General Engine Performance Forum

71judge · 71judge

Hi, I installed ignitor kit last nite in my 71 Lemans Sport with a Pontiac 400. I attached black wire to neg on coil and the red wire to + on the coil. Engine did not try to fire at all. I have not checked timing after install. Before install, it was 12 BTDC. Also, I did not replace the original coil yet but I di...

Turn2Stone · Turn2Stone

I just picked up a 2002 Buick Century. I got it dirt cheap. It has 140000kms. It came with a "low coolant warning" After much research, it appears that mine is just one of thousands with the same problem. Most likely lower intake manifold failure. GM issued a bulletin, and has an improved gas...

pontorquer · pontorquer

After trying to install my "Made in Taiwan" dipstick tube in my 455 and ending up destroying it by grinding away chrome so it would fit in the block, pounding the heck out of it ... It just wouldn't fit ! I order an OER (original equipment replacement) at Midlife Motors in CO USA on Ebay. It is m...

Keith Tedford · Keith Tedford

I have an American Pontiac distributor 1111946 dated9C30. Some places say it is Ram Air III. Other places say it is for pretty well any 400. Anyone know the application? Thanks.

Paulish · Paulish

Been almost a year since I built this motor and from what I put together lots of people told me id hit the 500hp mark. Well today it hit the Dyno and pullled 406.00 at the rear wheel... So thats around 480? at the motor. Not bad for just some timing ajustments and a metering rod change. Now I know why peopl...

pontorquer · pontorquer

First of all I have to share this tip with all of yous : NEVER let UPS handle the brokerage fees ! I always clear with Canada Customs and today they were very nice to me by letting me get away without taxes ! All you have to do is when the part is sent from the USA, get the UPS tracking # right away phone them and le...

unburt · unburt

I have a set of Pontiac heads that are desirable but one has a crack. The only method that i have heard that seems to be viable is called stitching. The process involves using plugs that are screwed into the crack. The plugs overlap each other and i was told this works very well. I am looking for opinions f...

03cts sport · 03cts sport

I've got my heater box out as I've just had my heater core re-cored. Inside the box there were pieces of old dried out gasket typer material that I chipped out. (This is where the core meets the inside of the heater box, not where the heater box meets the firewall.) I'm wondering if it would be wise to use...

72 luxo · 72 luxo

I have purchased a MSD 6AL ignition box for my 72 pontiac lemans. I bought the box from the local speed shop a fiew years back thinking it would increase power and efficiency but do they work or do anythning?

Pontiacanada · Pontiacanada

http://www.usedpei.com/classified-ad/NO-REASONABLE-OFFER-REFUSED_10291181 When it comes to '63 Chev. 283 engine is there anything "special" I should look for?Head types/#s? Intake types/#s? Block types/#s? Just in case it's a 'vette block or something "different&quo...

65 SD L79 · 65 SD L79

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cam-And-Lifter-Kit-L79-350-Horsepower-327-Cid-NEW-/300494617397?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item45f6dffb35

Pontiacanada · Pontiacanada

Hi, Just wondering in your opinion are the best gasket/thread goo/s to use to: (1) Seal valve covers to heads (2) Seal intake to block/heads (3) Seal carb to intake (4) To put on the threads of intake temp. sending unit etc. Thanks, Darryl

Pontiacanada · Pontiacanada

I've got conflicting info. (3 blocks) on these from websites. front block casting # rear block casting # (1) V151576 3756519 (2) K11 23 GF 3896944(3) K 01 17 DE 3849852 Thanks, Darryl

forespeed · forespeed

This is news to me so bare with me if it is old news to you. I recently purchased the entire original drivetrain from a 1964 Nova SS V-8 4spd. At the time of purchase, I was content to install the parts from rad to rearend just as they came from the factory. While in York, PA, NNN headquarters, I picked up a 6...

