1970 Chevelle 496 Street Car Pump Gas 11 sec

[TheLTXCamaro]

goddamnit those stupid ricer sounds sound is annoying

[corvettels9]

what are the cam specs on that?

[TheRoguelement]

What a Waste of Machinery ....could have used the bone stock 350ci. and ran about the same numbers and saved yourself 4000 clams.

[Promoney22]

@TheRoguelement You could run 11's with a bone stock 350? That 350 must be in a gocart.

[cpmotors]

@TheRoguelement Thanks for the great Advice.. you should have your own talk show.

[guitarshreder91]

wtf anouncer, its a Chevelle

[1vegaracer]

how much camshaft you running ? i like the 331's or a 355 for a bb street car. you dont have to gear it low when ya got torque lol. have ya tried a tighter converter like a 2300 or so it may pick it up

[49erSacraKing916]

nice chevelle

[kblopp]

Daaaaamn, that Malibu wasnt playin.

[13uckNazty]

Whats that monster at 4:16 that decided to fly instead of drive?

[CandymanJan1]

@13uckNazty its a malibu i believe

[TheTodd2u]

@13uckNazty Someones bottle rocket. Take the juice off of it and see if it would drive 70 miles to the race and turn the 11's, then ride on back to the house. Bottle rockets suck.

[juffurey]

what a beaut!

[aceholeas]

1:38 rooster in the background. oh yeah nice car

[abm92296]

Taking a civic or other tuner type cars like the one in this vid and customizing the hell out of them tp see it go from a simple civic to a high performance machine is definitely cool. But that never beats a classic late 60's early 70's muscle car like a Camaro 454, Chevelle, Chargers, etc. They have so much raw power and brutal torque its not even funny. Civics dont even have a chance even at the start of the race against a real muscle car, even with many aftermarket parts. just so much torque

[jmood162]

great video and car!

[curtspray]

Wait a minute ,,,496 ???? Chevelle's... They came with 327,350, 396,and 454's!!!! Is this a 454 bored over or what,,,,, never heard on a 496 NO such thing in standard block of that time... What is going on!!!Did you miss type!!! please expand 496sss!!!!!

[ss396rat]

@curtspray 496 is a 454 with a 4.25 stroker crank.

[7153eric]

sounds like someone fired up a weed eater at the end of the clip, wtf?

[skatepunkzero]

548HP and only running 11s? I think something is wrong with your Transmission or your Gear Ratios are too low, I would try 4.11 gears and maybe your compression is off. A friend of mine with a 454 Nova(its a SS clone) has 520hp and runs in the mid 10s, he's even got it too around 10.3. He uses 4.11 gears with 4 speed. I would use 4:11 gears

[cpmotors]

@skatepunkzero Nope, nothings wrong. Right Compression, gear ratio was used for a reason- its a street car that gets driven alot.

Have you ever used 4:11 gears in a street car?

[skatepunkzero]

@cpmotors well thats true, though I usually don't see a 496 as a street car engine so I assumed you were trying to build a race car. the biggest I see is 454.

[blitz227]

@cpmotors he probably hasnt..... a friend of mine did that for me...i never had the chance to make such a move and try to still drive the car around. he had a '79 camaro z/28 with a hot 383 in it. TH350 and 4.11 gears. he buzzed around 3000rpms @ 55mph.

[TheTimmers21]

@cpmotors my dad actually had a 70 chevelle ss 396 car with a 427. i cant remember what all the specs were but he had 4.11 gears in his and got 6 mpg. he put well over $25,000 into it way back when and regrets the day he sold it. so to kinda answer your question, yes, people do use 4.11 gears in street cars. do you still have this car?

[evhgl87]

@cpmotors i have, makes first gear pretty useless but damn worth it mid way through the gears and on the top end, of course my experiences with 4.11's and 4.36 have been with a T-56, not an automatic.

[DRyalyan]

@cpmotors Yes and it is hard...

