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Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-27-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 699
Posted By Bill S
Any recommended source / brand for the fuel...

Any recommended source / brand for the fuel lines and fittings ?
I am leaning towards the Tank Inc setup, but as recommended for this thread and other threads, going with -8 lines.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-25-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 699
Posted By Bill S
Thanks for all of the feedback. I noticed Tanks...

Thanks for all of the feedback. I noticed Tanks Inc "kit" includes -6AN, and there is no mention of -8AN on their site. Not sure if that is an issue fitting the bigger line with their pump and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-21-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 699
Posted By Bill S
67 Firebird Fuel system Upgrade

My Firebird has never run at the power level I expected. I have not driven it much over the recent years as I have / added other toys taking the limited fun time.
After the engine refresh roller...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-13-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,368
Posted By Bill S
Any thoughts on Coker reproductive Firestone Wide...

Any thoughts on Coker reproductive Firestone Wide Ovals ? I recall reading old time bias ply tires held up good over time, but wear quick vs radials. Not sure about these "special" tires. I like...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-06-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,190
Posted By Bill S
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/219/ ...

http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/219/

I have had this on my Firebird since the early '80s.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-27-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 832
Posted By Bill S
How is everyone offsetting the cam timing these...

How is everyone offsetting the cam timing these days ? I still have a Mopar offset key kit P/N 4286500 in my tool box, which I used when I setup my roller cam last year.
Checked/rechecked mine a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-27-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,322
Posted By Bill S
I had those lifters along with the Mellings 041...

I had those lifters along with the Mellings 041 cam. Still had two lifters / lobes fail.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-31-2024, 12:55 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,770
Posted By Bill S
My issue was I already have the Harland Sharp...

My issue was I already have the Harland Sharp 1.65 roller rockers which are actually a ratio of 1.69.
Off the shelf roller cams would put overall lift too high for my valve length, causing retainer...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2024, 04:56 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,770
Posted By Bill S
I posted my lifter / cam failure two years ago. ...

I posted my lifter / cam failure two years ago. I had two lifters / lobe failures.
I did a complete teardown / clean / and rebuild with honing, new rings, bearings. Sent the heads out for...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 01-19-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 940
Posted By Bill S
I saw a few cars in Hot Rod magazine back in the...

I saw a few cars in Hot Rod magazine back in the 80s painted Porsche India red, so that's what my bird got. Originally mine was Champagne, which looked like dull gold.
If not an all original car,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-11-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 299
Posted By Bill S
Knock sensor for Tuning

Friend of mine has an older BMW he put a turbo on, and told me there is info out there on making an engine knock sensor for tuning. It uses a cheap hearing aid connected to a long wired headset....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-27-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 945
Posted By Bill S
http://clutchtamer.com/ This is an...

http://clutchtamer.com/

This is an interesting idea for a stick shift car. Basically a storm door cylinder. Can adjust the clutch-to-drivetrain "hit" to soften the shock load, to reduce bog and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 06-27-2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 751
Posted By Bill S
https://www.firebirdcentral.com/R59_Delco_Top_Post...

https://www.firebirdcentral.com/R59_Delco_Top_Post_Battery_Topper_Cover_p/bat-81.htm

I went with the Battery topper for "looks". using a Walmart battery kept on a tender in the off season.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 06-14-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,066
Posted By Bill S
There is also the Dynatrac hub dyno, rear wheels...

There is also the Dynatrac hub dyno, rear wheels removed with adapter bolted to the axle flange.

My 2004 LS1 GTO did 428rwhp/402 rwtq. Being a stick shift, I am guessing around 15 percent...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-06-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,084
Posted By Bill S
The Toyota PHEV batteries are Panasonic lithium...

The Toyota PHEV batteries are Panasonic lithium ion, different than the hybrid vehicles.
Yes more expensive right now, but not sure if their life will be similar to a Telsa's battery life.
I'm...
Forum: THE LOBBY 06-06-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,084
Posted By Bill S
Not a SUV, but I bought a 22 Prius Prime last...

Not a SUV, but I bought a 22 Prius Prime last fall. 25 miles EV range covers many local trips, or close to it. I work 24 miles away and can charge free there. I also put solar panels on my house...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-30-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 925
Posted By Bill S
Thanks, it looks like this issue has been known...

Thanks, it looks like this issue has been known and an off the self solution is available:...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-29-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 925
Posted By Bill S
Points Ignition without 12v Wire Connected

After reading the total timing thread I'm wondering if my Crane x
XR- i unit may be causing me some issues.
Thinking of throwing set of points in the distributor but then I realized I have a Summit...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-26-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 10,244
Posted By Bill S
I have a about 15 year old Crane XR-i unit, as I...

I have a about 15 year old Crane XR-i unit, as I thought the rev limiter was a useful feature.

Anyone have feedback on this unit's reliability ?
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-25-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 10,244
Posted By Bill S
Just getting my car back on the road since 2021,...

Just getting my car back on the road since 2021, after refreshing my 455. It never ran well as I expected for the previous 8 years due to multiple issues discovered. Just checked the timing and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 05-09-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,851
Posted By Bill S
I got sold to go with poly for subframe spacers...

I got sold to go with poly for subframe spacers and the suspension over 30 years ago. However I went with springs with stockish rates, Sears "gas" shocks, 14" wheels / tires, with a thicker front...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-26-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,557
Posted By Bill S
I have just started my 0.040" over 455 recently...

I have just started my 0.040" over 455 recently with the HT2148 and spider setup. Going easy for awhile breaking in and playing with ignition timing.
My issue is I have HS roller rockers 1.65 (...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-06-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,871
Posted By Bill S
I love my 04, but I think of it like a fine...

I love my 04, but I think of it like a fine crystal glass. One small accident and it is totaled. Collision parts are getting extremely hard to find, and / or expensive.
Maintenance stuff not an...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-04-2023, 01:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,871
Posted By Bill S
Back in 2004 I had the money and desire to buy a...

Back in 2004 I had the money and desire to buy a new performance car ( instead of a practical car). Not many choices back then. The GTO fit the bill.
Drove it four years for three seasons...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-27-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,161
Posted By Bill S
I been looking at the new T3 options. Supposedly...

I been looking at the new T3 options. Supposedly 25% brighter. I have mixed aftermarket bulbs from the 1970s still on my "67 Firebird.
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