baron_ Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 I'm looking for a good - cheap mechanic it's about time i had a super-tune done on my '67 GTO hard to find anyone that hates computers and knows how to work on the old stuff - i don't know the area too well any recommendations? mainly looking to adjust the valves, maybe play with the timing a little pontiacs are a bit different than chevy's - recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Good or cheap? You get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron_ Posted March 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 well, i don't want to go to a shop that costs $100 an hour....to pop off a valve cover and spend 30 minutes adjusting valves - and then charge me $3 hours labor...because they didn't know what they were doing and had never adjusted a pontiac valve system i've got it awful close myself - sure a good mechanic could do it a bit better though how about - reasonable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Corvette Corner, at 161 and Karl I think, the head Mechanic is Bryan, and he really knows his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Are you trying to troubleshoot an issue, or just double check everything you have done? Which engine? Single 4 barrel? I'd like to hear some details. P.S. I love carbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron_ Posted March 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 it's a new/rebuilt, original 4-barrel GTO engine - or was probably has 1500 miles - ram air IV specs - around 400 HP with a 4spd lots of fun - mostly just checking everything i've done i'm 24 - know a fair amount...but would like someone that's done it for 30 years to take a gander I was told that after i broke the engine in, i should have someone that knows what they're doing take a look at 'er - maybe adjust the timing a little - take a look at spark plugs to see if it's running lean/rich...and adjust the rockers as they get a little play in them after they're warn down I had a professional rebuild a quadrajet for it - dyno tested and ready to bolt on (replace a crappy one) theres's a little ticking in the drivetrain from the long winter - just needs gone through again for final adjustment she's in primer and near paint...trying to get the engine solid, first if i could figure out how to post a picture - i would http://homepages.udayton.edu/~mertzgea/newgto2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Brooke Masgroove at Columbus State is supposed to be really good. If you know anyone in the auto program down there, he may be willing to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLD AIR Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 what did you do to make it RA4 who did it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron_ Posted March 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 RA 4 just refers to the cam that's in it - ram air 4 specs from a later GTO added a reproduction ram air pan heads were played with a little too running in the mid 13's with traction problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLD AIR Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 740-369-0274 ask for Marty (Its a car/quest) I think ra4 heads had D shape ex ports, Or the middle ports some thing not the same I had a 70 1/2 TA heads were 670 or 12 and a ra4 cam went 13.50's street tires 3.55gear not bad for mid 80's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron_ Posted March 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 yea - what you're talking about are the round-port heads - a little exotic but a little porting/polishing does a big difference - can easily make d-ports better flowing than stock roundports normal pontiac heads are d-ports mine has the original 670's - 2.11/1.77 with 72 cc chambers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGraw Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Might be a long shot for ya but you can try my pap. Bill McGraw, he's out in West Jefferson and did some pretty amazing stuff back in the day from what I understand. McGraw's Auto Service (614) 879-7165. He's always been pretty fair too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Did your did know Gill Kirk? Was he part of Kirk-McGraw Racing? If he is, i've heard stories about how good he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 if you just want your work checked over I'll do it for free..... I have efi on all my cars now but I can still tune a car with a screwdriver and my nose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron_ Posted March 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 thanks for all the replies i woulda been visiting you, sigman but i traded it for a non matching #'s '66 GTO convertible (a lot more fun, and i don't have to worry about originality any longer) maybe i'll try driving to one of your meeting-grounds one of these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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