[ajtoy454]

@cpmotors nice runs, lucky they dont stop u because no cage/ or track-techs dont care where u run.. 3:73 or 4:11 u can still go hiway/ trust me, i have 488's in my 1970SS and still jump on hiway/ good luck

[cpmotors]

@ajtoy454 11:49 is the cutoff for the bar- so its not a problem.

And just to clear up everyone trying to let me know 4:11 are streetable- I am well aware- have them in my car and have used from 2.73-4.56 gears in various vehicles. They have their place. Bottom line this is a street car that gets driven- its first and primary goal. It happens to go to the track on occasion with my wife as the driver. It could be faster with some changes but again- its a street car, not a race car. 

[ajtoy454]

@cpmotors roger that, here in nyc its 11:99 or quicker needs cage, or i got my figures wrong? correct me if iam wrong? but anycase it runs tough, nice times, wht you launch it at?

[cpmotors]

@ajtoy454 launches at idle

[ajtoy454]

@cpmotors gotcha,  just stab and go ha? not even a trans-brake? to bring up the stall....i understand its a street car but still....atleast with a t-brake u be in your power band,,,,just a thought.....

[cpmotors]

@ajtoy454 Nope- "3500" stall flashed to about 4300 from idle, makes boatloads of torque in the area so doesnt need a brake. New setup will be getting a custom Coan converter to match roller cam and headwork I'm doing right now.

[ajtoy454]

@cpmotors Oh..ok..now we talking...lol...4300 sounds nice !!! sounds like you hit prob 4800....or so..just wondering if your gunna use a 2-step "thats if a MSD use used" that would help alot... I wish you all luck on winter project....Al

[cpmotors]

@ajtoy454 no 2 step either, just simple MSD 8360 distributor for now. I'm guessing it will end up with a 4800 or so converter, will have to see how well the OEM 781 ovals work after I get done with them and what I end up with for a camshaft. Thanks-

[ajtoy454]

@cpmotors roger that, 8360 is fine,,your OEM 781's will work great after you do trick's to them, I dont know what your cam is now as I didnt read past posts, but as you said its a street car... but do the same to intake.. I beleave your running a 1/2 fuel-line ? if not install one, trust me... I know for sure it will be in the hi-10's after a little mods your doing & cut a good light...but anycase I wish you the best & be safe...

[A3IOWN3DU]

@skatepunkzero maybe its his wife

[sentineloffreedom]

LOL I almost feel sorry for that dude in the black ricer that got toasted... almost :P beautiful car!

[heavywrench12]

was someone cutting down a tree in the pits? I thought I heard a chainsaw!

[boba78911]

niiiice

[Malice1nWunderland]

Fuck yeah, they're playin' RATT in the background!!

[steelcityracer1320]

I love the Chevelle! but I'd like 2 c what it runs with a little more gear like a 3.73:1 or maybe even a 4.11:1. I'd say 3.73:1 sence she drives it offen

[vegas6261]

It looks like the final run belongs to the blue malibu, not the chevelle?!?

[OutdoorsInTheMidwest]

i hear those ricer hondas in the background

[dutchboy25al]

@OutdoorsInTheMidwest PRETTY MUCH RUINS THE ENTIRE VIDEO.

I WANNA HEAR THAT CORKED UP MEAN CHEVELLE. NO A WEED WACHER!!!

[vacuumtube56]

...

Just curious ! Again LOL

What is the diff?

[vacuumtube56]

What is the bore and stroke ?

just curious...

[cpmotors]

@vacuumtube56

4.310" x 4.250"

[vacuumtube56]

@cpmotors ..

holy

3.76" was standard on big blocks (I think !)

u have more than a half inch stroke

COOL

[jerrys96lt4]

great vid  congrats

[BLACKSHEEPc10]

awsome!!!

