I'm impressed I myself hot rod the oldsmobile 307 in my cutlass and have done bolt on mods and other mods for a little bit more power and torque
@PontiacRaysGarage2 сағат бұрын
@@jasonhumphry5836 very cool! Any track times or chassis dyno numbers?
@jasonhumphry5836Сағат бұрын
@PontiacRaysGarage my first run at track 20.9 seconds stock.. second run with mods and tricks 17.9 seconds I installed a stall converter and a Detroit true track locker shooting for 14.9 seconds hope N ... i have not yet tested the full stall yet 2400 rpm opposed to stock stall track alongwithposi .I have a 2:14 rear gear ⚙️ sux for power and rpm gain quickly but it's fun to see the effects and efforts mods make for time gains
@jasonhumphry5836Сағат бұрын
Running a Detroit true track locker differential and thm200c transmission semi built shift manually from first to second and third all the time I don't let me automatic be a automatic transmission as always peace and much respect to you good chatting with you 👍
@PontiacRaysGarage57 минут бұрын
@@jasonhumphry5836 I love it! Those are incredible gains and some smart modifications. I think 14s are doable with some engine and exhaust upgrades.
@jasonhumphry583632 минут бұрын
@PontiacRaysGarage I'm hope N too I believe that I read somewhere it takes around 100 horse power to Gain one second at the track I got no clue how much I gained but I seam to gain every time I usually modify I've also lightness up as much dead weight too aluminum rims over steel oem and removal of ac and other wire nolonger needed perhaps I should invest in a G tech pro data loger I do run a ram air air cleaner to aid ducts and scoops it really was a gain I could feel
@HomeImprovementInsider19 сағат бұрын
I like your video, how about a little Nitrus?
@PontiacRaysGarage17 сағат бұрын
@@HomeImprovementInsider Thanks, I happen to have a little NX plate for this car....we'll see
@JonnyMopar22 сағат бұрын
That’s cars for you. Always kicking and screaming and breaking when you’re trying to play with them.
@PontiacRaysGarage17 сағат бұрын
Yup, story of my life.....then one day, they just work!
@shannonschneider8413Күн бұрын
"Ain't got no gas in it"
@PontiacRaysGarageКүн бұрын
@@shannonschneider8413 yup, 😆
@davidtappe5337Күн бұрын
I’m impressed with your commitment to that 301.
@PontiacRaysGarageКүн бұрын
@@davidtappe5337 thanks, wait til you see what I have planned next for it 😆...
@stevenfan1218Күн бұрын
You bracket racing..just be consistent.
@PontiacRaysGarageКүн бұрын
@@stevenfan1218 not yet, thinking about it though....
@isaacgarcia-iw5ucКүн бұрын
Wow nice vid! The voice over with the video just makes it great
@PontiacRaysGarageКүн бұрын
@@isaacgarcia-iw5uc making videoes great again!
@wtdonovanКүн бұрын
You put a lot of attention to detail on the video, that was fun. You're going back in with a Lokar cable and pedal? Does that also address the carb side bracket?
@PontiacRaysGarageКүн бұрын
@@wtdonovan Thank you very much! Yes, the Lokar pedal and cable are going to work with a Holley throttle bracket. I might make a video aboutbthe setup. Seems to be working fine so far.
@NightWrencherКүн бұрын
Very cool video!
@PontiacRaysGarageКүн бұрын
@@NightWrencher thanks, couldn't have done it with out your help!
@infamousnovaКүн бұрын
Oh snap! The 301 that could
@PontiacRaysGarageКүн бұрын
@@infamousnova it's trying.... 😆
@sorta_stockКүн бұрын
Awesome numbers Ray!
@PontiacRaysGarageКүн бұрын
@@sorta_stock thanks brother! Maybe we can line them up one day...
@doomman7009 күн бұрын
I hate radial TA tires. They wouldn’t hook my stock 72 350 lemans.
@PontiacRaysGarage9 күн бұрын
@@doomman700 I found that out in the first 2 seconds as I went into wheel spin immediately
@HomeImprovementInsider12 күн бұрын
Love the Pontiac 350 !!!
@PontiacRaysGarage12 күн бұрын
@@HomeImprovementInsider thank you!
@AEtrane13 күн бұрын
This is the only hopped up 301 I've seen, love seeing quirky different stuff out there! How high of rpm are you twisting it? Seems like the bore/stroke would make it wanna rev, but the weaknesses prevent that.
@PontiacRaysGarage13 күн бұрын
@@AEtrane just had it on the dyno. It went to 6500 rpm several times, nothing is hurt thankfully! Thanks for the kind words. More to come!
@jdrods151913 күн бұрын
Dang! You will be back at it stronger than ever next time! I’m glad it wasn’t the engine smoking! Awesome video! 💪🏼
@PontiacRaysGarage13 күн бұрын
@@jdrods1519 thank you brother 🙏 I'm battling a new engine oil leak so we'll see if I can get it handled!!!!
