Twin turbo 1970 1/2 Chevelle Convertible project

[Studio57]

bought the car in 2005 and been building this version since 2009 and hoping to make it ready in 2013. My idea is to build 70 1/2 version of the Chevelle like the camaro had. im gonna keep the 1971 rearend and 70 front chevelle with el camino 70 front bumper so all the lights will be round.

i try to keep the old story short , this i look it had when i bought it.

[Studio57]

in 2007-2009 we build it to look like this. best et was 11.2 sec with full exhaust. First it had 509 bbc and procharger and later 632 bbc with powerglide.

[Studio57]

after late 2009 i wanted to do it ones again and this time with out any big compromisess.

first we sandblast the body and frame and after that i cut the frame in half and add extra steel plate inside the main tubes. and replace all the major body steel: door surface, front fenders, rear fenders and hood.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540051_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540050_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540052_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540053_large.jpg

then i paint the frame and intalled the front brakes and ridetech waveshock suspension
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540056_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540065_large.jpg

my friend sprayed the Lambo organge to under the car and firewall
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540068_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540067_large.jpg

body back on frame
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540076_large.jpg

first version on the rear suspension with air bags and Q1`s on 12bolt rearend
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540073_large.jpg

door fitted on the body
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3089/30826544009_large.jpg

painting done by my friend Jani..

http://carphotos3.cardomain.com/images/0016/48/48/16078484_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/48/38/16078483_large.jpg

http://carphotos3.cardomain.com/images/0016/48/28/16078482_large.jpg

[Studio57]

next step was to dyno the engine that my friend Pekka rebuild me from the NRE engine that wasnt that well build as new.

here are the dyno results after the rebuild.
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http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/69/49/16109694_large.jpg

here is a dyno video of the dyno http://www.youtube.com/studio571

now the engine is on the car.. still some hoses and tubes attach from the dyno session but i will replace those with better ones.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/07/53/16107035_large.jpg

steering rack and front sway bar

http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/images/0016/07/83/16107038_large.jpg

at the end i deside to coat the car black under the car to get more orginal look.
http://carphotos3.cardomain.com/images/0016/07/63/16107036_large.jpg

http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/images/0016/69/47/16109674_large.jpg

i will keep you post when i will continue this :thumbsup:

[69x22]

Nice car, the power level is phenomenal.:thumbsup:

[Studio57]

thanks :)

did order loads of new parts to it hopefully they arrives in next two weeks.. Moser M9 with wavetrack and Full The Shop LLC (http://www.theshopllc.com/) interior , new turbo headers from Stainless Steel works that should fit to this car way better, rear shock waves..new windows. etc etc...

[Cole]

Those are ridiculous power #s

[Studio57]

Those are ridiculous power #s

i have electric boost control so i dont have to have that all in use all the time :) On 1bar boost in made "only" 1050hp

i will have also the traction control from Motec. im using E85 and that dyno results where made on that fuel.


you can find more picture here http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3082654/1971-chevrolet-chevelle/

[Che70velle]

:confused59: :confused59: :confused59: :hail: :hail: :hail:

[Ron in SoCal]

Killer build. 1500 hp TT + Motec traction control. Which one wins? :D :cheers:

[Rybar]

I feel sorry for your rear tires. :lol:

Project looks awesome, you in Finland or Sweeden? Pekka sounds like an NHL goalie name. :thumbsup:

[Studio57]

FINLAND :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Killer build. 1500 hp TT + Motec traction control. Which one wins? :D :cheers:

No way the traction control wins that battle. :thumbsup:

[tmadden]

after late 2009 i wanted to do it ones again and this time with out any big compromisess.

