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Old 12-20-2008, 12:26 PM
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Here is a video clip that was made by Brian Finch. Thanks Brian!

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Here is another video that was put together by Kevin Oeste from V8 TV. Thanks Kevin!

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Man that car is clean. Im just waiting for a ride.

Great too see the car getting notice Andrew. Well worth it for the time youve put in it.

PS you need to call me sometime and come hang out.
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I finally had a chance to read this thread, man the car came out nice!

So the car is 3850 w/o you?
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
I finally had a chance to read this thread, man the car came out nice!

So the car is 3850 w/o you?
crazy!! my car is 3830 w/o me with the turbo!!!
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
I finally had a chance to read this thread, man the car came out nice!

So the car is 3850 w/o you?
Hey John. Thanks for the compliments. I don't know if you realize it, but you and I have met a long time ago. I was up at DaGrove, years ago. Jim MacIllvane was there and I was there with my buddy Brian, aka XBreed.

I had to go over my notes again to double check the weight. Check out post number 262. Looks like without driver the car was about 3750lbs.

I am looking into getting a little more weight out of the car. I have a rather heavy subwoofer box sittin under the rear package tray. That box and the sub weight about 75 pounds. There seem to be some really nice shallow mount subwoofers. I'd like to see if I can maybe install a pair of 10s under the rear seat. Anyone have any experience with this or comments?

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Originally Posted by ls1_chevelle
crazy!! my car is 3830 w/o me with the turbo!!!
Off the top of my head I can think of a few differences between our cars that really make a difference in weight.

My transmission is about 130 pounds less than yours. Aluminum block is 80 pounds less than iron. Your turbo hardware ads another 50 pounds, I would guess. My wheels are very light for their size.

I have to admit that I am jealous of your power level!

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Originally Posted by Project GatTagO
Off the top of my head I can think of a few differences between our cars that really make a difference in weight.

My transmission is about 130 pounds less than yours. Aluminum block is 80 pounds less than iron. Your turbo hardware ads another 50 pounds, I would guess. My wheels are very light for their size.

I have to admit that I am jealous of your power level!

Andrew
Edit: Just read your post above this one. Makes sense now. NA vs Forced induction is a love hate thing. I'd love a all motor car like yours, but then I love waiting for the power LOL. I bet our cars are 2 different animals with how the power comes on.
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Originally Posted by Project GatTagO
Here is a video clip that was made by Brian Finch. Thanks Brian!

RTTH Video

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Right on!! Looks like you lifted on the 1/4 mile pass?
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Originally Posted by ls1_chevelle
Right on!! Looks like you lifted on the 1/4 mile pass?
I only made 3 passes at that drag strip and its very possible that I lifted. Generally if I loose traction at the light I will abort the whole run. No sense in beating the car up when there is no chance of posting a good time.

I am sure that our cars are very different animals in terms of power delivery. One nice thing about the Richmond trans is that 3rd and 4th gears are very close. I love the way it pulls in those gears. I've never had a performance car with an automatic, so I can't even imagine how your car would drive.

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I really haven't had much to report up until now. Yesterday I was looking around on www.chevelles.com, a member posted that he just had his Doug Nash 4+1 converted to dog-ring engagement by Liberty. This got me thinking. The old Doug Nash is very similar to my Richmond 6 spd. I have never been very pleased with the way my transmission shifts. I have dealt with Liberty before on a dog-rign T56 transmission for my RX7, and I was very pleased with the results. So after talking it over with Paul, I decided to get my Richmond done. Gears 1-4 will get faceplated and 5th and 6th will remain synchronized. No need to have dog-rings on cruising gears. Total price will be about $800. I am pretty excited!

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Sweet, no trans tunnel fab, and you get dog rings like your old T56! Glad to hear you found this Andrew!
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stupid question but what type of fitting did you use on the p/s pressure line into the p/s pump. I have tried some typical o-ring AN fittings but it seams the threads are real close to the C5 pulley. any advice and or pics would help me out in a big way..thanks
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hey could you put up some pictures of you upper rad support bracket?
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Originally Posted by strtlegal
stupid question but what type of fitting did you use on the p/s pressure line into the p/s pump. I have tried some typical o-ring AN fittings but it seams the threads are real close to the C5 pulley. any advice and or pics would help me out in a big way..thanks
I just used the steel o-ring fittings from Earls. I forget the size now. I think they are the 14mm, but I am not 100% positive. The fitting points straight down and I have a straight end on the hose.

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Originally Posted by ral_fradet
hey could you put up some pictures of you upper rad support bracket?
Check out some of the links in my sig. I think there are some decent shots there. Anything in particular you want to see?

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Originally Posted by Project GatTagO
I just used the steel o-ring fittings from Earls. I forget the size now. I think they are the 14mm, but I am not 100% positive. The fitting points straight down and I have a straight end on the hose.

Andrew
Thats what I currently have it just seams the threads that the hose would go onto will run right against the pulley...I'll keep researching thanks for your response on something so little..
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Talking Liberty equipped richmond 6 speed

Hi Andrew .
can not wait to read your comments , on the difference between non liberty & liberty equipped richmond 6 speed . would it be possible to do a video clip
like you did with the t56

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stupid question but what type of fitting did you use on the p/s pressure line into the p/s pump. I have tried some typical o-ring AN fittings but it seams the threads are real close to the C5 pulley. any advice and or pics would help me out in a big way..thanks
Ran into the same problem w/ 85 Monte crate motor and Corvette accessory drive. Ended up using AC Delco hose from Rock Auto for 2002 Corvette. The hose has approx 2" extension on pump end to put hex beyond arc of PS pulley.
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How loud is that fuel pump, is it tolerable....

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