Project: Doubler

[out2kayak]

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

I love how the ultimate low profile clamps looks, but I have had issues with them sealing. Had to re-toque them twice now. With that said, their headers are awesome.

I was thinking about that, along with the cost.

Currently I can get a 3-4" V-band stainless clamp for ~$30 from Amazon, but I thought I'd give these a try. At worse I'd have to do some welding and have it re-ceramic coated if their clamp gives me issues. Hopefully all will be well, but only time will tell.

If you don't mind, let me know if you have to re-torque them again.

Thanks!

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by out2kayak

I was thinking about that, along with the cost.

Currently I can get a 3-4" V-band stainless clamp for ~$30 from Amazon, but I thought I'd give these a try. At worse I'd have to do some welding and have it re-ceramic coated if their clamp gives me issues. Hopefully all will be well, but only time will tell.

If you don't mind, let me know if you have to re-torque them again.

Thanks!

do those v bands come with steel or stainless rings? Sounds to cheap to have stainless rings.

[out2kayak]

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

do those v bands come with steel or stainless rings? Sounds to cheap to have stainless rings.

Looks like stainless:

https://www.amazon.com/3-00-Clamp-Tu...st+clamps+3%22

https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-V-B...st+clamps+3%22

Thoughts?

As an aside, today was a bit like Christmas! I received boxes from Drive Junky, ABC and some sheet metal parts I ordered from AMD. Too bad the garage is roasting in the evenings or I'd be doing more out there. Ah well, have to wait until Saturday morning.

[out2kayak]

Well, I knew that the Chevelle was hit in the back, but I did not realize the extent of the damage. Looks like, not only was the rear quarter on the drivers side was changed, the outer wheel well looks a bit like an accordion that has been hammered on, the inner wheel well is a bit tweaked and the floor around the wheel well is bent (though not too bad).

Who ever did the body work on the rear quarter cut the trunk floor extension with what looks like a can opener, then stitch welded the panel stump to the new quarter panel.

Ah well, what do you expect for a 50+ year old car.

Thankfully, AMD and others make the panels to put the old girl back together.
Besides, it give me a good excuse to use the plasma cutter.

Have to say that the plasma cutter must be one of my most favorite tools. Best purchase I ever made.

[out2kayak]

Working with Ultimate Headers in Berea, OH on long tube headers for the LT4 in the Chevelle. They sent these for me to verify fit before everything is final welded, etc.

Jim and the folks there are top notch! Can't wait to try them, but need to borrow a engine hoist from the neighbor.



http://ultimateheaders.com/index.shtml

[NAPA 68]

Originally Posted by out2kayak

Working with Ultimate Headers in Berea, OH on long tube headers for the LT4 in the Chevelle. They sent these for me to verify fit before everything is final welded, etc.

Jim and the folks there are top notch! Can't wait to try them, but need to borrow a engine hoist from the neighbor.



http://ultimateheaders.com/index.shtml

Nice....................keep it coming!

[out2kayak]

Starting to think through the rear end. Apparently the rear has been swapped out. All of the bolts are very loose (1/2 way or more down the thread) and to top it all off it's a GM 10 bolt.

That kinda sucks and is forcing a change of plans. The 10 bolt won't hold up to what the car is capable of.

Started looking at the options, which include:

1. Strange S60
2. Strange 9"
3. Moser 12 bolt
4. Moser M9

Frankly, because of the strength and that I will have less in friction loss, I've been leaning towards the S60. Nothing like bullet proof -- do it right the first time kind of planning.

Thinking a bit farther, and perhaps a throw back to my Jeeping days, I was thinking of an e-locker. Auburn has the ECTED posi-traction and locking differential for the Dana 60. Eaton has a ELocker, which is a full open diff or locked.

Sure, there are mechanical (such as OX Locker) or air (ARB Air Locker), but having the e-locker would be nice if I wanted to run it on the drag strip every so often and having posi the other times (such as autocross).

What do you think? Too far out there for an idea? Any idea if the ECTED would handle the torque?

[TYRE BOONE]

I have the same setup. Lt4 with 8 speed automatic. What kind of transmission mount did you use?
Thanks

[out2kayak]

Originally Posted by TYRE BOONE

I have the same setup. Lt4 with 8 speed automatic. What kind of transmission mount did you use?
Thanks

I have not yet. What did you use?

Thoughts?

[TYRE BOONE]

I bought a gforce crossmember and a universal mount from those guys. I will have to Fab an adapter for my mount because nothing fits. I will get some pics in the next few days. This combo is a job to get in a 67 .
Thanks