Just looking for an opinion, or 2, or........

Old 06-01-2009, 12:31 PM
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Starting out pretty basic. If you need more info let me know...

I have never had a prostreet car. All my cars have alwys been 1/8 & 1/4 mile runners.

I am attempting to prostreet my 70 Chevelle
Nice solid body,
Procharger BBC w/ 1000-1200 hp motor, yeah I know a little much, but Im not taking 1000 mile road trips.
Lenco 4 Speed
Fab 9inch w/ 3.50-3.90 gears, Have not got that far.
Coil over shocks with What size/lb Springs?
Anti roll or not????
Wheelie Bars, Yes or no?
Parachute yes or no?
Halon System ????
All Steel Car.

Tring to keep it simple

My questions are as follows:

I am backhalfing the car. Ladder bar or 4 link

Tire Size. 28, 32 or 33 inch tire?

How wide of tire?

Aluminum or Steel Tubs?

How bout horse power range??

Ride Height???????

Looking forward to questions and comments...

Thanks,
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Old 06-01-2009, 04:49 PM
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well for sure-GO TO A HIGHER HORSEPOWER ENGINE :? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

THAT WILL PROBABLY SPIN THE TIRES A LITTLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 06-01-2009, 05:02 PM
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Anti roll or not???? yes
Wheelie Bars, Yes or no? no its a street car
Parachute yes or no? look cool but if not needed no


Tring to keep it simple

My questions are as follows:

I am backhalfing the car. Ladder bar or 4 link
4 link
Tire Size. 28, 32 or 33 inch tire?
32

Aluminum or Steel Tubs?
Alum, wont rust
How bout horse power range??
how far the wallet goes



my answers to some 4 link nice and easy to tune with, double adjustable shocks are also nice
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Old 06-01-2009, 05:43 PM
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ride height?????? in the weed's. 8)
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Old 06-01-2009, 06:40 PM
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Just make sure you use a a 3/4 cam "full race"
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Old 06-01-2009, 11:24 PM
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Keeping it simple???

Yeah right, that went out the window 1200Hp ago.

I'd go with the widest and tallest tire you can fit under that thing, somewhere in the range of a 32 x 16 slick in DOT trim.

Wheelie bars? no, chute , no, like hammertime said, they look cool but are not functional in a street car and that's definetly not keeping it simple.

coil overs> yes, ladder link> yes, antiroll >yes fireprevention system, most definetly YES aluminum tubs>yes 3.90 gears ought to do it and lower it till it drags the ground.


Rock on dude> How bout shooting us some pics of the simple life.

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Old 06-02-2009, 10:26 AM
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Hey guys thanks for all the imput. I will load a few pics as I get moving on the build. Like all projects you try to keep or maintain within a certain budget. I think I a few nice pieces on the shelf to start out with. I know I will have quite a few more parts to purchase or fabricate before the car is completed.

Here are a few more questions and some general info on engine , tranny & chassis combo.

I have a Big M Block & a Donovan Aluminum Block Sitting on the shelf.

I know the aluminum block is 125 lbs lighter, but for street driving I am kind a thinking the steel block may be the choice I am leaning to. I am Looking for imput here....

I also plan on using Steel Rods instead of Aluminum since I plan on street driving. Any opposition there????

I went with a 515 CID becuse of the power they tend to make for their size. And The RPM ramping is a lot of fun to play with on the street.

I thought about putting another 615 together, but I was afraid I would make way too much hp & torque and also use quite a bit more fuel than I wish for nominal street driving. Those top fuel burnouts at the stop sign make it a little rough in stop & Go Traffic.

Engine Combo 515 Cid
9.8 Deck Blocks - O -Ringed
4.530 Block Bore
4.00 Stroke Bryant Crank
6.385 Oliver Rods.
Je Pistons with Cool Coat 8.5:1
Comp Cam 114 Lobe Sep
AFR 357's Aluminum Heads set up for .800 lift with all the goodies & a little extra polish work
Jesel Pro Comp Rockers
Jesel Belt Drive
Titan Oil Pump & JJ 2 Piece Oil Pan
Manifold I have a Victor jr. & a Super Victor
Msd ignition 7al2
Carb is C&S Blow Thru with Monster Bowl Upgrade, Dual Seats etc etc
Magnafuel 625 Electric Fuel Pump
F-2 Procharger
I currently have 5 different options for boost 8,12,20,28 & 32
I plan on running 8 lbs of boost for the first few months, at least till I get the bugs out. Then I will Crank her up...

Tranny is a St1200 Lenco 4 Speed with Ram clutch set up for power range of engine combo and estimated car weight.

All items above this paragraph are already purchased and awaiting assembly. The items listed below are some of the other items that will need to be purchased as the build progresses.

I have not decided what type of center section to use, a Nodular or a Strange Aluminum 9 inch Center Section I can go either way, but the Gears am planning on running are either 3:70's or 3:90's w/ 35 Spline axles & Spool (Axels already purchased and installed in Fabricated 9inch rear end)

I will need to upgrade the braking system, Just have stock OEM brakes & booster that originally came in the car.

How much or how little of cage do you think I need to install?

Let me know of any questions or concerns you have regarding above.

Thanks for your undivided attention,

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Old 06-02-2009, 10:45 AM
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Hey tod,

You have a point there. I wonder if she is a full race 3/4 cam????

I know my cam is a one off custom grind. I certainly hope the red neck that ground my cam made-er a full race cam.
I will be sure to take a look at my cam card to see if shes got full race specs..

I'll Let you know........... LOL

By the way, if yer needin a 3/4 full race cam, I do have a little pull at comp. You want me to see If I can get'em to make one for yer car..
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Old 06-02-2009, 01:38 PM
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pics

A Nice Solid Roller


Prep of Tubs & New Rubber


Nice Paint. See The Sky & Clouds In The Paint. I have not even wet sanded it yet. Plan to wet sand after fabrication is complete.


Body Straight As An Arrow.
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Old 06-02-2009, 02:07 PM
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Looks like you have a good start on things.
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