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03-15-2012, 11:17 AM | #1 | |
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
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03-30-2012, 12:17 PM | #2 |
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
I just bought a new rear quarter (the side that I didn't already replace) and will be putting that on here soon. With that, all my metal will be real solid!
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03-30-2012, 06:32 PM | #3 |
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Sounds good! You better hurry as we've had awesome cruising weather already!
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Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
Here's some new news... I decide to swap the powerglide for a 200-4r tranny. Should be much more enjoyable to drive around now!
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04-18-2012, 03:14 PM | #5 |
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Yes it should!
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05-25-2012, 12:14 PM | #6 |
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Also, contemplating a rear gear swap that will work better with the final drive gear of the 200-4r at .67. Currently I have 3.08 gears, and I thinking of going to 3.55 or 3.73. Either of those should put the od crusing in the sweet spot. (I have 27" of tire height).
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05-25-2012, 01:52 PM | #7 |
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The 3.73's should work out real nice with the 200R4 and the weight of the car, should pull pretty good, nice having the lower first gear too.
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06-19-2012, 04:05 PM | #9 |
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New items ready to go:
I'm hoping to get these installed this weekend. |
06-19-2012, 04:43 PM | #10 |
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How did they get all that in one FedEx envelope?
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06-19-2012, 06:14 PM | #11 |
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New gears are 3.73... Changing out my current 3.08 gears. I bought the trans locally and just had a full "stage 2" rebuild done with new converter. I will be using a TV cable kit from bowtie overdrives for my Edelbrock carb to get the geometry just right, and I picked up a B&M torque converter lockup module that is speed controlled( as well as brake switch override). I can adjust the set speed from the dash while driving, and even has an LED to show when the converter is locked.
This should really make my summertime drives much more fun! -Nick |
06-19-2012, 06:35 PM | #12 |
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be sure to let us know if your mileage increases and by how much. but with the gear change it prob wont be too big of a difference. love your imp!!
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oh yeah i forgot you had a glide. youll def see a difference in mpgs. i thought you had Th350. its gonna feel like a new car ,in a good way. lower first gear and 2 extra gears with od!! its gonna be a fun car to drive
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06-20-2012, 12:22 AM | #16 |
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Word. Can't wait to see how this turns out.
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06-20-2012, 10:59 PM | #17 |
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Your car is a sexxy beast.
I don't think the 200r4 is a good idea at all... You had better send it to my house. I'll dispose of it for you. |
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07-05-2012, 06:01 PM | #19 |
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3.73 gears and 200-4r installed! Can you say AWESOME!!!!
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glad to hear! so what youre cruisin rpms? mpg?
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Sounds like the boat came to life, cool it worked out, having the lower first really helped, especially twice as low because of the 2spd. Good for you.
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For sure! I'm really happy with how it turned out... so happy in fact, it has spurred a bit of confidence for me. My twin brother and I have abet to see which of our cars is quicker in the 1/4 mile. We have had these cars since we were 16. Neither is fast (by taday's standards) but that doesn't stop us from competing with each other ;-) I will be posting results and showing video of race too!
His: 67' Mustang Coupe 2800lbs 289, newly rebuilt, stock spec cam 2 barrel carb, All original drivetrain/accessories c4 auto tranny (3spd) 2.73 gears stock exhaust, exhaust manifolds 26" OD tires Mine: 65' Impala SS Newly rebuild 327 bored .40 over 461 Camel hump heads Comp cams 206/214 @.50 duration 9.5-1 +/- compression Edelbrock 1406 carb, performer manifold HEI Headers into turbo mufflers 3.73 Gears 200-4r transmission 3600lbs 27" OD tires (Full write up here for anyone interested or here on FB) Thoughts? Do I have a chance? -Nick |
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I have driven his car many times, and it runs really nice. The only reason I think I have a chance is his 2 barrel carb. If he put a 4 barrel on there, I wouldn't be so confident. PS, his cam is custom ground, unsure exact specs, but much stronger than stock.... -Nick |
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