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For those who race America's favorite Supercar!
Small Block Combinations that work!
Bill Kuhl has a 400 Horse Power 1968 Chevelle!
1968
Engine: 383
Transmission: PowerGlide
Combination:
I have owned this car for ten years and it is a daily driver.I put a stroker in it in 94 with 400hp.It has a stock trans and stock rear with 308 gears.I am the second owner.It runs very strong and is very clean,some day I will take to the track to see what she will do.I am looking for a rearend with 4.11.That should put the power to the ground,I would like to get in the 12s.
TP has a hot street driven'68 Chevelle!
1968
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH-400
Combination:
350 .30 over ,lunati crank and rods,Je,7.0 to 1 pistons,airflow research 227 heads,comp cams custom grind roller,int. 268 , ex.274 with a .630 int and exaust lift with 114 lobe separation weiand 6/71 supercharger with 8mm drive 2 holley 700 double pumper running 9% under on street 9% over on strip for a best of 9.73 with mt 33" by 21.5" street tires in a ford nine inch with 5.14 gears heald together by a detroit locker with 35 spline strange axles wilwood disk brakes all around 14 point cage and is street driven when weather prevails !
Kenny Beauchamp has a pretty radical sounding '68 Chevelle!
1968
Engine: 355
Transmission: TH-400
Combination:
355 small block
bowtie heads ported and polished (2.02-1.60) steel heads
victor jr port matched
lunati solid lift 550-571 lift 2.56-268@50 duration
steel crank lunati steel rods manley 13:1 pistons
balanced and blue printed
750 ho carb
turbo 400 trans ati 5500 stall
12 bolt 4.56 gears
28.5-10 goodyear slicks
suspension stock alittle tuning by me
car ran a best of 7.07@ 99mph through 3inch exhaustno nos im currently installing a 640 lift roller camand a 4.88 gear to go 6s thankyouthe whole car was bult by me engine and trans also im pretty proud how fast the car runssee ya at the track
Ryan Morrelli is looking for advice on his 1968 Chevelle!
1968
Engine: 350
Transmission: Warner 3-spd.
Combination:
I've got a performer rpm intake, performer 600 carb., hooker headers, and holley fuel pump. I would like some advice on a combination that will give me good power and is street-able. (Possibly a cam, solid rockers, trac. bars, stroker crank.)Thanks
Rusty Young from Chehalis has a nice sounding '64!
1964
Engine: 327
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
My car is a 1964 "SS" Chevelle Malibu. Its bright red. velvet interior w/ bowties embroitered in the cener of the seats. 350Hp 327ci engine. TH350 Trans, 10 bolt Posi w/ 456 gears and a killer sterio.
Engine:
10.5:1 flat top TRW pistons
305 deration cam w/ 525 lift
ported and polished 1.94-1.60 fuelies
750 cfm holley double pumper
Holley strip dominator intake manifold
hei distributor
Hooker Headers
Transmission:
stage 3 shift kit
Hurst quarter stick shifter
3500 rpm stall converter
Exaust:
Hooder headers
2.5" aluminized pipe w/ flowmaster 2 chamber mufflers.
3" crome angle cut tips ending under axle
Ray Pedoza from Anaheim has a '67 and is looking for 11's!
1967
Engine: 388
Transmission: T-350
Combination:
engine is a 388 small block the trans is turbo 350 with a 4500 stall. the rear end is stock but I am looking in to a locker for my 10 bolt don't know if it will hold up but will try any advice welcome. right now it runs 12.89 on street tires and through the mufflers looking for 11's on posi and 4.11's
Dwight Holzer from Decorah has a nice '70 SS with a M22!
1970
Engine: 406
Transmission: M22 4/spd.
Combination:
The engine is a 406ci small block it sportsa Competition Cams 305 Magnum, Camshaft, and Holly 4 bbl. carb, and weiand alumanuim manifold, Je domed pistons,Cola crank heads,afterburner headers
Brian Crall from Shelby has a nice '69 two door!
1969
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH350
Combination:
1974 350 truck motor with 194 heads, weiand excelerator aluminium intake, 10 bolt 3:73 posi traction, 3/4 Race Cam by Crane Energizer series, 650 Holley Double Pumper, 350 turbo trany with high performance shift kit, mostly run it on the street but hope to have it ready for Wednesday Night Grudge Matches at Drag Way 42 in West Salem
Brent Thomas from Wilmington, Delaware has a cool '70 Chevelle!
1970
Engine: 406
Transmission: TH350
Combination:
406 CID
COLA CRANK
EAGLE 6" RODS
JE 12.5:1 PISTONS
DART SPORTSMAN HEADS 2.02 - 1.60
ULTRADYNE 264-273@.050 .640LIFT
CRANE 1.5 ROLLER ROCKERS
K-MOTION K950 VALVE SPRINGS
TEAM-G INTAKE
HOLLEY 1050 DOMINATOR CARB/W 2" FUNNEL SPACER
ATI 4500 CONVERTER
4.30 GEARS
TH350 TRANS
BEST MOTOR RUN HAS BEEN 10.92 @ 120.32MPH 1.52-60' W/ 250 SHOT NITROUS HAS BEEN 10.17 @ 131.98MPH1.44-60'
Ken Raines from Sparks, Maryland has a late model Caballero running in the 12's!
1985
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH700-r4
Combination:
'89 Corvette TPI 350,Dart 2 heads,1.6 HS rockers, Hooker super comps,3" exhaust,'66 Chevelle 12 bolt-331's, Fairbanks 2000 rpm converter,Jims Performance Vortec S trim blower,50 horse nitrous (for charge cooling),6AL BTM,Accel DFI,36 lb. injectors,Weld Drag Lites,255-60-15BFG Drag Radials (when racing),ECI Rear Discs. I'm running 12.4's thru mufflers but still don't hook up well.( Driver problem) I expect better when all is meshed together. I drive it every day. Jims Performance is the reason it plays well, both on street and at track.
Casey from Portland has a hot liitle '64 for sale!
1964
Engine: 381
Transmission: TH400
Combination:
4.020 bore, 3.750 stroke, 12.87 compression, Isky Cam (265@.050, .565), P&P 492 steel heads 2.02/1.60 SS Valves, Isky Springs, Locks Retainers, and Guideplates, Ported Brodix HV-1000 intake, Custom Holley 4150 850cfm, Comp-9000 mag trigger, 7AL w/ Pro Power and 2 Step, Hooker Headers (1 7/8), Darrell Young Competition TH400, Hughes 10" 4000 conveter, 4.10 gear, 28.9.15 M/T slick... Car has yet to make a full pass, but has gone 13.19 @ 129 and 11.72 @ 110, and the car is for sale!!!
Glenn Coonce from Lolo Montana has a '66 Malibu that has put together a 6 spd. Chevelle!
1966
Engine: 327
Transmission: 6spd.
Combination:
I have owned this car for 27 years.I have a 327 small block with a duel plate nitrous system,two 500cfm afb's,11.0 to 1 Trw pistons,462 angle plug 202 heads,Comp valve train,Jacobs Pro-street Ignition and Nitrous computer and Jet coated Hooker super-comp headers. I'm running a Richmond 6-speed with a centerforce 11" clutch. I narrowed the rearend and have Richmond 3.73's on a 4-series posi carrier,Dutchmond axles and moroso spyder gears.I was able to get 315-50-15" euro-radials under the rear quarters with the stock wheel well chrome.I installed 1.25 dia. sway bars front and rear with 3-way adjustable shocks.I drive it everywhere. Glenn Coonce, Lolo mt.
Boby Beard from Pfafftown has a '66 ElCamino that has put toghether a pretty reliable street machine!
1966
Engine: 355
Transmission: T400
Combination:
Engine is a 350 2-bolt bored .030 w/all stock parts. The heads are 300 hp deals with 2.02 - 1.60 valves. No porting or bowl work here. Fuel is fed by a Holly 750 vac. secondary sitting on an Edelbrock Perf. RPM. A Mallory unilite lites it up and a set of Cyclone headers carries all the burnt stuff away into 2 1/2 exhaust and Flowmasters. The rear is a 1972 12-bolt posi. turning 3.31 gears. It is all hung in the chassis by FTM Performance Products control arms and Lakewood No-Hop bar at the top. The th400 is shifted with a B&M Star shifter. This tired old motor has well over 100,000 miles on it but will still run 8.50 - 8.51 (1/8 mile) all day long. I drive to the track, bolt on my 26 x 8 Hoosier slicks and enjoy. Ain't breakin parts and havin a ball.