[ImportDreams500]

Nice run

[andrew0901280]

wow not bad not bad at all.

did your wife do any racing before she had this car

[cpmotors]

She ran her '66 Chevelle with a mild 396 a few times- that's it

[andrew0901280]

no way i love 66 the 66 chevelle.

so have you raced at all.

i only went down the track once and it was at milan last summer on my bike on fun night i ran a 11.02

[jonasoden]

Great car and driver! All luck to you from Sweden

[Musclexeatsximports]

i wish i coulda heard the big block a bit more those stupid weed whackers wouldnt shut the hell up. nice car though

[MSH68]

Leah, congrats to you and your hubby on a great looking and running Chevelle! I have two myself! I think it's great that you are a girly gearhead, we need more of them!

That cam is pretty tame for a 496, very impressive hp/tq numbers. Can I ask how you broke-in your solid cam? Did you pull the inner springs for break-in then put them back in afterward or did you just fire it up and rev at 3000-3500 for approx. 20 minutes? I wanna try a solid but the break-in scares me.

Again, great ride!

[cpmotors]

Thanks for the kudos- yes the cam is very mild. Wanted to show how powerful a combination like that is in a heavy car.

HIGHLY recommend you remove the inner springs for break in. Prime the oil pump,filter and engine if you can before starting and make sure it starts w/o excess cranking. 2-3 revs and it should start if set right.

Pete

[jasonbc69]

it does pretty good at the track havin the highway gears. better than a race car cause you can do 70 MPH and do it under 4000 rpm. nice car. more fun..less $

[sk8forlife90]

you should add some higher pressure valve springs and some other stuff so you can wind that girl up to 8 and 9 grand! then you will see better times!

[psychoclown420]

playin' here comes the rooster in the background

just sayin'

[2tallbrandon]

doesnt sound like 3500 stall or did she not bring it up?

[cpmotors]

Launch's off of idle, flash's to 4k

[2tallbrandon]

cool, we got 5500 stall, brake, and 2 step limiter. im just used to that sound... or seeing the whole car torque over when its loaded. your ol' ladies car is VERY NICE THOUGH!

[1985TA355]

What tranny?

[cpmotors]

TH400

[dylanc074]

That's a beautiful car. I've got a pic on my desktop of a '70 Chevelle with the same paint and styling. I'm looking into to getting a 1970 'Velle after I return from the desert. Are any of the older muscle cars a challenge for crotch-rockets?

[cpmotors]

In stock form most MC's wont be a challenge to a CR.

[2tallbrandon]

not really but if you stick enough cash in them you can! but i wouldnt recomend a chevelle for haulin ass get something smaller like a camaro or vega or s10

[randy25rhoads]

Haha. did someone start a leaf blower at 0:58?

[mrtirez1]

Goog job! hopefully my car runs as good as it should lol! well in the near future you'll see the first fire up and run!

[sctrep]

naah man. im just kiding. i run like a 13.55 @108 . just gotta hassle the muscle cars. nice car though my dad used to have a 69 ss and sold it completly restored for$6900 12 yrs ago.

PROPS to you and your wife!!!

[sctrep]

not verry fast for a big block chv.

I run that in my car. check it out. search sctrep

[cpmotors]

Your right, its not real fast for a big block. Wasnt built to be fast, it was built for low maintenance, reliable fun.

There's not a chance your 302/240Z runs that. I'd even bet it cant crack the 12's.

Prove me wrong.

[untoldguitarist]

All he would have to do is convert his 302Ci to a 347Ci Stroker and if built right 550Hp with being tuned he could easily run 10's in the 1/4 mile since he car is very light.

[BigGixxerUSA]

that thing is awesome. congrats. im looking at getting one myself. sounds awesome when she gets on that gas. nothing like a big v8 to get you goin!!! (sounded like some people were running 4 bangers with turbos in the first few clips, how does this thing do against the ricer rockets??)

[ad356]

your lucky to have a motorhead wife. most women arent that into it.

[cpmotors]

Between you and me, get them addicted to speed and then they're like putty in your fingers.............

