70 Chevelle-Project Bullet LS3

[AZSaleen04]

Previously I’ve had several muscle cars and my last being a 69 Camaro that I sold before moving to Arizona from New Jersey. After toying with several Mustangs inparticular my last 04 Saleen Cobra, 586RWHP I decided to get back into it. I’m about half way through so I will get caught up to speed pretty quickly.



Here is the latest project: 70 Chevelle



Project Bullet- As we go through you will see why the name "Bullet". Original AZ car wiht solid metal which made it a great projet to start.

Plans are LS3/T56, Suspension and fuel injection..and some more goodies



I’m sure I will need your input as we go along.

Thanks

[AZSaleen04]

So far I've worked real close with Jason Rushforth in designing the paint scheme, the look of the car and I just can't stop thanking Jason for his continued support.

Also wanted to thank another Jason....LT1Chevelle here from Pro-Touring who has helped with the mechanical aspect in this project.


Here is a rough draft of what the paint scheme will look like and will update this when a final rendering is completed by Jason. All chrome on the exterior of the car will be finished with Nickle Brush.



ROUGH DRAFT!

[AZSaleen04]

The process begins..

[AZSaleen04]

*Rushforth 19x8 and 20x10 installed.
*New SC&C Pro Touring Suspension Package
*Brand New Front end
*Hellwig Sway bar
*Bilstein Shocks
*Z06 rotors and callipers
*Replaced 10 bolt wiht a 12 bolt Detroit True-Track 3.73

[AZSaleen04]

2008 L92 9,000 with T-56 Arrives purchased from Travis who has become a personal friend, screen name DaytonaYellaz

Smooth Firewall installed

Replaced accessories with LS3 accessories, Texas Speed Cam and accessories, Eddlebrock Exhaust, LS3 intake, LS7 Flywheel/Clutch, and Champ oil pan.

[AZSaleen04]

Doors and fenders were replaced with original 71 fendrs and doors to give the marker deleated lights. The original fenders and doors had a lot of filler and poor body work. Plans are for the car to be stripped to metal and start from scratch.


Second Skin installed on the interior






Off to the body shop- Drew Brothers Custom in Chandler

[AZSaleen04]

Route 66 SS dash and Autometer gauges ordered. Ron David radiator ordered.

2010 Viper seats wrapped with leather to replace the suede and the carpet on the rear of the seat. Rear seat is being refoamed and wrapped in leather as we speak.

[LSxChevelle]

Very nice!!

[chuckd71]

Looks good.

[gmachala404]

Nice another LS3 build! I am doing the LS3 as well. Subscribing.

[brans72]

Glad to see someone else has the Rushforth whiplash on a Chevelle besides me. I will be watching.

[rocketrod]

Very nice!!!!! What camshaft did you install?

[AZSaleen04]

Thanks everyone.

I've connected with Frank and Prodigy and ordered a 2.8 Whipple that is going to power this setup. Hope to see some pictures from Frank soon on the custom braket that's needed and the Whipple.

[AZSaleen04]

Very nice!!!!! What camshaft did you install?

The cam was a Texas Speed 229/236,.624"/.615", 111

That cam is going to be replaced with a cam from Prodigy for a blower as the we need to increase that 111 to a 114-115.

[Ron.in.SoCal]

Great project! Keep going man...

[LSxChevelle]

Thanks everyone.

I've connected with Frank and Prodigy and ordered a 2.8 Whipple that is going to power this setup. Hope to see some pictures from Frank soon on the custom braket that's needed and the Whipple.

So what hp goals? Why whipple and not Kenne Bell? I was planning on a KB 3.6 or twin hair dryers to get to ~700 at wheels with a stroked 6.0L or stroked LS3. I'm just curious as I keep hearing differing reccomendations. I love how a Whipple or KB unit is the modern take on an old rat with a blower. Something about have that whime and the exhaust not still has the headers rather than a turbo system.

[AZSaleen04]

I had a 2.8 Kenne Bell on the Mustang and it was awesome. Trying something different plus the Whipple kit will work with my accessories. Can't go wrong wihh either one.

We are going to keep the power numbers low and keep it below 700 at the motor.

[LSxChevelle]

We are going to keep the power numbers low and keep it below 700 at the motor.

I love how in this type of car world that is low lol

Can't wait to see some pics of the blower on...

[AZSaleen04]

I love how in this type of car world that is low lol

Can't wait to see some pics of the blower on...

Hope to have some soon from Frank.

[Rick D]

Nice project keep the pictures coming.