first we sandblast the body and frame and after that i cut the frame in half and add extra steel plate inside the main tubes. and replace all the major body steel: door surface, front fenders, rear fenders and hood.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540051_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540050_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540052_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540053_large.jpg

then i paint the frame and intalled the front brakes and ridetech waveshock suspension
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540056_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540065_large.jpg

my friend sprayed the Lambo organge to under the car and firewall
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540068_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540067_large.jpg

body back on frame
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540076_large.jpg

first version on the rear suspension with air bags and Q1`s on 12bolt rearend
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3081/30826540073_large.jpg

door fitted on the body
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2331/3089/30826544009_large.jpg

painting done by my friend Jani..

http://carphotos3.cardomain.com/images/0016/48/48/16078484_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/48/38/16078483_large.jpg

http://carphotos3.cardomain.com/images/0016/48/28/16078482_large.jpg



Thank goodness for the color change. It looks great with the orange on it!!!!

[214Chevy]

That thing is gonna haul ass. Hold on to your pants!!

[WSSix]

Good choice on the color combination.

[Studio57]

Thanks Guys... tommorrow more picture.. i forgot to take more today :thankyou:

[Studio57]

going forward.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

That color is sweet!

[Studio57]

Air to water intercoolers Heat Exchanger installed.

[Studio57]

i have to say the BeCool building quality aint the best ive seen.. think this radiator did cost 1800dollars and both sides of the top of the radiator are differend and the other ones looks like child has weld it. We need to re do it!! Under the aluminum top they have saw the sell extreamly rawly. First and Last BeCool radiator for me :guns: :guns:

[JKnight]

Nicely done so far! Looking good!

Regarding that BeCool radiator, was that a custom build or is that a factory fit item? I would agree that the issues you pointed out are....well...issues. I would send them a picture and ask if that's representative of their usual level of workmanship. :bitchslap:

If you weren't in Finland I'm betting that thing would be going back.

[Studio57]

Nicely done so far! Looking good!

Regarding that BeCool radiator, was that a custom build or is that a factory fit item? I would agree that the issues you pointed out are....well...issues. I would send them a picture and ask if that's representative of their usual level of workmanship. :bitchslap:

If you weren't in Finland I'm betting that thing would be going back.
****.:thankyou:
that was ordered tru summit and it did contain the fans as well.. i would do that reclamation but i bought the kit in 2009 and now open the boxies.. so i dont think the warranty is still on.. i just have to to go forward and fix it my self.. that seem to be same on most of the bolt on= do it your self items..

[groovyjay]

Hyvä Masi! Hope to see it ready and rolling one day! i still have couple of minutes of video when i followed you in the Charger. we could do a similar clip of the Chevelle once it's done. :thumbsup:

[Studio57]

Kiitos :) if you have a video send me a link tru PM .
radiator brackets done

[Karl Buchka]

I dig the twin turbos! Are you using a Motec ECU as well?

[Studio57]

I dig the twin turbos! Are you using a Motec ECU as well?

yes i have M800 on the Chevelle and it will have the Motec pdm30 powerdistribution as well..

[Studio57]

new convertible top installed.

[Studio57]

Valvecovers and intake coated.

[windycitychev]

i have to say the BeCool building quality aint the best ive seen.. think this radiator did cost 1800dollars and both sides of the top of the radiator are differend and the other ones looks like child has weld it. We need to re do it!! Under the aluminum top they have saw the sell extreamly rawly. First and Last BeCool radiator for me :guns: :guns:

The build looks awsome and im doing a 68 Chevelle SS

I was going to go with the BeCool but decided for a couple more dollars I opted for the AutoRad radiator, core support and radiator,fan shroud set up and I may say craftmanship is first to none even though the lead time was 12 weeks well worth the wait love it and would never get any other radiator. Good luck with the build

[Studio57]

yep .. becool radiators sucks :)


new moser M9 rearend installed

Setup
- M9HP1 Bolt-in Hsg & Axle Pkg
- Powder coat housing
- powder coat case
- Wilwood Pro Street Disc - WITH E-Brake
- Moser Performance Nodular Case
- Wavetrac 35 Spline Posi
- Alum. Daytona Support
- Setup Kit 28 Spline Pinion
- 1350 Pinion Yoke - Steel
- 3.00 gears

[Studio57]

exthose system point welded and just trying to re-locating the turbos.. the stainless steel works SBC turboheaders had some falls , bolt pattern did not fit = did make new flanges to the heads. the primaries contact to valve covers and alternator and powersteering unit= we had to re-done the most of the headers.