Rick Green from Portland has a '68 Chevelle that was one of those elusive 68's!
1968
Engine: 377
Transmission: 350
Combination:
Yes it seems like I am one of the few that has a 68 I've look all over the net and not to many pictures. Block is a 72 400 4 bolt main bored 30 over,fully balanced and blue printed. I put a steel 350 crank and a set of balanced manley 6 inch connecting rods with a set of JE 13.5:1 pistons. With a set of DARTII sportsman head that have been ported and polished and drilled for 2.05 manley valves. I have 1.6 roller rockers with a Isky solid lifter, and a set of stud girdles and arp screw in studes(305/570). 7qt. oil pan, High flow oil pump, holley racing fuel pump,Victor JR. with 1 inch spacer and a 750DP. I experimented with the MSD computer brain for my HEI and I love it, also I put a Hypertech coil that pumps out a wopping 53,000 volts.( HIGHEST over any other coil) Art CARR TH 350 with ART CARR 8inch 4500 stall, with a manual valve body. I set up the car with KONI drag shocks all the way around and in the front a set of trick front coil springs. The rear end is a 12 bolt 4.11 posi with a set of ladder bars, and welded up control arms. The car runs 10.26 in the 1/4 !on a set of 28-12.5 mickey's. Once i get the car to hook up I hope for the 9 second class. Also I look foward to the summer for a little illegal street races. How many of you are looking foward to those? The funny thing is I am 21 and I built the motor my self and its at 550hp I cant wait till I am thirty....
Ryan Reeves from Laton, California has a '69 Chevelle that was a SuperSport at some time!
1969
Engine: 377
Transmission: 350
Combination:
377, 400 block .030 over 350 crank and rods.
Flat top KB pistons
hand ported smog heads 76cc, 1.94 valves.
Lunati Hyd. Cam 235 @ 50 with .507 lift 108 angles.
roller rockers 1.6 ex.
Performer RPM intake with a 750 doulble pumper.
MSD 6al and everything.
th350 with a 3200 stall 10in. converter.
3.73 posi, 27in, tires(bald).
i have not taken it to the track yet, but I have a 1/4 down the road from my house(exact to the foot) and it hits somewhere between 110 and 115mph, or 5400rpms in third, you do the math. The power band of a 377 is awesome. Try one and you will NEVER build another small block. Drop me a line if you have any questions.
Pauline from Royersford has a '71 Chevelle that is shooting for the 11's!
1971
Engine: 400
Transmission: 350
Combination:
I got my baby in trade & put a bone stock refreshed w/ 1500miles 400sb w/ 400 heads 195V, Race worked T350(I wrecked a gear since), 750 Dual feed Dbl Pump., Headers (2 1/4 exhaust exiting from behind the doors), A stall of 2800 & a 10 inch 308 open-end Rear. With Steet tires I ran a 14.23E.T @ 99mph. Now I have My rebuilt my 400sb, Put a Race cam in it(hyd e , Blue racer), set of rebuilt/machined Fuelly heads 202V. The tranny is a weak T350 from a van W/ stock converter. Everything still the same otherwise. My 3475Lb car is now running 13.23. I Have a 10'Posi 373 that I'll be putting in this winter & with the right set up the car will be in the high 11's. Oh ! I occasionally drive it on the street BUT more on the strip.
Doug Libbey from Lyman has a '86 ElCamino that solid performing small block!
1986
Engine: 350
Transmission: 350
Combination:
-Edelbrok Performer
-Rochester Q-Jet
-327/350 horse Musclecar Cam
-stock rods & crank
-bored 30 over
-stock 305 heads
-Dynomax headers, dual exhaust, & SuperTurbos
-NO SMOG CRAP!!!
Dana from Canton, CT, has a '64 Chevelle and is looking for some idea of what kind of performance to expect!
1964
Engine: 327
Combination:
I am wondering if anyone has "desktop dyno" or might be able to tell me the torque & hp from this combination at 4500rpm & 5000rpm max, (marine application):
327 std. bore
6.5cc domed piston
5.7 rods
186 double hump heads, 2.02/1.60
Edelbrock "Performer" dual plenum intake
Holley 600cfm vac. sec.
Comp Cams 260H camshaft, 212 @0.50" / .440 lift, 110 lobe sep.
0.020" deck
0.040" gasket
10:1 comp. ratio
header type exhaust with minimal restriction
Jay from Dundee, Illinois has a '65 Chevelle that is sidelined with a cracked frame!
1965
Engine: 383
Transmission: M22
Combination:
bought a 383 longblock w/
weiand intake
Lakewood bellhousing
M-22 4 speed
hurst Vgate shifter
Ported and polished heads
edelbrock 750 carb
Mallory Unilite dist,
most righteous Msd 6-al
Lunati roller rockers
headers w/ header mufflers,
SOUnds lilke nothing ive ever heard, tough as hell i had it dynoed at STreet Stuff at the wheels w/ shitty 2.43 stocker gears in the rearend, 242 HP, 343 FT/LB Torque at the wheels, i cracked my frame, need help w/ that, now im stuck and cant drag it, SO pissed!
Geoff from Los Angeles, California has a '66 Chevelle that runs low 14's!
1966
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
I am running a zz4 crate motor with:
1.6 ration comp cams roller rockers
Edelbrock 750 cfm q-jet
Hooker Super comp headers
Flowmaster 2.5 inch exhaust system
350 - TH transmission
Hotchkis rear suspension 12-bolt posi with Tim Robins axles, weld on ends, corevette disk and a 3.08 gears. My best time is 14.261 @ 99 mph, but that was before I installed the rockers and the new rear end
Dusty from Atlanta, Georgia has a '71 Chevelle that has defeated plenty of Mustangs!
1971
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
I have a performer rpm intake. Holley 750 doublepump, 505 crane cam flowtech afterburner headers2/25 2 chamber flowmasters. I have a stock rearendwith a 350 turbo trans. I need a stall converterand roller rockers, I have weld draglite wheelsand kyb racing struts. This combo makes my carget up and go very well. I have outrun most mustangs I've ever raced in the street.
Brent from St. Louis, Missouri has a '69 Chevelle that runs 13's and is driven regularly!
1969
Engine: 406
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
This is 69 chevelle that weighs 3600 with driver. The best time it has turned is 13.4@98mph. It is a stock bottom end with flat tops,dart sportman cyl heads out of the box. Perfomer rpm intake with a holley 750 double. The rear end has 3.42 gears. The turbo 350 is stock with a shift kit and 2600 stall. Car is driven on the weekends and to and from car shows.
Tim Pearson from Welland, Ontario, Canada has a '72 Chevelle that runs 12.70's!
1972
Engine: 355
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
stock crank and rods,ARP bolts, KB pistons 10/5:1. 70cc.heads 202/160,manley vlvs,studs &guides,1.5 crane rollers.A performer RPM cam & intake w/ a 750 QJ & a 1 in. spacer. A fuel cool can. TH 350 w/ a shift kit and a 3500 stall. The rear end has a 8.5 in. 10 bolt with 4/88: richmond gears. All around drag shocks, no sway bar , solid mounts everywhere possible. The rear susp. custom made by my dad and I, custom 2x2 square tube w/adjust.ends& rear mounting to the housing w/ 4 diff. sets of angles. L 60 Mcreary dirt tires on rallies for the street and fire hawks 9 in.slicks for the track,running 12.51 at 106mph at 7200rpm on hydraulics. The front wheels 6 inches in the air w/ no cage and full exhaust/and interior. Fibre only onthe front end. This winter a 6 pt. cage, fully port the heads, lunati solid cam, and gut the interior with only the necesities.Shooting for high 11's and pay backs on the streets.P.S this is my wifes car her best is 12.71 at 104mph , she loves it! She's as eager for the pay backs as I am.
