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Lon,
GlasTek makes good quality fiberglass hoods for a 67. I've got one on my 67
and the fit is really good and not much prep was needed. Seems like it was
about $400 with the lightweight springs. They don't have a web site but
their number is 630-978-9897.
Dale McIntosh
ACES #1709/TC #92 Gold
GR8PMKN - 67 SS
http://www.dalesplace.com
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> Thanks for the info. Nice looking car! It moves!
>
> As for my cooling I now have a brand new BE COOL aluminum
> radiator. The car
> runs 182 degrees even on a 100 degree day sitting in traffic.
>
> Where did you get your cowl hood? Fiberglass or metal?
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Lon
> http://www.geocities.com/brook92000/Index.html
> 67 Chevelle and 70 Monte Carlo
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> Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 7:33 AM
> Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Blower info needed
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> > Lon,
> > You shouldn't have any problems with the small blower setup. Make
> sure
> > your ignition and cooling systems are up to the task. The blower will
> produce
> > plenty of extra heat in the motor. Many recommend the use of a boost
> retard
> > for the ignition.
> > I run a centrifugal(ATI Procharger) supercharger at 8lbs in my 70
> > Chevelle. I shift the stock headed 396 at 5300rpm and run low 11's. My
> car
> > doesn't heat up ever but the centrifugal type doesn't hold as
> much heat in
> the
> > motor. I have stock rods, crank, old forged pistons(looks like factory
> > replacement), 8.5-9:1 comp, hyd cam, 6AL no retard box. On the street I
> have
> > run it up to 6200 without problems. I broke my converter so you might
> want to
> > invest in a blower converter.
> > Walt
> > http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/LINKS.htm
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> >
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> > >I have a 67 Chevelle with the following engine info.
> > >396, .030 over which now makes it a 402, TRW domed piston forged, steel
> > crank,
> > >Edelbrock Aluminum 110cc heads, stock sized rods. All this
> puts me at 8.8
> to
> > 1 compression and 570/578 Comp Cam Roller lifters 110 lobe
> separation and
> > aluminum roller rockers. Engine has 11,000 miles on it. The
> motor is built
> > strong.
> > >
> > >Now, I want to install a 6-71 Weiand blower on this set up BUT ONLY FOR
> SHOW
> > AND CRUISING. What I mean by this is I only plan to run 5-6 pounds of
> boost on
> > this blower and it will stay below 6,000 rpms! Again this set up is just
> for
> > **show and cruising.** I plan to overdrive the heck
> > >out of the blower so it puts out 5-6 pounds of boost. My plan is to run
> (2)
> > 600 cfm Edelbrock carbs on it.
> > >
> > >I have talked with a few local shops that have done many
> blowers and they
> say
> > I should be just fine with this set up SO LONG as I keep the
> boost to 5-6
> > pounds and stay under 6,000 for the most part. No serious
> racing!! I also
> > called Weind/Holley and they told me the same thing.
> > >
> > >I would like your opinions out there from some of you who have had
> experience
> > with this type of set up.
> > >
> > >Thanks
> > >
> > >Lon
> > >http://www.geocities.com/brook92000/Index.html
> > >67 Chevelle
> >
> > Walter Bainey
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