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 Topic: Rearend |
johnta1
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 Forum: General Pontiac Talk Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2016 10:16 am Subject: Rearend |
How did you know I went with a 2.73? I did!
The PU code rear end is for a 2.73 ratio.
The Firebird rear end is wider than the Nova I think?
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| Topic: Rearend |
johnta1
Replies: 5
Views: 8433
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Forum: General Pontiac Talk Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2016 5:43 pm Subject: Rearend |
The 75 rear end is around 2.5 inches wider.
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| Topic: Rearend |
johnta1
Replies: 5
Views: 8433
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Forum: General Pontiac Talk Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2016 5:38 pm Subject: Rearend |
The 75 rear end uses a multi-leaf spring setup, while the 67 used a monoleaf (and had torque rods).
The spring perches or the leaf springs would need changing.
Seems to me the rear end was rough ... |
| Topic: Engine vin stuff |
johnta1
Replies: 6
Views: 14711
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Forum: Tempest/Lemans/GTO: 1964 - 1981/2004 - 2006 Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:04 pm Subject: Engine vin stuff |
The number above the engine code is called the Engine Unit Number or Motor Unit Number.
It will have no correlation to the VIN.
The partial VIN, at least for your engine, will be down lower by t ... |
| Topic: Norwalk 2007 Event Coverage |
johnta1
Replies: 4
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Forum: General Pontiac Talk Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 3:55 pm Subject: Norwalk 2007 Event Coverage |
My brother and I will probably be there again.
My son will probably be there also. |
| Topic: 2008 Tri-Power Nationals/Ark City/Omaha/Sikeston READY?? |
johnta1
Replies: 51
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Forum: General Pontiac Talk Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 8:27 pm Subject: 2008 Tri-Power Nationals/Ark City/Omaha/Sikeston READY?? |
I would love to go.
But, I won't be able to get off work. 
Hopefully, I'll be able to some time soon. |
| Topic: Seeing's how this is "the" trad Pontiac engine sit |
johnta1
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Views: 37609
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Forum: Traditional Pontiac V8 Information Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:10 am Subject: Seeing's how this is "the" trad Pontiac engine sit |
| Not mine. |
| Topic: Seeing's how this is "the" trad Pontiac engine sit |
johnta1
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Forum: Traditional Pontiac V8 Information Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 6:47 pm Subject: Seeing's how this is "the" trad Pontiac engine sit |
I guess I'll post just to keep you guys awake.
I still run a traditional Pontiac block.
Sometimes the cranks too.
Usually run a 463 (stroked 400 block)
but have ran a 400 and 455 engines ... |
| Topic: 2008 Tri-Power Nationals/Ark City/Omaha/Sikeston READY?? |
johnta1
Replies: 51
Views: 47239
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Forum: General Pontiac Talk Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 8:44 pm Subject: 2008 Tri-Power Nationals/Ark City/Omaha/Sikeston READY?? |
I think he did a great job.
I'd say if he can get the word out more, they'll come.
We'll try and make it again next year. Hopefully get some more people to come also.
My car ran good for the ai ... |
| Topic: 2008 Tri-Power Nationals/Ark City/Omaha/Sikeston READY?? |
johnta1
Replies: 51
Views: 47239
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Forum: General Pontiac Talk Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:16 pm Subject: 2008 Tri-Power Nationals/Ark City/Omaha/Sikeston READY?? |
I'm ready!
My brother and I are planning to be there.
Hopefully good weather there, and some good times. |
| Topic: Naturally Aspirated Pontiac |
johnta1
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Forum: Traditional Pontiac V8 Information Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:05 pm Subject: Naturally Aspirated Pontiac |
Not for sure.
Most fast guys anymore use aluminum heads.
There are a few who have gone low 9's with cast iron parts. |
| Topic: Naturally Aspirated Pontiac |
johnta1
Replies: 7
Views: 15272
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Forum: Traditional Pontiac V8 Information Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:21 pm Subject: Naturally Aspirated Pontiac |
He has gotten it down to 7.44 @ 186 now.
IA2 block, Tiger heads, sheetmetal with two dominators, 540 CID maybe? |
| Topic: Naturally Aspirated Pontiac |
johnta1
Replies: 7
Views: 15272
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Forum: Traditional Pontiac V8 Information Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:59 pm Subject: Naturally Aspirated Pontiac |
| Scott Rex runs 7.90's at least in the 1/4 with a 4th gen Firebird. |
| Topic: How to ensure correct Rocker Arm Ratio ? |
johnta1
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Views: 11985
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Forum: Tempest/Lemans/GTO: 1964 - 1981/2004 - 2006 Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:22 pm Subject: How to ensure correct Rocker Arm Ratio ? |
You will need to get some 7/16" rocker arm studs for adjustability to go along with the new valve stem height.
The rocker arms you use/get should have some locking nuts, called 'poly-locks'.
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| Topic: 2008 Tri-Power Nationals/Ark City/Omaha/Sikeston READY?? |
johnta1
Replies: 51
Views: 47239
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Forum: General Pontiac Talk Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 12:43 am Subject: 2008 Tri-Power Nationals/Ark City/Omaha/Sikeston READY?? |
As of right now, I'll probably have my dragster there, along with my brother having his dragster.
Been trying for the last couple years to get my Formula back out, but the money gun usually runs ou ... |
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