1967togo · 1967togo

Seeing 'Islander's' problems with his 283 and it's carb made me think of a problem that I had on my Beaumont's 327.Without going into a long winded novel,I'll make it real short.Anyone who has a problem with the Edelbrock 1406 and a bad,bad dead spot when you tromp on it from a standing start when everyt...

jmont64 · jmont64

I put a new fuel pump on the engine with a new gasket about a year and a half ago and it had a very small oil leak. Wouldn't notice it even drip on the floor but when I went on a road trip it would blow a little up onto the firewall and the hood. Replaced the gasket and last weekend it did the same thing. Those ga...

deckeroni · deckeroni

I've found a small bit of information on the standard "283 Econoflame" but nothing for the "283 Super Econoflame" Can someone please tell me what kind of cars they came in, the h.p. ratings, or any information about them? At this point I'm assuming they were 283's with a 4-bbl Th...

windsor-408 · windsor-408

I'm curious what experience you have had with Lunati, I'm considering purchasing a cam kit for the SBC in the Nova. Similar grind to Edelbrock Performer Plus but a little cheaper. I tend not to run what everyone else has just to be a little different so want to hear what luck some of you have had with them...

unclebernie · unclebernie

We all know the SBC likes to "puff" a little blue when they start. The one in my '72 Lemans is no exception. My question is what valve seals do you guys recommend? I was told at the auto parts store about umbrella seals, and 'O' rings. I even had one guy tell me to use both???? Looking up on Su...

tc · tc

Looking for Chevy by the numbers books Volumes 1955-1975.... Anybody???

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	I need help/advice with Pertronix Ignitor 1181LS install in 71 Pontiac Lemans 400 (Preview) Hi, I installed ignitor kit last nite in my 71 Lemans Sport with a Pontiac 400. I attached black wire to neg on coil and the red wire to + on the coil. Engine did not try to fire at all. I have not checked timing after install. Before install, it was 12 BTDC. Also, I did not replace the original coil yet but I di...	71judge	3	3468	Aug 30, 2011 by 71judge
	3100 SFI intake manifold failure - fix it or let it die? (PICS ADDED) (Preview) I just picked up a 2002 Buick Century. I got it dirt cheap. It has 140000kms. It came with a "low coolant warning" After much research, it appears that mine is just one of thousands with the same problem. Most likely lower intake manifold failure. GM issued a bulletin, and has an improved gas...	Turn2Stone	15	5556	Aug 23, 2011 by Turn2Stone
	Pontiac 455 dipstick tube installation (Preview) After trying to install my "Made in Taiwan" dipstick tube in my 455 and ending up destroying it by grinding away chrome so it would fit in the block, pounding the heck out of it ... It just wouldn't fit ! I order an OER (original equipment replacement) at Midlife Motors in CO USA on Ebay. It is m...	pontorquer	1	2539	Aug 5, 2011 by Beaumont4008
	American Pontiac Distributor ID 400 Pontiac Ram Air Ram Air III distributor (Preview) I have an American Pontiac distributor 1111946 dated9C30. Some places say it is Ram Air III. Other places say it is for pretty well any 400. Anyone know the application? Thanks.	Keith Tedford	3	5191	Jul 6, 2011 by birdsandgoats
	Well I didnt hit 500hp :( (Preview) Been almost a year since I built this motor and from what I put together lots of people told me id hit the 500hp mark. Well today it hit the Dyno and pullled 406.00 at the rear wheel... So thats around 480? at the motor. Not bad for just some timing ajustments and a metering rod change. Now I know why peopl...	Paulish	3	1058	Jul 6, 2011 by Paulish
	Picked up my Summit Pontiac 455 cam 2802 in UPS WPG today (Preview) First of all I have to share this tip with all of yous : NEVER let UPS handle the brokerage fees ! I always clear with Canada Customs and today they were very nice to me by letting me get away without taxes ! All you have to do is when the part is sent from the USA, get the UPS tracking # right away phone them and le...	pontorquer	1	1940	Jul 4, 2011 by 68post
	Fixing cast iron (Preview) I have a set of Pontiac heads that are desirable but one has a crack. The only method that i have heard that seems to be viable is called stitching. The process involves using plugs that are screwed into the crack. The plugs overlap each other and i was told this works very well. I am looking for opinions f...	unburt	18	2323	Jun 13, 2011 by the70judge

