Chevelle 2.0

[sru1436]

I like the hood, who makes it? Looks like it fits perfect.

[Yelcamino]

Originally Posted by sru1436

I like the hood, who makes it? Looks like it fits perfect.

It's just a regular 2" cowl Goodmark hood and I added a pair of Race Louvers.

[sru1436]

Originally Posted by Yelcamino

It's just a regular 2" cowl Goodmark hood and I added a pair of Race Louvers.

Thanks.

[Yelcamino]

More progress on my attempt at adding downforce to a brick!

For the most part, this car has always had a front spoiler with a very small splitter. Was it effective? I have no idea. However, after doing some reading and seeing what successful racers have done, I decided to improve (I hope) my aero situation.

The first step was choosing material - in this case Sande plywood from HD. It was the least expensive of the nice plywood. Then I drew a pattern and transferred it to the plywood, cut it out, etc. In an effort to reduce weight, I used a router to cut some pockets in it.

20210810_142149 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

20210810_162346 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

Then I fabbed a pair of splitter ramps because they add downforce without adding drag.

20210811_140957 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

20210811_150640 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

And because all the cool kids are doing it, I made some end plates.

20210814_140831 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

Because this slab of wood will be on a car in various environments, I coated it in DIY bedliner that was left over from my C10.

20210814_142722 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

The final product...

20210814_164222 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

And installed...

20210815_141049 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

20210816_182620 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

After a quick drive I measured my ground clearance at 4". The lowest part of the car is the passenger side link for the Watts. If you look close you can see it back there by the tire.

20210815_181134 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

This last one is just because it's a good pic.

20210816_181219 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

[Tinker]

Looks great, perfect size that doesn't look out of place.
Nice fabrication skills there.
Let us know if you notice a difference.

[ScotI]

Originally Posted by Tinker

Looks great, perfect size that doesn't look out of place.
Nice fabrication skills there.
Let us know if you notice a difference.

Much agreed x2. Update when you have some seat time data.

[Yelcamino]

Last weekend I brought the Chevelle to the Northeast Musclecar Challenge. This was the first road course I've had it on and it impressed me. It went where I pointed it, the power was awesome, it felt planted, and considering the brakes are standard Baer 6P with Bluestuff pads, it stopped on a dime! So overall the car did well, placed about mid pack on the road course and autox. With more seat time, it can only get better!