Re: [Chevelle-list] Gas Tank
maybe a vega tank may fit
Re: [Chevelle-list] Edelbrock PerformerRPMandAirGapIntakeManifoldson66/67...
Thanks John. I knew what they were, I was curious what brand and model you all were using. I'll check out the K&N set-up. I just installed a K&N cold air intake in my 03 Avalanche, and I am quite please with it. Around town, I gained around 10% gas mileage (1.5mpg). Larry - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Friday, October 28, 2005 9:43 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Edelbrock PerformerRPMandAirGapIntakeManifoldson66/67... Larry It's a base that fits down lower over the carb thus seatint the air filter lower and giving more room on top. Just make sure you size it with your filter size. I have a K&N filter and base. John 66 SS
[Chevelle-list] american hot rod
Im sorry to hear about Roy on the show. Anybody know what or how to get an email or note to a web site for them? thanks Bob
[Chevelle-list] Gas Tank
By boy has a 68 SS396. When I bought the body for him, it was mini tubbed in back. Because of that, we had to fabricate two body mounting platforms and weld them in. They are in location 6 for those of you who have bought bushing kits. Anyways, because of where these two mounting points are, the stock gas tank will not fit. The gas tank needs to be narrower by six inches, 3 inches per side. My boy doesn't want to go with a fuel cell. Any ideas on narrower tanks what would fit a 68 to 72 Chevelle? Thanks, Larry
Re: [Chevelle-list] 69 posi
the rear will fit for a 72 from 69
[Chevelle-list] 69 posi
Hi guys, Because of my lack of experience and thoughtfullness, I never marked the driveshaft when I took it out. I have two questions and once again I would like to glean the knowledge of the list. This may be annoyingly simple to you guys, but I'm like a little kid lost at the carnival where everything looks good. 1. Which way does the drive shaft go back in? The wider section of the shaft in the middle is off set, so which end goes to the tranny? Short narrow or long narrow? 2. Will a rear from a ''69'' fit into my ''72''? Thanks in advance Jimmy C.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Brakes
Gassing just isn't the problem everyone makes it out to be,anymore,,especially with today's pad technology. Besides,I doubt you will drive the car hard enough. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "Dan Mascheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Clint, I forgot to tell you the one rep with Wilwood, told me the slotting > of the rotors started in Europe. They used Asbestos brake pads which gassed > up pretty bad under severe braking, hence the drilled and slotted rotors to > help dissipate the gas. Somewhere I remember reading the same in a magazine! > Dan
Re: [Chevelle-list] Brakes
Well,if you want to keep the 15" wheels,the problem is solved. 13" rotors require 17" wheels. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "Dan Mascheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I agree Clint, butI only have so much money to go around for this next > project. If I have to go with new wheels and tires, and I plan on changing > the suspension to Global West with Coil over, plus add the new brakes. The > price keeps getting higher! > Of course I could get the wheels now and wait for the brakes and suspension > for a later date. First thing I need to find out is how much my incentive > check will be!!(GRIN) Heck I might be able to go for the whole > enchilada!(GRIN) > The only dilemma I have is I do like my 15" on the car. Oh well! > > Dan Mascheck > > -Original Message- > From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 4:33 PM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Brakes > > The larger diameter rotor you have,the more mechanical advantage it has and > more heat absorbing/rejection capability,all else being equal. One of the > big reasons larger diameter wheels came into being was the ability to > utilize larger diameter rotors & bigger calipers. Ever noticed the front > brake systems on a new Z06 or Viper? Yep, 14" rotors with six piston > calipers. > Actually,I think you might have misunderstood what Wilwood said about > drilled & slotted rotors. Holes and slots actually reduce the swept braking > area of a rotor and drilled holes are prone to cracking under racetrack > conditions. Cast-in holes are less prone to do this as Brembo will tell you. > However,I've been running drilled rotors on many street vehicles,for many > years,without ever having to replace a rotor due to cracks. The key word > here is "street",not on a racetrack. The main reason for drilled & slotted > rotors is aesthetics. > Another advantage of 17" and larger diameter wheels is the ability to run > ultra high performance tires. There just isn't anything available in 15's > and 16's. Great brakes are worthless without great tires. Since you will > need the larger diameter wheels to clear the bigger rotors,buy the larger > rolling stock first and install some sticky wider tires.(no 1960's widths > here) This addition along with your Hydraboost system will make for pretty > decent stoppers. Your 72 can handle some large rolling stock. > Clint Hooper > H&H Custom,owner > 1969 El Camino ProTourer > 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger > http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm > - Original Message - > From: "Dan Mascheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > I'm planning on upgrading my brakes. I have the old single piston front > disk > > and drums in the back! > > I run 15" wheels and know it limits me to 11" rotors. I would have to > > upgrade to 17" or better wheels to get the larger 13" rotors. The question > > is...how much difference do you gain in stopping power going from 11" to > > 13"? I know you can get 6 piston calipers on a 13" and 4 piston ones on an > > 11" system. No manufacturer will tell you! > > Wilwood also said the drilled and cross slotted rotors were only needed > for > > racing purposes, but...I see so many buying them. Is this just overkill? > > Baer said nothing about the slotted rotors. > > I don't want to spend an arm and a leg for something that gives me so > little > > bang for the buck. If 13" rotors make that much difference, so be it! > > I am using the Hydraboost system on my 72 Chevelle! > > Dan Mascheck > > Wharton, TX > > > > > > > >