	Heater core question... (Preview) I've got my heater box out as I've just had my heater core re-cored. Inside the box there were pieces of old dried out gasket typer material that I chipped out. (This is where the core meets the inside of the heater box, not where the heater box meets the firewall.) I'm wondering if it would be wise to use...	03cts sport	4	1729	May 11, 2011 by Elroy
	MDS 6AL box? (Preview) I have purchased a MSD 6AL ignition box for my 72 pontiac lemans. I bought the box from the local speed shop a fiew years back thinking it would increase power and efficiency but do they work or do anythning?	72 luxo	11	2825	Apr 26, 2011 by Paulish
	'63 283 Info. Needed Please (Preview) http://www.usedpei.com/classified-ad/NO-REASONABLE-OFFER-REFUSED_10291181 When it comes to '63 Chev. 283 engine is there anything "special" I should look for?Head types/#s? Intake types/#s? Block types/#s? Just in case it's a 'vette block or something "different&quo...	Pontiacanada	19	2263	Jan 2, 2011 by 69-Tin Indian
	l79 cam (Preview) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cam-And-Lifter-Kit-L79-350-Horsepower-327-Cid-NEW-/300494617397?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item45f6dffb35	65 SD L79	22	3296	Jan 1, 2011 by 65wagon
	Gasket & Thread Goo (Preview) Hi, Just wondering in your opinion are the best gasket/thread goo/s to use to: (1) Seal valve covers to heads (2) Seal intake to block/heads (3) Seal carb to intake (4) To put on the threads of intake temp. sending unit etc. Thanks, Darryl	Pontiacanada	8	1963	Dec 22, 2010 by davelacourse
	Need Decoding Of Block #s Please (Preview) I've got conflicting info. (3 blocks) on these from websites. front block casting # rear block casting # (1) V151576 3756519 (2) K11 23 GF 3896944(3) K 01 17 DE 3849852 Thanks, Darryl	Pontiacanada	8	1828	Nov 1, 2010 by SD 396
	When is a 283 in a 327 block?? (Preview) This is news to me so bare with me if it is old news to you. I recently purchased the entire original drivetrain from a 1964 Nova SS V-8 4spd. At the time of purchase, I was content to install the parts from rad to rearend just as they came from the factory. While in York, PA, NNN headquarters, I picked up a 6...	forespeed	4	3025	Aug 30, 2010 by 4SPEED427

	Edelbrock 1406 on a 327 (Preview) Seeing 'Islander's' problems with his 283 and it's carb made me think of a problem that I had on my Beaumont's 327.Without going into a long winded novel,I'll make it real short.Anyone who has a problem with the Edelbrock 1406 and a bad,bad dead spot when you tromp on it from a standing start when everyt...	1967togo	0	1729	Jul 11, 2010 by 1967togo
	Ever have a fuel pump with an oil leak? (Preview) I put a new fuel pump on the engine with a new gasket about a year and a half ago and it had a very small oil leak. Wouldn't notice it even drip on the floor but when I went on a road trip it would blow a little up onto the firewall and the hood. Replaced the gasket and last weekend it did the same thing. Those ga...	jmont64	2	1394	Jul 9, 2010 by 4SPEED427
	Looking for information on a "283 Super Econoflame" (Preview) I've found a small bit of information on the standard "283 Econoflame" but nothing for the "283 Super Econoflame" Can someone please tell me what kind of cars they came in, the h.p. ratings, or any information about them? At this point I'm assuming they were 283's with a 4-bbl Th...	deckeroni	17	3351	Jun 30, 2010 by deckeroni
	Lunati Camshafts?? (Preview) I'm curious what experience you have had with Lunati, I'm considering purchasing a cam kit for the SBC in the Nova. Similar grind to Edelbrock Performer Plus but a little cheaper. I tend not to run what everyone else has just to be a little different so want to hear what luck some of you have had with them...	windsor-408	6	6546	Jun 27, 2010 by windsor-408
	SBC Valve seals.... (Preview) We all know the SBC likes to "puff" a little blue when they start. The one in my '72 Lemans is no exception. My question is what valve seals do you guys recommend? I was told at the auto parts store about umbrella seals, and 'O' rings. I even had one guy tell me to use both???? Looking up on Su...	unclebernie	9	3699	May 31, 2010 by unclebernie
	Chevrolet By The Numbers (Preview) Looking for Chevy by the numbers books Volumes 1955-1975.... Anybody???	tc	3	1835	May 3, 2010 by Beaumont4008
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