71 chevelle+Ly6+T56- Protouring Texas

[LowNfast]

I'm late to the party over here on lateral-g.net but my build up to this point is here- http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...e-ly6-t56.html .. Ill add some photos and info to catch everyone up when I have a bit more time. For now lets get this update started!


This 1971 chevelle started as a straight 6/ powerglide roller, I traded for motorcycle about 4 years go. Frame off build but wasn't sold on the frame mods and general awesomeness of the protouring style. Well.. here I am today still upgrading and beating the car like I stole it. Follow along, let me know if you think it sucks or if you like it. Either way, I'm just a guy with a wrench and carport..





Wow this thread needs an update!! Since the seat upgrade we did some autox at goodguys, that was a blast! the car is a beast with the blower on it and the cam I spec'd brings on the torque way down low. You really have to watch it getting on the power. I spun out more than once, the officials didn't like it but I was having fun!!









Broke 18k on the car during our AutoX adventure





Then on the way home.. Sh!t got real.. A friend pulled up next to me on the highway. And like any red blooded Americans, we punched it!
I was gaining ground like I was cool and BOOM something let go and antifreeze blew up on the windshield.... We pull to take a look, the dorman plastic pulley that clears the steering box exploded and took out the belt and glass radiator hose I found in the junk yard...





But no worries!! I was with friends, and we made a party out of it!! Played cards against humanity and drank two cases of beer waiting on my father n law with the trailer.

[LowNfast]

Here are few videos from the AutoX shenanigans.


http://s101.photobucket.com/user/low...6m6ge.mp4.html

http://s101.photobucket.com/user/low...oenyv.mp4.html


http://s101.photobucket.com/user/low...ufjsw.mp4.html


http://s101.photobucket.com/user/low...7xgf3.mp4.html

[LowNfast]

After the pulley fiasco, I get all that fixed and came up with the perfect pulley made of steel for steering box clearance in abody's. After we get the car back together we start prepping for the "Wanna Go Fast" 1/2 mile shootout. Do some more tuning and make adjustments for long full throttle pulls. Since I only have lap belts in the car, it was freaking me out a little to really push the car, so I thought up a cool way to have a removable harness bar. It worked out great and I managed just over 146 mph in the standing half mile. I really wanted 150 mph but first and second gear had NO traction, but lesson learned, I'll have drag radials for next time.



















Had to show them how to do a proper burn out .. American muscle FTW!

[Che70velle]

I remember you from LS1Tech. I started my build thread over there, and finished it up on this site. Good to see you enjoying one of your cars! Very nicely done, by the way!

[LowNfast]

Originally Posted by Che70velle

I remember you from LS1Tech. I started my build thread over there, and finished it up on this site. Good to see you enjoying one of your cars! Very nicely done, by the way!

Thank you sir! being able to enjoy the car has been a blessing. Your car has turned out amazing since last time I looked at the thread. Good job sir!!

[Zoomin]

Really great job putting this together and it's really cool seeing it get abused!

[WSSix]

That last picture is great! Glad you're out enjoying the car. Have fun!

[ZMAN1969]

WHAT UP E?!! almost didn't recognize the car last I saw it was black and its looking good now!! we need a Redneck GTG again soon before HRPT!

[98ssnova]

Nice car how did you finish your bumpers I like them.

[QuickTrick]

Bad ass! Car looks great. Did you take any videos at the track, or from the dyno?