[Steve340]

Sweet ass car, and for the guy who said low MPH, who gives a crap about the speed, its the TIME that counts,  rock on brother!!! 5 Stars

[JetForceF22]

Damn those gears are really high, at least put 3.73's, they are good cursing gears but will give you a little more of the line speed. Nice car regardless.

[boss351dude]

Sounds like a Holley Blue pump with a 1/2 inch line and a regulater are needed. Maybe a cool can to chill the fuel. Got a transbrake? Is your rear gear better suited for ET than MPH? Have fun and enjoy your local track. We are losing ours after this year. What happens to all the street racers that ran their cars on our Street Program? This city of Calgary sucks!!!!

[cpmotors]

I sumped the tank, and have -08 line feeding the Carter MECHANICAL pump. LOW MAINTENANCE. No noisy electric pump, wiring, etc. TRANSBRAKE? Really? Did you read the description? Wifes car, drives alot, gets groceries, hauls the kids, no cage, bars, slicks, noisy mufflers,fiberglass, runs on pump gas?

The mild gears lets her cruise @ 2400rpm @ 60mph, no overdrive. Its suited for cruising, but works decent at the track.

Sorry to hear your losing your track-

[boss351dude]

Pretty weak MPH. My 306 ran 12.7@ 107.44 Mph at 3400 feet. A 496 you say? Hope that was in Colorado.

[pummel454]

Read

"112 was due to several things-first that I was letting off before the traps-oops! Plus, still were running the factory mech. fuel pump & line. Changed that out for a HV pump, but still having issues of losing pressure. Looks like we will forego the mech pump for an electric one afterall & upgrade the rest of the fuel line. I'm tired of having a good launch only to then have to short shift gears & hope not to run out of fuel at the top end. Despite these issues I've run 115mph since. "

[pummel454]

I would like to know how the car is running still. I am putting together a 496 Tall Deck..and looking at the same set up.

[cpmotors]

After 3 yrs, 5k street miles, 10 dyno pulls and 50+ runs at the track it runs good. The u-joint and yoke didnt take to well to trying to launch with the Powershot off the line, took out the trans as well when the joint broke. Went 11.07 @ 120 on 92 oct with the Powershot and walking it off the line. Good Luck with your build.

[cpmotors]

Weak?- Lower than I'd like but it is 3800 lbs. and has a 3.31 gear and 28" tire. Not exactly drag gearing. She tends to drive the car alot, as in 200 mile round trips. It's at 700 ft. where we run. It was also built as a MILD 496, as in easy on parts and low maintenance.

[Quickdreezy]

The epitome of American Muscle.

[silver3452]

Who gives a crap about the stupid Mustang.

[JudgeSteelflax]

dumbass all american cars are good. don't descriminate, save the trash takl for all the foreign ass ricers.

[jimmysux]

What compression ratio are you running? I am wondering cause I have a 496 im building and want to see how I can gauge what performance it will have.

Also, what kind of intake are you running? And solid roller or flat tappet cam?

[12Annuanki12]

Wow i remember racing at Byron and Union Grove (AKA Great lakes dragway) good memories!

LMAO Broadway Bob has a myspace lol

[1970cheveller]

Did you do alot to the oval port heads? Bigger valves, port work,etc.? Is oval better than rectangular for the street?

[cpmotors]

They have the 2.19/1.88 valves and mild pocket porting-thats it.

Oval vs Rectangle for the street depends on alot of things,engine size,compression,weight, rpm range, and whether or not they are OEM or aftermarket units- but in general the ovals are better.

[ryan287]

hey i've been to both of those tracks. i love goin with my uncle. 10 sec 84 camaro.

[OfficialBluntRoller]

Where exactly are you from? Im from Janesville WI.

[cpmotors]

14 W to cty H north 3/4 mile.

[JPhinfan86]

Who was driving the lawnmower next to that kick ass auto-legend?

[grafitti0807]

were you spraying htat chevelle to make it go 11's?

[cpmotors]

Nope, all motor.

[theginacologist]

hahahahaha

[derekf100]

lol why would an import even try to race that chevelle

[onDatPiff2Da]

That's an importer for you!

