1962 Chevrolet Z11 at Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals – Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode #198
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This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am was originally equipped with a 403 cubic inch Oldsmobile V8, and although it was pretty hot for the time, it just isn’t enough for the owner today. The car came to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop for some high-performace upgrades including a GM LS3 485 HP V8 engine fed by a Holley EFI system, and it will handle better thanks to a Ridetech Street Grip suspension system with YearOne wheels. Wilwood brakes will haul it down in short order. Before all the fun, we had to fix some rusty floors, which was a good time to fabricate a custom firewall for the car as well. Follow along with all the progress here!
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Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode #185: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Roadster V8TV
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Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode #175: 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 426 Hemi
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Our customer wanted to drive this clean 1971 Chevrolet C-10 pickup as a daily driver, while improving performance, economy, and reliability.
In this 3 part video series, we swap in a fresh LS3 485 HP GM Connect & Cruise engine and 4L60E automatic overdrive transmission into this sweet 1971 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck. The benefits include reliable performance, 485 horsepower, better fuel economy, and more. The engine came from Weir Chevrolet, our supplier for GM crate engines and such, and we tuned it with an HP Tuners suite.
We used a Hooker engine mount set to bolt the LS3 into the truck. A Holley accessory drive was added to mount the alternator, power steering pump, and A/C compressor. The whole rig is kept cool with an Entropy radiator and Spal cooling fans. The crew was able to connect to the existing A/C system in the truck and make it functional.
The fuel system starts with a reproduction fuel tank from Tanks, Inc., which comes redesigned to house a high-pressure EFI fuel pump, and an internal pump matched to the requirements of the LS3. The truck’s vitals are monitored by a set of Dakota Digital VHX gauges, and a Dakota cruise control module is also used for easy highway cruising. A new rear gear set with 3.08 gears works better with the 4L60 overdrive transmission for snappy acceleration and economical highway cruising. Click “Read More” for the complete video and photo gallery!
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Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode #157: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner 426 Hemi
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Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode #149: 1969 Ford Mustang GT 428 Cobra Jet
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1973 Pontiac Trans Am SD-455 Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode #148
1973 was past the prime for most Muscle Cars, but this 1973 Pontiac Trans Am SD-455 begs to Continue reading “1973 Pontiac Trans Am SD-455 Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode #148”
1965 Chevelle Malibu SS396 Z-16 At Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Video V8TV
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Muscle Car Of The Week Episode #123: 1969 Ford Mustang BOSS 429 Video V8TV
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