stealth71

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Last year I only had a front 1 1/8" bar, no rear bar. I hope the rear bar will kill the understeer problems I am having.

Trying to decide whether I should drive the car or pull it with my other toy. Picked up a 2008 TBSS back in October. It's the one on the far left.


I'll probably just drive the Chevelle, 22mpg vs 8-10 towing if I'm lucky.

Dave you still coming this year?

Bowtie70SS

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Yep I'll be there, I probably would have gotten a Trailblazer SS instead of a Silverado SS if they had been available when I got mine. Good choice, AWD or 2WD?

stealth71

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I pulled off a win at the Chevellabration 2010 Autocross this year. The car was running good and doing mostly what I told it. Had some stiff competition this year. Brian Finch was there driving a DSE built car and it came down to the last run. I cut a 18.749 and he followed up with a 18.771, but hit a cone for 2 sec penalty giving me the win. I had a great time and can't wait to get out and run some more. Hoping to make RTTH this year.

Here's one of my runs. There are a couple more on my youtube. My Dad had a blast riding shotgun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFxcz4LtXuc

Also won the President's Pick award which is one of the 2 big awards at the show. Chuck Hanson the president of the American Chevelle Enthusiasts Society pick me out of 330 Chevelles at the show.




Put 1430 miles on the car. It ate an electric fan on the way up so I had to next day one in. Then the starter or battery went bad on the way back, but I made it home. I went out to mess with it last night and I pushed the clutch pedal in and it went to the floor. Look under the car and there is hydraulic fluid. Luckily it broke after I parked it. Will have to get these things sorted out over the next week so I can hit the June 27th local SCCA autocross.

Thanks to Mark @ SC&C, Dave @ Hellwig and my Nitto tires.

bczee

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Great going !... wish that event was a bit closer to the West Coast ! LOL..

I was at the GoodGuys event two weeks ago.. They has the 2 day Auto-x also.. I did that again... but had to give up after a few run.. I think my Posi is about to give up. under hard cornering and under acceleration. it as making these clicking noises.!. It was a used 12 bolt that I picked up and just put it in with new gear oil 6 years ago.. might just need a fuild change or maybe it really gone.. but it drives normal right now..

john 67

Nice job, I just did my first autocross on the hot rod power tour , came in about 60th , I thought about hitting the Chevelleabration but it was just too much driving after the power tour ( 3300 miles ) JOHN

Bowtie70SS

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Nice job Mike. What you didn't say is that Chuck Hansen the ACES pres gave you mad props before he gave you the award. I also think at this point DSE should back the right horse and give you some sponsor dollars. Beyond that stuff watching you only makes me want to get my car done even more. The bad part is that I am working the M22 from the Elcamino. I ordered the parts on Monday morning and they should be here my Thursday (I hope).

Pharcyde50

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Nice win! Too bad I couldn't make it this year to be the crew cheif and designated beer tender. Can't wait to get the koni's and strano's on my car to hit some of the scca races. It will be be nice to have both the beasts out causing trouble!

pmgm

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You have a nice car.. The stance is kool and it looks mean with the black wheels... Thanks for sharing your build...

V8 FC

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hey man great thread! makes me feel better knowing that i want to do the same project

the450r

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did u get a chance to try your hellwig bars? super chevy did a sway bar test with some hotchkiss bars and a rear pro touring hellwig bar. curious of your opinion of it

pushrod36

Have you had any problems with firewall flexing from the clutch master cylinder? I also used a S&P type mount for the stock F-body master cylinder (I used 1/4" steel), and I am getting tons of flexing on the firewall. I have not seen anyone else with a similar problem, so maybe I did something wrong??? Any help is appreciated, thanks!

the450r

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can u trim the extra off the one inch side? my edelbrock headers rub the intermediate shaft about nine inches from the steering gear body. i mocked up some u joints i found locally with a 3/4 hollow steering shaft but they were weld on joints. and the 3/4 shaft clears i think the one inch or the rubber boot that seals the collapse shaft would rub. from what ive read i need to get a DD shaft and joints. and im concerned about the collapsable safety side of it. and header clearance.

Steve68

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Any updates you Bum!

chevelledaddy

Awsome thread...and Congrats...

stealth71

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Thanks. Been a while since I've updated this. We bought a house so it's been eating my time and money. I hope to get out and do some more autocross events soon.

Someone asked about the Hellwig sway bars. They are great and really flattened the car out. I highly recommend them.

john 67

Mike, you do know the Hot Rod powertour is starting in Florida this year and they most likely have an autocross event , hope to see you there. JOHN

kdlevo23

hey man i read most of the pages in your thread. you did a good job i like what you did. i had questions about some stuff. i started my build and i have a 70 chevelle anda 2000 ws6 engine and tranny combo. for the wiring harness do i also need to get it from the same car?

stealth71

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You can get an aftermarket wiring harness, but the cheapest route is to use a stock one. I think any LS1 harness will work with your engine as long as it has the same trans setup, but you can always change that like I did. It's easier going from auto to manual if you have to rewire the harness, but it does add some work.

71chevyy

Has anybody used the felpro cylinder head bolts? Any problems with them?

stealth71

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Went to the track again. Still hunting for an 11, but was running lean some passes. Think I needed more fuel in the tank.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DniQvHNl-7M