly for the heat. Also possibly to keep the 'rust' from getting bad on them.


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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-20-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 13,442
Posted By johnta1
Definitely for the SD 455. Not sure if the RA V's...

Definitely for the SD 455. Not sure if the RA V's had them though.
The lengths are different than the standard heads.


:)
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 04-20-2024, 06:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 157
Posted By johnta1
67 GTO HT with black cordova top possibly special...

67 GTO HT with black cordova top possibly special paint, black interior, build 02D, Fremont plant I think. Roof drip molding.


:)
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-19-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,058
Posted By johnta1
Can you adjust the the time when the throttle 1st...

Can you adjust the the time when the throttle 1st close? (like 1 second into launch)
Delay closed is around 2 seconds?

Also actual carb being throttled or a butterfly in spacer under carb?
...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-18-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,058
Posted By johnta1
Is your throttle stop/delay one that has you at...

Is your throttle stop/delay one that has you at an idle/set rpm then opens when ready to go, or on the mat and the 2 step keeps it at a set rpm until ready to go?


Nice dyno sheets!


:)
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-17-2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,058
Posted By johnta1
Launch RPM? :confused:

Launch RPM?


:confused:
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-17-2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,058
Posted By johnta1
What size carb do you run? Have you ran the...

What size carb do you run?
Have you ran the dual 4bbl top?


:confused:
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-14-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,500
Posted By johnta1
A link to Bert Strauss in Canada Drag Racing Hall...

A link to Bert Strauss in Canada Drag Racing Hall Of Fame (https://cdrhf.com/Inductees/bert-straus/)


Not a lot of info in link above but may help.


:)
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-14-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 285
Posted By johnta1
If your driveshaft and yoke/pinion are original,...

If your driveshaft and yoke/pinion are original, use the factory u-joint for it.
My problems were always using a old M20 tanny with the newer TH400 shaft, which did require a conversion joint. Or a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-12-2024, 06:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,500
Posted By johnta1
Video link that was posted in the thread Stan...

Video link that was posted in the thread Stan posted: (skip to 6:14 in vid)



Pro Stock 1970 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbCOSSUc7jA)


:)
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-11-2024, 09:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,500
Posted By johnta1
Real Pontiac blocks and heads. I think they...

Real Pontiac blocks and heads.
I think they could be ported etc. Not sure if they could be welded or cut though.


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