Man,my mind won't stop wanting and wishing I owned that car.All my life that very car,not GTO from 70,a Lemans, I've never made my dream car come true,but now,I am going to put more effort into making it come true, with that same exact engine build,I love it
Thanks Jeff, it's certainly got some attitude and turns heads 😀 Debating putting cutouts on it as well for when you want to be just a BIT more obnoxious
Not sure if you've seen our '71 LeMans, the green with black vinyl top one, but it's also a numbers matching 350. Great car for cruising and car shows :) Glad you are enjoying the Pontiac content, lots and lots more of it to come!
Dude finally. That's the first car I ever drove. It was a 400 Pontiac engine in the one I drove and it was dark green and it was built really good blueprinted and balanced it was bored out and everything I was only like 13 years old, but before I took the wheel he had done 145 miles an hour with the car so it was fast real fast oh, so this was great I'm happy to see this up their nice car I really like it
I agree Pontiac’s with headers suck to work on. We had a 455 1970 Trans Am with headers and we hated doing starters,plugs and oil filters😂 I usually run Shell Rotella with a bottle of Comp Cams break in lube on flat tappet cams. I also use VP Hot Rod oil with zinc when it is readily available.
Oddly we actually have an Olds Cutlass in the shop right now that may be suffering from an... incorrect oil issue. Unfortunately a LOT of folks these days don't count on needing to use an old school oil with their old school motor LOVE Long tubes on a Pontiac but... man it's a PITA
I had a 73 Ventura with a 400 punched to 406 with hookers on mine and a Engle solid cam and the headers weren’t a big deal at all ran 12’s with a 4.88 cranking 7k on the top end …loved that engine was on 21 then and realized through shift points gear was too tall and need a trans brake on my th400 but when your funding it on minimum salary you make due with what you have…..also was running 14:1 compression balanced assy revved so smooth fuel of course was an issue as was keeping it cool….
I would keep the 2500 to 2700 stall. If it's tight, you won't really notice it unless you stab the gas and spike the converter. I ran a 3000 on the street that was hand built. My father borrowed the car and never noticed it.
We'll see how it does on the dyno, driving around it doesn't bother me too much. With the powerband of this motor though, it's really in peak power from 2000 to 5000RPM so... eh we'll see!
Had a buddy that had a 71 gto, sound of youur engine reminds of it. I sold him a cam when I worked a advance auto back in high school forever ago, damn I’m getting old, lol. Sounds good though!
I feel your pain with Pontiacs and long tubes I put JEG’S brand long tubes on it and I had to put all my own dents in the headers and it took me seven hours to put them in
They really do. Everyone was like why would you do that? Once they see and hear, they all understand and agree with the mod. But DAMN are those thing expensive!
I love the way that car sounds and I can't wait to see what kind of numbers you get on the dyno! Would that Schaeffer's be a good choice for an '89 351W even if it's not going to be a hot rod engine?
Same for us! The number really isn't THAT important on this car given it's more of a cruiser and fun car not a race car, but we are certainly curious. ANYTHING with a flat tappet camshaft should be using high zinc oils like this, or at MINIMUM a zinc additive when an oil change is done. I believe, and don't hold me to this, your '89 351w is probably a roller camshaft? In that case it's not necessary but wouldn't hurt anything.
@@LucoreAuto I'll know when I get off my lazy rear and pull it out of the truck it's in. My 302 is a flat-tappet so I'll be getting the high zinc oil when I get around to rebuilding it. Thanks again!
Never had Pontiac but I loved the firebird and the gto gudge yours definitely sounds great Pontiac always have had awesome breathing heads and made great torque I would keep the stall you have. What gears do you have maybe for the future a 400 turbo and a 12 bolt or a 9inch and do a little racing just as a suggestion. God bless you and as always be safe
I got a 70 lemans with a 350 that has a 400 top end and cam, i went with a melling high volume oil pump and for the first couple years i jad amazing oiling but recently once it warms up it gets down to about 10 psi and i get lifter rattle, im thinking i hurt a main bearing doing donuts one day lol
@@LucoreAuto I’m using the FTI in my 4l80e and I’ll be running the Schaeffer or Amsoil but I have TCC… I had run B&m trick shift In my 4l60e before but I’m a believer in all SCHAEFFER…my LS 6.0 Will be getting it once the break in is done.