[dutchboy25al]

@derekf100 BECAUSE, IT'S EVERY RICE BURNER'S DREAM TO BEAT A CHEVELLE. EVEN IF THEY DID, THEY WOULDN'T GET ANY RESPECT.

[weeeza10]

hey i dont kno u, or ever seen u at the grove cause i havent been there in like a year but i was just looking for chevelle videos and saw this and that car is pretty sweet, my dad has that green with like a gold in it chevy roadster, u might not have seen us because we only race on summit super series weekends

[89camaroiroc]

honda is gay unless ur talking about a dirt bike or 3 wheeler

[Stangfan88]

lol she takes that to get groceries, car is gorgeous.

[disturbedproject]

also look at the gears there running 3.31's thats pretty high concidering how fast the car is. Its a pretty damn impressive car to me stick some 4.10s back there then see what happens. but they wanted it for the street to. plus I bet the top speed is pretty damn fast in that thing.

[ian05rado]

I hear alice in chains playing in the background:)

Badass car.

[suprbird]

smoke the ricers, please. i love your car. show them ricers what a real car is!

[ssvette]

Love the car we also have a 70 along with 2 67 camaros, 57 vette, 67 vette. Wow 11.70s I don't think ours could keep up but I think it would be close.

[backalackadacka]

That looks just like a holden hq manaro over here in Australia

[enemyracing]

NICE CAR

[bhunt31]

I don't care what any of these kids say...I say wow. The showing of torque on that car is amazing. You just became my new teaching tool for torque! hahahaha. Nice car...pretty soon we'll see you in the 10's.

[rodgazinya]

wow thats weak..548whp and running 11.7 with decent traction..wow and all you guys talk shit about imports. How bout talking shit about me running a 10.6 @140mph in my civic hatch..I have respect for any car thats built well but far to often i catch shit from these wannabe muscle head guys..wtf..power is power and if you can make it out of a 2.1L motor why not..WATCH MY VIDS 10.6 @ 140mph still working on traction a little..

[cpmotors]

That would be 548 bhp NOT WHP, haven't had the car on a chassis dyno. If u take the time 2 read our other comments, u'd note that this vid is also my first time racing @ the track - was running 8yr. old well-used slicks, stock fuel pump & running out of fuel, & that we built the car so I can drive it daily. I'm not too interested in putting in a cage & climbing over that in my heels & skirt to attend a MK appointment! However, my hubby does keep tempting me with a procharger...Leah

[astuddlee1]

also, lets talk what kind of money is invested to get that kind of horsepower out of an import, and engine life twisting motor to 9800rpms, not to mention broken parts designed for a 150-200 hp four popper, it dont take much of a bbc to run 11.50-12.00, hence the low budget aspect. lets compare two engines with equal cash invested, on pro chargers site, they built a 505 pump gas budget motor that make like 1650 hp, its a waste of time arguing with these kids and they're imports

[ImportDreams500]

You must be thinking mostly of Honda motors. You're right to an extent; but on some imports it doesn't take much to run similar or substantial times. For example Mitsu's 4G63, Toyota's 2jz and 3sgte.

[cpmotors]

Thanks for assuming I put down your import. A Civic may not be my car of choice but I still admire the ability of small ci engines such as yours to produce big power. I'm guessing you run 30+ psi of boost, intercooled and shift past 8000 rpm? Whats a car like yours weigh, 2300 lbs? 140mph shows good HP, 10.6 says put down the Slurpee when shifting. I personally would like to have a STi to run around in for the snow here in southern Wisconsin. Pete

[rodgazinya]

24psi and shifting at 9800rpms. I also am using old slicks with shitty compound. With bigger/new slicks and a little adjusting of the suspension my 60ft times should improve and a low 10 second pass should be no prob.. And as far as the Sti thing..Id say buy one.. I own a built 05 wrx wagon that made 360whp/308tq on 23psi and pump gas..AWD is the only way to go for daily driving..