[strtcar]

i have to say the BeCool building quality aint the best ive seen.. think this radiator did cost 1800dollars and both sides of the top of the radiator are differend and the other ones looks like child has weld it. We need to re do it!! Under the aluminum top they have saw the sell extreamly rawly. First and Last BeCool radiator for me :guns: :guns:


What does an $1800 radiator do for you besides cooling?

[Studio57]

What does an $1800 radiator do for you besides cooling?
hmmmm....important question, dont know... what radiators do besides cooling... takes my wife out for a dinner? :RunninDog:

[Che70velle]

What does an $1800 radiator do for you besides cooling?


Well, for $1800.00 the unit should look like an artist constructed it, and you would be proud to show it to your friends. It should be well built.
For this reason, I stopped buying C&R. Their quality several years ago went away, and they started using oil coolers from another supplier (other than Delphi). Their top management split up, and started another company (Saldana), which produced a great, high quality product for our race cars. I've been told the quality came back eventually.
Bottom line is this: there are too many choices today for the enthusiast, or racer, to have to put up with a poorly built coiling unit.
...take your wife out for dinner...good one!

[Studio57]

i argee with you it should look like art, mine was art but not kind of art i would like to buy :guns:

Well, for $1800.00 the unit should look like an artist constructed it, and you would be proud to show it to your friends. It should be well built.
For this reason, I stopped buying C&R. Their quality several years ago went away, and they started using oil coolers from another supplier (other than Delphi). Their top management split up, and started another company (Saldana), which produced a great, high quality product for our race cars. I've been told the quality came back eventually.
Bottom line is this: there are too many choices today for the enthusiast, or racer, to have to put up with a poorly built coiling unit.
...take your wife out for dinner...good one!

[Studio57]

re-locating the turbos.. the stainless steel works turboheaders had some falls , bolt pattern did not fit = new flange to the head bolts. the primaries contact to valve covers and alternator and powersteering unit= we had to re-done the most of the headers.


now we are working on the re-location. the drives side point weld on place.

[cam67]

Hienoa työtä! Nice work!:thumbsup:

[Studio57]

Hienoa työtä! Nice work!:thumbsup:

Kiitos, Tack and :thankyou:

[214Chevy]

Hienoa työtä! Nice work!:thumbsup:

Kiitos, Tack and :thankyou:

:headscratch: :headscratch: :headscratch: :headscratch: :headscratch: :headscratch:.....huh.......??

[Studio57]

:headscratch: :headscratch: :headscratch: :headscratch: :headscratch: :headscratch:.....huh.......??
he said in Finnish nice work and in english the same.. i did rebly to him in saying thanks on finish, swedish and english :thumbsup:

[Studio57]

More turbo work done

[Studio57]

all exthose side done and intake side almost done.

[214Chevy]

Making alot of headway. Looking really good!!

[HEEP]

I love that shot. this thing is coming along really nice.

HEEP

[68vert]

sweet. twins! I'd love to go for a ride in it when its done

[Wissing72]

Like the 70 1/2 idea. I also agree those power numbers are insane!

[Studio57]

thanks guys..
i cut the outer part of the orginal tail light and add led panel to the center.

[Studio57]

engine almost done.

[Studio57]

baby steps.. car needs to be ready in a month !

[Thomo5150]

Great build. Luv this engine.... Motec!!! I'll have to scan an old photo and show you guys what the first Motec looked like back in 1988, it's come a long way.

Thomo

[broken1234]

How did you size your intercooler? You have additional fans just for intercooling?

[Studio57]

How did you size your intercooler? You have additional fans just for intercooling?
what you see on the picture is not intercooler it is the heat exhancer for the air to water intercoolers.

