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Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 189
Posted By Mike S
Header tube temps?

I spent the day tuning the 600 holley. Got the carb dialed in. For the hell of it, I checked the header tubes with a fluke ir thermometer. After a short 15 min cruise I read 580 to 600 on all tubes...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 243
Posted By Mike S
Put the o2 meter on, got it at 14.7 at idle 800...

Put the o2 meter on, got it at 14.7 at idle 800 rpm, 14.2 at cruise 2000 rpms, 12.5 at wide open. I think this is perfect.
I also put a 195 deg thermostat instead of 160. Runs right at 190 and...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 04-13-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 243
Posted By Mike S
Holley tuning ?

I have a fresh mild 400 8.9 comp. with a 2801 cam. I bought a used 600 holley and rebuilt it. I have the idle set at 600 rpm in gear with 16" of vacuum. It runs fine and got it to idle fine. I have a...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-11-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 908
Posted By Mike S
I put one in my 72 lemans last year. No tunnel...

I put one in my 72 lemans last year. No tunnel work fit right in, in place of the th400. You will need a th350 yoke. Mine only locks up in 4th. Has a pressure switch internal from the factory, that...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-06-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 210
Posted By Mike S
Wires to doors?

I am looking at installing keyless entry on my 72 lemans. I have to run wires to the doors. Can someone take a pic of how the factory ran the wires for power door locks and power windows? or how you...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-06-2024, 04:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,354
Posted By Mike S
I use to have the battery disconnect in back of...

I use to have the battery disconnect in back of the car when I had the battery in the trunk and racing it. I would use that but the down side is you loose all your preset radio stations along with...
Forum: THE LOBBY 03-05-2024, 02:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,354
Posted By Mike S
Road trips with classic?

Now that I have the 72 Lemans put back to stock with the over drive trans. i am looking at taking it on some long road trips. Like from NJ to Florida. My question is what can I do for security while...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-01-2024, 10:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,218
Posted By Mike S
The quadrajet is from a 77 Pontiac If I read the...

The quadrajet is from a 77 Pontiac If I read the numbers right. I know the rpm is the wrong intake but I used a lot of parts I had laying around. I have the Holley tuned pretty good and runs great. I...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 03-01-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,218
Posted By Mike S
Carb for mild 400

I built a mild 400 for my street car last year. I am running a performer rpm intake. Right now I am running a 750 holley vacuum secondary. Performance is not a primary concern. I would like to get...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-20-2024, 10:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,015
Posted By Mike S
I installed Strange c-clip eliminators along with...

I installed Strange c-clip eliminators along with strange axels in the car when I built in in 1999. This year i noticed a little gear lube on the inside of the rim. I just got done changing the...
Forum: Heating & Cooling TECH 02-15-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 352
Posted By Mike S
Chevy Thermostat housing

I was wondering if a chevy thermostat housing is the same bolt pattern as a Pontiac? I am looking for a 90 deg adjustable housing. It looks the same but don't have a chevy one laying around,
Thanks
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-14-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By Mike S
Choosing Trans brakes

I am going to build a new trans for the race car. Wondering if anyone knows the difference between a pro trans brake and regular trans brake? I think the pro is faster. Going with one that allows me...
Forum: THE LOBBY 01-12-2024, 10:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,744
Posted By Mike S
I am using a Ademco Vista 20p. I have one for the...

I am using a Ademco Vista 20p. I have one for the house and one for the garage. I also have the enclosed trailer tied to the garage alarm. I use it as a fire alarm in the house also. I am not using a...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 01-07-2024, 10:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By Mike S
72 Original spare tire (free)

I have had this spare tire and rim kicking in the garage for 30 years, Came from my 72 lemans. If someone need a date coded tire for their restoration, they can have it. or it gets put out to trash.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-22-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By Mike S
Decided to leave the 4.10 gears in. The...

Decided to leave the 4.10 gears in. The calculator's say with current comb and slip I should cross the line at 138 at 7000 rpms. That is my limiter setting. I think 138 should be good enough for...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-22-2023, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 364
Posted By Mike S
Trailer rubber flooring?

I am redoing my trailer ramp door. The original flooring on the door must have shrunk and is loose in spots. Looks like crap. Took the old flooring off, Was a pain because where it was attached good...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-14-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By Mike S
I want to take the 340lbs out of the car, that...

I want to take the 340lbs out of the car, that should knock .340 of the et on paper. Put the 1050 back on should knock of another .100. My problem is i have to much gear and would cross the line with...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-13-2023, 09:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 924
Posted By Mike S
Gear change effect on convertor?

Racing season is done here in the north east, I am flirting with the idea of going from a 4.10 to a 3.90. Right now I am running a 4.10 with a 30" radial and crossing the line at 6600 at 133 with 7%...
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 11-01-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 560
Posted By Mike S
checked, no e-mail yet

checked, no e-mail yet
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts For SALE 11-01-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 560
Posted By Mike S
Free parts

Cleaned out the garage and have some parts I am going to scrap unless someone wants them for free. Note, I don't want to ship them.
72 lemans spare tire and rim (original tire in good shape}
72...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-05-2023, 09:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,121
Posted By Mike S
Dishing Ross pistons

I am going to build a pump gas engine. I have a set of ross flat top pistons sitting in the garage. I was wondering if it is feasible to dish these 15cc? Will there be enough material to dish them?...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-03-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,002
Posted By Mike S
I messed up on the convertor slip. It is 7.5%

I messed up on the convertor slip. It is 7.5%
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-03-2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,002
Posted By Mike S
i have a Mallory 250 pump with 1/2" fuel line, I...

i have a Mallory 250 pump with 1/2" fuel line, I have 6.5 lbs at the finish line.

I just calculated the slip to be 10%.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-02-2023, 11:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,002
Posted By Mike S
455 .060 over. E heads that flow 330 at .700....

455 .060 over. E heads that flow 330 at .700. comp it 12.0-1. Victor intake. 850 Holley. Ran faster with the 1050 but decided to use the 850 to slow it up instead of restrictor plates. Cam is a solid...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-02-2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,002
Posted By Mike S
I am taking 2 degrees out in high gear. going...

I am taking 2 degrees out in high gear. going from 36 to 34 in third gear. Having one time shot and going right into eliminations doesn't give you any runs to play around with the car.
I am going to...
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