Man,my mind won't stop wanting and wishing I owned that car.All my life that very car,not GTO from 70,a Lemans, I've never made my dream car come true,but now,I am going to put more effort into making it come true, with that same exact engine build,I love it
Man that 455 sure sounds great with the headers and exhaust your using,I love it!!
Thanks Billy, we LOVE how it sounds for sure. It's aggressive but not abusive
@@LucoreAuto Just perfect!!👍
Nice chop! Nothing sounds as good as a big block with a bump stick and long tubes..I'd give her a solid 8 on the chop scale.
Thanks Jeff, it's certainly got some attitude and turns heads 😀 Debating putting cutouts on it as well for when you want to be just a BIT more obnoxious
I own the exact model Pontiac but with the origional casting # 71 350 . I am impressed at the detail you guys put in that 455 !
Not sure if you've seen our '71 LeMans, the green with black vinyl top one, but it's also a numbers matching 350. Great car for cruising and car shows :) Glad you are enjoying the Pontiac content, lots and lots more of it to come!
Dude finally. That's the first car I ever drove. It was a 400 Pontiac engine in the one I drove and it was dark green and it was built really good blueprinted and balanced it was bored out and everything I was only like 13 years old, but before I took the wheel he had done 145 miles an hour with the car so it was fast real fast oh, so this was great I'm happy to see this up their nice car I really like it
I agree Pontiac’s with headers suck to work on. We had a 455 1970 Trans Am with headers and we hated doing starters,plugs and oil filters😂 I usually run Shell Rotella with a bottle of Comp Cams break in lube on flat tappet cams. I also use VP Hot Rod oil with zinc when it is readily available.
Oddly we actually have an Olds Cutlass in the shop right now that may be suffering from an... incorrect oil issue. Unfortunately a LOT of folks these days don't count on needing to use an old school oil with their old school motor
LOVE Long tubes on a Pontiac but... man it's a PITA
I had a 73 Ventura with a 400 punched to 406 with hookers on mine and a Engle solid cam and the headers weren’t a big deal at all ran 12’s with a 4.88 cranking 7k on the top end …loved that engine was on 21 then and realized through shift points gear was too tall and need a trans brake on my th400 but when your funding it on minimum salary you make due with what you have…..also was running 14:1 compression balanced assy revved so smooth fuel of course was an issue as was keeping it cool….
There is something so sexy about the sound of a Big Block
Love it had some Pontiacs myself love em
Thanks Dan, certainly have a soft spot ourselves!
The thumbnail is cool
Thank you, just a frame grab from the video 😀
@@LucoreAuto nice
Sweet sounding car.
Thank you. Beyond happy with how that exhaust note turned out
I actually like maintenance videos!
I would keep the 2500 to 2700 stall. If it's tight, you won't really notice it unless you stab the gas and spike the converter. I ran a 3000 on the street that was hand built. My father borrowed the car and never noticed it.
We'll see how it does on the dyno, driving around it doesn't bother me too much. With the powerband of this motor though, it's really in peak power from 2000 to 5000RPM so... eh we'll see!
@@LucoreAuto Oh, ok. You could get way with a 2200 easily. It would cruise nice.
Had a buddy that had a 71 gto, sound of youur engine reminds of it. I sold him a cam when I worked a advance auto back in high school forever ago, damn I’m getting old, lol. Sounds good though!
Sounds crisp and snappy
She certainly is!
Ram air manifolds are the way to go on Pontiacs
I feel your pain with Pontiacs and long tubes I put JEG’S brand long tubes on it and I had to put all my own dents in the headers and it took me seven hours to put them in
It really sounds good
So.... what do we think it'll make on the dyno? Closest to the actual average of runs gets a free Lucore Tshirt!
250hp or 400hp
325hp
@@logana2142 it better make more than that!
@@scotthancock5240 good guess. Noted!
@@LucoreAuto I hope it does I was just doing a random number
You had me at Pontiac LeMans!🤣💯👍
It's a problem! Damn things!
This car is why I subbed. Inspired to get my 70 gto 4 speed on the road🪓🪓🪓
Very happy to hear that! Always nice to hear we've inspired some GOOD decisions not just bad ones 😀
You might think about putting a relocation kit for the oil filter! They'll make your life better!
