Pontiac

COMP Cams 19061-16 – COMP Cams Ultra Gold Aluminum Rocker Arms – Overview – SummitRacing.com. Wow – these look amazing.  Can’t wait to get a set of them (or a set like them).  Always impressed with the gold anodized rocker arms.  Love it.

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Leroy on June 14th, 2011

It isn’t a huge deal, but it is symbolic for me, as a sentimentalist. I purchased my first parts for the new engine: freeze plugs and cam bearings. There will be a number of future orders from Summit Racing in the coming months (or perhaps years). The good news is that I feel motivated and [...]

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Leroy on October 8th, 2010

Man – we are still glowing from that win the other day and we already have to pack up the car for the winter. I really enjoy racing in the fall, but this fall, with another move coming any day, it is time to get it ready for storage and transport. It is definitely sad, [...]

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Leroy on November 25th, 2008

We are very excited that the holidays are coming and that means a new year and a new season.  We haven’t had to do too much to the car, thank goodness, so we have just winterized it (put extra air in the tires) … living in florida, there isn’t much risk of busting a freeze [...]

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Leroy on August 13th, 2008

We are looking at building a new engine.  Our options are between a 400 and a 455.  Not sure if we have blocks with good, straight cylinders.  If not, we will have to bore it out and go for a larger size.  I am considering buying a rotating assembly from Jim Butler Performance (http://www.jbp-pontiac.com/products/engines_assemblies/rotating_assemblies.html)  The [...]

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