Craig Monson from Forest City has a '72 Chevelle and has some questions about his ladder bars.
1972
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
Have lakewood brand ladder bars, was wondering if anything special has to be done to chassis like pre-loading before bolting up ?
Randy Bright from Eugene has a '76 Chevelle with a 4 speed that should run pretty good!
1976
Engine: 350
Transmission: 4/Spd.
Combination:
I have a 350ci 0.30 with flat top pistons steel crank 305ci rods standard bearings the block is orange i am either putting a 64cc 327 heads on or 72cc 350 heads edelbrock manifold and holley 750cc double pumper and muncie 4 speed.
Andy Maidens from Wheaton, Md. has a '70 Chevelle with a 406 that run's low 11's!
1970
Engine: 406
Transmission: TH-400
Combination:
400 block w/4 bolt splayed caps.Pistons are Ross 12.5 comp forged.Rods are Manley H-beam.Heads are Brodix Track-1s w/2.08 vlvs.Comp Cam .590 flat tappet cam.Vctr Jr intake w/Holley 750 mech secondary carb.Trans is 400 w/ rev man vlv bdy with a Coan 4500 converter 8".Rear is 12 bolt 4:11 posi.Ign is modified HEI w/Crane Hi-6 box and Ps 92 coil.Best run w/3" muff 11.23 118 mph
Lance Dudley has a '71 Chevelle that run's in the 9's!
1971
Engine: 406
Transmission: TH-400
Combination:
we have a 406, Dart 2s, victor jr , 750 holly, 650 roller, H-beams, 12.5s 4000 stall , 514s 32X17.50 X 15, 400 hp big shot car runs in the 9s
Bad Attitude from Quebec, Canada has a '68 Beaumont that has run 10.70's!
1968
Engine: 406
Transmission: TH-400
Combination:
400 pc. chevy
0.30 over ross flat top racing piston
5.7 rod
bowtie head full porting
ultradyne roller .640 lift .271 dur. .050
860CFM strip dominater holley
1 3/4 hooker
3inch. ultradyne muffler
12 bolts 4.56
30x10.5 mickey thompson BELIEVE IT OR NOT BEST E.T 060 FTS. 1.45 1320 FTS. 10.70 125.56 MPH. CAR and DRIVER 3597lbs.
Earl from Reading has a '64 Chevelle converible and is hoping for 13's!
1964
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
My combo consists of a stock 350 bottom end with 292 angle plug heads with 2.02's a PAW 480 lift cam stealth intake and a holley projection. it also has headers and flowmaster exaust. it is backed up with a th350 with a 2000 stahl converter, 3.73 gears, and 235 60 14's. i have run a best of 14.6 @93mph. i'm 20 , do all work on my car and would love to go faster. i think with my combo i should be faster. if anyone can help please e-mail me . all i want is to get into the 13's by spring. PLEASE HELP!
Dick Rose from Grand Rapids, Michigan has a '66 Chevellethat runs 11's!
1966
Engine: 327
Transmission: TH-400
Combination:
327 cu.+.060 12.5:1 forged pistons, canfeild alum.heads 2.08int. 1.625ex. 312cfm@.600 custom ground roller cam .595/.610 lift 268/272 dur.@.05 106 center comp. 1.5:1 roller rockers & stud girdle.victor jr.int.820hp holly.this combomade 545hp.@7300rpm @400 ftlbs tq@5400rpm. The car has run 11.45 @ 117mph on the motor what a rush to drive on the street!
C.D. Kleyman from Nampa, Idaho has a '70 ElCamino and is planning 11's once he gets it to the track!
1970
Engine: 406
Transmission: 700-R4
Combination:
'74 400 truck block .030 over Ross Ultralight FT Pistons Eagle 5.7 rods, Callies crank, Bowtie Heads 2.02/1.60 Bowtie Intake, Holly 800, MSD 6T ignition, 3.73 posi., 2400 Stall converter. Daily Transportation. 22mpg on a 16 mile comute. On trip from Idaho to Colorado got an amazing 29.8mpg. Ran a 13.06/112 this summer with a set of borrowed 9" M&H 28.5 Slicks. When you are over fifty things like this are mostly for showing the Grand Kids what Muscle was all about.
Oscar Collins from Fayetteville has a '71 Chevelle and is planning 11's once he gets it to the track!
1971
Engine: 400
Transmission: TH-400
Combination:
400SB .040
11.3:1HYP. PISTONS
263DEGREE .555SOLID LIFT
VICTOR JR. INTAKE
2.02/1.60 ( FOR NOW )
1.6ROLLER ROCKERS
GEAR DRIVE
12 BOLT 4.10
LADDER BARS W/ COIL OVERS
WELD PRO STARS
TH400 W/SHIFT KIT
3200 10'' STALL
B&M PRO STICK
ALL STEEL EXC. FIBERGLASS HOOD
NOT BEEN TO TRACK YET BUT VERY FAST ON STREETEXPECTING 11'S ( FOR NOW AGAIN )
Don Connerton from Cleveland, Ohio has a '69 Chevelle and is shooting for the 11's!
1969
Engine: 327
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
I have a 69 chevelle with a 64 vette 327 rated at 365 horse its getting a set of 69 fueler heads soon. It has a holley 650 double pumper and holley fuel pump. a Edelbrock per former R.P.M. Intake and Cam.The lift is .488 intake and .510 exhaust with a 234 intake duration and 244 exhaust duration @ .oo5 lift and has a initial advance of 12 degrees and 36 total at 3000rpm. A pete jackson gear drive. Fluidamper balancer. It has crane roller rockers and push rods. The bottom end is balanced and blue printed stock steel crank and rods it has a .030 over bore with TRW forged flat top pistons and is zero decked it should push a compression of 11.75:1.It has stock heads right now. The ignition is a MSD 6a, Pro billet distibutor , super conducter wires and blaster 2 coil.And a 5% under drive march pulley kit. The tranny is a 350 with a 2200 stall with a B and M shift kit and a 10 bolt rear end with a 3.31 posi witch is going to be changed to a 3.73 or 4.10. the exhuast is 1 3/4 header wrapped and a 2 1/2 flow master with a H pipe and 2 chamber mufflers. I hope to run 11's if you have and thing that might help please e-mail me at Dconnerton@hotmail.com
Jeff Ronfeldt from Westbrook has a '66 Chevelle with a little 283 that runs pretty good!
1966
Engine: 283
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
62 Block STD. Bore
62 2-Barrel Heads
Bottom end stock
Weiand Stealth Intake
Edelbrock 600 CFM
Crane 3/4 Race Cam 218 Duration @.050, .450 lift, 106 lobe seperation, 102 intake centerline
Dynomax headers, 2 1/2 duals, 2 1/4 tailpipes
TH350, 2800 stall converter with manual valve body and shift kit
3.73 single trac
On 1/8 mile best run was: 9.9 @ 72 MPH
PRETTY FAST FOR A LITTLE 283 WITH 2-BARREL HEADS!
R. Scott from Phoenix Arizona has a '71 Malibu that runs 13.50's!
1971
Engine: 327
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
327, flat top pistons 292 comp cam 461 fullie heads 194 intake 160 exhaust dominator 2 intake turbo 350 trans 3500 a-1 convertor 12 bolt posi 410 gears runs 13.50's on pump gas and still passes emitions
R. Goodale from Largo has a '68 SS Chevelle that should be plenty quick!
1968
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH-400
Combination:
steel crank
6 in. H-Beam rods
13.0 to 1 speed pro forged pistons
crane cam 598 lift
1.6 crane gold rocker intake,1.5 crane gold rockers exh.
Edelbrock Victor Jr. heads
edelbrock victor jr. port match intake
300 h.p. NOS kit
TH400 shift kit man. valve body and trans.brake
Ford 9in. with spool and4.56:1 gears
ME axles
32x14.5 GOODYEAR SLICKS
Patrick Taylor from Macon, Georgia has a 6.5 sec (1/8 mile) et Chevelle!
