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patriot68 · #1 06-05-2018, 10:25 AM

Thats a fine wheel. If I may say so

**syborg tt** · #2 10-06-2016, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 71-Formula

Anyone have any power train ideas? It will definitely not be naturally aspirated 😉

Looking back and learning from past builds I would definitely do thing differently. Since your car is a 2nd gen and I have a little bit of experience with this. I would do a plug and play LS Engine & Trans and a complete bolt on front suspension.

As for the rear suspension I would seriously consider the leaf spring options that are out there which would lower the car just enough to look nice.

Do the rear outer wheelhouse modification so you could tuck the taller rear tire.

Afco LS 2nd Gen Radiator
Vintage Air
28" tall 275 for the rear
25" tall 255 for the front.

Keep it simple and be done in less the a year and have a ton of money left over to cruise the car to all the places you want to.

Zoomin · #3 10-06-2016, 08:47 PM

One of my favorite cars in one of my favorite colors.

**214Chevy** · #4 10-06-2016, 10:12 PM

I like #2 personally. I'm not into racing, so the spoiler gives that track effect to me. Nothing wrong with the spoiler though.

**214Chevy** · #5 10-06-2016, 10:14 PM

I like #2 personally. I'm not into racing, so the spoiler in #1 gives that track effect to me. Nothing wrong with the spoiler though.

**WSSix** · #6 10-07-2016, 08:01 AM

Marty brings up some great points. Yeah, I'm biased because it's a similar path to what I'm already taking, but I truly recommend it. I'm still running leafs in the back of my car. It rides well and sits well. It is a little jarring when the back goes over a bump compared to the front, but it's not terrible. It goes through corners great. Check out John's, NotATA, #14 car build. He runs a simple bolt together suspension and has been for many years with lots of track time.

Forgot to ask earlier, why the choice of late 2nd gen formula scoops and not the early ones? I believe the early ones actually work if I'm not mistaken.

Love rendering one. I think the single stripe would look good. However, the last rendering with everything one color is nice as well. In general, I prefer a spoiler on the rear of a 2nd gen. They look naked without one.

Good luck regardless.

JKnight · #7 10-07-2016, 10:29 PM

Go with the composite leafs and good shocks and you may find the rear suspension is more supple than the front. I know I did.

**syborg tt** · #8 10-08-2016, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JKnight

Go with the composite leafs and good shocks and you may find the rear suspension is more supple than the front. I know I did.

Great idea.

71-Formula · #9 10-09-2016, 07:10 AM

All
Thanks so much for the input. All of this is helpful to a newbie like me.
So I'm definitely going with a crate option for power instead of "modernizing" the old 400.
The builder I'm working with suggest an LS paired with a Kenne Bell 3.6 SC similar to the photo thoughts?

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**syborg tt** · #10 10-09-2016, 09:07 AM

That's a great choice in motors but what I've learned from the last 3 projects is less is more. Do a GM crate motor with a factory harness and a factory tune and you won't regret it. It will run and drive just like a new car which should be your end goal.

Marty-mj
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