[Chevelle-list] RE: rear-end swap: the time has come
Jim, I believe in making things as easy on myself as possible. So, I built a very simple rear axle dolly out of 2 x 4's and four swiveling casters. The idea is to lower the rearend onto the dolly and then roll it out from under the car. I used it when I rebuilt the rearend, when I sandblasted it and painted it. I'm telling you, it's a wonderful tool. It makes removing and reinstalling the rearend a one man job. Keith From: J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net To: Chevelle Group chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] rear-end swap: the time has come Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 11:09:33 -0800 (PST) OK friends, This mid-30s old man is doing his first rear-end removal and replacement.. Any do's don'ts that anyone would like to share BEFORE I get this thing out? Nothing like being excited and scared $hitless at the same time. Regards, Jim '66 Malibu __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From: Larry Shouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear-end swap: the time has come Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 14:37:01 -0500 Good luck Jim! I know what you mean, I felt just like that building my 396. I was real nervous until it came to life on the dyno. You're going to do a great job. Larry Shouse - Original Message - From: J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle Group chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 2:09 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] rear-end swap: the time has come OK friends, This mid-30s old man is doing his first rear-end removal and replacement.. Any do's don'ts that anyone would like to share BEFORE I get this thing out? Nothing like being excited and scared $hitless at the same time. Regards, Jim '66 Malibu __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From: André-Tigergutt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] rear-end swap: the time has come Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 21:20:32 +0100 Jim, I like to put new bushings in the new rearend (if they are not there already) as I have never been able to take bushings out of a rearend without hurting them. Removal is quite easy,I use to remove the items like this: parking brake cables, Brake hose Lower shock mounts Drivveshaft off (put a plug or a spare yoke in the trans so it wont leak) I like to loosen the a-arm bolts before rising the car Raise the car under the pumpkin and put it on jackstands (at the frame) Lower the jack a bit and take the a-arm bolts out and watch the rearend fall to the floor (I did it laying underneath and thats NOT reccomended :O) Take the a-arm and springs off and move them over to the new rearend. And start reading backwards from here Take it easy because its heavy Have Fun André -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J. Brady Sent: 9. desember 2005 20:10 To: Chevelle Group Subject: [Chevelle-list] rear-end swap: the time has come OK friends, This mid-30s old man is doing his first rear-end removal and replacement.. Any do's don'ts that anyone would like to share BEFORE I get this thing out? Nothing like being excited and scared $hitless at the same time. Regards, Jim '66 Malibu __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com From: André-Tigergutt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] rear-end swap: the time has come Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 21:22:12 +0100 Its just me being a stranger, they are called trailing arms, not a-arms Sorry for the mess Have Fun André -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry Shouse Sent: 9. desember 2005 20:37 To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] rear-end swap: the time has come Good luck Jim! I know what you mean, I felt just like that building my 396. I was real nervous until it came to life on the dyno. You're going to do a great job. Larry Shouse - Original Message - From: J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle Group chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 2:09 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] rear-end swap: the time has come OK friends, This mid-30s old man is doing his first rear-end removal and replacement.. Any do's don'ts that anyone would like to share BEFORE I
[Chevelle-list] Quarter Mile Times at Sacramento Raceway
Had a fun day Sacramento raceway today. Ran the 65 SS with the BFG drag radials. 15.4696 mph 36 psi rears 13.9510636 psi- in the water box 13.53107 13.12108 26 psi - 13.19106 13.36108 Just couldn't get to the magical 12s Will try again in the spring with some different tuning. Its just a grocery getter anyway and it all for bragging rights. Larry Williams -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.13.13/197 - Release Date: 12/9/2005
Re: [Chevelle-list] Quarter Mile Times at Sacramento Raceway
What were your 60fts? Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Larry Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Had a fun day Sacramento raceway today. Ran the 65 SS with the BFG drag radials. 15.4696 mph 36 psi rears 13.9510636 psi- in the water box 13.53107 13.12108 26 psi - 13.19106 13.36108 Just couldn't get to the magical 12s Will try again in the spring with some different tuning. Its just a grocery getter anyway and it all for bragging rights. Larry Williams -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.13.13/197 - Release Date: 12/9/2005
Re: [Chevelle-list] Quarter Mile Times at Sacramento Raceway
Larry, How is your car set up as far as engine, tranny and rear end goes? Larry - Original Message - From: Larry Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Cc: David Hillberry [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 9:35 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Quarter Mile Times at Sacramento Raceway Had a fun day Sacramento raceway today. Ran the 65 SS with the BFG drag radials. 15.4696 mph 36 psi rears 13.9510636 psi- in the water box 13.53107 13.12108 26 psi - 13.19106 13.36108 Just couldn't get to the magical 12s Will try again in the spring with some different tuning. Its just a grocery getter anyway and it all for bragging rights. Larry Williams -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.13.13/197 - Release Date: 12/9/2005
