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Forum: Exhaust TECH Today, 10:22 AM
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Posted By 78w72
They may be lighter, but they are also not as...

They may be lighter, but they are also not as thick of a case so that accounts for some of the weight difference.

Im sure the ultra flows are made a little better, but they also cost more... the...
Forum: Test & Tune Yesterday, 10:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 96
Posted By 78w72
Apple, lol... doubt he wants to change his...

Apple, lol... doubt he wants to change his personal computers to mac.

I use win 7 on my personal computer also and it stays on the 2015 format. What browser are you using, might be something in...
Forum: Pontiac - Street Yesterday, 10:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 679
Posted By 78w72
Best value for AN fittings is the summit brand,...

Best value for AN fittings is the summit brand, they are just as good as fragola in my experience but priced better. Im sure there are better brands but they cost a lot more. I like & use the black...
Forum: Suspension TECH 03-26-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 121
Posted By 78w72
X2 or 3 for yuck... too much white. Rallys look...

X2 or 3 for yuck... too much white. Rallys look best factory color silver/charcoal on any color car and I think those wider rallys would look great in stock colors for that car.

The 80/81 white...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-25-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 610
Posted By 78w72
Did you read the link in post #6? It explains...

Did you read the link in post #6? It explains how to curve the gasket to fit the cap & what gasket to use with the grooved caps. Using the cork gasket is the best option for pans with the slots for...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 679
Posted By 78w72
Good points. For many earlier year cars the feed...

Good points. For many earlier year cars the feed line is on the passenger side & runs next to the headers along the frame as well as crosses over at the front of the oil pan literally clamped to the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 679
Posted By 78w72
Makes sense. Might be that a deadhead regulator...

Makes sense. Might be that a deadhead regulator is whats supposed to be best near the carb, my current set up is deadhead so I have it as close to the carb as possible.

The robbmc regulator like...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 679
Posted By 78w72
Thanks for the replies. Just curious why some or...

Thanks for the replies. Just curious why some or most Ive read say that the reg should be as near to the carb as possible... maybe thats only for carbs & FI is different?

For an adjustable reg,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 563
Posted By 78w72
Oops, early morning post misread the comment. ...

Oops, early morning post misread the comment.

if it doesnt do it with both belts removed, that definitely could be belt related. I recently bought a 80 TA & had to drive it home 9 hours, test...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 563
Posted By 78w72
OP said it still does it with all belts...

OP said it still does it with all belts removed... its not belts.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 679
Posted By 78w72
Rocktimus- Which pump did you use with the carb?...

Rocktimus- Which pump did you use with the carb? Im sure the regulator by the tank works fine, GM did that on 4th gen firebirds & vettes, but is it ideal or could it be better by the carb/FI? What...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-23-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 679
Posted By 78w72
Regarding the regulator near the tank, is that a...

Regarding the regulator near the tank, is that a good idea? Always read the regulator should be as close to the carb as possible for best results..not sure why but seems to be what most people...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-22-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,375
Posted By 78w72
Hydraulic lifters definitely can be sticky or get...

Hydraulic lifters definitely can be sticky or get debris in them, there are products designed to free sticky lifters, MMO & seafoam can work but rislone makes or made a product specifically for this....
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-21-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,305
Posted By 78w72
I considered the sump option early on, cliff...

I considered the sump option early on, cliff suggested that & that its better to push fuel than pull it... but being mostly a street car I chose a stock tank with a 1/2" pickup & keep the tank 3/4...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-20-2024, 06:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,305
Posted By 78w72
Thanks, Im very impressed with it for what it is,...

Thanks, Im very impressed with it for what it is, stock E-heads & 3.23 gears with a factory but ported intake & Q-jet, main reason for that was the formula hood clearance issues, using a factory...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-20-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,319
Posted By 78w72
ta6.6- Yes I have actually dealt with UPS on...

ta6.6- Yes I have actually dealt with UPS on something I bought recently via ebay that was damaged in shipping, (thats when they fought me & tried to come get the item I owned to inspect it, i was...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-20-2024, 04:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,305
Posted By 78w72
forgot to mention im using a full 3" pypes kit...

forgot to mention im using a full 3" pypes kit with an X pipe. & probably too big 2" hooker super comp headers. stock hei but set up by member "suntuned" to match the combo, think its like 34 max. ...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-20-2024, 03:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,319
Posted By 78w72
Agreed. Ive been shipping firebird/pontiac parts...

Agreed. Ive been shipping firebird/pontiac parts & home audio of all sizes for over 20 years, mostly selling on ebay but use forums & other online places too. I have shipping accounts with the big...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-20-2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,305
Posted By 78w72
Thanks for the suggestions, I did make an...

Thanks for the suggestions, I did make an extended pinion snubber, didnt make much of a difference, may have helped a little but wasnt really consistent.

Im not really avoiding traction bars, but...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-20-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,305
Posted By 78w72
Agreed. I will have to check some time slips to...

Agreed. I will have to check some time slips to say for sure, but they were pretty crappy like the OPs, I think most are around 1.6, maybe a high 1.5.

Even with decent track prep I have to...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-20-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,305
Posted By 78w72
Great advice here & applies to my set up that...

Great advice here & applies to my set up that also has traction/launch issues, engine is similar but less than the OPs car.

My setup is a 72 firebird, 467 stroker kit with stock unported 72cc...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-20-2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,319
Posted By 78w72
I just dealt with UPS for a damage claim- they...

I just dealt with UPS for a damage claim- they can absolutely be contacted without any more effort than fedex for a damage claim. Yes you have to call & select the right options to get to a customer...
Forum: Performance Parts For Sale/Wanted 03-19-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 439
Posted By 78w72
Its a private group, gotta join to see the link....

Its a private group, gotta join to see the link. Whats the price?
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-19-2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 538
Posted By 78w72
Agree on contacting H/S, if you broke them they...

Agree on contacting H/S, if you broke them they will probably warranty them, if not they sell them individually.
Forum: The Body Shop TECH 03-19-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 277
Posted By 78w72
Pretty sure they were ABS or something similar,...

Pretty sure they were ABS or something similar, its a hard plastic vs the later 79-81 flexible material. I repaired a couple small cracks on my 78 flares with a 2 part product that said it was for...
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