@infamousnova14 күн бұрын
Listen to those monsters
@PontiacRaysGarage14 күн бұрын
@@infamousnova 😆 🤣
@infamousnova14 күн бұрын
@PontiacRaysGarage man what's funny!
@PontiacRaysGarage14 күн бұрын
@@infamousnova 😆
@infamousnova14 күн бұрын
@PontiacRaysGarage you aint gonna be laughing next outting. I heard who your opponent may be
@PontiacRaysGarage14 күн бұрын
@@infamousnova who might that be?
@kennyspry518914 күн бұрын
I Love Pontiac Chevy screwed up by dropping Pontiac should have kept them. I really enjoy watching your videos this was the first one and I am going to scribe and continue to watch your videos.
@PontiacRaysGarage14 күн бұрын
@@kennyspry5189 Thank you very much! Look for more content on my Pontiacs in the future!
@kennyspry518914 күн бұрын
Question❓. Just asking why don't you use Flowmaster Mufflers on your exhaust system?
@PontiacRaysGarage14 күн бұрын
@@kennyspry5189 I don't use Flowmaster mufflers because they are a little heavier, a little more expensive, and they actually don't flow as well as a straight through designed muffler like a glasspack or race magnum bullet muffler.
@NoBudgetGarage66114 күн бұрын
Local to Willow and wanna play. Is there an event page? Rules?
@PontiacRaysGarage14 күн бұрын
@@NoBudgetGarage661 Awesome, thanks for following this! Right now we have a 200 Sub minimum, but you are welcome to join us in the next events and race us for fun. What car do you have? Have you raced before?
@NoBudgetGarage66114 күн бұрын
@@PontiacRaysGarage Raced at Willow a couple times. 68 Cougar in the works but usually beating up a 66 Ghia with a turbo
@PontiacRaysGarage14 күн бұрын
@@NoBudgetGarage661 nice projects. We'll be at Barona, this Friday July 12th for our 2nd event. I will update my channel for the next events. We will be attending Street Legal Dragway and Irwindale Dragstrip in the future as well.
@Giitzerland14 күн бұрын
I'm a Belve' fan :D I just love something about the mid 60's cars. A beige 64' Belvedere, tubbed but otherwise sleeper looking is one of the coolest, meanest looking cars ever :D Your Firebird, those few years where they were so, make some of the best track cars, imo. Beautiful nose, just a classic look that everyone loves.
@PontiacRaysGarage14 күн бұрын
@@Giitzerland thanks, I love my first gen birds! @Jonnymopar is a great guy and has Doorthy on point!
@Giitzerland14 күн бұрын
I'd burn about a good penny of tread off those old T/A tires to get rid of any flat spots, and grab some virgin rubber for a better send.
@PontiacRaysGarage14 күн бұрын
Yeah, I agree. Good thing is we're using race tires next event, so I don't have to worry about traction next time.
@isaacgarcia-iw5uc15 күн бұрын
That thing sounds scary on the dino!
@isaacgarcia-iw5uc15 күн бұрын
1:15 cool trucks another nice vid
@PontiacRaysGarage15 күн бұрын
@@isaacgarcia-iw5uc Thanks!
@isaacgarcia-iw5uc15 күн бұрын
Pontiac power!!11!1!!!
@PontiacRaysGarage15 күн бұрын
@@isaacgarcia-iw5uc You know it buddy!!!
@isaacgarcia-iw5uc15 күн бұрын
Almost had that race!
@PontiacRaysGarage15 күн бұрын
@@isaacgarcia-iw5uc I know!!!
@isaacgarcia-iw5uc2 күн бұрын
So close!!!
@JonnyMopar15 күн бұрын
I so wish you didn't break Ray. I think a race between you and No Bolts Left Behind is going to be a close race. I wish we coulda got to see that. But that's ok, easy fix ad we'll get to see it next time.
@PontiacRaysGarage15 күн бұрын
@@JonnyMopar heck yeah buddy! We'll see what happens when all 6 of the cars are racing!
@infamousnova15 күн бұрын
Wow, sounds like a setup 😂! Wheres the 1 point for auto trans 🤔... Man I never buckle that chin strap. Almost had him
@PontiacRaysGarage15 күн бұрын
@@infamousnova 😆 🤣
@monicacorrea842015 күн бұрын
We need to see NW against the Blackbird!
@PontiacRaysGarage15 күн бұрын
@@monicacorrea8420 It's coming!!! He technically has called me out, but he wasn't ready, and I had my failure.....so it wasn't possible. Soon though, very soon!!
@danielsandoval231618 күн бұрын
Good stuff Ray I found your channel by way of Johnny Mopars channel. I’m Daniel I worked with you back in the day at autozone in city of industry I drove a 78 el co ss (still have it) I always loved your firebird I believe you had a 455 back in the day keep it up hope your doing well!
@PontiacRaysGarage18 күн бұрын
@@danielsandoval2316 Hey buddy, I remember you!!! Are you still in the area? My cheezy little channel was started to just share my engine stuff with buddies, but I decided to try and expand it a little and film my racing and shows. The bird back then had a 400, then I stroked it to a 461 which I still have, just freshened it up. Stay in touch man!!!
