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 Topic: 64 2+2 weight |
Stu Norman
Replies: 7
Views: 11142
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 Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:11 am Subject: 64 2+2 weight |
From what I have been able to gather, the factory didn't always try to list the lightest weight possible.
Back in the early 60's when the stock classes were dominating the drag strip, your stock c ... |
| Topic: spark plugs |
Stu Norman
Replies: 3
Views: 6995
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:05 am Subject: spark plugs |
| Can you still get the R44 plug? |
| Topic: 63 Catalina trans |
Stu Norman
Replies: 14
Views: 26975
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:02 am Subject: 63 Catalina trans |
From what you're saying, my guess would be you need to adjust your TV linkage. Here are the steps for adjusting the TV linkage, from my Chilton manual.
1. Remove carburetor air cleaner.
2. Loose ... |
| Topic: 1963 Grand Prix Heater/AC Resistor |
Stu Norman
Replies: 2
Views: 6696
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:29 pm Subject: 1963 Grand Prix Heater/AC Resistor |
Hi Terry!
Drop Indiana Pontiacs an email. They should be able to hook you up.
http://www.indianapontiacs.com/ |
| Topic: 455 build info. ideas, direction for my 65 cat. |
Stu Norman
Replies: 17
Views: 29917
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2008 12:10 pm Subject: 455 build info. ideas, direction for my 65 cat. |
| That is a sweet ride. |
| Topic: 455 build info. ideas, direction for my 65 cat. |
Stu Norman
Replies: 17
Views: 29917
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 10:38 pm Subject: 455 build info. ideas, direction for my 65 cat. |
| I am running stock 1.5:1 lifters on the 421. |
| Topic: 455 build info. ideas, direction for my 65 cat. |
Stu Norman
Replies: 17
Views: 29917
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:53 pm Subject: 455 build info. ideas, direction for my 65 cat. |
| I run an HO cam in my 421 with duals and glasspacks. It isn't real lumpy, but it isn't a totally smooth idle either. It'll sound a little smoother in a 455, more cubic inches tend to smooth out cams.
... |
| Topic: 455 build info. ideas, direction for my 65 cat. |
Stu Norman
Replies: 17
Views: 29917
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:29 am Subject: 455 build info. ideas, direction for my 65 cat. |
Hi Jim!
This is just my opinion (and admittedly I tend to be conservative when it comes to engine combinations) but this is the route I would follow.
You want to build an engine that makes good ... |
| Topic: Most Rare Pontiac in existence? |
Stu Norman
Replies: 18
Views: 40009
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Forum: Early Years: 1926 - 1954 Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:59 am Subject: Most Rare Pontiac in existence? |
| Don't forget the early 60's full size Canadian Pontiacs with 409s. They are rare and awesome. |
| Topic: GEEEEEEZ , Another Pontiac? |
Stu Norman
Replies: 6
Views: 8504
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Forum: General Pontiac Talk Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:40 pm Subject: GEEEEEEZ , Another Pontiac? |
| It's sharp looking....hopefully it comes in another color. |
| Topic: 64 2+2 weight |
Stu Norman
Replies: 7
Views: 11142
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:19 am Subject: 64 2+2 weight |
I can only guess that the factory weight was based on dry weight with no options.
By the time you add gas, oil, coolant, radio, power antenna, A/C, power steering, power brakes, automatic transmis ... |
| Topic: 1964 Bonneville |
Stu Norman
Replies: 2
Views: 5663
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:32 pm Subject: 1964 Bonneville |
I can take some better pictures, for sure Larry.
I'll work on that and a write-up. |
| Topic: 1964 Bonneville |
Stu Norman
Replies: 2
Views: 5663
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:59 pm Subject: 1964 Bonneville |
i thought I would show you guys what I have been up to this past spring. She's all ready for the car show season, but now that I am unemployed I can't afford to go to as many shows as I wanted.
Oh ... |
| Topic: 64 2+2 weight |
Stu Norman
Replies: 7
Views: 11142
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:46 pm Subject: 64 2+2 weight |
| A buddy just had his 1963 Grand Prix weighed, it tipped the scale at 4350. 3750 might be a little bit low. |
| Topic: what intake will fit a 74' 400 engine? |
Stu Norman
Replies: 3
Views: 7573
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Forum: Full Size Pontiacs: 1955 - 1986 Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:27 pm Subject: what intake will fit a 74' 400 engine? |
Any 1965 and newer intake will work. Some mismatch can occur with the exhaust crossover, but there are plate available to block these off. Just be aware of teh problem and correct as needed.
A 197 ... |
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