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    Thread: Chevelle 2.0

    1. #141
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      Quote Originally Posted by Bob in St. Louis View Post
      Very nice!
      Quote Originally Posted by C Presley View Post
      Absolutely Insane. I watched the clip 3 times.
      Thanks!
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      Quote Originally Posted by 454bug View Post
      Hey Herb,

      I’m sorry I didn’t come across this sooner! Great work and upgrades. It’s great you are keeping the weight down so much. Especially for a Chevelle. I love that you stuck with the BBC. I gave in and swapped to an LS on my project. If I would have kept my stroke down to an acceptable amount, I might have stuck with my BBC also. Your setup with the mechanical roller should zing those RPMs just fine! Your engine weight is really right in line with an LS motor.

      Your getting close! Take care and I look forward to more progress reports.
      Thanks! I'm not sure how long it's going to stay light, I keep adding stuff! I like the uniqueness of the BBC in today's LS/LT pro-touring world.

      I work on it just about every day. A little here, a little there, eventually it will be rolling down the road!
      Herb

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      Quote Originally Posted by C Presley View Post
      What are the specs on your BBC? Absolutely Nasty! Cam profile, compression?
      It's a 509, Brodix aluminum block (4" stroke x 4.5" bore), solid roller (it's big) by Straub Tech, AFR heads ported by Scott Foxwell, Scat lightweight 4340 crank, Scat 4340 H beam rods, Diamond pistons (10.5 cr), Jesel shaft rockers, Hogan intake, and GP Headers.
      Herb

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      Quote Originally Posted by Yelcamino View Post
      2x2, .083 wall.

      Thank you sir
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      If you’re suggesting sending men with weapons of war to take my weapons of war,then I’m fairly certain that’s what’s called an act of war… and the definition of tyranny.which coincidentally is the reason for the second amendment to begin with!


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      So I just finished building a cold air box. It turned out decent enough considering I don't weld aluminum very often.

      20200818_194028 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      20200817_205629 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      20200817_195743 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      At the bottom of the box are five small holes. There is another piece that will be riveted in place once the box is installed to stay. The piece will close the gap at the bottom.

      20200817_195722 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      Air will come in through holes in the core support just to the side of the radiator opening and also from around the headlights. I still need to drill the holes but I'll do that before I take it to powder coat.

      20200709_181512 by Yelcamino, on Flickr
      Herb

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      Nice work ... one question why not just make the front open or open with mesh instead of the 5 holes ?
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      Quote Originally Posted by raustinss View Post
      Nice work ... one question why not just make the front open or open with mesh instead of the 5 holes ?
      Thanks! Originally I was going to just cut that section open and put screen of some sort in place. But then I remembered ridetech has these cool little aluminum bezels with screen that they use on the AirPod covers. I figured it would be easier to drill some holes and pop these guys in place vs mounting a screen.

      10147 by Yelcamino, on Flickr
      Herb

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      1966 Chevelle 509/T56Magnum
      1963 C10 454/4L80

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      The other day I put the hood on to make sure the air box cleared (plenty of room) and then rolled it outside for some current pics and video...

      10143 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      10144 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      Then I brought Yelcamino around so they could get reacquainted!

      10146 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      I haven't done any actual measurements, but side by side, I think the Chevelle is a tad lower...

      10145 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      And with special thanks to Andrew for the awesome Holley EFI tune he provided, she sounds awesome!

      Herb

      1966 El Camino LS408/T56Magnum
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      1963 C10 454/4L80

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      This thing is awesome!
      Would you mind sharing some details about that tilton pedal box you have (pedal ratio & MC sizes)? I'm looking at using a similar firewall mounted setup but would like to see how the pedal feel is since it seems like it would require a fair amount of pedal force to lock up the tires (125+ lbs)

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      Quote Originally Posted by ICrombie View Post
      This thing is awesome!
      Would you mind sharing some details about that tilton pedal box you have (pedal ratio & MC sizes)? I'm looking at using a similar firewall mounted setup but would like to see how the pedal feel is since it seems like it would require a fair amount of pedal force to lock up the tires (125+ lbs)
      Thanks! The pedals are the Tilton 600 series floor mount with adjustable pedal ratio (5.29:1, 5.44:1, 5.61:1, 5.75:1). I went with a 13/16" MC for the front brakes, a 3/4" for the rear, and a 3/4" for the clutch. I will have a proportioning valve in the rear brake line within reach of the driver seat and a dash wheel for the balance bar. I'll see how that works but everything is changeable!
      Herb

