[Video] 1st drive - 565 '73 Vette
11-25-2008, 09:32 PM
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[Video] 1st drive - 565 '73 Vette
I've finally got my '73 Vette drivable, after 6 long years of working on this project. The latest version has a 565 cid big block Chevy which dyno'd at 714hp and 699 lb-ft of torque! It's a completely ridiculous monster motor!
I was a little bone-headed in the 1st video - the door flew open LOL. I'm very conservative with my driving, obviously because I don't have a tag yet, I'm driving in a neighborhood, I don't know how to drive this car yet, and the suspension is not aligned in the least.
It isn't obvious in the video, but with just a blip of 60% throttle, this thing is VIOLENT! All the loose stuff in the car went flying, including my gauge panel LOL. To really appreciate these videos, a decent sound card and speakers will help. Without these, it will be rather boring...
Here are the specs for the motor:
Built by Lance Andrews of L.A. Racing Engines
565 CID 4.6" bore 4.25" stroke
Dart Big M block, Scat Crankshaft and H-beam rods
JE Flat Top Pistons - 10:1 CR, Total Seal rings
Brodix BB2-Extra heads, mildly ported by Champion Racing Heads in Palm Coast, FL
Custom Mechanical Cam: 260/268, .697/.681 Lift, lobe sep. 112, int. c/l 108, valve lash .022/.022
Jesel Sportsman Shaft Rocker system - 1.7
Edelbrock Super Victor, port matched
Pro Systems custom Dominator - 1130cfm
Stahl Sidepipe headers, 2.125" primary, 4" collector
Timing locked in at 36 degrees (at least for now - we may put the mech adv back in the distributor based on how she runs on the street)
I was a little bone-headed in the 1st video - the door flew open LOL. I'm very conservative with my driving, obviously because I don't have a tag yet, I'm driving in a neighborhood, I don't know how to drive this car yet, and the suspension is not aligned in the least.
It isn't obvious in the video, but with just a blip of 60% throttle, this thing is VIOLENT! All the loose stuff in the car went flying, including my gauge panel LOL. To really appreciate these videos, a decent sound card and speakers will help. Without these, it will be rather boring...
Here are the specs for the motor:
Built by Lance Andrews of L.A. Racing Engines
565 CID 4.6" bore 4.25" stroke
Dart Big M block, Scat Crankshaft and H-beam rods
JE Flat Top Pistons - 10:1 CR, Total Seal rings
Brodix BB2-Extra heads, mildly ported by Champion Racing Heads in Palm Coast, FL
Custom Mechanical Cam: 260/268, .697/.681 Lift, lobe sep. 112, int. c/l 108, valve lash .022/.022
Jesel Sportsman Shaft Rocker system - 1.7
Edelbrock Super Victor, port matched
Pro Systems custom Dominator - 1130cfm
Stahl Sidepipe headers, 2.125" primary, 4" collector
Timing locked in at 36 degrees (at least for now - we may put the mech adv back in the distributor based on how she runs on the street)
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11-25-2008, 11:38 PM
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11-26-2008, 10:43 AM
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Thanks guys! I will post videos of shifting as soon as she is street legal. I have to get the brake lights and turn signals working, and I need to get the tag.
The interior is still a mess, so I'm going to work ok that next.
The interior is still a mess, so I'm going to work ok that next.
11-26-2008, 11:19 AM
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They're ok with it as long as I don't go blasting around with it at night. I've been checking with them every time I run it to make sure it isn't too loud. If it becomes a problem, I'll cap the baffles again.
The college kids across the street have been attracting all the animosity lately, what with them throwing beer cans on neighboring roofs...
The college kids across the street have been attracting all the animosity lately, what with them throwing beer cans on neighboring roofs...
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