1969
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
ITS A 350 WITH 10:1 COMP. DOUBLE EYEBROW PISTONS, A COMPETITION CAM WITH A 262 DURATION AND A 471 LIFT. 21\2 INCH STAINLESS STEEL EXAUST, 1.60 AND 2.02 DOUBLE HUMP HEADS A EDELBROCK INTAKE, AN EDELBROCK 850 DOUBLE PUMPER, 350 TURBO PROFESSIONALLY BUILT THE CAR IS TOTALLY STREET LEGAL IT HAS 3:55 GEARS WITH A 10 BOLT THE CAR WILL RUN 6.5'S IN THE 1\8 OF A MILE AND I HAVE SLIPS TO PROVE. I TAKE ON ALL STREET CARS....
Charles from Flower Mound, Texas ( a regular IRC chat attendee ) has a pretty quick small block '72 Chevelle!
1972
Engine: 355
Transmission: Powerglide
Combination:
I am running a stock short block with flat top cast pistons a crane fireball cam with corvette angle plug 2.02 1.60 heads, crane full roller rockers 1.65 ratio edelbrock torquer II intake holley 650 dbl pumper compression is 11.1 to 1. trans is a powerglide with 1.72 low gear and 2,400 stall converter. rearend is a non posi 12 bolt with 4.11's the car weighs 3,200lbs without driver best E.T. in an 1/8 has been a 8.50 at 81.68mph and a 60ft time of 1.94. That is on a pair of m/t 9in slicks.
Jim Seaman has put together a clean '71 street machine!
1971
Engine: 355
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
THIS IS A STREET CAR. NEVER RACED, BUT PRETTY QUICK. ENGINE IS 355 4 BOLT. WORLD CAST 202 HEADS, LUNATI 285/507 THUMPER CAM, ADVANCED 22 DEGREES. 1.5 PUSH RODS WITH COMP CAMS STEEL ROLLER ROCKERS. COMP.IS 9 TO 1. PETE JACKSON NOISY GEAR DRIVE. INTAKE IS EDELBROCK RPM PERFORMER WITH A 625 CARTER. THAT'S RIGHT GUYS,- CARTER. WORKS FINE. HEI FIRED. TRANNY IS REBUILT 350 WITH A SHIFT KIT AND B&M 1900 STALL CONVERTER. TRANNY ALSO HAS COOLER WHICH IS A REQUIREMENT WHEN USING A HIGHER STALL SPEED CONVERTER. EXHAUST IS STOCK CAST WHICH RUNS INTO 21/4 INCH PIPES WITH 13INCH NASTY FLOWMASTERS. I KEPT THE STOCK CAST EXHAUST AS IN MY OPINION IT PROFIDES MORE TORQUE AT LOWER SPEEDS. REAR GEARS ARE 4.10'S. REAR TIRES ARE 275-60-15 ON 8 INCH CRAGER SS RIMS. THIS COMBO MAKES FOR A VERY STRONG STREET CHEVELLE WITH A GREAT SOUND, AND VERY,VERY RELIABLE. JUST A SHORT NOTE THAT LUNATI HAS BEEN A GREAT HELP WITH QUESTIONS.
Jim Seabury from Castleton NY has a 1972 Chevelle that is quick AND reliable!
1972
Engine: 355
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
Not the quickest,but it doesn't eat parts on Sunday: The crank,rods,pistons are all stock GM.I used Edelbrocks Performer RPM 70cc angle plug heads and there RPM cam.Edelbrock Victor Jr intake and Barry Grant 750 carb,HEI ignition. Turbo 350 trans w/shift kit and 3500 stall converter w/ 4.11's in the rear of the stock 10 bolt (rebuilt posi unit). After taking off some weight off the car (weight 3025) by using a 4 in rise fiberglass hood and removing the interior trim and seats it runs 12.70's with short times of 1.74 @ 104mph.
Jim Kalaman from Warren Ohio has a 1970 Chevelles that turns 11's with a 327!
1970
Engine: 327
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
I HAVE .060 327 12.5 TO 1 FORGED TRW POSTONS,STEEL GM CRANK STOCK RODS FULLY FLOATED AND BALANCED. THE HEADS ARE 68cc 2:02 ANGLE PLUGS PORTED AND POLISHED. EDELBROCK VICTOR JR WITH A HOLLEY DOMINATOR 750, GM HEI WITH A MSD 6AL CONVERSION KIT, CURVE KIT SET TO 18 DEGREES ADVANCED. THE CAM IS A SOLID LIFT CRANE, ROLLER TIP ROCKERS 1.6 FOR THE SCREW IN STUDS AND GUIDE PLATES. THE TRANNY IS A TURBO 350 WITH CHEATA RACING CLUCHES AND SHIFT KIT. 4000 10" TURBO ACTION CONVERTER. THE REAR END IS A 12BOLT WITH A FULL STRANGE SPOOL AND AXELS AND 4:88 GEARS WITH 10" GOOODYEAR SLICKS. THE CARS BEST TIME IS A 11:89@ 115 MPH. THE CAR RAN 15'S WHEN I BOUGHT IT WITH A 350. I FELL WITH THE CAR WEIGHING 3800 POUNDS IT'S QUITE A FEAT FOR THE 327.
Shaun Zeckmeister is looking for some help for his Chevelle!
1971
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
I basically rebilt a stock 350 with 8.5 c.r.
Comp cams with 455 dur.
roller timing chain
I recently took it to the track and ran a 17.5 with the stock gears.-I recently got 3.73's and had not had a chance to get to the track-I would like to run 13's by next summer-SOMEONE PLEASE HELP
Robert Corkren from Houston Texas has managed to get into the nines with his '72 Chevelle!
1972
Engine: 383
Transmission: TH-400
Combination:
I have been working on the car for two years. The combination was a 355 w/ a turbo 350 (2000 stall). Stock heads, Esky ~280 cam, Performer RPM intake, 700 cfm Holley, Stock HEI w/ a MSD rebuilt kit, 1-3/4" FlowTech Headers, 2-3/4" pipe running through 2 chamber flows. The 355 was balanced and that's it! The fastest e.t. was a 13.81 @ 101.
Of Course, that wasn't fast enough...Now it has a 383. TOP END:AFR Heads (2.08/1.60), Victor Jr. intake, Holly 800cfm, HEI (it has been rebuilt again) with MSD box. Lunati Roller Cam, 1.6 rockers, Rhodes Lifters.
BOTTOM END:Stock 4-bolt bottom end, Forged Crank, Manley Aluminum 6.0 rods, Lunati 13.0 c.r. pistons (coated), Custom made 1-7/8" headers (The Race Shop in Houston - racecar@mail.4a.com).
TRANSMISSION:TH-400 w/ 4500 stall and of course the complete going through by Trans King in Galveston.
Best Time: 9.98Best Speed:138 mph
Mike Franco from Scotia New York has a solid performing late model that runs low elevens!
1978
Engine: 355
Transmission: Powerglide
Combination:
78,malibu 2900lbs w/driver. 355cuinch.canfield aluminum heads 2.055 in. 1.600 ex. valves. small solid lifter comp cams camshaft, adv.dur 290in.-304ex. @.050 255in-266ex.lift 540in-534ex. 750 holley carb victor jr intake steel crank crower rods 12:1 compression. 8" 5600 converter (J.W). TCI 1.82 1st gear powerglide tranny 12 bolt w/ 5:13 gears. tubbed w/14-32 slicks. car has run best of 11.15 in 1/4 mi @ 120 mph. not great but not bad either . future plans include having heads fully ported and flowed and larger roller cam and 13:1 compression.
Jeremy from Livermore California needs to take his ElCamino to the track to see what it'll run!
1965
Engine: 355
Transmission: TH350
Combination:
I HAVE A 2850 POUND EL CAMINO,WITH A 355 THAT HAS FOUR BOLT MAINS,CAST CRANK,STOCK RODS,11TO1 COMPRESION,292 COMP CAM,PORTED AND POLISHED 1.94 HEADS,A VIC JR.INTAKE,750 HOLLEY,AND A MSD IGNITION.BACKED BY A TURBO350 WITH A 2400 STALL.THE REAR IS A 10 BOLT WITH 4.11 SPOOL. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT RUN'S BUT IT'S HARD TO GET TRACTION!!! IT'S LOUD AND A THRILL RIDE. A REAL STREET RACER!!!!!!
