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#21
05-27-2007, 09:37 PM
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OK, engine and tranny are in. What kind, style, manufacturer, of headers will work on this? Also, which speedo cable will work? And how about linkage?
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#22
05-30-2007, 08:41 PM
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Here's what I got as of today.
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#23
05-30-2007, 09:16 PM
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Looking good. Maddog Headers are the only ones made for these cars.
Eric
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Eric 1969 GTO - 461, turbo 400, Continental 13", 3.08 gears. - 12.59 e.t. @ 108.43 mph, 1.898 60' 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme- 461, turbo 350, PTC 3500 converter, 9" 3:50 gears. = 11.39 e.t. @ 117.55 mph, 1.599 60' on E85 |
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#24
05-30-2007, 09:39 PM
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va va voom....
looks great. thanks for sharing. |
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#25
05-31-2007, 07:36 PM
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I'm always interested in these threads, as am I looking for a big pre-'64 GP to restore.
Keep up the great work  , and thanks for sharing.-Andrew
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#26
05-31-2007, 08:13 PM
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I hope I can get some more help here. I have #62 heads and replaced the stock screw-in rocker studs with ARP studs. The problem I have is now the stock pushrods are about .125" too short. I can screw the rockers down all the way and still have slop in the pushrod. I am using Comp Cams magnum roller rockers. I did notice that the ARP studs have a hex piece that bottoms out on the head when it is installed and the stock ones don't. The hex piece is about .125" thick. Does this mean that all I have to do is get pushrods that are .125" longer than stock? I hope it's that easy.
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#27
05-31-2007, 09:16 PM
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sorry, don't have the answer to the stud question, but... i was just looking at your picture of your motor nestled into your car without the fenders. it looks like your UCA bushings are the screw-in metal to metal type? for some reason i was thinking that '61 was the last year for that. are your bushings screw-in? is that stock like that on '62?
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#28
05-31-2007, 09:21 PM
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Scott -
61-62 suspensions are the same, then 63-64, then 65-70. |
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#29
05-31-2007, 09:37 PM
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Thanks for the answer in detail Stuart. I do have another question though. What distributor should I run? Not too concerned about originality.
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#30
05-31-2007, 10:51 PM
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I think most any Pontiac distributor will drop in, but the advance curve may have to be adjusted to suit your engine combo. An HEI distributor would probably be a good choice for street use, if you have space (they won't fit on tripower engines.) I'd post the question in the street section for more responses, along with the thing about the pushrods as I don't have any experience with the aftermarket rocker studs/arms.
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#31
05-31-2007, 11:09 PM
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Stucky, I use the stock points but a lot of guys like the HEI. I would go either way.
I don't know if the HEI will fit your car. The stock distributor and coil is an excellent ignition system. This is some interesting Pontiac info http://www.classicfirebird.com/hand/hand.html |
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#32
06-02-2007, 05:38 PM
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HEI will fit, have one in my 62 GP.
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Eric 1969 GTO - 461, turbo 400, Continental 13", 3.08 gears. - 12.59 e.t. @ 108.43 mph, 1.898 60' 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme- 461, turbo 350, PTC 3500 converter, 9" 3:50 gears. = 11.39 e.t. @ 117.55 mph, 1.599 60' on E85 |
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#33
06-02-2007, 05:51 PM
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i'd run a points type for the better advance curve. if you want the electronics then convert it with a m-h kit.
mike
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#34
06-02-2007, 07:51 PM
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I don't have a distributor yet. Which do you recommend? What is a m-h kit?I don't think an HEI will fit with tripower.
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#35
06-02-2007, 11:36 PM
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Ames was selling NOS aluminum 1971 units.
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#36
06-03-2007, 12:04 AM
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m-h is a company that sells electrical components for vintage cars. they have a kit out to convert the points type distributor to an electronic pickup style. i think p/y sells them.
mike
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so many pontiacs, so little time.................. moderator is a glorified word for an unappreciated prick.................. "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." --Albert Einstein "There is no such thing as a good tax." "We contend that for a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." - Winston Churchill |
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#37
06-18-2007, 03:16 PM
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Quote:
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#38
06-18-2007, 07:49 PM
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After talking to my buddy,(who restores Pontiacs) He would not go with headers. The reason: He put a set of headers on a '62 Cat and went through three starters in less than a year. He said the headers sit right on the starter. So he ended up modifying the headers to give the starter some extra room. Said he would never do it again. Ram Air Restorations has the long branch exhaust manifolds for $419, and, according to him, they flow as good if not better than headers. I don't want to pay for custom headers, and the long branch manifolds fit like a glove. The only thing you have to do is get an oil filter extension (about 3"). You can get a complete system, from the manifolds to the tailpipes for about a grand. It comes with all the gaskets, hardware, mufflers, and I think the manifolds are ceramic coated inside and out. Not a bad deal.
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#39
06-18-2007, 08:06 PM
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I used the Long Branch manifolds with the Pipes 2-1/2" GTO system. Once I modified the cross-member and my hydros dip stick tube it fit just fine.
I used the long Walker Hemi Turbo mufflers and they sound fantastic. Not too loud but a heavy mello tone. Last edited by PITTSBURGH 64; 07-05-2007 at 07:53 PM. |
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#40
06-18-2007, 08:34 PM
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What size plate did you weld on your crossmember? Any issues with it? Thanks.
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