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Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,762
Posted By b-man
Taking the pan off means taking out the engine....

Taking the pan off means taking out the engine. Removing the pan with the engine in the car is just as much if not more work than just taking out the engine in the first place.

This can all be...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-07-2024, 07:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,150
Posted By Jay S
The pitting on the bearings is from acidic oil...

The pitting on the bearings is from acidic oil sitting in those engines for long periods of time when the engine is not in service.
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-26-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 509
Posted By cleveweld
My 1962 Tempest Wagon on Youtube

Last week I drove my 1962 Tempest wagon down to Great Bend, Kansas to pick up rear bumper brackets from Chad at Nobody Else's Auto. It was a 250 mile round trip. Car ran great and Chad did a feature...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-23-2024, 10:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,297
Posted By 433lemans
Force released today... ...

Force released today...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/motorsports/update-nhra-great-john-force-leaves-rehab-facility/ar-BB1qvv25
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-14-2024, 05:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 702
Posted By Tim Corcoran
The Butler lifters that Jay recommended are...

The Butler lifters that Jay recommended are Hy-Lift Johnson lifters and made in the USA they are a good lifter. If I were ever to go with flat tappet lifters again I would go with a solid cam and...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-01-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,333
Posted By PAUL K
This is what you are looking for. If it's offset...

This is what you are looking for. If it's offset like Chuck's post describes and you're not looking to buy another set of pushrods I think you'd be fine with what you have.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-04-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,444
Posted By Norwood
Nice one to have in the garage for sure. Good Luck

Nice one to have in the garage for sure. Good Luck
Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-06-2023, 10:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,576
Posted By Sun Tuned
Cliff Ruggles

Just wanted to say, Thanks to Cliff, for being there when needed.

No, he didn’t pay me 5.00 to post this, and no it’s not a paid advertisement. I don’t usually post stuff like this, but this one...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-20-2023, 06:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,018
Posted By SD455DJ
My only experience with headers vs. manifolds...

My only experience with headers vs. manifolds (other than a dedicated race car) happened when I had my first car, a ‘70 Formula 400 with the YS 330 hp 400, TH400 trans and the 3.07 open 12-bolt rear...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-20-2023, 07:13 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 40,627
Posted By sdbob
Thanks for the info. Back in 75 I ordered a...

Thanks for the info. Back in 75 I ordered a complete set of SD rod bolts. Why? I guess if I ever didnt want to reuse rod bolts, I had new ones.
Forum: Pontiac - Street 10-08-2023, 06:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,002
Posted By shaker455
Dom, Bring it over and Ill hook you up.

Dom,
Bring it over and Ill hook you up.
Forum: 61-66 Big Pontiac TECH 10-04-2023, 08:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 455
Posted By kpbrown31
Addco 857 front sway bar FYI

Just finished installing all new bushings, springs and front sway bar on my 66 Catalina wagon. Man, anyone on the fence should just do it. Total 180 in drive ability and enjoyment.

Anyways, the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-18-2023, 09:44 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,184
Posted By PAUL K
Folks forget these PRW rocker arms were highly...

Folks forget these PRW rocker arms were highly touted on this website about ten years ago. I recall a highly respected member (who seems to enjoy exaggerating a bit) highly recommended these rocker...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-27-2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,366
Posted By 64speed
Cold Case and a HD Clutch fan cured my...

Cold Case and a HD Clutch fan cured my overheating. Huge electric fans never touched it.
Forum: THE LOBBY 08-26-2023, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 727
Posted By nas t eh
Very funny and kind of Poetic.

Very funny and kind of Poetic.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-04-2023, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,563
Posted By b-man
Bore it +.030 instead if it will clean up at that...

Bore it +.030 instead if it will clean up at that size.

I’d sacrifice a few cubes and keep a more stable cylinder wall if it was my engine. Chances are the rings will seal better with the stiffer...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-30-2023, 12:04 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,313
Posted By hurryinhoosier62
Mike, Bud used to tell me “New does not mean...

Mike, Bud used to tell me “New does not mean good”. Just because a part or component is new doesn’t mean it complies to the desired specs. This is WHY I mic every part before it is installed in an...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 07-16-2023, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,355
Posted By RocktimusPryme
If it isn’t already I would make the steering...

If it isn’t already I would make the steering wheel straight according to the mark that should be on the steering shaft under the horn button. I ussually leave the horn button off and let them make...
Forum: THE LOBBY 07-12-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,982
Posted By Dave Bisschop
Thank you everyone for your words of concern and...

Thank you everyone for your words of concern and encouragement. The past month has been a tough one for my entire family as it was a lot more than just the business that burned to the ground on June...
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-07-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 14,307
Posted By Jay S
Like basically all engines, the LS has it’s own...

Like basically all engines, the LS has it’s own issues also, we run them, and have one LT, and don’t get me wrong, they are a great engine, but a long ways from perfect. They like to fowl the...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-24-2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 20,710
Posted By Dragncar
Molnar rods and cranks

I would like to thank Tom Molnar and Ed for going out of their way to make us fine Pontiac rods and cranks for our old dinosaur engines.
They went out of their way to make us a custom batch of 3.25...
Forum: THE LOBBY 02-27-2023, 09:01 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 7,857
Posted By goat69SD
I respect what they were. That is why I have ...

I respect what they were. That is why I have more than one brand. They all offered something in the muscle car wars. I was a teenager when all that was taking place. If you install a modern engine...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 02-14-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,928
Posted By jhein
As a potential customer, who would have happily...

As a potential customer, who would have happily bought a pair, I don't blame Paul one bit. I feel bad for the guy actually. I'm sure if there was any way for him to have the inventory, he would.
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-30-2023, 12:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,820
Posted By Elarson
Goal surpassed!!!! Congrats everybody! Eric

Goal surpassed!!!!
Congrats everybody!

Eric
Forum: Pontiac - Street 01-26-2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,264
Posted By Formulajones
I use a 160 in everything. Which means typically...

I use a 160 in everything. Which means typically they'll run in the 170 range on a really hot day, which helps to keep me out of detonation and away from vapor lock issues with todays gas.

On a...
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