Re: [Chevelle-list] Quarter Mile Times at Sacramento Raceway
My best 60' was 2.13 Larry Clint Hooper wrote: What were your 60fts? Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Larry Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Had a fun day Sacramento raceway today. Ran the 65 SS with the BFG drag radials. 15.4696 mph 36 psi rears 13.9510636 psi- in the water box 13.53107 13.12108 26 psi - 13.19106 13.36108 Just couldn't get to the magical 12s Will try again in the spring with some different tuning. Its just a grocery getter anyway and it all for bragging rights. Larry Williams -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.13.13/197 - Release Date: 12/9/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.13.13/197 - Release Date: 12/9/2005
Re: [Chevelle-list] Quarter Mile Times at Sacramento Raceway
I have a 427, alum heads, comp hyd roller, Richmond 5 sp, and a 2.73 posi Larry Shouse wrote: Larry, How is your car set up as far as engine, tranny and rear end goes? Larry - Original Message - From: Larry Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Cc: David Hillberry [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 9:35 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Quarter Mile Times at Sacramento Raceway Had a fun day Sacramento raceway today. Ran the 65 SS with the BFG drag radials. 15.4696 mph 36 psi rears 13.9510636 psi- in the water box 13.53107 13.12108 26 psi - 13.19106 13.36108 Just couldn't get to the magical 12s Will try again in the spring with some different tuning. Its just a grocery getter anyway and it all for bragging rights. Larry Williams -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.13.13/197 - Release Date: 12/9/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.13.13/197 - Release Date: 12/9/2005
Re: [Chevelle-list] Quarter Mile Times at Sacramento Raceway
Thanks Larry. It's good to know what's being done out there. BTW, what kind of gas mileage do you enjoy while getting the groceries? Larry - Original Message - From: Larry Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 1:28 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Quarter Mile Times at Sacramento Raceway I have a 427, alum heads, comp hyd roller, Richmond 5 sp, and a 2.73 posi Larry Shouse wrote: Larry, How is your car set up as far as engine, tranny and rear end goes? Larry - Original Message - From: Larry Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Cc: David Hillberry [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2005 9:35 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Quarter Mile Times at Sacramento Raceway Had a fun day Sacramento raceway today. Ran the 65 SS with the BFG drag radials. 15.4696 mph 36 psi rears 13.9510636 psi- in the water box 13.53107 13.12108 26 psi - 13.19106 13.36108 Just couldn't get to the magical 12s Will try again in the spring with some different tuning. Its just a grocery getter anyway and it all for bragging rights. Larry Williams -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.13.13/197 - Release Date: 12/9/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.13.13/197 - Release Date: 12/9/2005
Re: [Chevelle-list] Quarter Mile Times at Sacramento Raceway
Ouch, 2.13's with drag radials? Drop the pressure down to around 20psi and try some different burnout times. With some more practice,you should be able to get those short times down in the high 1.80's-low 1.90's. That will put you solidly in the 12's. Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Larry Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] My best 60' was 2.13 Larry Clint Hooper wrote: What were your 60fts? Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner - Original Message - From: Larry Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Had a fun day Sacramento raceway today. Ran the 65 SS with the BFG drag radials. 15.4696 mph 36 psi rears 13.9510636 psi- in the water box 13.53107 13.12108 26 psi - 13.19106 13.36108 Just couldn't get to the magical 12s Will try again in the spring with some different tuning. Its just a grocery getter anyway and it all for bragging rights. Larry Williams
[Chevelle-list] LS1 and T56
I am planning on a huge project around July or so, and was wondering if anyone has done an LS1 AND T56 swap in their Chevelle? I have seen arguments that a T56 will not fit without MAJOR tunnel surgery, and then SP ran a story where they did one with ZERO tunnel surgery. I don't want to cut the car up, so I would rather switch transmission options then resort to chopping up my car. I know SP makes the adapter for the reverse lock-out to make it more low profile, and some companies make a custom tail shaft. Questions is - is the custom tail shaft necessary, or can I just chuck in a stock T56 with minor mods? Anyone know? T.J. 72 Chevelle (In shambles) Ramstein, Germany (soon to be Fresno, CA)
Re: [Chevelle-list] LS1 and T56
Speaking from experience,you will have to do some tunnel surgery to install a T56. Fabricating a new tunnel top isn't that difficult,IMO. Talk to ATS about their LSx-T56 installation kit. http://www.t56kit.com/site.html ATS is located in Las Vegas. Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Ringlein Thomas J Capt 40 ELRF/CC [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am planning on a huge project around July or so, and was wondering if anyone has done an LS1 AND T56 swap in their Chevelle? I have seen arguments that a T56 will not fit without MAJOR tunnel surgery, and then SP ran a story where they did one with ZERO tunnel surgery. I don't want to cut the car up, so I would rather switch transmission options then resort to chopping up my car. I know SP makes the adapter for the reverse lock-out to make it more low profile, and some companies make a custom tail shaft. Questions is - is the custom tail shaft necessary, or can I just chuck in a stock T56 with minor mods? Anyone know? T.J. 72 Chevelle (In shambles) Ramstein, Germany (soon to be Fresno, CA)
