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got some tuning done..changed out the governor in the trans..Big thanks to Tom Williams for helping me out http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gifgot the tranny to shift @5500 instead of 4200..not perfect yet but getting closer..got my drag radials on and was hoping for some road time tomorrow but the weather gods are going to shut us down for the next 3 days..so Ill have to wait for next weekend..car is amazing http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/DSC_0212.jpg
mockingbird812
04-20-2009, 12:48 AM
Thanks for the update ALbert. You gotta be chompin' at the bit!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
markjohnson
04-20-2009, 08:19 AM
Let us know when you get that thing doing full throttle 6200 RPM upshifts!
ORIGLS6
04-20-2009, 06:05 PM
Sure would like to hear her run. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Donnie
04-21-2009, 02:14 AM
Albert, what did you do to change the shift point?
I would like mine to hold passing gear a little longer.
CC Rider
04-21-2009, 04:20 AM
Nice rear! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
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Albert, what did you do to change the shift point?
I would like mine to hold passing gear a little longer.
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Donnie, been getting educated about the governor and how it works.springs weights etc..got a stock 70 LS-5 unit from a member here..got me from 4200 to 5500 in one shot..theres a thread about it here somewhere, Ill see if I can find it
here it is Donnie
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat...true#Post394777 (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=racing&Number=394777&Sear chpage=1&Main=394190&Words=+Alss&topic=&Search=tru e#Post394777)
Donnie
04-22-2009, 05:41 AM
Thanks Albert.
bowtielover
04-22-2009, 08:04 AM
This is a new one one me. Is this a Zl-1 Chevelle ?
Can I get some details on this car?
Stupid question-is this the same as the camaro? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
WILMASBOYL78
04-22-2009, 05:12 PM
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got some tuning done..changed out the governor in the trans..Big thanks to Tom Williams for helping me out http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gifgot the tranny to shift @5500 instead of 4200..not perfect yet but getting closer..got my drag radials on and was hoping for some road time tomorrow but the weather gods are going to shut us down for the next 3 days..so Ill have to wait for next weekend..car is amazing http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif
http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u342/restoman20/DSC_0212.jpg
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Albert, glad to hear it's getting dialed in...weather is clearing....get her out on the road. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif Happy to be able to help..
wilma
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This is a new one one me. Is this a Zl-1 Chevelle ?
Can I get some details on this car?
Stupid question-is this the same as the camaro? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
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I built this car as a what if GM had built it??..not a clone, copy, or recreation..new ZL-1 block, no numbers just grins http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
bowtielover
04-22-2009, 10:53 PM
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This is a new one one me. Is this a Zl-1 Chevelle ?
Can I get some details on this car?
Stupid question-is this the same as the camaro? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
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I built this car as a what if GM had built it??..not a clone, copy, or recreation..new ZL-1 block, no numbers just grins http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
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Great idea! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Thanks for the info!
Very nice car BTW.
GMC_Typhoon
04-22-2009, 11:37 PM
Love the plate.
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