@danielsandoval231616 күн бұрын
@@PontiacRaysGarageThe wife and I are in Yorba Linda now. Currently finishing up the El Co interior and started to work on my 70 Dodge Coronet
@PontiacRaysGarage16 күн бұрын
@@danielsandoval2316 Very cool buddy! I'm in Diamond Bar. We have a little car show the 1st Saturday of each month, come check it out. I'm usually there with one of my birds. I'm going to miss tomorrow's but will try to go to the August one.
@OlBlueshound20 күн бұрын
Would've loved to see the whole video not just one third width of it withe camera effect, otherwise yes nice little Firebird sounds great.
@PontiacRaysGarage15 күн бұрын
@@OlBlueshound Thank you very much, sorry, I'm a rookie videographer 😆
@OlBlueshound14 күн бұрын
Nope that's OK, no need to be sorry, I love that you are sharing the good times running you're little 60's Pontiac down the strip. I love the sound and your video shares the thrill of a quick trip down the strip. I absolutely LOVE the 60's cars it was such a cool time and the cars had so much style and character, I don't care that a Tesla EV is quicker, it will NEVER have the cool and character that this Pontiac has. Cheers thanks for sharing.
@user-yc2oz8kc5k21 күн бұрын
Thanks for showing us the car.
@pooddescrewch871821 күн бұрын
I never liked the 350 . Dependable but a buzz kill compared to big blocks and higher reving big sixes .
@infamousnova21 күн бұрын
😢
@joequillun779021 күн бұрын
Well, what happened Ray? You're teasing us with this video. Are you putting out a video on your channel?
@PontiacRaysGarage21 күн бұрын
Yes, I'll be posting a video soon on what happened. Nothing horrible thankfully.....and, I had a gap on my competitor.....
@joequillun779022 күн бұрын
A 500 cube Mopar in a 69 dart, with a stick? Gunna be a tough one to conquer. A competitor can only hope for a bad tune, driver, or lack of traction in that car, to come out ahead. But being a Pontiac loyalist, I'll route for ya Ray. BOL
@PontiacRaysGarage22 күн бұрын
Thank you sir. I'll see it in action this afternoon! I'll post updates after the racing this weekend!
@NightWrencher22 күн бұрын
Oh man! Sucks 2 of the guys couldnt make it but I hope the rest of the races go well!
@PontiacRaysGarage22 күн бұрын
Me to!!!
@JonnyMopar21 күн бұрын
I like how you decided to blow up the 361. Interesting strategy. Lol.
@infamousnova22 күн бұрын
Smh, should have been expected
@PontiacRaysGarage22 күн бұрын
Lol 😂
@ericreszewicz903924 күн бұрын
do you have a part number for the cutter? and what seals are you using?
@PontiacRaysGarage24 күн бұрын
Sorry, I'm away from my tools right now but its the cutter for a .530" seal, same with the seals, they are .530", Comp makes a few of them in the material of your choice. I use the more common Viton seals.
@ericreszewicz903924 күн бұрын
@@PontiacRaysGarage okay i got it, thank you
@infamousnova25 күн бұрын
Oh man, yall gonna have some good racing
@PontiacRaysGarage25 күн бұрын
I think so...
@infamousnova25 күн бұрын
@PontiacRaysGarage Yall better be happy I can't play 😂😂
@PontiacRaysGarage25 күн бұрын
@@infamousnova 😆 🤣
@RickU301T25 күн бұрын
Bitchen little motor
@NightWrencher26 күн бұрын
Sounds like its ready to rock!
@PontiacRaysGarage26 күн бұрын
Hope so!!!!
@infamousnova25 күн бұрын
Show em no mercy Nightwrencher
@PontiacRaysGarage25 күн бұрын
Yeah, show us no mercy!!!!!
@infamousnova25 күн бұрын
@@NightWrencher ill race the winner
@intermissionbuffalo27 күн бұрын
One of the most overlooked aspects is most of the 301 cars came with brutal granny gears. You weren't getting it to rev no matter what you did.
@PontiacRaysGarage27 күн бұрын
Yeah, my 4.10s really help it.
@ParkerWhitlock-vp4rtАй бұрын
Have you had any problems with yours like deleting your tuneup and giving fault codes like epprom error or killswitch activation
@mr.whitefolks7004Ай бұрын
Dang👍
@32Mark_Ай бұрын
How you like the 3.08s ? i got a th350 wit 373 gears, Im contemplating changing between 3.08 or 3.23
@PontiacRaysGarageАй бұрын
They are a good all around gear for street and some performance
@WrayzaАй бұрын
Have you ever had any trouble connecting a phone to the unit via Bluetooth? I am having nothing but trouble sadly.
@PontiacRaysGarageАй бұрын
Yes, I've had it happen just a few times. I cut the ignition power to the car, and restarted the app and its usually fine after that