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Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-29-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 16,284
Posted By RWS
Topline lifters

I just ordered a set of 951 lifters directly from Topline for $184 plus shipping.

You have to order by phone ((773) 483-2378), and the fellow I dealt with (Paul) was really helpful and...
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 11-03-2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,202
Posted By RWS
That's terrible mileage for a 400! Even...

That's terrible mileage for a 400!

Even before installing a Tremec TKO 600 5 speed, i was averaging 20 mpg in my '70 Formula 400 RA III with a 4 speed and 3.73 rear end at 60 mph.

With the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-16-2020, 04:14 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 41,858
Posted By RWS
My guess is that the timing chain broke, which...

My guess is that the timing chain broke, which meant that a number of pistons hit open valves.

That happened to me long ago at about 50 k miles, and it required a total rebuild (albeit with no...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-22-2020, 12:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,520
Posted By RWS
Yes, sorry, I should have been more specific: my...

Yes, sorry, I should have been more specific: my Q-Jet is a 1970 RA III carb, and it does not have ported vacuum, but I do appreciate some later carbs that came on engines with EGR systems do.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-21-2020, 05:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,520
Posted By RWS
The factory port for vacuum on a Q-Jet is located...

The factory port for vacuum on a Q-Jet is located at the bottom of the back of the carb, and that's probably the best place to attach the hose from the distributor.

If I recall correctly, though,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-25-2018, 07:15 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,718
Posted By RWS
Does your engine have a TCS solenoid? Not...

Does your engine have a TCS solenoid?

Not sure if a TCS system would have been stock on a '71, but '70 Pontiac engines used that system to eliminate vacuum advance in all but 3rd and 4th gear (in...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 02-16-2015, 01:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,636
Posted By RWS
A few questions: 1. what's the block...

A few questions:

1. what's the block code/number/year, and does it have four bolt mains;

2. will it run on pump gas, and what's the compression ratio;

3. why are you selling it?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-25-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 308
Posted By RWS
Thanks for your input about Len Williams: I plan...

Thanks for your input about Len Williams: I plan on giving him a call.

In the meantime, any other suggestions/experiences?

I already have an estimate from Jim Butler, by the way, but was a bit...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-15-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 308
Posted By RWS
Thanks for the suggestions, but I'm looking to...

Thanks for the suggestions, but I'm looking to buy a short or long block assembly from someone like, say, Butler, and was wondering whether anyone had done the same thing...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-14-2015, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 308
Posted By RWS
New motor

Rather than stroking my 70 WS RA III engine, I'm now thinking a better idea might be to replace it with a new motor and store the stock one.

Any suggestions/recommendations for a supplier of...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-25-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By RWS
I put a set of 15 X 8 Wheel Vintiques Rally II's...

I put a set of 15 X 8 Wheel Vintiques Rally II's with 255/60's on the front and 275/60's on the rear of my 70 Formula 400.

The front tries rub a bit at full lock right, and I get the very...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-03-2014, 11:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,284
Posted By RWS
Not sure why you think a RA III doesn't work with...

Not sure why you think a RA III doesn't work with modern gas. I have a 70 Formula with an RA III that I've owned for 40 years, and while it's true that you can't buy pump gas with a 98 octane rating...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-25-2014, 11:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 298
Posted By RWS
You might want to check out this thread on the...

You might want to check out this thread on the subject: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=735947
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-06-2014, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 366
Posted By RWS
It wasn't necessary, but it did make the swap...

It wasn't necessary, but it did make the swap easier, and of course it meant the added benefit of a quicker box.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 03-05-2014, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 366
Posted By RWS
I did that swap years ago to my 70 Formula, and...

I did that swap years ago to my 70 Formula, and it would have been a direct fit save for the rag joint between the end of the column and the steering box. That said, I also put in a WS6 box at the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-22-2014, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 306
Posted By RWS
Thanks again, Bill. Anyone else have any...

Thanks again, Bill.

Anyone else have any suggestions/thoughts?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-17-2014, 11:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 306
Posted By RWS
Bill, thanks for the info. I'll you still have...

Bill, thanks for the info. I'll you still have the roller version of the 068 cam and want to sell it, please let me know via a PM.

A few other questions:

1. what compression ratio are you...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-16-2014, 12:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 306
Posted By RWS
Engine rebuild

I'm thinking of rebuilding, or at least refreshing, my WS coded Ram Air III 400 in my 70 Formula.

I want to retain the stock appearance, but am open to the idea of a stroker kit for more bottom...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-04-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 387
Posted By RWS
I agree. I had the same noise issue on my '70...

I agree. I had the same noise issue on my '70 Formula, and ended up having to replace both axles.

I used a complete bearing kit from JEGS (D-KIT GM 12 BOLT CAR) that cost $130, by the way, and...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-29-2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 722
Posted By RWS
Bilsteins. Check out this previous thread:...

Bilsteins. Check out this previous thread: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=720915&highlight=bilstein
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts FOR SALE 07-10-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 385
Posted By RWS
70 Firebird power steering pump

If you still have it, please email a picture to me at rschwartz@tappercuddy.com.

Thanks!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-26-2013, 12:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 199
Posted By RWS
Eastwood Fender Roller

Anyone tried using an Eastwood fender roller yet on the rear fender of your F-body?

For those who haven't heard of it, here's a link: http://www.eastwood.com/ew-fender-roller-w-instruction.html
...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 02-23-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 379
Posted By RWS
I've had my 70 Formula for almost 40 years now,...

I've had my 70 Formula for almost 40 years now, and have tried a number of different shocks.

The best by far (for handling on the street, without compromising ride quality) are Bilstein.

I am...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 11-09-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 582
Posted By RWS
Before you go to the expense and trouble of...

Before you go to the expense and trouble of swapping the switch, try reversing the vacuum lines.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 04-09-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 187
Posted By RWS
Frakenformula in a TV ad

Thought you might get a laugh out of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zysJirXd2TQ

Wonder who cobbled the car together (looks to be a '73 front clip and hood on a '75 or later body) and where...
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