Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
04-20-2022, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 106
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
04-12-2022, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 19,373
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
04-12-2022, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 19,373
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
04-12-2022, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 19,373
test stand has 1-16" electric fan w/o a shroud,...
test stand has 1-16" electric fan w/o a shroud, and a hi flow squirrel cage shop fan (all run time is on my engine test stand)i cant figure out out to attach a pic...says wrong format so working on...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
04-11-2022, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 19,373
haven't fired it in a few days...other...
haven't fired it in a few days...other priorities. as soon as i get enough run time, a full flow t-stat, and try a shroud/mech fan i'll know more. only have about 1 hour run time so far. i have an...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
04-06-2022, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 106
Views: 19,373
thanks for all replies. i did have reservations...
thanks for all replies. i did have reservations about the cooling fan/s and running a constant 25K RPM, but this isn't my first rebuild or first Pontiac rebuild (lotta Chevrolets) and have never had...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
04-05-2022, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 106
Views: 19,373
Overheating!! - Troubleshooting not going well
little background, '72-400 .030, summit 2800 camshaft, 16 heads (9.75:1 CR)
running/breaking in on test stand at 2500 PM, new Champion radiator, electric fan w/ 180 degree T-stat.
fired up...
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Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH
04-02-2022, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,000
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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-14-2021, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 66,964
i'm partial to my 66, she's been in the family...
i'm partial to my 66, she's been in the family since new and i've owned it since '86. my dad loved the 66, but blended the best of the 67. mine has 67 interior woodgrain and dual-gate, 400 trans,...
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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-04-2021, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 121
Views: 27,372
i'll see if i can find an old pic of the cougar...
i'll see if i can find an old pic of the cougar taillights, but be prepared to HURL, they stuck out over the top of the bumper. i had to replace the rear fascia panel, it was hacked to install the...
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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
10-02-2021, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 27,372
dad was def not a man for originality. he added...
dad was def not a man for originality. he added the 67 rocker trim in the 70's, which i don't mind so much. the hood louvers are 67 mustang fastback quarter louvers (i know right). i plan to either...
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Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH
09-30-2021, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 27,372
574139That is a Beautiful survivor. Attached is...
574139That is a Beautiful survivor. Attached is my not quite Nightwatch anymore (but will be again) 66. my Dad was the original owner and has been mine since '87. i wish there was more photo docs.,...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
08-18-2021, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 7,448
i never stated a certain cam size, was looking...
i never stated a certain cam size, was looking for suggestions to optimize this build. i don't anticipate having an issue with intake clearance (GTO area is cavernous). don't have a usable intake so...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
08-18-2021, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 7,448
OK, need more advice. the 62 heads were a no...
OK, need more advice. the 62 heads were a no go, but i got a pair of 16 (72cc) heads so i need more direction. Just a recap, 1974-400 bored .030, will be running Holley Sniper EFI, 3.42 gears, 400...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
08-06-2021, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 7,448
Thanks for the advice, I found a pair of 62’s....
Thanks for the advice, I found a pair of 62’s. The 6X-8,s had one crack and the 4x-4s were both cracked. The 4X-4s were in a running car with not known issues, go figure. Now I just need to match a...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
07-11-2021, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 7,448
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
07-11-2021, 05:05 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 7,448
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
07-09-2021, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 7,448
to answer the .010 question, that is merely a...
to answer the .010 question, that is merely a reference to clean up mild pitting in the cylinder walls. waiting on machine shop to give me an update on that. i also have a set of 350 4X-4H heads,...
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Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted
07-08-2021, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 698
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
07-07-2021, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 7,448
they are 5C-8's and based on research they are...
they are 5C-8's and based on research they are same as the 6X-8's, 101cc-2.02/1.66. at this point i don't have a better option with what i have on hand. at this point i'm open to head suggestion...
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
07-07-2021, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 7,448
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Forum: Pontiac - Street
07-06-2021, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 7,448
which heads to use?
my build is a mild 400 street only build with a .010 cylinder bore. my goal is low end torque with very little highway driving. i have a set of 5c, 7J2, and 6X heads. i think the 6X are 6X-4 but...
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Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED
02-07-2021, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 454
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Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED
02-07-2021, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 648
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Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED
02-06-2021, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 648
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