Kevin Dunn could use advice for his late model!
1978
Engine: 327
Transmission: TH350
Combination:
Combination: 327 with 11.5 to 1 compression with steel crank 280 durationcam pete jackson gear drive, edelbrock performer rpm intake and 750edelbrock carb. having problems deciding which heads to use , edelbrockperformer rpm aluminum or world products heads that are cast iron andsupposed to make 550 horse. e-mail please.
Michaels McGee has a late model that performs pretty good!
1979 Malibu
Engine: 355
Transmission: TH350
Combination:
Combination: I've had my car since 87 when i was 15. It has gone through many transfermations. But this is my last one. I recently tubbed it, 33/19.5 micks on 15x14 centerlines under her skin. The rear-end is a 12bolt w/4.88 richmonds and auburn possi! There's not to many runs on it, in fact just two hard passes. One was not my choice(12.08) 1/8th but the second one was better(9.13). I had some people madd at me because it didn't burn the tires or didn't run faster. The car Hooks like a dream, and just for two passes on the car and myself(never had anything that fast before). Just give me somemore seat time and my car some tuning and were in business. I'll tell you more, as i get more done. Thank-you for your time!!
Timothy Hornbeck has a well thought out '68 Concours!
1968 Malibu
Engine: 327
Transmission: TH350
Combination:
1962 - 327 c.i. bored .030 over (331 total c.i., steel crank, decked and align honed)
11 to 1 TRW forged pistons
Cast 76cc heads with 1.94 intake / 1.50 exhaust
Crane 327ci/350hp Blue Print Series
Holley 600 vac. sec.
Holley high volume mech. fuel pump
Edelbrock Performer RPM dual plane manifold
Crane 1.6 to 1 steel stamped rocker arms
MSD billet Ready to Run distributor
MSD 6AL ignition
Turbo Hydromatic 350 with shift kit
GER 10 inch stall converter (2600 - 3600 stall)
Hellwig Rear anti-sway bar (really helps)
10 bolt rear end with 3.08 gears
Power brakes (4 drum system)
Power steering
15 X 7 rims in front / 15 X 8 rims in back
B&M Quick Silver floor shifter
Frank Pocorobba has a cool and quick late model Malibu!
1980 Malibu
Engine: 355
Transmission: 4/spd.
Combination:
355 inch chevy small block,steel crank,Summit stage 2 rods,TRW 11.00 to 1 pistons,76cc steel heads fully ported,Hooker super comp headers,40lb. flywheel, Hayse clutch and pressure plate,munsie M21 wide ratio 4speed trans.,12 bolt 1970 Chevelle rear with 4.10 gears.I had to put the south side machine shop kit in it to make the rear fit. The 3500lb. car runs the best of 12.06et. at 111.60mph.I Am very happy with the car's performance, it is a daily driver.
Chris Austen from Penticon has put together a neat '67 Beaumont!
1967 Beaumont
Engine: 327
Transmission: Turbo 350
Combination:
I own a 1967 Beaumont. It has a 327 Eldabrock manifold Heiwith curve kit. It is balanced and has 2.02 heads ported and polished fourbarrel headers and can blow the doors off anything in my town.
Joe Chamberllo has a 10 sec. 1966 Chevelle!
1966 Malibu
Engine: 355
Transmission: Turbo 350
Combination:
Well, I got a .030 350 with AFR alu. heads 2.08 /1.60 roller rockers ,victor jr.,carb. shop 926cfm holley, MSD6al, GM electronic dist.,hooker super comp 1 3/4 headers,pistons are 12:1 with 3cc domes, the motor is balanced the cam is an ultradyne .268@.050 .570 .580 lift on *106 center , its backed by a turbo 350 with a 4500stall ,and 4.56 GM 12 bolt posi with mosier axels ,air bag on the right side coil,and ladder bars. it has run a best of 10.96 @ 121mph the body is all steel except for the glass cowl ind. hood.if you want to see pictures of it, click here... See Joe's Chevelle!
Michael Fulmer has put together a nice late model '79 Malibu!
1979 Malibu
Engine: 383
Transmission: Turbo 350
Combination:
350 block,030 over,stock 5.7 rods,trw flat tops,comp.cam292,041 2.02 heads only portmatched,CNC'D VICTOR JR.,750 holley,mallorying.,10.7 to 1,1 5/8" headers w/2 1/2" FLO'S,GN REAR W/4.10'S, 3400LBSW/DRIVER was lucky to turn 7.80's @ 87mph. in 1/8th. I currently addedcomp.cams 284 xtreme cam,torker2 w/4hole spacer,DART II heads w/bowlwork,3"FLO'S,and some bolt on secrets! Im hoping for et's around 7.40's.THANKS, RUN4MUN @ AOL.COM
Todd Grossman has a really strong performing '71 Chevelle!
1971 2dr Coupe
Engine: 350
Transmission: Turbo 350
Combination:
Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, fully hogged out by Wilson Manifolds. One inch spacer under Holley 750 double pumper modified with 50cc pumps, downleg boosters, and a milled choked horn. Heads are 461 fuellies, basic clean up job, 2.02/1.60 valves, port matched to intake. The cam is a Comp Cams hydraulic, 252@.050", .532" lift with 1.5 rollers. TRW 10:1 flat tops, "X" rods, and a nitrided, cross-driled cast crank. The trans is a torbo-hydra 350 built with parts from A1, including a low first gear ratio, 10" 3500 stall torque convertor and SFI flexplate. Rear is a Strange full spool with 4.10's and c-clip eliminators. I shift via a B&M Pro-stick @ 6200RPM. Car has a six-point roll bar, glass hood, and fiberglass buckets. Most of the unecessary stuff has been removed. At 3200lbs. (including me, I'm 200lbs.), she went a best of 12.34 @ 110mph. I've got glass bumpers, glass fenders, glass deck lid, and a lexan windshield in store for the near future. I'm also planning on giving the heads a full comp port job with five-angle valve job. I project a drop to 11.80's @ 113-116mph. And I fill it up on 93 octane and drive 70 miles to the track!!!
Kevin Glover has a '68 Chevelle that he's hoping will turn 12's!
1968 Malibu
Engine: 350
Transmission: Turbo 350
Combination:
Just picked this one up for $2000, and not quite sure what all it has inside...yet. 350 bored .030, Flathead pistons, mild cam, dual plane Edelbrock manifold, Edelbrock 1405 Performer carb, Edelbrock high rise valve covers, small pipe headers, Thruster glass packs, B&M shift kit, 2100 stall converter, 307 rearend. Don't know exact specs on much just yet, but runs hard and strong. Haven't run the 1/4 yet, but I'm guessing low-mid 12's. Will see what happens with a posi rearend and some slicks.
Brian Norman has a late model that should turn out to be a pretty quick car!
1976 Malibu
Engine: 383
Transmission: Turbo 350
Combination:
I am currently finishing up my Malibu, and while it is not a Chevelle like I would like, it is close enough. i have a 383 stroker, 10 3/4: 1 compression, The heads are camel hump fuelie heads with 2.02 1.94 stainless valves, double valve springs, and topped off with Crane 1.6 true roller rockers. the block is a 1970 4 bolt that has been relieved, decked and boiled. The intake is an edelbrock Torker II, Valve covers are Moroso high rise aluminum, the distributer is an Acel Blue printed HEI. This is all topped by a Holley 750 duel feed. The Power is transferred to the 10 bolt 8 1/2 inch rear that houses 4:56 gears, ladder bars and airshocks through a performance built turbo 350 with a shift kit. I have no idea what it'll do in the quarter but i'll post it when I know
Jason Kodek put a blower on his '71 and really dropped his et's!
1971 Chevelle
Engine: 350
Transmission: Turbo 350
Combination:
I have a 350 2 bolt main with a B&M 162 supercharger.
