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Forum: 78 and Newer G-body Pontiac TECH 11-26-2024, 11:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 304
Posted By Sirrotica
Mine came from OK, so it had zero rust on it. It...

Mine came from OK, so it had zero rust on it. It was 2 tone metallic red with a padded landau roof. I sold it to a guy I used to work with at the local chevy dealer. He bought it for his step son...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-20-2024, 03:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 564
Posted By Sirrotica
Kenth, thank you so much for keeping the record...

Kenth, thank you so much for keeping the record straight, I realize you have a library with most any Pontiac spec at your fingertips, something I used to have, but due to space constraints and life,...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-19-2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 564
Posted By Sirrotica
The 67-stick said, "capacity 7 quarts" stamped...

The 67-stick said, "capacity 7 quarts" stamped right on the stick. Near as I can remember all the others said, "capacity 6 quarts" on the 68 and later sticks.

If the stick is stamped 7 quarts, it...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-19-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 564
Posted By Sirrotica
It's the same measurement as the full and add...

It's the same measurement as the full and add marks on any Pontiac stick, roughly 3/4 inch from memory.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-19-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 564
Posted By Sirrotica
The pans are all the same if you're dealing with...

The pans are all the same if you're dealing with a factory pan, 1973 started the baffled pan, still the same except for the baffle.

Pontiac engineers only changed the crankcase volume by...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 11-17-2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 409
Posted By Sirrotica
Most fuel pumps aren't designed to draw fuel...

Most fuel pumps aren't designed to draw fuel through a fuel filter, but they are designed to push fuel through a fuel filter. Running a fuel filter on the suction side may lead to fuel starvation...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-14-2024, 10:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 598
Posted By Sirrotica
I have no idea if you have any oval track racers...

I have no idea if you have any oval track racers in your area, but they should be able to possibly point you in the direction of someone that bends roll cages and fabs them near you. A plus is it's,...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-13-2024, 04:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 598
Posted By Sirrotica
61-64 Chevy frames are not even close to a...

61-64 Chevy frames are not even close to a Pontiac frame. If you intend to tie into the frame, not the floor. I doubt that the chevy X frame kit is going to have the correct tie in points as on a...
Forum: THE LOBBY 11-11-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 467
Posted By Sirrotica
Our local dirt track paid him for an appearance...

Our local dirt track paid him for an appearance one night. He raced a local racers car in the late model division.

During the heat race and the engine expired, which sidelined the car for the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 10-29-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 211
Posted By Sirrotica
Yes, the drivers side can be removed in chassis. ...

Yes, the drivers side can be removed in chassis.

Yes, there are factory deck dowel pins.

You might be able to remove the heads with the manifolds intact, but they are damn heavy by themselves....
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-25-2024, 09:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,450
Posted By Sirrotica
FYI: the sealant I linked to is rated for damn...

FYI: the sealant I linked to is rated for damn near any liquid or gas someone would run into in a home, factory, or an automotive application. Your take that it's only meant for sealing water pipe is...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-25-2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,232
Posted By Sirrotica
I couldn't agree more, power exerted over the...

I couldn't agree more, power exerted over the citizens to conform is the main reason.

My point is the reasoning, is unreasonable, and a smokescreen.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-25-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 270
Posted By Sirrotica
I just recieved my Cold Case radiator today

This is the first time I've bought a fully made aluminum radiator, it's going in my 2005 GTO. I was considering buying an aftermarket stock replacement radiator for less money but decided that I...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-25-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,232
Posted By Sirrotica
The Sheetz store near me is installing charging...

The Sheetz store near me is installing charging stations, I'll be interested to observe during my lunch time how much they get used. I eat there 3-4 times a week, so I'll have a ringside seat to...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-08-2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 888
Posted By Sirrotica
If you look under the Pontiac listing, there are...

If you look under the Pontiac listing, there are olds manifolds for
$120 less. Why is it Pontiac fans get screwed by the aftermarket every single time?

Heads and intake manifolds are 20-40%...
Forum: THE LOBBY 10-05-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 935
Posted By Sirrotica
No personal experience with them, many times...

No personal experience with them, many times while watching the program, Engine Masters, you'll hear them mention that a whole engine, or certain parts such as cylinder heads were sourced from...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-28-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,938
Posted By Sirrotica
The Daytona jacks are the same as what Snap On...

The Daytona jacks are the same as what Snap On sells off of their trucks, the difference is the stickers, and the price.....LOL

If you watch any amount of You Tube videos or Motor Trend shows....
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-24-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 15,622
Posted By Sirrotica
Thats, been my experience as well. The house...

Thats, been my experience as well.

The house I purchased 3 years ago has a 30x40x8 garage, a 32x48x10 pole building with a lean to shed off of the back of the garage, it measures 24x30. A...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-24-2024, 01:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By Sirrotica
Working in many GM dealerships over the years we...

Working in many GM dealerships over the years we always put 2 in new car preps.

The idea of using them is to head off seepage and minor cooling system leaks before they become a problem, causing...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-24-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 15,622
Posted By Sirrotica
They always look so big, until you start putting...

They always look so big, until you start putting stuff inside..........LOL
Forum: Suspension TECH 09-23-2024, 09:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 966
Posted By Sirrotica
If the shoes are hanging up on the rust ridge,...

If the shoes are hanging up on the rust ridge, you will not be able to rotate the drum when it's to the position where it hangs up. If you can still rotate the drum, then it's hung up on the end of...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-23-2024, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2,043
Views: 328,154
Posted By Sirrotica
Over the years I've built a bunch of modified...

Over the years I've built a bunch of modified exhaust systems, the H pipe is what I've found takes away the annoying tones, and crackling. The crossover pipe needs to be smaller diameter than the...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-23-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,402
Posted By Sirrotica
My prayers go out to the survivors. Even...

My prayers go out to the survivors.

Even though I only knew him from this site, I'll miss his postings. We all have the Pontiac thing in common, and I'm glad I crossed paths with him.

You'll...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-21-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 15,622
Posted By Sirrotica
I think the best concrete floor system I've seen...

I think the best concrete floor system I've seen for strong floors is the tensioned cable system. They pull crossed cables tight before the pour, then after it cures, they release the tension keeping...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 09-16-2024, 11:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 909
Posted By Sirrotica
On the old brass radiators often, there was a tin...

On the old brass radiators often, there was a tin U shaped channel soldered between the tanks for stiffness. If that's what you're talking about I guess 2 holes wouldn't affect the integrity, but you...
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