72 Chevelle Build

[83swb]

Im planning on running 295/50-15's on the back and 205's on the front(some short,skiney tire).

A calculator said with 4.11's and 27" tires ill run about 3.4k so i would be running about 3.75k

Got somewhat of a reference for you:
My dads been building an 1980 Vette with a 377 de-tuned late model motor, JE flat tops, 10.5:1?, Iron block and heads, don't know much else other than it was dynoed at something like 425hp/410tq. Has a built th350 w/ 2900 stall / semi-manual valve body / 3:90 gears 275/45R17s and turns around 3k ish at 65-70. The 3:90's are way to low... honestly the car would probably do 180 with a long enough stretch of road and a big enough pair of nads, but doesn't get off the line worth a ****

 

[f6john]

Impala SS guys are converting to T56 6speeds and running anywhere from 3:73 to 4:56 gears. with 5th and 6th both being overdrives you get the best of both worlds. With 4L60E's they move from the stock 3:08's to either 3:42 or 3:73.

 

[Driver4r]

@Old77 Yeah, i know. Ive been busy with school.
@83swb Shes not Perfect, But shes a good basis to start from.

 

[Stroked]

I would like to see pics as well. '72 Chevelle's are one of my favorite cars of all time.

Oh and it needs a 396. But those are big $$ compared to a 350.

 

[Driver4r]

I would like to see pics as well. '72 Chevelle's are one of my favorite cars of all time.

Oh and it needs a 396. But those are big $$ compared to a 350.

If i was gonna go 396, i would have to find a 69 or earlier 396, Cause 70+ is actually not a true 396(its bored over from the factory).

 

[Brandon_l1000]

Little bit of a tight budget, and im not to this step yet, But what are some ideas you guys have for engines, Ive been thinking 355,383,434,396,427,454,496,511.

just personal preference but any chevelle 69 or older 396 anyhing 70 to 72 454. thats just what i think of when i think chevelle.

 

[Driver4r]

just personal preference but any chevelle 69 or older 396 anyhing 70 to 72 454. thats just what i think of when i think chevelle.

So you dont think about the chevelles with 540"s or 706"s?
Never can have TO MUCH POWER.
But you can be afraid of it getting away.

 

[bucket]

I'll take a '69-prior with a 427, thank you. 396 just doesn't cut it

 

[Stroked]

I'll take a '69-prior with a 427, thank you. 396 just doesn't cut it

Mmm hmm


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[Brandon_l1000]

So you dont think about the chevelles with 540"s or 706"s?
Never can have TO MUCH POWER.
But you can be afraid of it getting away.

no personally i think if you are building a drag car go for it, otherwise its a waste of time and money. not every car has to be able to rip the tires off lmao

 

[Brandon_l1000]

I'll take a '69-prior with a 427, thank you. 396 just doesn't cut it

yeah you might have a point there heavy car, but i tell you what one of the fastest cars i have ever seen was a 396 nova. lol

 

[bucket]

yeah you might have a point there heavy car, but i tell you what one of the fastest cars i have ever seen was a 396 nova. lol

Don't get me wrong I'll gladly take either, but if given the choice I'll take the period correct 427. Otherwise I would even like a Chevelle or Nova with a 307.

 

[Driver4r]

Don't get me wrong I'll gladly take either, but if given the choice I'll take the period correct 427. Otherwise I would even like a Chevelle or Nova with a 307.

I know were theres a chevelle with a 307. But ive been trying to buy it for awile.

 

[Old77]

I'd rock a '70 Chevelle with a 307 if it was in nice enough shape. I've been itching to get a '70 for such a long time by the time I'm ready to buy one I'll take whatever as long as it's in nice shape whether it has a 307 or a 454!!!

 

[Brandon_l1000]

I'd rock a '70 Chevelle with a 307 if it was in nice enough shape. I've been itching to get a '70 for such a long time by the time I'm ready to buy one I'll take whatever as long as it's in nice shape whether it has a 307 or a 454!!!

my dream car is a 70 chevelle 454. my brother-n-laws dad gave me a super chevy mag when i was about 12 and the centerfold was a 70 and it was gorgeous been in love every since.