My long term 57 project

[ChuckDriver]

I'll see what I can do for comparison videos!

[ChuckDriver]

Let's add another item to my growing list of updates!

Looking at some fabric, this is from a '63 Impala, I think it will go well with the '61 Impala speaker!

[71'tahoe]

Love the new frame work! Cant wait to see it finished!

[kustombrad]

Very cool!!

[ChuckDriver]

Originally Posted by kustombrad

Very cool!!

Thanks Brad!

[Rods57]

I think we need an audio file posted to hear what it sounds like.......

[ChuckDriver]

I think I might have this video thing figured out.

Here are links to 2 videos, one with the Flowmasters and the new Black Widow Exhaust Venoms.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrjKKxVke1Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpDibidhYsA

[Dan in Pasadena]

Sounds pretty wicked, JJ.

You say they quiet down at highway cruising speed? If not I doubt I could live with them long term but they DO sound bad ass. Danny likey!

[ChuckDriver]

Dan, yep they do get quiet while cruising. They do sound real nice at idle and while accelerating!!

[jaws61]

Wow they sound awesome!! Which Widow venmons are they so get an idea for my build??

[ChuckDriver]

Originally Posted by jaws61

Wow they sound awesome!! Which Widow venmons are they so get an idea for my build??

Yes, they are the Venom 250 series. Got them on a special July 4th sale!

[bowt1ed]

Hey JJ, did you bump up that cam in your ZZ? Could be the Venoms, but sounds a bit thumpier. Can't wait to light off my ZZ383 for the first time - perhaps this winter!

Cheers, Jim

[iowaboynca]

are those the 250s?

At first i wasn't a fan but i hear what you mean about them getting quiet. I'm now curious!

[Rods57]

That sounds great. thanks for posting its good to get a real comparison.

[Advanced Design]

The new ones do sound more aggressive at idle and it is interesting how that aggressiveness diminishes as the rpm's come up. Sounds good!

[RockinKees]

Sounds great!!
I like the Black Widows more than the Flowmasters, they sound mean!!

[ChuckDriver]

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Sounds great!!
I like the Black Widows more than the Flowmasters, they sound mean!!

Thanks Kees!

[Dan in Pasadena]

Ok, I've gotta ask: This "ZZ383" is it a crate GM engine? Why or whose "ZZ" designation is it? What's the stated HP and Torque figures?

[bowt1ed]

Hey Dan, the "ZZ" is a GM designation for their high performance crate motors. The ZZ383 stroker is a SBC rated at 450/450.

Cheers, Jim

[ChuckDriver]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Ok, I've gotta ask: This "ZZ383" is it a crate GM engine? Why or whose "ZZ" designation is it? What's the stated HP and Torque figures?

Dan, mine is the ZZ4 that I got from the local Rick Hendrick Chevrolet. Its rated at 355hp/405tq, has great power!

[Dan in Pasadena]

Thanks JJ. I was looking at crate engines on Summit's site last night and all-in-all I was fairly surprised how reasonably priced they are.

My little 283/350 combo ran fine but I know it has a weak cylinder and I've always been told it costs more to have a 283 machined and rebuilt than it does to just replace it with a base 350 crate motor. Of course once I started looking I realized for "only" X more I can step up from the base motor to something with a little more umph! Lol

Slippery slopes!

[solidaxel]

Take a spelling lesson and try L S, I am old and I was able to understand all that info
There is a bit of a learning curve but well worth it

[Dan in Pasadena]

You talkin to me?

I'm old too, I guess. Soon to be 62. You're recommending I consider going with a salvaged LS engine?

[ChuckDriver]

I'm hoping to do an LS install with the new frame.

Here's another video for your viewing pleasure!

https://youtu.be/EagvZBY0MVk

[solidaxel]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

I'm hoping to do an LS install with the new frame.

Here's another video for your viewing pleasure!

https://youtu.be/EagvZBY0MVk

That GMC has it all I like it!