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Forum: Pontiac - Street 12-15-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,879
Posted By D. Miles
Been 9.14 @ 146 with my $29.99 Pep Boys purchased...

Been 9.14 @ 146 with my $29.99 Pep Boys purchased Accel 8mm wires. Then put my $85 Accel 8.8mm wires back on... ran the same. Only place I've ever really seen high dollar wires make a big or even...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-21-2013, 10:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By D. Miles
No, I was using the L2262F pistons as an example...

No, I was using the L2262F pistons as an example of the difference between the old TRW piston and the new Sealed Power piston which are for a 400, same part number same basic style but some changes...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-20-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 689
Posted By D. Miles
I would think that it would be easier on the...

I would think that it would be easier on the trans doing that, everything is locked up 1 to 1, basically no planetary gear sets functioning and no banging parts around during shifts, trannies go...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-20-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By D. Miles
I have a few take outs in great shape... If you...

I have a few take outs in great shape... If you have the older TRW L2359F, it is gonna be slightly different from the new revised Sealed Power L2359F, they have the teflon coating on them and from...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-29-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,412
Posted By D. Miles
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-Racing-Sports-SS-Exhau...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-Racing-Sports-SS-Exhaust-Manifold-Headers-64-72-Pontiac-GTO-LeMans-326-455-/171105592300?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3APontiac&hash=item27d6b023ec&vxp=m...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-28-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 438
Posted By D. Miles
Pinion gear shaft diameter is basically the only...

Pinion gear shaft diameter is basically the only diff between the 2 rears. The truck 12 bolt has a 1.438 dia. while the car 12 bolt has the 1.625 dia. pinion. Ring gear thicknesses are variable...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-25-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 528
Posted By D. Miles
Another point... I've always liked 4.11's vs...

Another point... I've always liked 4.11's vs 4.10's also. 4.11's have 37 teeth on the ring and 9 on the pinion while 4.10's have 41 and 10. My thinking here is with the 4.11's you have less actual...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-24-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 528
Posted By D. Miles
Yep... Like I said, it has a lot to do with the...

Yep... Like I said, it has a lot to do with the initial hit, like if they had 5' times.

Totally different equipment but a friend of mine has a square tube late 80's IROC style Camaro that weighs...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-23-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 528
Posted By D. Miles
Factory GM gears are better than Richmonds...

Factory GM gears are better than Richmonds IMHO... We've had GM 4.11's (not 4.10's) last years while I broke a set of 4.10's once a season.

As for your original question, there are many many...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-12-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,537
Posted By D. Miles
You'r absolutely right... I didn't have a logger...

You'r absolutely right... I didn't have a logger so 150-200 might be wrong. HOWEVER! from the time I had the car set up with a T-400 w/transbrake in 2000 till the time I stopped racing it in 2006 I...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-12-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,537
Posted By D. Miles
My old wagon went from 1.36-1.38 60' times with a...

My old wagon went from 1.36-1.38 60' times with a 2.48 low gear to 1.31-1.33 60' times when I went to a 2.75 low gear, 1.306 was the best. Also, both of my converters only dropped around 150-200...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-04-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 360
Posted By D. Miles
Didn't Pro Stock break the 6 second barrier...

Didn't Pro Stock break the 6 second barrier before the bead-lock rule was implemented? I do know for sure and certain though that there was a time no one had bead-locks, like when Eddie Hill went the...
Forum: Pontiac Business Entities Exchange 05-29-2013, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 372
Posted By D. Miles
PPR's Website Question

Hey guys... I want to order a few things from Ace at Pacific Performance Racing. My question is how safe is his payment page? The last time I ordered from him, he was still in full swing with PPR and...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-20-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 546
Posted By D. Miles
Here's the way I look at it... You can be going...

Here's the way I look at it... You can be going your 14.20's but the guy coming down your back running 9 teens @ 150+ pops a rod or something stupid and ends up in your lane, then what! My Dad runs...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-20-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 994
Posted By D. Miles
What model number Dominator? I ran an 8896, it...

What model number Dominator? I ran an 8896, it wanted tons of jet, I ran 96's front and rear. One weekend, before I got my license, couldn't dial no quicker than 10.00 so I put 99's front and rear to...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-31-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,850
Posted By D. Miles
Thanks! They do have a sub-flange. Just a thin...

Thanks! They do have a sub-flange. Just a thin film of ANY color RTV, never had a leak with these headers! These are a set of Hedmans that originally came off of Bruce Maicle's blue 79 Firebird, I...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-31-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,850
Posted By D. Miles
Ended up stopping by my shop today anyway to help...

Ended up stopping by my shop today anyway to help my Dad with something...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-31-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,850
Posted By D. Miles
I just built a set for my Dad's 64 Tempest...

I just built a set for my Dad's 64 Tempest wagon... 2 1/8 primaries for D-ports. I built them sort of like the old Hedman Hustlers with the cylinder no's. 1 and 2 tubes going in front of the lower...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-25-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,124
Posted By D. Miles
This subject always confuses me... I went from...

This subject always confuses me... I went from the 2.48 ratio to the 2.76 ratio and picked up a tenth, .05 in the 60 ft. alone???
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-03-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 311
Posted By D. Miles
Yup! I used them a few years back on my Uncles...

Yup! I used them a few years back on my Uncles sbc... all the bearings fell apart letting bits of needle bearing go everywhere. Stay away from them. I do use alot of ProComp stuff though with great...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-15-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 713
Posted By D. Miles
Todd, years ago when I tried my "original"...

Todd, years ago when I tried my "original" Wenzler tunnel ram w/2 750 Holley's, I set up both carbs as I normally would for a single 4 bbl... 84 jets front and rear and 28 squirters front and rear....
Forum: Pontiac - Boost 04-11-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 376
Posted By D. Miles
I agree... to some point! I'm sure there is a...

I agree... to some point! I'm sure there is a point at where an expensive ignition system will be mandatory but most guys over-shoot ignition systems by a long shot. I'm currently dialing in my new...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-05-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 859
Posted By D. Miles
Nice thing though about turbo cars is you can...

Nice thing though about turbo cars is you can apply power as needed. You don't have that instant "BANG" right off the line like you would with an N/A set up let alone with a nitrous hit. You can set...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-29-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 373
Posted By D. Miles
Look like the old TRW L2279F pistons. If you're...

Look like the old TRW L2279F pistons. If you're looking to build a high compression 400, they work well. I had a set in the very first motor I put into my tube chassis car back in 2008, with a bottom...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 02-12-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,208
Posted By D. Miles
I was thinking to myself when I first started to...

I was thinking to myself when I first started to read this thread "try telling that to the guys running 632+ cid tall deck bbc's making 1500 HP N/A".
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