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Old 07-14-2016, 04:52 PM   #626
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Re: My long term 57 project

I'll see what I can do for comparison videos!
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Old 07-24-2016, 09:26 PM   #627
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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!
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Old 07-24-2016, 11:01 PM   #628
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Love the new frame work! Cant wait to see it finished!
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Old 07-26-2016, 07:07 PM   #629
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Hey Dan! Yep life has a way of slowing our builds down for sure! Been busy with the kids, working in the new yard and I've about gotten my garage set up the way I want it. I'm really wanting get going again on the door latches and the new frame again soon, but got to take the Kids to Disney this weekend!!

I have no reason why I didn't cover that one spot on the floor, other than I figured it didn't need it since its a raised section.

I have also been trying to figure where to put this:
I got one also I am going to try to put it in my seat back like it was in the rear seat.
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Old 07-29-2016, 01:13 AM   #630
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Well I said I was moving the muffler swap to the top of my list, so yesterday I got an early start and made it happen!

It was pretty straight forward swapping them out. I had mounted the 40s using 3 bolt flanges so I did the same with the Venoms. The Venoms are 1in longer so I trimmed the outlet before Mig welding the flanges and bolting them up!

And yes they sound AWESOME! It really barks when you fire it up and the idle sounds much more pronounced, it's a little "raspy" so I may put an H pipe in later. Accelerating from a stop sounds great through the gears with a very nice deep tone. Funny thing is, at about 55 they go silent! You only hear the wind noise with the windows down.

What I really like is when sitting still and you jump on the throttle from about 2500 to 4500 they really come alive!! I like them much better that the 40s and will highly recommend them to you guys!
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Old 07-29-2016, 05:22 PM   #631
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Very cool!!
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Old 07-29-2016, 10:00 PM   #632
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Thanks Brad!
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Old 07-30-2016, 05:40 PM   #633
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I think we need an audio file posted to hear what it sounds like.......
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Old 07-31-2016, 12:55 PM   #634
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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

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Old 07-31-2016, 04:46 PM   #635
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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!
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Old 07-31-2016, 06:14 PM   #636
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Dan, yep they do get quiet while cruising. They do sound real nice at idle and while accelerating!!
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Old 07-31-2016, 08:30 PM   #637
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Wow they sound awesome!! Which Widow venmons are they so get an idea for my build??
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Old 07-31-2016, 08:37 PM   #638
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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!
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Old 07-31-2016, 08:40 PM   #639
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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!
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That sounds great. thanks for posting its good to get a real comparison.
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Old 08-01-2016, 03:10 AM   #641
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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!
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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!

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Old 08-01-2016, 03:13 PM   #643
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Sounds great!!
I like the Black Widows more than the Flowmasters, they sound mean!!
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Old 08-01-2016, 08:08 PM   #644
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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!

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Thanks Jim, it still has the stock cam but the Venoms really made a difference!
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I like the Black Widows more than the Flowmasters, they sound mean!!
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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?
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Old 08-02-2016, 07:45 AM   #647
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Hey Dan, the "ZZ" is a GM designation for their high performance crate motors. The ZZ383 stroker is a SBC rated at 450/450.

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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!
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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

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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
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