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Will do Vince. Probably spring 2013. I should have a better rear gear by then.

I agree. I love the th400. It is pretty bullet proof for my set up. I would like OD but do not care for OD tranny options. I would love to put 3.42 rear gears with a gear vender behind tranny. Just not an option right now financially, as my wife has cancer. I may just go with a 3.08 gear. Put on MT street slicks and I should be in the 13s I think.

THANK YOU guys for the feedback. It is very encouraging. This was my first time at a track. OK, I have an ATI StreetMaster Torque converter spec'd to the rear and cam etc with fresh build on trans. Now the dyno was based on open headers and 850 holly. I Have Sanderson mid length headers and also had to reduce carb spacer from 1" to 3/8" spacer to fit under hood and 770 avenger carb. I have new poly bushings on all control arms and fresh shocks. I have sway bars on front and back. Now, specs on best run... 14.534 @ 97.083 mph. Not sure what the rest of this is but here it goes...reactions .684, 11-2.437, 12-6.304, 13-9.490. How much time would I pick up going to 3.08 gears?

Have not been on here in a while. I went to the track and was VERY disappointed. I purchased a 520hp 467 from a very reputable builder. I was there when dynoed. I do live near albuquerque and the track is at 5400. I figured with altitude loss and going through a th400, I would be about 380hp or so. I have a 2.73 rear and realize that is not good at all for quarter miles. However, this that is the reason I got a bigblock. has CI/torque supposedly around 560tqe. My best was 14.5. I have posi and lost some spinning on take off. I am sure I could lost a half second with slicks but I guess I need 600 hp to get this thing where I want it. Never would have thought it. Not interested in a 3.55 gear, I like the open road. Just thought the motor would get at least mid 13s.

I do not race much but do have a 500hp bbc. I quess my thinking is, like in transmissions the higher the heat, the shorter the life. I know its not as intense with engine but if I can run a summer operating temp of say 190 instead of 210, it seems that would be better for long term life of this engine? It is a long term investment. However, if the pro's thing its insignificant, I am listening.

I am considering draining out the 50/50 mix from last year and saving it. For the late spring through early fall I would go pure deionized water with a couple bottles of water wetter. Is that too overboard? Has/does anyone else do that? I guess 15 degrees cooler engine probably. Would like some feedback before I commit. The antifreeze was installed early fall last year so I will put the same fluid back in later.

I know there is "clips" or something that holds chrome trim. Does anyone have pics of how to do this? what do the clips look like and how do I get it started, i dont want to damage.I want to remove vinyl top and repair underneath and replace. thanks

switched out my 12 bolt single leg diff unit for a posi unit. Put a hidden kill switch on and new rear shocks and poly bushings in upper and lower arms. Took it out today and really love getting more power to the ground. I was punching it with the 467 with single leg and getting a 100ft black mark. Substantial decline in length now. Next is taking it to track just to see

Congradulations! Do you have to beef up the frame to handle that power? We look forward to getting reports of how it does at the track. Always keep safety as a priority.

Well, it is a street car. I do like the creature comforts fof PB and AC so do not want to go there. Just wondered how hard to get in down to chevelle weight. Looks like its too expensive for me right now. I think a lower gear in and gear vendor will happen in a year or so.

Thanks for the info. I do not want a stiff ride. That is one of many things I like about these montes and the soft coil spring ride. I will probably just get a 1" spacer. I installed big block springs after engine swap. It put the front a little higher than back. I just want it even. 1" should do it.

Does anyone know the "el camino" cargo coil springs #. Is it the CC501? I want to raise my rear a little and am not sure I understant the correct moog part #. thx in advance.

The poly units worked fine for me. Does not seem different from stock.

I agree with you. The only reason I even debate it is because of line of sight. I like this thing as stock looking as possible. They ahve one on "ground up" for chevelle and looks like a fit. I need to call them and ask if the rpm gauge are identical for MC. 160 I believe.

Thank you. I took a good friend for a 40 mile cruise and he was quite impressed with the power. I put new ball joints, bb springs and kyb shocks in front. I must say this thing rides very nice down I40. I am looking forward to getting the posi diff in there soon. It is from a 70mc. I have poly bushings to install on the diff unit and it has a sway bar. I hope it does not stiffin up the ride to much. I have my gauges in except RPM guage. I have been going back in forth between a retro column mounted unit or a removing the clock and putting oem type there.