8.5:1 stock pistons
holley 650 double pumper
282 lift, 224 duration with a 114 lobe seperation
high volume fuel pump
stock 172 heads
10 bolt posi with 3.08 gears
built turbo 350
hedman headers and 2.5in fowmaster exhaust
275 Hoosier dot street tires
With this set-up my car ran 13.91 et and before I put the blower on it it ran 15.6.
Victor Carnewal has a budget built '68 Chevelle that runs 13's!
1968 Chevelle
Engine: 350
Transmission: Turbo 350
Combination:
Combination: my engine is very basic and built for very cheap!
stock crank and rods
trw flattop pistons
mild, melling 240 cam part# mtc-1, i believe it was 440 lift 446 duration
stock camelhump corvette heads with guideplates and dualsprings, port and polished
edelbrock intake manifold (used)
carter carb 650cfm electric choke(used)
mallory unilite dist. /accel supercoil
flowmaster headers and trichamber mufflers
I got my tranny for $275 with a shift kit and 2000 stall torque converter. my car unfortunately, has crappy suspension, drum brakes all the way around, and a stock 10 bolt rear(3.57's) . my guess is that for such a cheap build up mid 13's is pretty damn good running on 16x8 centerlines wrapped in goodyear radial ta's! By the way i got my centerlines 15x7 front/16x8 rear in brand new condition with new goodyears on there! The classified's (L.A. Recycler) really works for parts!All i have to say is I've never been beaten by a ford or a rice burner!
Greg Hoffart has a nice little '68 Chevelle thatt he would like some advice on.
1968 Chevelle
Engine: 327
Transmission: Turbo 350
Combination:
I am just in the process of putting the pieces together.The car fiberglass front fenders and a Harwood hood. It has 411 posi. I would like info on how wide of tires I can put underneath with cutting inner fenders or modifying diff housing. I am also looking for a good cam combination that would work with 327 flattop,55cc 305heads which are port blended giving approximately 10.3/1 compression.I would appreciate any information on this that works for anybody out there.
Thank-You
Greg
Mike Shine has built a low-buck, yet really quick 1966 Chevelle!
1966 Chevelle
Engine: 355
Transmission: Turbo 350
Combination:
I didn't spend alot of money. The motor is a 350 .030 over.The heads have stock valves but are ported.TRW cam 232 dur. @.050 .512 lift. Stock crank and rods. TRW forged flat top pistons 9.75 to 1 comp.The motor has been balanced. Holley Strip Dominator with a 1" spacer and a 750 Holley. The TH350 has a B+M kit and a TCI 10" converter that brake stalls 4200RPM. A 12bolt with 4.11 gears. The car has a glass front end and trunklid. It is 3004lb. At the track the car runs 12.63. Not bad for a $1200. motor. This motor is proof you don't need a truck load of money to have a respectable car.
Joseph Miller has a well built 1965 Malibu SS!
1965 Malibu SS
Engine: 383
Transmission: Turbo400
Combination:
I built my combination to be brutally fast but tame enough to drive anywhere. I call this my Jeckyll & Hyde engine;Idles almost as smooth as stock but explodes to life with nearly 600 lbs.ft of torque!Basic ingredients are as follows:383 c.i.d. short block-stock crank and rods,TRW blower pistons {about 8.9:1 compession in my engine},Brodix entry level cylinder heads {bolted on straight out of the box},Lunati mech. roller cam ground to my specs {226/234 duration @ .050" ,.540" lift},Victor Jr. intake manifold,rebuilt and modified Holley 650 mech. secondary carb.,and, most importantly, an ATI Procharger supercharger {makes all the difference in the world!}Also I'm running 1 3/4" headers into 2 1/2" exhaust {could stand to use 3" but a friend built the system cheap!} with Dynomax ultra flow mufflers {these mufflers are really quiet and if not for all the blower noise this car would be a real sleeper-get comments on how quiet it is all the time!} Ignition is a HEI with MSD 6A. Turbo 400 trans with manual valve body and 12 bolt posi rear with 3.50:1 gears finish the drivetrain off. I've yet to optimize the combination but I baselined the performance at a local eighth mile track and backpedaled to a 7.25 e.t.at 98 m.p.h. on unhooked up drag radials {e.t. equivalent to about an 11.20 @ 120 in the 1/4 mile} Once I get some more traction and more engine tuning I feel the car should be good for maybe 10.70s or better. This is a total real street car. I often take the car on road trips of a couple hundred miles or more and get around 15 m.p.g.{which isn't all that bad for a carbuerated engine at almost 600 hp.}Anyway, thanks for the opportunity to involve myself in this website!Keep up the good work!
Wayne MacLeod is a fellow Albuquerqueian (I guess thats how you would spell it!) who seems to have figured out this 5500' elevation!
1965 Malibu SS
Engine: 355
Transmission: Turbo400
Combination:
I am currently running a 355 with 5.7 pink rods and keith Black 12:1 pistons. The heart it a little lunati solid cam. .501/.508 lift and 240/249 duration at .050. Stock heads with 2.02/1.60 valves, a victor jr. intake that is an inch taller and i also run an inch spacer. The carb is a holly 750 with the choke horn cut off. This motor loves to run on vp racing fuels 108 octane gas. The trans is a turbo 400 with a converter that stalls at 3200 RPM. The rearend is a 12 bolt posi with 4:88 gears and 28/9/15 MT slicks. With this combination i ran a 13:17 at over 5000 foot elevation. I am currently replacing the stock heads with a set of air flow research 210 heads and a crane roller cam. hope this will make a difference. i will keep you informed. The key to making these chevelles go fast is getting the weight moving backwards and keep it on the back bumper. The biggest help was when i put in a full roll cage. Im currenty running 70/30 shocks and i moved the battery to the trunk. If you are having problem getting your chevelle to hook up, e-mail me, i might be able to help. Ive actually been able to get the front wheels off the ground with this heavy car. i wish everyone could feel that experience. its a great rush.
Chris fills us in on his cool 1978 Malibu!
1978 Malibu
Engine: 406
Transmission: 700R4
Combination:
I have a 400 (.030) 2 bolt block from a 72 caprice with 327 fulie heads fully ported and gasket matched w/2.02 and 1.54 valves. i did this because someone had missed a shift and busted a valve and this is the only way to fix it right, and i also pick them up cheap. the bottom end has a stock crank and rods, trw for slugs w/4 valve reliefs the entire assembly has been balanced by the machine shop and blue printed by my dad. the intake is a offenhouser dual quad with bridgeport milled plates to adapt 2 TBI units from v-8 camaro's, it is a short runner open plenuem intake. the 1050 cfm of air is managed from a 93 computer, so the cam that was chosen was the hottest cam ava. for the 350 from comp cams, that would work w/ the computer the 1.5 roller tip rocker ratio can be bumped up to 1.6 because of the cid. at 10.73:1 compression on pump gas(104 octane boost when i lean on it for safety) i drive this car to school everyday and get 22-25 mpg city and highway!! the rear gear is a 3.73 posi w/ the stock 10-bolt 255/60/15 in back and 205/60/15 up front and a 700r4 w/2800 stall lockup converter. the Mr. Gasket engine dyno for computer says that it makes right at 400 hp even and over 500 fts lbs of torque just off idle to 6000 and i have heard that these estimates are way under? the car has the sway bar off, and with full interior it weighs about 3250 and breifly pulled the front wheels off on the street, with a hell of a lot of tuning left, we are hoping 12's at 105-110 with aluminuim heads and a roller cam the crank should be easily maxed out with over 460 hp on tap and torque? try 550-600 ft lbs on the motor!!!!!! time for tubs drag radials and hold on!! not bad for a daily driver(4000 miles in the 3 mo i had it out)
David Woodby tells us about his quick 1965 Super Sport!
1965 Chevelle SS
Engine: 332
Transmission: TH400
Combination:
76 350 Block bored 30 over.
Lunati Bracket Master 2 camshaft and mechanical lifters
.492/.492 with 252/252 duration at .050.
TRW forged pistons 11.25-1 CR.
57cc milled 461 chevy heads with Manley 1.94/1.50 valves with a mild bowl blend.
single 650cfm Holley sets atop a Torker 2 manifold.
Crank is a 68 large journal 327 turned 10/10 with polished an lightened stock rods,
fully balanced and blueprinted.