      1966 El Camino LS408/T56Magnum
      1966 Chevelle 509/T56Magnum
      1963 C10 454/4L80

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      Quote Originally Posted by Yelcamino View Post
      Thanks! The pedals are the Tilton 600 series floor mount with adjustable pedal ratio (5.29:1, 5.44:1, 5.61:1, 5.75:1). I went with a 13/16" MC for the front brakes, a 3/4" for the rear, and a 3/4" for the clutch. I will have a proportioning valve in the rear brake line within reach of the driver seat and a dash wheel for the balance bar. I'll see how that works but everything is changeable!
      Yeah I was thinking 13/16 as well, which is just a bit smaller than what most other people are using on manual setups. Interested to see how it works, hopefully it works well because those master aren't cheap lol

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      Quote Originally Posted by ICrombie View Post
      Yeah I was thinking 13/16 as well, which is just a bit smaller than what most other people are using on manual setups. Interested to see how it works, hopefully it works well because those master aren't cheap lol
      I'll see how it works. Yes the MC's aren't cheap, but they're not crazy expensive so if I have to go with a different size, it won't kill me.
      Herb

      1966 El Camino LS408/T56Magnum
      1966 Chevelle 509/T56Magnum
      1963 C10 454/4L80

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      Hey everyone! I've been away from the forums for about a year(!) but I have a valid excuse... I've been busy getting the Chevelle up and going! I took it to my first event last weekend, the Driveautox at Grissom in Peru, IN.

      Overall the car did awesome! I didn't win and I wasn't the fastest by any stretch, but I did get to push the car, play with some shock adjustments, and have a blast! I think as I learn the car we will get faster and better.

      Here are some videos and pics from the weekend.









      20210731_081746 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      20210801_081131 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      20210801_112515 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      And here are a couple of interior shots now that it's done...

      20210728_192103 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      20210728_192159 by Yelcamino, on Flickr
      Herb

      1966 El Camino LS408/T56Magnum
      1966 Chevelle 509/T56Magnum
      1963 C10 454/4L80

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      Glad we're getting the tuning sorted out!

      Andrew
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      Car looks and sounds awesome Herb!
      David Sloan

      If you’re suggesting sending men with weapons of war to take my weapons of war,then I’m fairly certain that’s what’s called an act of war… and the definition of tyranny.which coincidentally is the reason for the second amendment to begin with!


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      Quote Originally Posted by andrewb70 View Post
      Glad we're getting the tuning sorted out!

      Andrew
      Yes we are!

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      Quote Originally Posted by David Sloan View Post
      Car looks and sounds awesome Herb!
      Thanks David!
      Herb

      1966 El Camino LS408/T56Magnum
      1966 Chevelle 509/T56Magnum
      1963 C10 454/4L80

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      All around GREAT looking car, sounds awesome!

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      Quote Originally Posted by Bob in St. Louis View Post
      All around GREAT looking car, sounds awesome!
      Thanks Bob!
      Herb

      1966 El Camino LS408/T56Magnum
      1966 Chevelle 509/T56Magnum
      1963 C10 454/4L80

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      More progress on my attempt at adding downforce to a brick!

      For the most part, this car has always had a front spoiler with a very small splitter. Was it effective? I have no idea. However, after doing some reading and seeing what successful racers have done, I decided to improve (I hope) my aero situation.

      The first step was choosing material - in this case Sande plywood from HD. It was the least expensive of the nice plywood. Then I drew a pattern and transferred it to the plywood, cut it out, etc. In an effort to reduce weight, I used a router to cut some pockets in it.

      20210810_142149 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      20210810_162346 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      Then I fabbed a pair of splitter ramps because they add downforce without adding drag.

      20210811_140957 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      20210811_150640 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      And because all the cool kids are doing it, I made some end plates.

      20210814_140831 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      Because this slab of wood will be on a car in various environments, I coated it in DIY bedliner that was left over from my C10.

      20210814_142722 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      The final product...

      20210814_164222 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      And installed...

      20210815_141049 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      20210816_182620 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      After a quick drive I measured my ground clearance at 4". The lowest part of the car is the passenger side link for the Watts. If you look close you can see it back there by the tire.

      20210815_181134 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

      This last one is just because it's a good pic.

      20210816_181219 by Yelcamino, on Flickr
      Herb

      1966 El Camino LS408/T56Magnum
      1966 Chevelle 509/T56Magnum
      1963 C10 454/4L80

      PHR CHP CHP youtube


    20. #160
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      She is looking mean!

      Andrew
      1970 GTO Version 3.0
      1967 Cougar build
      GM High-Tech Performance feature
      My YouTube Channel Please Subscribe!
      Instagram @projectgattago
      Dr. EFI
      I deliver what EFI promises.
      Remote Holley EFI tuning.
      Please get in touch if I can be of service.

      "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." ~ Her

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