My New Project Car

[Myke951]

black with metal flakes in silver painted stripes...

[G ///McGregor K]

A little update. Just got back into town about a week ago after spending the summer hanging out in CA with Baller and Myke. Got a few things done including putting in a new windshield, bolting in some racing seats and 4 point harnesses and I ordered a new motor. It should be in by next week sometime. I went with a 540 cubic inch Chevy big block with 677hp and 582tq, aluminum heads, full stainless roller rockers, forged crank. In case anyone is interested in the specs of the motor and its internals, here they are:

ffice:smarttags" name="place"> Machine Work

• 502 4 BOLT BLOCK NEW GEN 6 WITH FUEL PUMP BOSS OIL COOLER PROVISIONS UPGRADE FROM 08 MODEL
• align bore and or check for run out.full race clearancing
• Bore Torque Plate Hone ... Torque Plate Gives True Finish
• Dynamic balance assembly..
  
• File fit rings - blue print clearance...
  
• Install cam bearings - freeze plugs...
• Port blue print cylinder heads...
• Final assemble full rotating and top end
  • Parts including final torque - clearance - and geometry of all parts...
    

All new Performance Internal Parts

• JE SRP FORGED pistons 10.7 to 1 piston set[ PUMP GAS OK]
• Childs & Albert - zz gapdura Moly File Fit Rings... [provides the ultimate in ring sealing making more power!!
• EAGLE STROKER STEEL CRANK...
  
• EAGLE 4340 FORGED RODS LONGER .200 WITH FLOATED PINS AND ARP BOLTS
  
• Clevite- -bearings tri metal 77 - rod and main...
  
• custom hi output cam lifter set ..
  
• Cloyes - true roller set...
  
• Comp - cams cam locks...
  
• FULL RACE xe chrome moly pushrods ULTRA ALLOY 080 WALLS NO FLEX UPGRADE FROM 08
• Dyna gear race - oil pump...
• Dyna gear - pickup...
• ARP - steel drive...
• After market - oil pan. baffeld 7 qt
  
• After market - timing cover... NEW GEN 6 ALUMINUM POLISHED UPGRADE FROM 08
• pioneer/arp - head bolts...
  
• ARP/ - rocker studs 7/16... PRO SERIES UPGRADE FROM 08
• Fel Pro RACE MARINE blue - gasket sets...
  

Power Making Featured Parts PRO ALUMINUM 325 RUNNER RECTANGLE PORT ALL NEW PORTED HUGE FLOW STAINLESS VALVES STAGE 1 PORT WORK MAJOR POWER GAINS 2.25 VALVE 1.90...WITH 540 CU IN

• • Features - - -severe duty STAINLESS 2.25/1.90 valves plus ... 1.55 springs 10 degree super locks comp cam parts..good porting..7/16studs guide plates.gasket match p.c seals.chrome moly retainers.. YOU NEED THIS SIZE VALVE TO MAKE THE POWER ALONG WITH THE CAM!!
• hi perfromance STAINLESS FULL ROLLER rockers-1.7 ratio... UPGRADE 08 MODEL

• custom series- -muscle car cam RADICAL IDLE.MAJOR LOW RPM TORQUE WITH EXTENDED RPM RANGE[1800 THRU 6000]

• Features - 108 center line 618 - 618 lift corrected 1.7 ratio = . 246/246 dur @ 050 awesome power range 3000 stall. lopey muscle car idle. 100% streetable and will run vacum access VAC CAN SUGGESTED

The place I got it from had a bunch of inventory on hand so they needed to get rid of some stuff so I got a really good deal. It is going to come with a 950 dominator carb and it's turnkey, so I'll just drop it in. I'm going to pair it with a Turbo 400 tranny (which, from what I've heard were overbuilt in the first place and should be able to handle all the power fine).

I was thinking pretty hard about rebuilding the Pontiac 455 motor currently in it, but it just didn't make sense because of their propensity for catastrophic failure since they inherently weaker than their Chevy counterparts (454/502). It should be a fun motor to have in this car. I'll add some pics of it in the car when I get it in within the next 3 weeks or so.

[Myke951]

Damn.... dont kill yourself!

Originally Posted by G ///McGregor K

A little update. Just got back into town about a week ago after spending the summer hanging out in CA with Baller and Myke. Got a few things done including putting in a new windshield, bolting in some racing seats and 4 point harnesses and I ordered a new motor. It should be in by next week sometime. I went with a 540 cubic inch Chevy big block with 677hp and 582tq, aluminum heads, full stainless roller rockers, forged crank. In case anyone is interested in the specs of the motor and its internals, here they are:

ffice:smarttags" name="place"> Machine Work

• 502 4 BOLT BLOCK NEW GEN 6 WITH FUEL PUMP BOSS OIL COOLER PROVISIONS UPGRADE FROM 08 MODEL
• align bore and or check for run out.full race clearancing
• Bore Torque Plate Hone ... Torque Plate Gives True Finish
• Dynamic balance assembly..
  