[jimmy891]

Hey rodgazinya ya have to remember that this car is about 38 years old and to run in the 11s... well thats pretty good compared to your car that's maybe 10 years old at the most. if ya think your car's better, then, compared to the chevelle, it should run in the 6s huh. Big age difference there. So ah yeah and ah ricers or "tuners" sound like blenders

[rodgazinya]

I bet that motor and all parts arent 38yrs old. For the record, a "Ricer" is the owner of the car not the car itself..That term is so overused.

[disturbedproject]

so your civic isint streetable at all who the hell would want to ride or be seen in that thing?

[rodgazinya]

alot of people thats why there on the street..And yes my car is very streetable with 23mpg on 18psi..

[disturbedproject]

I guess but you really cant hate on this car its buildt for both street and strip if it was buildt to go fast they would strip down the interior lower the gears and use fiberglass body parts. of coarse your civic is faster than it its a hell of alot lighter and makes more power and looked like it had huge slicks on it. if it wasent faster than that would be pitiful. Im not hattin on your car just saying.

[tokyodk82]

ALL AMERICAN MUSCLE BABY!

[N9QGS]

last clip I never saw a car leave the ground like that before, scary!!

[bayrider]

MUSCLE BABY!!! FUCKING MUSCLE!!

[mightymaxspx]

All I was hearing was wrong wheel drive cars farting during the takeoff. They should ban pesky ricers from the drags.

[rodgazinya]

or you should shut up and not steroetypr..how bout watch me hit 140mph through the traps in what, Oh my "ricer" that I built with no sponsors and i can still stop on a dime and kill it through the turn on mile boost..

[huntinpro2]

man thats so my dream car right there

[me2gap]

112 mph trap speed? You sure the secondaries are opening? I'd have a look.  Car sounds like it is built and it should run 117-120 easy?

[cpmotors]

112 was due to several things-first that I was letting off before the traps-oops! Plus, still were running the factory mech. fuel pump & line. Changed that out for a HV pump, but still having issues of losing pressure. Looks like we will forego the mech pump for an electric one afterall & upgrade the rest of the fuel line. I'm tired of having a good launch only to then have to short shift gears & hope not to run out of fuel at the top end. Despite these issues I've run 115mph since.

[me2gap]

plenty of folks run 120+mph with the Carter hi volume mech. pump....give it a try and good luck!

[1970cheveller]

If you don't mind how big is the cam?I am building a 489 and I have watched your videos alot.I love the way this car runs and sounds.

[cpmotors]

Thanks - the cam is Comp Cams XE274S, 236/242 @ .050", 110 LSA, .580" lift. It is mild, to allow me to drive it daily yet still run it at the track. I put about 1300+ miles on the car this summer. -Leah

[1970cheveller]

Leah,What kind of 60ft. times are you getting?It sounds like you leave off idle and that car makes a move.AWESOME!!!

[cpmotors]

Yes, I leave from an idle of 900 rpm. We have been working on how the car leaves, our best to date is a 1.61 on the DR's, with a 1.65 on average. Ok, but room for improvement.

[w8rok]

First, nice video... You have done a great job on your car, and to be able to run that well on the strip and continue to get better each time is an accomplishment in itself... Then drive it to the race track with the family and then race with that kind of times is also nice. Keep up the good work man, my hat is off to you...

[cpmotors]

Thanks for the comment,much appreciated.

[150aintenuff]

a friend has the RHS headed 454 we compared the 468 to and he had only approx 650 hp.... he took out the .708 cam because his flow actually peaked at about .600 and then fell off... where the AFR's didnt and allowed for more HP.... Brodix 2x are also a great head for the coin but in smaller CID their runners are to large and torque suffers badly..

[ariel4more]

man, I loved watching that chevelle eating that rice. The '70 chevelle is my fav. car in the world. I still would have liked to have seen that malibu's e/t that pulled the wheelie off the line. never the less, bad ass car man.

[ttigerplaya]

nice man.. thats a very nice car... check out my dads chevelle!

