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Larry (Z),
Thanks for the explanation. Does this
turbine look like a "torpedo heater" that bolts to the rear
differential ? Just trying to get a mental picture.
Kent
'68 Malibu ZZ502/502
ACES #5102
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Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 10:03
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Z-16 in Hot
ROD
Kent:
I have an ad from 1965 (1965 Z16 with
turbo rearend) with the turbo rear end. It bolted to the rear and produced
some great ET's. according to the ad the stock z16 produced 1350 HP to rear
wheels and was officially timed @ 149 mph @9.95 ET. the turbo-axle was
produced by Turbonique, inc. Their address was 20 North Kent Street - Orlando,
Florida 32805.the ad states that when you flip the turbo ignition to
standby , your throttle foot can call for that extra power when you need it -
and you get it instantly, because the time lapse from ignition to full turbine
power was 1/20 of a second.the time of 9.95 seconds was @ the Dallas , Georgia
Dragstrip July 24, 1965. This probably was the fastest Z16.
Larry
(Z)
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