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Wow...at least you got it back, and it looks like it's back on track!
Yep! hopefully no more major side tracks
Originally Posted by toytech93
I'm loving all these chevelles being built
And i love yours! you confirmed for me that the holley Hi-ram goes in without any major issues!
Ordered dirty dingo sliders and got this from Tanks inc
GPA-4 High Flow Fuel Pump Module - 255 Liters Per Hour - Up to 630 hp
TAN-GML Fuel Tank Sending Unit GM 1965 & UP Type 5 Hole Design - 0-90 Ohms
TM34B-T 1968-1969 Chevelle / 1970 Buick Skylark Fuel Injection Gas Tank
Its been awhile since i updated you guys so here it goes,
Took the block apart to see what im dealing with:
and found some rust in the cylinder walls and cam
So i had 3 choices,
A) go 4.030 over
B) replace the block
C) put new sleeve jackets
I tried option B and 3 different blocks from 3 different shops were just as bad or worse so i went with option C since its the most cost effective one
I also ordered comp cams, flowmaster 814116 Headers (1.75 inches, ceramic coated and polished) and managed to find a set of LS3/L92 heads from west coast racing heads for $545!!
The cam i went with
New oil pump, new seals all round, new piston rings....pretty much new everything
My R129 Benz getting an X-pipe, resonator delete and magnaflow muffler installed in the background
Heads installed, still need to get a holley hi-ram though
Still need the LS3 offset rockers though
Its almost a shame to cover up such beauty
I dropped of the body to be mated to the body for the first time since the car reached the UAE, cant wait to get off work and see the progress!
Last edited by spitfire980; Dec 23, 2015 at 03:25 AM.
Just saw the progress. Looks awesome! Good luck mounting the body.
Thanks Jono! i heard you got your Impala stuff out and finally back on track! When its time to install your engine, take it to the shop im currently at. Its really good stuff
Originally Posted by V8Rumble
Neat build, really glad to see this Chevelle getting saved. I'll be following this one.
Thanks!
So yesterday, i went after work to see what progress has been done since i dropped it off before yesterday ands low and behold, engine & tranny are already in!
I asked the current garage to check on the status of the body mounts since the previous garage said the only installed 4/8 because the bolts were missing (complete bullshit) only to find out that the only installed the front 2 and not with the correct number!! Installed the remaining body mounts that i ordered from P-S-T along with a new set of bolts and called it a night.
The autokraft pan and dirty dingo sliders did wonders, there is plenty of space between the crossmember and the pan. The 4L80 fit with no issues and no contact with the body floor. There was even more space after all 8 body mounts were put in place!
anyways, enough rambling...here are the pics
Plenty of space left for that sweet holley hi-ram!
Autokraft oil pan to crossmember clearance
The big boy 4L80E in with no major problems and still some space to spare
I am not sure how you got the tie rods to clear the oil pan. Is the engine raised up quite a bit? You may want to be careful because your driveline angles may get really out of whack and you'll have major vibration problems...
I am not sure how you got the tie rods to clear the oil pan. Is the engine raised up quite a bit? You may want to be careful because your driveline angles may get really out of whack and you'll have major vibration problems...
Andrew
Thanks Andrew!
Here is what i used, Energy Suspension 3-1122R (tall and narrow) engine mounts, dirty dingo sliders and autokraft oil pan, other than that everything is bone stock due to the UAE's strict rules when it comes to chassis and engine mount modifications.
Thats what im worried about, before the body mounts where installed, the tranny was at a worrying angle and after all 8 body mounts were installed, we could push up the tranny about 1/2" more. The chief mechanic assured me that there wont be any issues with the driveline....if there were to be, its on him to sort it out
Here is what i used, Energy Suspension 3-1122R (tall and narrow) engine mounts, dirty dingo sliders and autokraft oil pan, other than that everything is bone stock due to the UAE's strict rules when it comes to chassis and engine mount modifications.
Thats what im worried about, before the body mounts where installed, the tranny was at a worrying angle and after all 8 body mounts were installed, we could push up the tranny about 1/2" more. The chief mechanic assured me that there wont be any issues with the driveline....if there were to be, its on him to sort it out
Well, just because your "chief mechanic" said it will be OK, doesn't mean it will. The problem will be even worse if you lower it, which you probably will...
Having the back of the trans up as much as possible will help, but you won't be able to get it high enough to fix the problem. The transmission case or the slip yoke will hit the body first.
Well, just because your "chief mechanic" said it will be OK, doesn't mean it will. The problem will be even worse if you lower it, which you probably will...
Having the back of the trans up as much as possible will help, but you won't be able to get it high enough to fix the problem. The transmission case or the slip yoke will hit the body first.
It been awhile since i updated you guys and alot has been going on!
My brother in law decided to get in on the muscle car action and got himself a 72 Vette. 350 Elderbrock pro flo fuel injected engine, TH400 transmission with mild shift kit, 1500 stall speed converter, headers and magnaflow exhaust system, ecklers L88 hood, 17" Cragar SS rims, Be cool radiator with flex-a-lite fans, dynamat'ed the entire cabin, ACC carpet, C5 seats and a CS144 Alternator. I also got the original matching number engine and hood in the sale.
My brother in law and i also got a 69 Chevelle to flip for profit. 350 motor with new heads and intake. PS, PB, 350 turbo tranny with shift kit. It has new quarters, trunk pan and floor pans. SS hood, 15" rims and power seats. I ordered CPP front and rear brake kit, ACC carpet to freshen the interior up, griffin aluminum radiator, Dynatech ceramic coated headers 1-5/8" into 1-3/4" and MuscleMaXX 2.5" exhaust kit. . Im going with BMW Atlantis Blue for paint. Still need to install the bilstein shocks and decide on how much to lower it by
In the meantime, iv been busy shopping and collecting parts for my 68. I got AC, AMD inner fenders, Willwood brakes and MC, 18"x9 rally wheels. UMI control arms, AAW kit, NW DBW 102mm TB, Magnaflow 2.5" exhaust system and the crown jewel, Holey Hi-ram for LS3/L92 heads
18x9 Rally wheels wrapped with Nitto NT555 255/45R18
18x9 Rally wheels wrapped with Nitto NT555 255/45R18
It seems i got sent the wrong set for the wilwood rear brakes. The backing plates are not for a chevy 10/12 bolt. They seem to be more for a ford bolt pattern
Your build coming along nicely! I like seeing these old cars saved and updated. Thank you for the pictures and updates. I am looking forward to seeing the final results.
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, i prefer reclaimed 
I'll be following this one. 
Installed the remaining body mounts that i ordered from P-S-T along with a new set of bolts and called it a night.