[camirocz]

nice car seems to run good miles per hour are low though

[cpmotors]

Thanks, she kept letting off before the end of the traps. She's gone 115 mph since.

[LoganHankins]

was that a Regal at 4:00?

[freebird199]

hey at 2.22 was that another chevrolet SS?

[cpmotors]

Indeed that is another Chevelle, whether or not it is an SS, not sure. As for the cost of my car, I got it 10 yrs. ago for a good deal. Between the motor & trans. the cost could be $7,000 alone, plus all the other little things such as rear end, exhaust, headers, rebuilding the suspension, wheels & tires...you have a head start at the age of 13 to save enough.

[purplehaze0120]

Since when did chevy make a 496? I thought the biggest they made was a 454.

[cpmotors]

454 bored .060" over with +.25" stroker crank = 496cu in. A 496 is also now available in new GM trucks. GM also sells 572's as crate engines.

[freebird199]

hey leah,

Can you tell me how much u got that cAR FOR? and how much the repairs and the mods were? and can u tell me where you can get a sweet car like urs.

Thanks

im only 13 but its never to early to save

[150aintenuff]

2 totally different motors... the 8.1 496 is totally non interchangeble with the mk4 gen5/6 blocks.... the gen 7 8.1 in trucks are weaklings compared to their mk4 brothern... they just dont have the head port sizing to really perform..

[arghidontknow]

Your wife is awesome and has VERY good tastes in muscle cars.

I wish my mom had a chevelle....but no...she uses a Ford Windstar to buy her groceries.

How did your wife end up with that car?

mad props to her.

[cpmotors]

How I(Leah)ended up w/ that car. Wanted a 67 Camaro convert & I bought one. But was not running/driveable & after some thought, decided to sell it. I then got a 66 Chevelle w/396BBC, my daily driver, & drove/raced it for several years. Was decent but being a WI car, body was in bad shape. Began looking for more solid 66 car & found this 70. Sold SBC(yuck) & built 496BBC-love it!

Ive grown up round muscle cars, my Mom even had 69 Cuda in HS. Thanx for asking & have more vids coming.

[trentwalker11]

leah - we need to see you do some burnouts an serious revving with this car. It is awesome.

[mustang1298]

me i just bough a 72 chevelle but i got lot of job to do, and find an engine lol cuz its not the original on it

[Doublev27]

That thing sounds real nice, I am just finishing a 489 that is going in my 57 chevy belair, I hope it runs as good as that one does.

[cpmotors]

Thanks, it has 3.5" head pipes into F/M BB mufflers with 3" tailpipes. This is just a basic combo of factory oval ports and a Comp XE274S cam. The small carb and stock mechanical pump are soon to be upgraded so we expect it to run a little harder this year.

[454440]

please throw a solid roller in it and a set of RHS 320 cc alluminum heads...my 489 made 602 horse and 594 ft lbs... and a victor jr.

[cpmotors]

If we go that route it may get some AFR heads and maybe a bigger cam.

[454440]

get a solid ,,, hydraulics are for granny's... ;) the thing about AFR's is that there is a lonng waiting time for them as they ussually dont have a large stock, expect a 2-4 month wait from the factory.. but probably well worth it

[cpmotors]

It has a solid, just not a roller. The wait on AFR's is not an issue at the moment, it makes enough power for now. The bottle is still in the trunk from the small block if we get a little greedier......

[150aintenuff]

also not true..... 2 sets of  315 AFR's in stock at the milton freewater OR Chevrolet dealer.... only time there is waiting lists is factory direct... and theie factory direct prices arent all that great..

[150aintenuff]

RHS heads are weak heads compared to the AFR 315's.... there is an easy 100 hp difference in them... i have a 468 here with AFR 315 CNC ports with 12.75 :1 compression and a nice .708 lift comp solid roller and its 805 hp. with the same vic Jr...

[454440]

i wouldnt say they were 'weak' but not as good as AFR's and ya get what ya pay for..