I'm freaking telling you! It suuuuucks just changed a filter, especially considering the oil pressure tap for the gauge is also right there
@@LucoreAuto I can look at mine in the garage and get you the number for the kit if you want?
I took the long tube headers off my 442. Made everything a pain to deal with.
Any questions today
That car sounds 👌 🔥 😍 so good 👍
Thank you! Very happy with how that Pontiac monster sounds
The exhaust tips add 20hp to the butt dyno, right there! ;)
They really do. Everyone was like why would you do that? Once they see and hear, they all understand and agree with the mod. But DAMN are those thing expensive!
@@LucoreAuto well,they're a nice touch! I'd put them on my Pontiac if I had one,
Sounds so sick
I love the way that car sounds and I can't wait to see what kind of numbers you get on the dyno!
Would that Schaeffer's be a good choice for an '89 351W even if it's not going to be a hot rod engine?
Same for us! The number really isn't THAT important on this car given it's more of a cruiser and fun car not a race car, but we are certainly curious.
ANYTHING with a flat tappet camshaft should be using high zinc oils like this, or at MINIMUM a zinc additive when an oil change is done. I believe, and don't hold me to this, your '89 351w is probably a roller camshaft? In that case it's not necessary but wouldn't hurt anything.
@@LucoreAuto I'll know when I get off my lazy rear and pull it out of the truck it's in. My 302 is a flat-tappet so I'll be getting the high zinc oil when I get around to rebuilding it. Thanks again!
Schaefer’s is great stuff!
Never had Pontiac but I loved the firebird and the gto gudge yours definitely sounds great Pontiac always have had awesome breathing heads and made great torque I would keep the stall you have. What gears do you have maybe for the future a 400 turbo and a 12 bolt or a 9inch and do a little racing just as a suggestion. God bless you and as always be safe
Judge
I always buy the Lucas zinc additive. You can’t get that oil in most places.
I got a 70 lemans with a 350 that has a 400 top end and cam, i went with a melling high volume oil pump and for the first couple years i jad amazing oiling but recently once it warms up it gets down to about 10 psi and i get lifter rattle, im thinking i hurt a main bearing doing donuts one day lol
Yeah, I'd like to do an oil filter relocation on my pontiac
Certainly wouldn't be a bad idea, extremely frustrating doing oil changes with long tubes on these things.
@@LucoreAuto plus reduce heat on the filter
I hope you put a fresh paint job back on that car and i hope you put a set of bad as rc comp wheels on that car!!!
Do you use ALL Trans from Schaeffer for the trans? Doing a 4l80e in my s10 swap want to use the all trans with my FTI 4K converter
Haven't actually ever used the Schaeffer trans fluids to be honest. This is using Type F fluid on recommendations from the converter manufacturer
@@LucoreAuto I’m using the FTI in my 4l80e and I’ll be running the Schaeffer or Amsoil but I have TCC… I had run B&m trick shift In my 4l60e before but I’m a believer in all SCHAEFFER…my LS 6.0 Will be getting it once the break in is done.
Did you cut the filter open?
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Always here first!
Was wondering why you didn't change all the tranny fluid to type F.
I'd like to see the 67 Impala 4 door
What was wrong with the converter?
Wounder what happened to kindel racing oil
What's the Blue car on lift ??? 64/65 Chevelle???
'65 Olds F85
@@LucoreAuto that would be fun with a Olds 455!!!
@@alfredodirks3537 Oh just you wait, there's a big gold one sitting here on an engine stand when we finally get time to work on it! 😀
Brake clean
Is it supposed to be that thin? That is oil right ?
Which part are you referring to? The part you see quickly coming out and making a mess on the floor is transmission fluid
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Thanks Fredie!
why are you using 20w50 oil on a rebuilt engine
Yeah. 20w50 isn't doing any favors. It's not a Harley
Zinc yes
20w50 no
Rotella diesel oil has all the zinc necessary. Get some 10w30.
My RWHP guess is 375 HP
410 hp and 510 torque.
That's DAMN close to what it did on the engine dyno. 425hp 515tq
You got the belt alignment problem fixed.!?! Think I missed it along the way... What was the problem ??
@@michaeld6779 no Sir, absolutely did not fix that just ignoring it until it chucks a belt 😀
pour alittle on a paper towel