Re: 74Malibu383 Build

by 74Malibu383 Tue Jun 17, 2014 2:59 pm

Got a few. Will try to post them up later after I download them. This guy did park next to me in Ohio though. Bone stock 74 Classic.
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by 77mali Tue Jun 17, 2014 3:04 pm

We tend to seek each other out right? Looks like you had a good time. Thanks!

by driveit Tue Jun 17, 2014 3:55 pm

Man I wish I could have made it to the show in TN to see your car, but I couldn't pass up getting a new engine. Maybe I will catch you next year some where. Love the car still looks awesome!

by driveit Tue Jun 17, 2014 5:03 pm

Got any more videos of your car at a track or something?

by 74Malibu383 Wed Jun 18, 2014 4:03 pm

Ever since the engine rebuild, I've only been making 10-12in of vacuum. My brakes have worked ok, but I thought they could be better. After some research on some electric car forums, I found a lot of people were running Hella UP28 or UP30 vacuum pumps to give them power brakes. I opted for the UP30 as it was tested at a much higher number of cycles. I made a little bracket, bolted it up under the driver fender, and plumbed it into my brake booster vacuum circuit. When I plumbed it in, I made sure to tap into the existing manifold vacuum so that if the pump were to go out, I would still have power brakes at the original 10-12in of vacuum. I used an adjustable vacuum operated Hobbs switch to give me 22in of vacuum and wired it in. The pump turns on when it senses vacuum below 16" and turns off at 22". The brakes felt great, and during an unforeseen panic moment somewhere outside of Jackson Mississippi, they saved me from the junk yard. Some crazy chick didn't even look when merging 4 lanes over! Sure wish I had that on video....

Pump and stand:
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Painted:

by driveit Wed Jun 18, 2014 4:48 pm

Maybe I need that. It seems I loose pedal as I press it down. When holding the brake at a stop it seems to build back up. Does this sound like the same thing.

by 74Malibu383 Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:42 pm

Burnout from Wisconsin...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjw9-nQckZI

by JiMi_DRiX Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:50 pm

74Malibu383 wrote:Burnout from Wisconsin...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjw9-nQckZI

AWESOME.

by 74Malibu383 Thu Jul 31, 2014 11:07 am

Found these on Bangshift...
http://bangshift.com/general-news/event-coverage/hot-rod-power-tour-2014-day-2-coverage-knoxville-tennessee-collection-coolest-stuff/
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by 77mali Thu Jul 31, 2014 4:15 pm

How hot does that bad boy run? Does the turbo increase temp by a lot?

Thanks.

by 74Malibu383 Fri Aug 01, 2014 11:47 am

During the entire Power Tour, it didn't go above 170. In fact, it ran a little too cool... I drove it to work last week and it was 110 out, and it ran 210 with the A/C on. I'm completely ok with running at 210 though! Don't think you can ask for much more.

by 77mali Fri Aug 01, 2014 12:28 pm

No you can't. That's great especially in the AZ heat! What are you using for a thermostat? I have a 160 degree in my engine & it was running 190 on the test stand.

by 74Malibu383 Fri Aug 01, 2014 1:28 pm

I had a 190, but it wasn't opening, so I drilled some holes in it as a quick fix at the time. Doesn't matter in AZ, but like I said, it ran a little too cool in the cooler weather.

by 74Malibu383 Tue Aug 19, 2014 2:36 pm

We'll see how this install goes. I think it'll be a lot of work, but worth it in the end. ZZ572 crate engine with a little help from a ProCharger.
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by driveit Tue Aug 19, 2014 3:15 pm

Are you parting with the stroker? Tell me its not so... I have heard a lot of good things about those 572s. What is the power compared to your previous setup? Oh, do you plan on forcing some air into it too?

by Fishgrinder Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:30 am

I would be afraid to drive that car! Badass!

What transmission and gear ratio do you use?

by 77mali Wed Aug 20, 2014 6:12 am

Holy 572 Batman! Bet that motor will be fun.

by 74Malibu383 Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:10 am

Fishgrinder wrote:I would be afraid to drive that car! Badass!

What transmission and gear ratio do you use?

I'm about as excited as I have ever been about working on this car!
I'm using a built 4L80E with GMPP Supermatic Controller, and a 3.42 rear gear. Thus far the 8.5" 10 bolt has held up great. I'm pretty sure I won't be singing the same tune once I get this all dialed in.

by 1973montec Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:29 am

O my GAUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lookin almost right at home.

by 77mali Wed Aug 20, 2014 6:14 pm

This "custom" 73-77 12 bolt was posted here the other day.

http://www.g3gm.com/t8669-rare-custom-chevy-12-bolt-setup-for-73-77-with-456-eaton-posi

by 74Malibu383 Wed Aug 20, 2014 6:40 pm

Saw that. That's about the same price for a new 9" though... Not sure it's worth the asking price.

by Oldschool454 Wed Aug 20, 2014 7:11 pm

Everything's looking really nice so far. Looking forward to seeing that new engine sitting in there.

by 77mali Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:29 pm

IDK if it would be worth it to check these guys out but Jasper is heavy into NASCAR and manufacturer's their own private label 4spd manual trans & rear diff assemblies for many top race teams. They have a good reputation in the rebuild industry w/ motors, etc.

http://www.jasperengines.com/differentials.php
http://www.jasperengines.com/pdf/jasper_4_spd_flyer.pdf

by dynchel Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:39 pm

77mali wrote:IDK if it would be worth it to check these guys out but Jasper is heavy into NASCAR and manufacturer's their own private label 4spd manual trans & rear diff assemblies for many top race teams. They have a good reputation in the rebuild industry w/ motors, etc.

http://www.jasperengines.com/differentials.php
http://www.jasperengines.com/pdf/jasper_4_spd_flyer.pdf

Maybe they have a good rep where you are from, my company has had more issues with their reman engines, we had installed a rebuilt 350. A week later it was back because the rocker stud pulled out. I just showed this to our master tech & he said personally he had three bad experiences with jasper products. Just my .002.

by 74Malibu383 Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:56 pm

Thanks for the link. I think when the time comes I'll be calling Moser for a 9", and I hope my 4L80E holds up!

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