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Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-28-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,437
Posted By mikebaronehouston
Bringing this back to the top as the engine is...

Bringing this back to the top as the engine is moving along and oil is a hot topic with Jim Robertson.

Some specifics we need help with:

1. The "stock" pump is the scavenging pump. What did...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-17-2023, 10:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,726
Posted By mikebaronehouston
Tom, Thanks. It is cool to see Pontiac...

Tom,

Thanks. It is cool to see Pontiac royalty.

I'll ask Jim to send a picture of my chimera. it is a simple spacer that slides over the shortened Corvette distributor. Mike Zamora of...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-16-2023, 09:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,726
Posted By mikebaronehouston
Tom, can you share a few pictures? Small-drive...

Tom, can you share a few pictures? Small-drive cam blank is proving difficult. Jeff's solution of simply swapping the gear (and replacing annually) is realistic.


I am also on the hunt for the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-15-2023, 11:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,726
Posted By mikebaronehouston
So I actually I have the coolest dizzy... ...

So I actually I have the coolest dizzy...

Several years ago I had a few conversations with Dave Bean. He was the Titus crew chief.

He mentioned that Herb Adams showed up with a suitcase of...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-15-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,726
Posted By mikebaronehouston
Jeff, You know that's too smart for me... ...

Jeff,

You know that's too smart for me...

Spacer is already built. Solid idea and just change the gear every season.

Solid idea! Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

Mike
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 12-14-2023, 11:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,726
Posted By mikebaronehouston
SD455 and 303 Cam Manufacturers?

I believe the SD455 and 303 both used the larger-gear distributor and have a smaller gear on the cam than a standard Pontiac.

Who is able to manufacture a .575" or larger roller-solid cam today...
Forum: Interior TECH 11-03-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 775
Posted By mikebaronehouston
1968 Firebird Bench Seat Cover in Pearl or Pearl Vinyl Available?

Just spend a frustrating two hours hunting front seat cover. Although PUI is now owned by Classic, they know nothing. Calling PUI was fruitless and Distinctive was a dead end. The reseller web...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 04-02-2023, 08:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 451
Posted By mikebaronehouston
WTB - 68 Firebird Front Bench Seat

Really, just need the fold-down arm rest and covers. But happy to find a complete seat...

Thanks,

Mike
Houston, TX
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 03-27-2023, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By mikebaronehouston
Hope to find one here. Got two responses -...

Hope to find one here.

Got two responses - a very active member and clearly spam. 50% Probably a pretty good ratio...

Thanks to all on the board.
Forum: 61-77 GTO, Tempest & LeMans Parts WANTED 03-26-2023, 10:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By mikebaronehouston
WTB - Complete Working Vacuum Gauge and Pod

Hopefully I have used correct terminology...

Chrome shell and gauge that mounts to a center console.

Thanks,

Mike
Houston, TX
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 08-29-2022, 07:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 621
Posted By mikebaronehouston
Good call on South Texas. Will call Scott this...

Good call on South Texas. Will call Scott this morning.

The reproduction trunk lids do not have holes for the "Firebird" letters. The holes in the outer skin are a challenge. The studs of the...
Forum: 67-81 Firebird & TA Parts WANTED 08-28-2022, 04:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 621
Posted By mikebaronehouston
WTB - '68 Firebird Trunk Lid - I'm in Houston

Looking for a '68 F-bird trunk lid.

In a perfect world, verdoro green in Houston and NOS. But I've not found the world to be perfect...

Solid and straight appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-11-2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,437
Posted By mikebaronehouston
Here is the dry sump rule from the '72 GCR. ...

Here is the dry sump rule from the '72 GCR.

The 1970 rules required the battery to be visible from the engine compartment. Some teams moved the firewall and mounted the battery in the passenger...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-11-2022, 10:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,437
Posted By mikebaronehouston
Grey Ghost engine compartment circa 2015. ...

Grey Ghost engine compartment circa 2015. Passenger fender shows the oil fill cap.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-09-2022, 09:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,030
Posted By mikebaronehouston
Jeff, I had assumed my special crank was a...

Jeff,

I had assumed my special crank was a 303. I finally measured it and it's a 366. Opps. Adapt, overcome and pucker.

John,

What is the cam you mention? Was your car a drag car or...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 08-09-2022, 08:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,504
Posted By mikebaronehouston
Anyone have shoulder belts/front seat belts for a...

Anyone have shoulder belts/front seat belts for a '68?

Thanks,

Mike
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 08-09-2022, 08:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 785
Posted By mikebaronehouston
Check with Mike Zamora. He is a Corvette...

Check with Mike Zamora. He is a Corvette restoration specialist with an emphasis in distributors.

He knows how to source the correct connections and bits which will make your project most...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-09-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,437
Posted By mikebaronehouston
Modine, not Moldex...

Modine, not Moldex...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-09-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,437
Posted By mikebaronehouston
I wish I could be there! Not in the stars this...

I wish I could be there! Not in the stars this year.

I have great pictures of the Gray Ghost and using that as a reference point.

From a crew member of the Adams' team in '72, I have only two...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-09-2022, 06:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,030
Posted By mikebaronehouston
Engine is being built by Jim Robertson for...

Engine is being built by Jim Robertson for vintage racing.

Started as a Titus clone of the last two races of '70, but morphed when I found the 366 block. Also have the sun gear, cover and a RAV...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-09-2022, 12:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,437
Posted By mikebaronehouston
Oiling for a 366/303 block with cam-driven oil pump?

Double-dipping tonight.

Anyone have a spare oil by-pass for a block with the cam-driven pump? Ha!

Or recommendations on options?

I think hard lines from the oil filter housing base into an...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-08-2022, 11:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,030
Posted By mikebaronehouston
Cam Specs for a 366? Compression?

Anyone have any cam and compression specs for a 366?

I've dug through the archives and found some interesting results on lower compression for a 303 and Tom Nell's Latin Square article.
...
Forum: Industry Stuff 07-30-2022, 02:17 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 53,862
Posted By mikebaronehouston
I am sorry as I have not read the whole thread. ...

I am sorry as I have not read the whole thread.

However, SVRA allows Blue Streaks, https://www.cokertire.com/tires/goodyear-blue-streak-rwl-695-14.html .

So a nice vintage tire option...
...
Forum: SOLD Parts 07-30-2022, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 788
Posted By mikebaronehouston
Ponti-Yacker, Nice to meet. I am...

Ponti-Yacker,

Nice to meet.

I am working on two cars:
'68 428 Firebird - for the gauges
'72 Trans Am for vintage racing - real 303

Would love to see your projects for inspiration. I...
Forum: SOLD Parts 07-30-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 788
Posted By mikebaronehouston
I would buy them if not spoken for. Mike...

I would buy them if not spoken for. Mike 713-203-2483
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