RE: [Chevelle-list] Brakes
Clint, I forgot to tell you the one rep with Wilwood, told me the slotting of the rotors started in Europe. They used Asbestos brake pads which gassed up pretty bad under severe braking, hence the drilled and slotted rotors to help dissipate the gas. Somewhere I remember reading the same in a magazine! Dan -Original Message- From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 4:33 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Brakes The larger diameter rotor you have,the more mechanical advantage it has and more heat absorbing/rejection capability,all else being equal. One of the big reasons larger diameter wheels came into being was the ability to utilize larger diameter rotors & bigger calipers. Ever noticed the front brake systems on a new Z06 or Viper? Yep, 14" rotors with six piston calipers. Actually,I think you might have misunderstood what Wilwood said about drilled & slotted rotors. Holes and slots actually reduce the swept braking area of a rotor and drilled holes are prone to cracking under racetrack conditions. Cast-in holes are less prone to do this as Brembo will tell you. However,I've been running drilled rotors on many street vehicles,for many years,without ever having to replace a rotor due to cracks. The key word here is "street",not on a racetrack. The main reason for drilled & slotted rotors is aesthetics. Another advantage of 17" and larger diameter wheels is the ability to run ultra high performance tires. There just isn't anything available in 15's and 16's. Great brakes are worthless without great tires. Since you will need the larger diameter wheels to clear the bigger rotors,buy the larger rolling stock first and install some sticky wider tires.(no 1960's widths here) This addition along with your Hydraboost system will make for pretty decent stoppers. Your 72 can handle some large rolling stock. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "Dan Mascheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I'm planning on upgrading my brakes. I have the old single piston front disk > and drums in the back! > I run 15" wheels and know it limits me to 11" rotors. I would have to > upgrade to 17" or better wheels to get the larger 13" rotors. The question > is...how much difference do you gain in stopping power going from 11" to > 13"? I know you can get 6 piston calipers on a 13" and 4 piston ones on an > 11" system. No manufacturer will tell you! > Wilwood also said the drilled and cross slotted rotors were only needed for > racing purposes, but...I see so many buying them. Is this just overkill? > Baer said nothing about the slotted rotors. > I don't want to spend an arm and a leg for something that gives me so little > bang for the buck. If 13" rotors make that much difference, so be it! > I am using the Hydraboost system on my 72 Chevelle! > Dan Mascheck > Wharton, TX
RE: [Chevelle-list] Brakes
I agree Clint, butI only have so much money to go around for this next project. If I have to go with new wheels and tires, and I plan on changing the suspension to Global West with Coil over, plus add the new brakes. The price keeps getting higher! Of course I could get the wheels now and wait for the brakes and suspension for a later date. First thing I need to find out is how much my incentive check will be!!(GRIN) Heck I might be able to go for the whole enchilada!(GRIN) The only dilemma I have is I do like my 15" on the car. Oh well! Dan Mascheck -Original Message- From: Clint Hooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 4:33 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Brakes The larger diameter rotor you have,the more mechanical advantage it has and more heat absorbing/rejection capability,all else being equal. One of the big reasons larger diameter wheels came into being was the ability to utilize larger diameter rotors & bigger calipers. Ever noticed the front brake systems on a new Z06 or Viper? Yep, 14" rotors with six piston calipers. Actually,I think you might have misunderstood what Wilwood said about drilled & slotted rotors. Holes and slots actually reduce the swept braking area of a rotor and drilled holes are prone to cracking under racetrack conditions. Cast-in holes are less prone to do this as Brembo will tell you. However,I've been running drilled rotors on many street vehicles,for many years,without ever having to replace a rotor due to cracks. The key word here is "street",not on a racetrack. The main reason for drilled & slotted rotors is aesthetics. Another advantage of 17" and larger diameter wheels is the ability to run ultra high performance tires. There just isn't anything available in 15's and 16's. Great brakes are worthless without great tires. Since you will need the larger diameter wheels to clear the bigger rotors,buy the larger rolling stock first and install some sticky wider tires.(no 1960's widths here) This addition along with your Hydraboost system will make for pretty decent stoppers. Your 72 can handle some large rolling stock. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "Dan Mascheck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I'm planning on upgrading my brakes. I have the old single piston front disk > and drums in the back! > I run 15" wheels and know it limits me to 11" rotors. I would have to > upgrade to 17" or better wheels to get the larger 13" rotors. The question > is...how much difference do you gain in stopping power going from 11" to > 13"? I know you can get 6 piston calipers on a 13" and 4 piston ones on an > 11" system. No manufacturer will tell you! > Wilwood also said the drilled and cross slotted rotors were only needed for > racing purposes, but...I see so many buying them. Is this just overkill? > Baer said nothing about the slotted rotors. > I don't want to spend an arm and a leg for something that gives me so little > bang for the buck. If 13" rotors make that much difference, so be it! > I am using the Hydraboost system on my 72 Chevelle! > Dan Mascheck > Wharton, TX
