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re: gearheads / classic car owners past or present, lets see them rides
Posted on 5/28/17 at 12:45 am to No8Easy2
Posted on 5/28/17 at 12:45 am to No8Easy2
It's got a 200 I6. 3 speed manual
I just upgraded to dual exhaust. Other upgrades include electronic ignition, electric choke, heavy duty suspension made for a 429 V-8, and power brake booster.
The tires are all black now, there's no more window tint and the paint isn't as nice as it was in this pic.
But it drives like a dream.
This post was edited on 5/28/17 at 1:10 am
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Posted on 5/28/17 at 1:39 am to chinhoyang
Gracias. It was originally silver with the 2 black stripes. I like the all black on black.
We've been wanting a similar year Camaro but just haven't stumbled upon one. Haven't been looking very hard though.
Traveler, that car is the tits
We've been wanting a similar year Camaro but just haven't stumbled upon one. Haven't been looking very hard though.
Traveler, that car is the tits
This post was edited on 5/28/17 at 1:39 am
Posted on 5/28/17 at 8:10 am to No8Easy2
'71 Olds Cutlass Supreme SX
Only produced in '70 and '71. Total production of about 9k, with 1,800 '71 hardtops like mine. SX option came with the big block 455ci Rocket engine.
Numbers matching, mostly all original. Haven't done much to it except cosmetic. Would like to beef up the engine at some point, but can't do a rebuild myself.
Only produced in '70 and '71. Total production of about 9k, with 1,800 '71 hardtops like mine. SX option came with the big block 455ci Rocket engine.
Numbers matching, mostly all original. Haven't done much to it except cosmetic. Would like to beef up the engine at some point, but can't do a rebuild myself.
Posted on 5/28/17 at 8:46 am to chinhoyang
Please be 18.
Posted on 5/28/17 at 8:47 am to alajones
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Looks like you have made a lot of progress on your LS swap since your last pic post. You going back red with the pant? A few months ago, I was parked next to a 70 with the same setup and it was a very clean install. He said he had no problems with the install and wished it had done it sooner. I'm not quite ready to make the jump yet...but you never know.
They are always work in progress amirite?
Yeah, some progress was made, just converted headlights to electric, cleaning up under the hood, hiding coils, etc. I'm going back with red, but it will be the original '68 Rally Red ( believe the current color is '80 Corvette red). There is some body work that needs to be done, the Big Block wreaked havoc on the body. The engine dynoed at 683hp and the choppy idle caused spider web cracking to the front fenders.
Personally I will never own another carbed automobile, the difference is that profound. The cost of the swap adds up, lots of hidden costs cots in the swap as well as "while I'm at it" costs.
With that said, I highly recommend it. Its also nice to get 30mpg with the 6speed, at 75mph I'm turning around 1200rpms.
Posted on 5/28/17 at 8:48 am to upgrayedd
1971
Posted on 5/28/17 at 8:48 am to Deactived
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69 chevelle ss396
Bad arse Chevelle
Posted on 5/28/17 at 8:52 am to USMCTiger03
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If I had that car I'd have a full boner every time I drive it.
It's my therapy. No matter how crappy my day, a short drive reverses most of it. Posted on 5/28/17 at 8:54 am to JCinBAMA
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1971
Beautiful, best of both worlds. Coupe and t=tops and rear glass removal.
Posted on 5/28/17 at 9:07 am to Big Block Stingray
Thanks 
Your 68 is beautiful
This is my dream car though 63
Your 68 is beautiful This is my dream car though 63
Posted on 5/28/17 at 9:09 am to No8Easy2
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so no issues with fuel pressure, how did you regulate it from the fuel pump?
sorry for the question just really trying to understand the basic of EFI
Really just depends on the pump and the setup. Some will require a regulator some do not. Carbs require low pressure and mechanical pumps typically can handle up to 450hp give or take. In addition, many crate engines now do not have provisions for a mechanical pump, so electric is the only option. Beyond 450hp +/- you will need an electric pump. Electric pump are high pressure but the carb does not require that high of pressure so you'll need a regulator. EFI requires high pressure so
depending on the pump and requirements you may or may not need a regulator.
Posted on 5/28/17 at 9:12 am to Big Block Stingray
Just bought a 65 mustang. 289 with automatic transmission. Getting ready to but in new gas tank and some other upgrades. Considering the fitech fuel injection conversion. Anybody used that before?
This post was edited on 5/28/17 at 9:25 am
Posted on 5/28/17 at 9:18 am to JCinBAMA
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This is my dream car though 63
'63 SWC is such a beautiful design, as this coming from someone who is not a big fan of mid-years. I will say form is better than function, you can see crap out of the rear windshield and the drum brakes are scary under hard braking.
That said, I could easily own one.
Posted on 5/28/17 at 9:23 am to hugo
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Just bought a 65 mustang. 289 with automatic transmission. Getting ready to but in new gas tank and some other upgrades. Considering the fitech fuel injection conversion. Anybody used that before?
Will post pics when I figure our how
I never have personally, most I know that have converted the original engine are using FAST or MSD.
The FiTech system looks nice, do it.
Posted on 5/28/17 at 9:39 am to hugo
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Just bought a 65 mustang
she looks in good shape, those 289 can make some power by just changing the top end and some decent heads, it has a c4 trans right?
that interior very nice
ours
Posted on 5/28/17 at 9:47 am to Big Block Stingray
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Beyond 450hp +/- you will need an electric pump.
thanks for the info but
don't really think that will be reached for us, thinking more around 350ish
love the idea of just having a turn key EFI setup but something just looks right when you open a hood and see that carb but your is beautifully done, maybe the next time
i'm looking at some Edelbrock "performer" aluminum heads
money is going quick
Posted on 5/28/17 at 10:10 am to Weaver
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Not a classic but was my car I wanted in high school. 1992 Ford Mustang Notchback 5.0 LX. Doing a coyote swap with an auto tranny. Should be finished in a few months.
Great looking car, who did the paint and body work?
Posted on 5/28/17 at 10:13 am to No8Easy2
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love the idea of just having a turn key EFI setup but something just looks right when you open a hood and see that carb but your is beautifully done, maybe the next time
I agree, the vintage setup is more visually pleasing. But the temperamental behaviors (cold starts, vapor lock, idling issues) are non-existent with EFI. My carbed BB never left me, but had idling issues at red lights, guzzled gas, etc.
Easiest swap would be to swap a pullout Fox body 5.0/T5 if you didn't have to use the original 289.
Posted on 5/28/17 at 11:29 am to No8Easy2
Posted on 5/28/17 at 11:43 am to No8Easy2
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[/URL] 1966 chevy c10. Been working on her for about a year. Has original straight 6 engine, 3 speed on the tree, and rides like a dream. I love getting it out on weekends and taking cruises with the windows down (no ac)
It just takes you back to more simple times.
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