1965 impala lsx

[project66impala]

ive started my build a few months back and thought i would share, and hopefully come up with some more ideas and maybe able to help others..
-2010 corvette 6.2l
-custom ground cam
-t56 6 speed
-all global west suspension up front
-umi boxed lower rear control arms?
-ump tubular adjustable rear uppers
-1 1/8th front sway bar
-20x8 front wheels/
-20x10 rear wheels
-2006 gto power leather seats
-custom dash
-holley efi
-navigation
-classic auto air
-2,500 miles on it so far, and my wilwood 6 pistons for all four corners are on the way



im debating on swithing over to coil overs all the way around,but i daily drive my car and im afraid of it driving like a brick

[IMPALAMAN1]

Where did you mount your coils / computer

[Rick Dorion]

Very nice. Did you have to do any massaging on the tranny tunnel for the T56?

[project66impala]

hey guys,
IMPALAMAN1-the coil packs are mounted down low on the frame rails,after this storm rolls through ill get some pics to show you how they are mounted,..
Rick Dorion-i had to massage alot of my tunnel unfortunatly because i raised the engine almost 2" off the frame so i could ride low with long tube headers, so i used a factory floor and stretched the floor braces and whole trans tunnel about 3 1/2" so i can have proper drive line angles and my driveshaft wouldnt rub the floor..so when you look at the flor it looks un modified but, it is

[nicke]

Wow, I love it. Please post more pictures when you get a chance. I'm obviously a big fan of a white 65' ;-)
Tell me a little about the difference you felt with the boxed lower arms and tubular upper arms... IS yours a 10 or 12 bolt rear? Do you have the 2 upper control arms or just one? (Both were available in 65) Also, what backspacing are you running with your 20x10 rears? Did you have to modify anything to get them to fit? What tire size on back and front?

-Nick

[ls65impala]

Great setup! I just dropped an LS2/T56 in my 65 Impala. Are you using manifolds or headers? I would like to go with headers, however I haven't found any.

[nicke]

Great setup! I just dropped an LS2/T56 in my 65 Impala. Are you using manifolds or headers? I would like to go with headers, however I haven't found any.

I have been doing research on the ls swap in my 65 impala and found that the Dynatech LS headers for a 67-69 camaro are the ones to use.
Hope that helps!
-Nick

[project66impala]

Yep.. after the few swaps ive done.. the 69 camaro header fits most.. and the dyna tech 69 camaro headers fit perfectly in mine and clear the steering arms,.. and they look freeakin shweet!

[nicke]

Rear end, and wheel specs please ;-)

Nick

[project66impala]

1966 impala ss 12 bolt with dual upper control arms, and wheels are 20x10 rear with 295 40 20, and front are 20x8 245 40 20..and the wheels are boss 338 from ebay,..the wheels are cheap and actually balance out great.. and this car handles so great with all the suspension and wheel and tire combo.im thinking about possibly switching to coil overs all the way around.

[nicke]

1966 impala ss 12 bolt with dual upper control arms, and wheels are 20x10 rear with 295 40 20, and front are 20x8 245 40 20..and the wheels are boss 338 from ebay,..the wheels are cheap and actually balance out great.. and this car handles so great with all the suspension and wheel and tire combo.im thinking about possibly switching to coil overs all the way around.

Thanks for the info. The setup looks great! Do you happen to know the backspacing front and rear?

-Nick

[project66impala]

i dont know off hand,but they were what the wheel company recommended to me,nothing custom

[nicke]

Gotcha... how about the difference you felt with the boxed lower arms and tubular upper arms? Big improvement? Any pics?
Are you running a rear sway bar?

-Nick

[GarageToys]

Nice project. Any updates? I'm doing an LS swap in my 66 Caprice right now.

[project66impala]

Yea, i broke my gears in my 12 bolt..im in the process of installing new gears, wilwood 6 piston brakes all the way around. Switched to a holley hi ram intake, and also may be painting my car..trying.to have it all done for when i go to the outer banks in north carolina and for the ocean city maryland october cruise... your caprice is Shaweet!

[project66impala]

Im also putting bmw hid projector headlights as well.. hopefully will have some pics by the weekend

[nicke]

Looking forward to seeing some updates on this one....

-Nick

[srh3trinity]

Those cars have great lines and you have nailed the stance.

[SparkyRnD]

I had a buddy in high school with the same car, was an awesome ride. I can only imagine how cool it would be with an LS in it!

[65ImpalaSS]

The car looks great! I'm in the middle of doing my 65 w/LQ9 6.0 liter and t56. What input shaft and clutch set up did u go with on ur swap ?