[Studio57]

taken from tv-shoot today.

[Studio57]

http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0016/76/03/16256730_large.jpg

[214Chevy]

I'd like to see pics of the new interior please. Looking good!

[Studio57]

I'd like to see pics of the new interior please. Looking good!

i would like to show the interior but im still waiting most of it from The Shop LLC, i hope they are done really soon.

i got a idea to build diffusers to fuel tank.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/48/26/16268462_large.jpg

[Wissing72]

The build is looking great! I like the interior from The Shop LLC. One of my favorite dashboards.

[Studio57]

fuellines done and found a home for the coils under the Fenders

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/65/48/16285684_large.jpg

fueltank finally done.
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/26/48/16276284_large.jpg

did skip the previos idea and did the cleaner version.
http://carphotos3.cardomain.com/images/0016/26/58/16276285_large.jpg

[groovyjay]

Looking good Masi, next thing you might want to do is to invest in to a proper camera... :action-smiley-027:

[Studio57]

Looking good Masi, next thing you might want to do is to invest in to a proper camera... :action-smiley-027:


hahahaaa ... i hear those cameras can be quite expensive, i rather invest on horsepower :idea:
and if my pictures quality would be better i had to clean my garage more often and learn how to use it.

[Studio57]

First fitting try out with the Chevelle door panels , they do look fantastic..


http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/images/0016/71/43/16291734_large.jpg

[TheShopLLC.com]

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk232/THESHOPLLC/DOOR2.jpg (http://s281.photobucket.com/user/THESHOPLLC/media/DOOR2.jpg.html)
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk232/THESHOPLLC/CHEVELLEVERTPANELS008.jpg (http://s281.photobucket.com/user/THESHOPLLC/media/CHEVELLEVERTPANELS008.jpg.html)

[214Chevy]

Looking good.

[preston]

Those are very nice interior panels

[Nick.V70]

DAMN!:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

DAMN!:thumbsup:

I'm with you!

[groovyjay]

Are you getting the car finished for the xtreme car show? Looks really really really good with the new interior pieces.

[Studio57]

That is the plan, im trying to go both Lahti and Tampere. i do really like the interior it was forth waiting. im gonna anodised the aluminum part to black to get more solid and clean look. our goal is to start the engine first time on the car next friday.cant wait to try out how the 1482hp / 1712nm pulls the car ;)
Are you getting the car finished for the xtreme car show? Looks really really really good with the new interior pieces.

[groovyjay]

That is the plan, im trying to go both Lahti and Tampere. i do really like the interior it was forth waiting. im gonna anodised the aluminum part to black to get more solid and clean look. our goal is to start the engine first time on the car next friday.cant wait to try out how the 1482hp / 1712nm pulls the car ;)

Sämpy showed me your dyno slips while I was having my split window motor dynoed, INSANE!!!! Hope to see your car soon, I'll be attending both shows as well. :RunninDog:

[Che70velle]

Really nice pieces! Do the panels fit as great as they look? More pics, please!
I saw your ride on their web site and was wondering if you'd got the panels yet.
How long did it take to get them?

[Studio57]

the panels fit quite well, did need to make some adjustments, not sure was it the panels or the car that was build bit differently originally :)

the trunk almost done, only the trunk lid panel needs to be installed.

http://carphotos3.cardomain.com/images/0016/28/10/16298201_large.jpg

[Al Moreno]

Looking good! Lots of creativity here.

[Studio57]

Looking good! Lots of creativity here.

thanks

it is running
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsN3SxeQUGM&feature=c4-overview&list=UU9WcWu6TNqxD13k_N_4CNig


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAA3mZKqCxw&feature=c4-overview&list=UU9WcWu6TNqxD13k_N_4CNig


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQSawnJ44fQ&list=UU9WcWu6TNqxD13k_N_4CNig

[Wissing72]

Looking good! The interior looks good too.