Melling high vol high press oil pump
1.52 roller rockers
screw in studs
1-7/8 primary headers with 2-1/2 pipes going through turbo mufflers.
Mallory Unilite ignition
Griffin alum radiator w/electric fan
Turbo 400 tranny with Holeshot 3200 convertorand shift kit
GM 12-Bolt rearend with 4.56 gears and positrac
front drag shocks 90/10
225/75R14 BFG Street tires
The car has ran 14.5 at 2500ft elev with almost uncontrollable wheelspin. With slicks and open exhaust it runs 13 flat.
Wes Colby from Houston is going to have a killer Chevelle once he gets his traction problems solved!
1970 Chevelle Malibu
Engine: 388
Transmission: TH350
Combination:
1970 4 bolt main 350 block
Modified Holly 850 Double Pumper
Port-matched Edelbrock Victor Jr. intake
Air Flow Research 195cc aluminum heads 2.02/1.60
Lunati Steel 400 crankshaft
Fluiddamper SFI balancer
Keith Black Hypereutectic 10-1 pistons
Lunati cam .515 lift @ 235 duration
Lunati lifters
Moroso 7qt. oil pan with baffles and wipers
MSD billet distributor, 6AL box, and blaster coil
Edelbrock aluminum high-flow water pump
Black Magik 15" electric fan
Rebuilt TH350 with modified valve body
B&M 3,200 stall converter
PST front-end suspension rebuild
Non-posi 3.08 gears (I KNOW-I KNOW!!)
295-50R-15 McCreary's DOT dirt tires on the rear
This engine combination has been a bit on the costly side but the results are priceless. With the current rear-end set up, I have run a best of 13.10 @ 115 mph. Of course, traction has been my biggest challenge and, two tires later, I am close to mastering the good ol' 'pedal' challenge out of the hole. With the exterior and interior of the car near 90%, my next improvement will be swapping out the 10 bolt in exchange for a 3.73 12 bolt posi. That change alone will do wonders for the overall performance of this car! After that is done, I will tackle weather stripping chores and replace the carpet and some other small items. Long Live Brute Force Chevelles!
Jalil J. has a small block 11 second 70 Chevelle!
1970 Chevelle
Engine: 406
Transmission: TH400
Combination:
Just got the car running and ran it once only spinning the motor around 6200 rpm, although it's capable of 7500 rpm, and it ran an 11.53@115mph.
Ok, now the combo.
SB 400 +.030 Zero Decked
Nitrided crank
5.7" steel rods
TRW Forged Pistons 12:1 C.R.
Doug Herbert roller cam & lifters .300/.310 .623"
Dart 220 Aluminum heads, 2.08/1.60
Vasco-Jet valve springs, w/ 10 deg. Titanium
retaners and locks.
Comp Cams Pro Magnum roller rocker arms
Comp Cams Pro Magnum Push rods
Dart/Wilson Intake manifold
Holley 750, Punched out to 930 by John B. Racing Carburators of the Bay Area California. specializing in Drag Race, street motors, Sprint cars and many more (510) 792-0451 If it's the best you want, then It's the best you get...gauranteed!
And to top it off a set of custom built headers 1 3/4" inch tubes built by Emmanuel and Myself, of Emmanuels Mufflers of Alameda Ca. (510)522-2516 http://www.bcg.net/emmanuels/
The car Weigh's about 3400 lbs, has an Alston 8pt roll cage, 4.11 posi, M/T 28-11.5-15 slick on a 10' rim, the car mostly runs on the street, but does very well at the track
check it out at my web pagehttp://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/5699
This combo does work....very well. try it out
Mike Huscroft Has a pretty nice 1972 Chevelle, there sure are a lot of Chevelles north of the border!
1972 2-Door
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH350
Combination:

bored .060 over
trick flow 2.02 heads
comp cam .525 lift 294 advertised
duration, magnum series mechanical cam
edelbrock performer rpm intake
edelbrock 750 carb
forged steel crank
10:1 trw's
Mike says: getting 1:6 crane roller rockers and a TH350 tranny with trans-go reprogam competion kit with 2300 stall
Todd Whitmer has a solid eleven second car!
1970 Chevelle
Engine: 355
Transmission: TH350
Combination:
It's an 83 350 block bored .030", KB 10.5:1 Hyperteutic pistons, 5.7" "pink" rods, and stock crank. Aluminum Air Flow Research 190 heads w/ 2.02" intake, 1.88" exaust, ported and polished. Pete Jackson gear drive, Cam is 254 @ .050, on both intake and exhaust, 108 valve seperation. Crane 1.5 ratio roller rockers, Jomar stud girdles. Exhaust exits through 3" open exhaust. Edelbrock Victor Jr. intake w/ Holley 750 double pumper. TH350 has had performance rebuild w/ TCI trans-brake and manual valve body, shifted by TCI shifter. 10" converter (4000 RPM stall) and 4.88 gears in a 12-bolt. Run 29-9-15 MT slicks on standard mag wheels. Moroso Brute strength series 4 Posi. carrier. MSD 6AL ignition. MY best run in the car has been a 13 flat (im only 17). But I have had another (more experienced) driver push my car to 11.90 @ 108mph.
Greg Larson has a neat Chevelle, check out his website... I did!
1964 Chevelle SS
Engine: 406
Transmission: Powerglide
Combination:

BLOCK: 400 +.030
HEADS: RLR with 2.02/1.60 Manley Valves, K-Motion springs, Crane roller rockers and stud girdle
PISTONS: KB about 11.5:1
INTAKE: Edelbrock Victor Jr.
RODS: Bushed and polished 5.7" stock
CRANK: stock
CAM: Lunati solid .550/.571 lift 256/268 duration @.050
IGNITION: MSD
CARB: Holley 780 with 1" spacer
HEADERS: Hooker super competition
TRANSMISSION: Coan powerglide with transbrake 8" coan caonverter stall at 4600 my dad didn't let me use trans brake so i left at an idle
REAR END: 4.88 gears with stock axles, thats why I didn't use the transbrake
TIRES: Goodyear slicks Cragar wheels
The car weighs about 3200 lbs. with a 8pt. cage. front drag shocks set at 70/30 and use air bags in rear
BEST ET: 11.300
BEST SPEED: 115.75
visit my web page atwww.geocities.com/motorcity/speedway/4024tell me what you think
Race at Interstate Dragways in the Fargo, ND Moorhead, MN area
Josh Forsman Proves that little motors can make big power!
1965 Chevelle 4-door
Engine: 283
Transmission: Powerglide
Combination:
It is a 283 with powerpack heads. raised intake ports, but same volume, no bowl work, also raised exhaust keeping same volume. puposly sunk custom manley valves. k-motion springs, machined pistons myself out of ross slugs to get the max amount of compression. am using jesel shaft mount rockers and belt drive. am using custom ground roller cam from lunati, .752/.725 lift, duration is 282/277 @.050 am using BG carb and MSD ingniton i transfer the power through a powerglide with brake, it has a 8" coan converter that stalls at about 5600 the rearend houses 6.14 gears with mark williams axles on cragar wheels and goodyear slicks leave line at 4800-5200 depending on track, shift at 8200 and cross the line at 8800 runs 11.30's @ 115
Butch Chapman Is bringing his boy up right!
1970 Chevelle 2 door
Engine: 385
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
ACTUALLY THIS IS MY SONS CAR A FATHER SON THING . HE HAS A 350 BLOCK BORED .040 A 280 CAM HOLLY 750 CARB AND COMP 9000 IGN. PETE JACKSON GEAR DRIVE . 3500 STALL AND A 411 REAREND WITH 275/60/15 BF GOODWRENCH DRAG RADIALS. JUST GOT THIS COMBO GOING HAVENT RAN IT YET BUT WILL LET YALL KNOW HOW IT WORKS. OH CAMEL HUMPS WITH 202 AND 196 HOPE THIS WORKS IF ANYONE HAS ANY SUGGESTIONS PLEASE E-MAIL
Josh Foster lets us in on his 1971 Chevelle!
