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asmith1968
03-20-2007, 06:33 PM
Figured i would post some new pics of my chevelle.. Recently completed the install of a 595hp/615lbs of torque Merlin 509.. As well as new factory fuel tank, aeromotive a1000 fuel system, power steering, masterpower brakes setup.. I have been working for the past 2 yrs on converting this from a factory suspension setup drag car to a more drivable, reliable street car.


Next step is a 5 speed.. I would love to hear your feedback.

Thanks..
protour_chevelle
03-20-2007, 06:45 PM
Thats friggen sweet! Engine bay is very clean, helps that it was a straight line car before hand haha, lots of those guys like to smooth the firewalls.
Scarface
03-20-2007, 07:11 PM
Very nice car

Really like the stance and wheel choice
1971novaSS
03-20-2007, 07:20 PM
WOW, Im impressed. Honestly i am not a big fan of a white muscle car. But that car pulls it off like no other. Engine is perfect. Not to much "bling", makes it down to buisiness with style. Love it!

Rennskii
muthstryker
03-20-2007, 07:37 PM
that is badass dude :headbang:
Gordz32
03-20-2007, 07:51 PM
:twothumbs Looks Sweet!
TUBED
03-20-2007, 08:18 PM
Nothing like a little muscle. What size front tire and wheel?
Gerald
asmith1968
03-20-2007, 08:23 PM
18x8.. 265/40/18

rear 20x10.. 295/40/20
Roger Poirier
03-20-2007, 08:39 PM
Very nice car

Really like the stance and wheel choice


Me too. Hood looks a little like pro-stock. Still very nice car!

R.P.
novanutcase
03-20-2007, 09:12 PM
WOW! That motor looks as snug as a bug in a rug in that compartment!!:twothumbs
Flash68
03-20-2007, 10:35 PM
Great looking Chevelle! :twothumbs
muthstryker
03-20-2007, 11:18 PM
do you have any rear end shots? so i could see what the rear tires look like?
72Z/28
03-21-2007, 12:37 AM
nice looking car, clean engine bay

keep the posts coming.
Part Time
03-21-2007, 01:59 AM
Very nice!
stealth71
03-21-2007, 04:38 AM
Looking good.
chevella
03-21-2007, 05:18 AM
Love those wheels! Makes me wish I had gone larger than 17's on my Chevelle.:twothumbs
nbecker
03-21-2007, 06:26 AM
I wouldnt mind hearing that thing run, I bet it sounds mean.Nice car more pics please!!!
CHAZMO1986
03-21-2007, 07:09 AM
Wow, Man, That Thing Looks So Badass, I Love The White With The Darker Wheels, And Nothing Better Than A Good Ole Big Block.
neki67
03-21-2007, 07:40 AM
Congrats, that's a very good looking car. The white combined with the dark rims (with clear/polished lips) looks smoking. Also impressed by the clean looking enginebay.

BTW, what kinda serpentine system is that your using?
camaro608
03-21-2007, 10:39 AM
that thing is awsome my buddy is building one similar now i cant wait for it to be done!!!!
asmith1968
03-21-2007, 05:50 PM
Congrats, that's a very good looking car. The white combined with the dark rims (with clear/polished lips) looks smoking. Also impressed by the clean looking enginebay.

BTW, what kinda serpentine system is that your using?

I used a March mid-Mount serpintine kit.. It was pretty much bolt on with a long water pump and stock deck height.
TUBED
03-21-2007, 07:41 PM
18x8.. 265/40/18

rear 20x10.. 295/40/20
Thanks for the tire and wheel tech. info. and once again it's nice.
Gerald
dodge
03-21-2007, 07:48 PM
damn... that looks tough..well done
Desert68
03-21-2007, 08:53 PM
Very nice. Like others have said, the white looks great. It's hard for me to tell from the photos - what did you do with the firewall? It looks flat, but it also looks like theres a texture? Maybe it's just my monitor, whatever, it looks great.

Roger
colt zantop
03-22-2007, 06:05 AM
looks killer! nice stance, wheels, etc..
asmith1968
03-22-2007, 08:39 AM
Very nice. Like others have said, the white looks great. It's hard for me to tell from the photos - what did you do with the firewall? It looks flat, but it also looks like theres a texture? Maybe it's just my monitor, whatever, it looks great.

Roger

Zolatone is what the firewall is sprayed with.. I believe it was the onyx black.. It does not have much of a texture buts it a very durable finish and does very good at hiding any imperfections in my body work.

http://www.zolatoneaim.com/z20_1.html
goatsa
03-23-2007, 04:23 AM
Those wheels look great. I've also got an A-body (69 gto) that I want to get new rims for. What is the backspacing on those rims?
asmith1968
03-23-2007, 04:58 AM
Those wheels look great. I've also got an A-body (69 gto) that I want to get new rims for. What is the backspacing on those rims?

Rear 20x10 w/6"
Front 18x8 w/4 1/2"

Tires are 295/40/20 and 265/40/18

Ideally, i could have gone 6 1/4" and been fine on clearance to the inside. Its a little tight on the outside but has never rubbed. I have rolled the lip yrs ago so that was not an issue.

One this to take into consideration, at least i did with my car. You will find that the axle is not centered in the wheel opening and when you try and stuff a tire that big in there it tends to be REALLY close to the rear of the opening and would rub on bumps.. I had BMR fabrication make a set of upper/lower adjustable control arms and actually pulled the axle forward in the car about 1/2-3/4". This made all the difference in the world. The only rubbing i have now is the drive shaft yoke on the floor board!.

You may or may not see this issue with the GTO body lines.. good luck