[Bakaruda]

Love the car man!

[tmadden]

Interior panels are really sweet!!
The rest of the car:king:

[WSSix]

I like the gauges and layout. Great job guys!

[krptonite]

looks great!! well done! , will that stock chassis hold all that power?? being a convertible i would have thought it would twist like a pretzel! i saw a camaro convertible pop the windshield when launching hard so i really hope this wont happen after all that hard work!

[Studio57]

looks great!! well done! , will that stock chassis hold all that power?? being a convertible i would have thought it would twist like a pretzel! i saw a camaro convertible pop the windshield when launching hard so i really hope this wont happen after all that hard work!

that chassis is fully modifide but that hp-level is still a lot on any car.

[waynieZ]

Great work! I like it...

[Studio57]

going forward :)

[214Chevy]

Now that's one nicely done convertible. Love the grey wheels.

[Studio57]

Front spoiler project, sorry pictures on wrong order

[Studio57]

some samples from the magazine session.

[1transam]

Love every aspect of this chevelle

[syborg tt]

very nice I especially like the engine bay

[CamaroMike]

That color pops! Looks great :thumbsup:

[Bowtieracing]

Made in Finland:trophy-1302:

[groovyjay]

Stance is spot on! Congrats Masi for getting this uber mobile on the road! :trophy-1302:

[waynieZ]

That looks Awesome! I love everything about this car. Great color choice.

[WSSix]

Really great pictures! Great car, too. Congrats on the coverage. Enjoy the drive!

[Che70velle]

This car turned out amazing! Well done guys!

[Al Moreno]

Perfect!

[Studio57]

Thanks guys :beavis:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Full time beast! :wow:

[Studio57]

Thanks to Lateral-g ,Chevelle is now here a car of the month see more of the car and some new pictures that has never been shown previosly anywhere.

3 pages of information here.

http://lateral-g.net/august-14-feature-of-the-month-masi-isohannis-70-12-twin-turbo-chevelle/

hope you guys like it :thumbsup:

[Che70velle]

Just checked out the story. The car turned out amazing! Well done!

[Studio57]

Just checked out the story. The car turned out amazing! Well done!

thanks, driven the car now for 1700miles and hoping to nail a 9`s on 1/4 mile before the winter comes .. it handles nicely and even my wife drives it.

[camcojb]

Thanks for letting us feature your car Masi, it's incredible. :thumbsup: Adding some pictures from this thread right now. :)

[SuperB70]

Hieno homma, Onneksi Olkoon!

Hieno homma antaa tehdä juttu autosta!

To you how dont speak finnish:

Great job, Congrats! Awesom job to make an article!

[Studio57]

Tattis Juhani, tänään ilmesty uusi V8 jossa tääkin on esillä
Hieno homma, Onneksi Olkoon!

Hieno homma antaa tehdä juttu autosta!

To you how dont speak finnish:

Great job, Congrats! Awesom job to make an article!

[Loeress]

Hi, great work on this Chevelle! The engine is an absolute monster I guess. Great idea with the taillights as well!
This is my first post here. I am 20 years old and from Germany, I will start my 71 Chevelle Convertible as well soon. Enough about me, my question is if you could give me more details about the conversion of the front from a 71 into a 70? Found some threads online about a full change of the Chevelle front including all the stuff, but I am really into customizing.

Greetings from Germany,
Lauritz


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[Studio57]

you need the radiator support, and the headlight pieces and the grill, front bumper+brackets, also if i remember correctly the fenders has bit different on the front mountings
Masi
Hi, great work on this Chevelle! The engine is an absolute monster I guess. Great idea with the taillights as well!
This is my first post here. I am 20 years old and from Germany, I will start my 71 Chevelle Convertible as well soon. Enough about me, my question is if you could give me more details about the conversion of the front from a 71 into a 70? Found some threads online about a full change of the Chevelle front including all the stuff, but I am really into customizing.

Greetings from Germany,
Lauritz


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