1971 2-dr. Hardtop
Engine: 383
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
Combination: i have air flow research aluminumn heads with 2.10 valves.13:1 compression.cam motions.splayed caps.10 bolt 4.11 posi.victor jr. intake.holley 750 double pumper.msd 7-al 2. lakewood ladder bars.
Bill Mchugh has found some inovative ways to make his '72 perform!
1972
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH-700R4
Combination:
I purchased the car 5 years ago with 56,000 miles for $600. While working for a GMC dealer I picked up a 89 GMC truck engine that was warranty for loosing coolant and knocking, for free. All it needed was head gaskets ,oil pump, and changed to 1218 oil filter.The 700R4 was replaced in a 86 TransAm,test driven and parked at the same dealer for about a month. Then the car was to be repoed, so they pulled the trans back out and sold it to me for $600. I purchased a Edelbrock performer to hold my quadrajet off a 76 Vette. Installed some used headers with 2 1/2 exhaust acrossover and flowmasters. Out back is a 12 bolt with an Auburn carrier and Richmond 3.73 gears. I have a used set of 28/10.5/15 Mickey Thompsons.The car is not real fast but for the motor being stock inside, it has run a 14.67 in the 1/4 in july at Atlanta dragway.The does great on gas and still has ice cold air conditioning.
"Good" from Canyon County Proves that "heavy" Chevelles can really run!
1973 Chevelle
Engine: 355
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:

Block 30 over 350 stock LTl rods which were bushed.
Pistons were TRW #L2252AF
Crank stock cast 10/10.
Cam Crower part # CRO00352.
Manilfold Victor Jr part #EDL-2975.
Cylinder heads Dart 2 Sportsman part#1112B.
Manley valves severe duty part#MAN-11844 intake
MAN-11537 exhaust.
Pushrods Smithbros stock +.100. Erson 1.5 ratio rockers
Carb Holly part #HLY-0-4779.
Headers Hooker Super Comp.
Flowmasters 2chamber 3in with 3in exhaust.
Ignition MSD 8.5mm
Super Conductor Wire Set
MSDBillet Distributor, MSD6AL.
Fluidampr part#FLU-712615.
NOS 150hp system.
Valve springs K Motions part #K- 800.
With this combinatoin my Chevelle ran 10.68 ET 1.47 60FT 130MPH with a 10 bolt 4.10 rear end. Car weight with driver 3650 LBS.
Jamie Seymore of Temple City has a really solid performing '67 Chevelle!
1967 Chevelle
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH700R4
Combination:

350 ci
.030 over, flat top pistons
fuelie 327 heads, 2.02 1.94, port and polish to manifold
holley 650 double pumper
comp cam 280 solid 501 lift, 280 dur. trans
TH700R4, 2000 stall non lock-up,
4:10 gear posi,
M&H 275 60/ 15 street slick.
Jamie reports a best time of Best time 13.20 @ 103mph!
Kevin Hopwood has an 11 second, non-nitroused ( yet! ) small block!
1970 Chevelle SS
Engine: 357
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:

350 .030
11:00 to 1 TRW Forged Pistons turned around backwards to give me an extra 2 C.I. (357 C.I.)
Trick Flow 2.02 Alum. Heads
Turbo 350- 4,000 Stall Converter w/ Transbrake
MT ET Street's 12.50" wide
MSD 6AL Limits at 7,000
Victor Jr., 750 Double Pumper, Lanati Roller
Steel Crank
NOS Ready
Kevin's Chevelle runs 11.50's all day on 110 Cam2 (Motor Only)
Gary Risley has a '65 two door that sounds like a really nice car!
1965 Chevelle Malibu 2-Door
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH-350
Combination:
Started out with a basic 300hp. 350 with 1.94/1.50 67cc heads with about 9.75:1.Have a mild 268 comp cam with 1.6 roller tip rockers, A performer rpm and a old 780 cfm holley . I have a stock ignition system and believe it or not, I am running stock exhaust manifolds but do have a complete 2 1/4 duel with turbo mufflers.I have a stock turbo 350 I rebuilt myself with a GM 2500 stall converter. I do have a 12 bolt posi with 3.55"s (with a center section out of a truck, many say it can't be done but I have been down the strip many times with it. I am a machinist therfore, I was able to make up some great shims and the thing went in nice with .005" back lash and a beautiful gear mesh ).I have 26.0x9.0x15.0 hooiser drag slicks. My 65 has run a best of 14.00 at 97.0 mph at Bremerton raceway in Washington State .Next year I plan to get a 2800 stall 280/480 cam and headers. I figure I'll run at least mid 13's
Jon ( Great name by the way! ) offers up a 14 sec. '71.
1971 Chevelle
Engine: .040 over 350
Transmission: 700R4
Combination:
Jon comments "Not to much special here".
Comp cams 270 Magnum,
Edelbrock perf RPM and 600 cfm carb.
Headers,
Dual exh. with turbo mufflers.
Stock (including converter) 700R4 out of 89 Camaro
3.55 12 bolt posi
275 60 15's on 9.5" Centerline Champ 500 rims.

I've run a 14.60 at 94 with exh. unbolted I know I need a converter--too much $$ right now.

Richard Pennington is an old friend from Dallas who has suprised more than one big block with his 4 door sleeper!
1970 Chevelle Malibu 4 door
Engine: 355
Transmission: Turbo350

Combination:

1970 4 bolt main block bored .030 oversize
Cast crank with main and rod journals turned .010/.010
Resized 5.7 rods with ARP bolts
TRW #2256 pistons
Speed Pro file fit piston rings
High volume oil pump
Moroso 7 quart deep oil pan with kick outs
Moroso windage tray
New G.M. 8 inch balancer
Casting #993 cylinder heads rebuilt
1.94 manley intake valves
1.50 manley exhaust valves
Port matched and pocket ported
TRW TP174 camshaft
intake/exhaust Lift .442/.465
Dur@.050 214/224
L/S 112
Comp cams roller tip rocker arms 1.5 ratio
Weiand Action plus #8004 intake
Rochester Q-jet 800cfm
Carter fuel pump
6T ignition system
TH350 transmission with shift kit
TCI 11 Inch 2500 stall converter
8.2 inch 10bolt rear end 3.08 gears
235/75R15 street tires
Hooker comp headers 1 5/8 primarys
3inch collector
2 1/2 pipe exhaust with tail pipes
Flowmaster 3 chamber mufflers
This is a combination that I put together to have a daily driver and bracket race on the weekends. It evolved over time in various ways from this original combination as I love to experiment. The car was a 1970 Malibu 4-door the car ran a best of 13.84@99 weighing in a 3610lbs with driver with the specifications listed above. If you like what you see or have any questions I will be more than happy to share all, as well as the success and failures of the various experiments. The car is shifted at 5800rpm , I have changed everything from carbs to fuel system, ignition system, carb spacers, converters, transmissions, rear end gears and tires with and without nitrous. I had over 2000 dragstrip passes and probably around 500 on the street over a five year period. This is the basic combination, the car could run low 13 second range on the motor and well into the 12 second range with nitrous using all the succesfull modifications that I did over the years.
Craig Vought has a serious small block Chevelle
1972 Chevelle
Engine: 406
Transmission: glide
Combination:
72 Chevelle with:
13 to 1 compression
202 angle plug heads
victor jr
750 holley
MSD 6 AL
Splayed caps
glide with a 3500 J.W. conv
12 bolt with only 3.73 gears
Car has run a 12.65 and I have a ton of tuning to do yet. With a gear change I believe the car can run in the 11.70s.

Michael Scott from Toronto offers up the following combo:
1964 Malibu HT
Engine: 358
Transmission: T-10
This setup has been dyno'd at 410HP @ 6400RPM / 400ft.lbs @ 4000RPM with the following components.
72 block .060 over
cast crank .010/.010 under
TRW L2304 pistons with the domes milled off
Holley 3310 - 780cfm
Offenhauser Port-O-Sonic Intake (port matched)
Dart Sportsman heads with stainless valves
1.6:1 roller rockers
Speed Pro 287 hydraulic cam
(287deg - 231 @ .050 - .515 lift w/ 1.6:1 rockers)
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