• File fit rings - blue print clearance...
  
• Install cam bearings - freeze plugs...
• Port blue print cylinder heads...
• Final assemble full rotating and top end
  • Parts including final torque - clearance - and geometry of all parts...
    

All new Performance Internal Parts

• JE SRP FORGED pistons 10.7 to 1 piston set[ PUMP GAS OK]
• Childs & Albert - zz gapdura Moly File Fit Rings... [provides the ultimate in ring sealing making more power!!
• EAGLE STROKER STEEL CRANK...
  
• EAGLE 4340 FORGED RODS LONGER .200 WITH FLOATED PINS AND ARP BOLTS
  
• Clevite- -bearings tri metal 77 - rod and main...
  
• custom hi output cam lifter set ..
  
• Cloyes - true roller set...
  
• Comp - cams cam locks...
  
• FULL RACE xe chrome moly pushrods ULTRA ALLOY 080 WALLS NO FLEX UPGRADE FROM 08
• Dyna gear race - oil pump...
• Dyna gear - pickup...
• ARP - steel drive...
• After market - oil pan. baffeld 7 qt
  
• After market - timing cover... NEW GEN 6 ALUMINUM POLISHED UPGRADE FROM 08
• pioneer/arp - head bolts...
  
• ARP/ - rocker studs 7/16... PRO SERIES UPGRADE FROM 08
• Fel Pro RACE MARINE blue - gasket sets...
  

Power Making Featured Parts PRO ALUMINUM 325 RUNNER RECTANGLE PORT ALL NEW PORTED HUGE FLOW STAINLESS VALVES STAGE 1 PORT WORK MAJOR POWER GAINS 2.25 VALVE 1.90...WITH 540 CU IN

• • Features - - -severe duty STAINLESS 2.25/1.90 valves plus ... 1.55 springs 10 degree super locks comp cam parts..good porting..7/16studs guide plates.gasket match p.c seals.chrome moly retainers.. YOU NEED THIS SIZE VALVE TO MAKE THE POWER ALONG WITH THE CAM!!
• hi perfromance STAINLESS FULL ROLLER rockers-1.7 ratio... UPGRADE 08 MODEL

• custom series- -muscle car cam RADICAL IDLE.MAJOR LOW RPM TORQUE WITH EXTENDED RPM RANGE[1800 THRU 6000]

• Features - 108 center line 618 - 618 lift corrected 1.7 ratio = . 246/246 dur @ 050 awesome power range 3000 stall. lopey muscle car idle. 100% streetable and will run vacum access VAC CAN SUGGESTED

The place I got it from had a bunch of inventory on hand so they needed to get rid of some stuff so I got a really good deal. It is going to come with a 950 dominator carb and it's turnkey, so I'll just drop it in. I'm going to pair it with a Turbo 400 tranny (which, from what I've heard were overbuilt in the first place and should be able to handle all the power fine).

I was thinking pretty hard about rebuilding the Pontiac 455 motor currently in it, but it just didn't make sense because of their propensity for catastrophic failure since they inherently weaker than their Chevy counterparts (454/502). It should be a fun motor to have in this car. I'll add some pics of it in the car when I get it in within the next 3 weeks or so.

[AFC1]

Wow that sounds like an incredible car! Post some pics when u get a chance.








afc1

[KWP]

I think a digital dash would be cool since you're not keeping it all original. My brother has one in his 74 Caprice and it looks OK.

[Infamous Q]

If I ever come through SC I'm going to have to stop and look at your beast that thing is sexy!!!!!

[G ///McGregor K]

Originally Posted by Infamous Q

If I ever come through SC I'm going to have to stop and look at your beast that thing is sexy!!!!!

Haha thanks, you're welcome here anytime

[Cosmos]

I really cant stress enough a few things.

1) You should pull ALL the carpet up and see what else has rust on it.

2) Make sure chassis is still cool. Frame rails and other bits, again look for what I call "rust holding hands". Basically the only thing keeping certain parts together is rust and rust,

3) Make sure all mounting points and rubber stuff has not cracked on vital high stress areas.

4) Brakes, Brakes, Brakes!!!!! Upgrade them. Do lines and check the booster and the hoses as well.

5) Suspension, (please see above)


That car is BAD AZZ!! I really like it.

[G ///McGregor K]

Thanks Cos -- definitely good advice. I've got a Hotchkiss Total Vehicle Suspension System I'm gonna put on her as well as a Baer BBK. I'll make sure all the structural integrity hasn't been compromised by any rust for sure!

[G ///McGregor K]

Update:

So I've got the car in the shop having the motor installed. Just waiting for the ceramic coated headers, subframe connectors and Flowmaster Mufflers to come in. I decided to pair the motor with a Turbo 400 with a 3000 stall. I expect the car to be driveable within the next 10 days and will post back once I get her back.

On a side note, I will be selling the old 455 motor paired to the Turbo 350 with a shift kit

Numbers of interest are as follows
Date Code: K092
Casting Number: 485428

I do have other information on the engine if anyone is interested PM me