1966 Malibu LSX376/T56 PT attempt...

[jamier2]

I've been reading here for quite a while. Sold my 2009 Z06 to get my dream car and now it's time to get this thing moving!


Car is original V8 Malibu. Somewhere along the line a 305 was put in and it runs fine but has no power at all. Especially compared to my old Z06.


Here's what I have / have ordered so far:


SC&C AFX performance package with almost all the upgrades possible - all parts now in, just waiting on the shocks.
Kore3 C6 front brake kit
Power brake booster/master
JGC steering box already installed
GMPP LSX376, corvette accessory drive/intake/coils
Hooker SuperComp ceramic long tube headers 2289-1HKR
DirtyDingo Double-D mounts
T-56 Magnum - "Street" wide ratio
Monster stage 2 clutch
Quicktime 8020 bellhousing
Griffin 8-00009-LS radiator
Corvette fuel filter/regulator


Next things on the order list:
Hydraulic clutch kit - I think the Keisler kit is about as good as it gets, saw tommycomfort used it on his 66 and was happy with it.
Fuel tank/pump - planned to use Tanks Inc pump and modify my tank but they just added 66 Chevelle EFI tanks to their site so I'm going to go with that. I am going to call them to find out if it's possible to modify the filler neck to accept one of the new "fill through" caps so I don't have to crawl on my knees to fill this thing up. A bonus is the new tank is 1" deeper so it should have a higher capacity too.


I'm sure I'll need a rear end replacement soon. I was about ready to order a Currie fab9 but I will have to wait a month or two before I order that. I'm waiting to do the rear brakes until I decide which rear end I'm using.




The things I'm not sure on as of now:


The radiator I ordered has in/out both on passenger side and I don't know which hoses I'll need.
Radiator fans - I'm thinking about the two speed Volvo, but may just get the setup Griffin makes for the radiator I ordered. Not sure. I am glad that my engine controller can control the relays so I don't have to make that up myself.


I'm sure I have forgotten something along the way. I know I'll have to get a custom / modified driveshaft. I am also planning to modify the original trans crossmember if possible - but I sure wish someone made an adjustable crossmember for the 66s.


Any advice/opinions? I'm expecting 450HP (maybe more with tuning) from my LSX as is. I do plan to add a supercharger in the future, but I want to iron out the rest before I jump into that.


Was planning to do the interior and repaint this fall as well, but the LS/T56 swap is getting pretty expensive so I will wait a while on that.


I'll have to upload some pictures soon.