Re: [Chevelle-list] For Sale: 1967 SS Sport Coupe ~ GR8PMKN

[Clint Hooper]

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I agree with the sedate part. One of the few reasons I don't miss my ZR-1's is their complexity (and the C5's are much worse). A friend of mine works at Mercruiser in the engine shop and gets paid to build all kinds of interesting stuff. He sent me a nice BBC tuned port injection set-up to install on my 427" but I didn't want to mess with all the plumbing issues and miles of wiring,not to mention all the calibration headaches. That being said,what do you gain by installing a late model EFI motor in your El Camino other than a little more flash when the hood is opened? A well built 383" or 406" first gen small block will make as much power as you need,IMO,for a lot less money too. Only speaking for myself,I think a Ramjet 350" would be a cool addition if you wanted an efi set-up. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner LT5 Registry Director http://www.LT5Registry.net/ ACES #1650 http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dale McIntosh Well, you're probably right that the car couldn't be built for $28K even with a starter car. I thought I'd give anyone on TC and the mailing list first crack though. If nothing happens in a few days, I'll put it up on eBay with a $28K-$30K reserve and see what happens.   No definate plans for the Elky - still playing with some ideas. Probably go with a small block this time and keep it pretty sedate unless I find a deal on a big block setup.  It'll still be a driver with creature comforts such as A/C, P/S, etc and a different-than-most paint scheme.  It will be visually striking and not a (dare I say without offending purists) a run-of-the-mill Marina Blue or Bolero Red.  :*)  Pretty colors, but I'm into making something different.  Right now I'm leaning toward a two-tone scheme, something like an apricot/copper hue over silver/gray.   I haven't kept up with small block advancements so all the LSx and LTx engines designations are still alphabet soup up to me. Wouldn't mind finding a late model Z28 with a TPI and automatic that's been wrecked or pretty well neglected to pull engine/trans from. I don't know what engine/trans combos came in what years so I'm starting to research/learn. Haven't decided if the 'WOW' factor is worth the hassle of the new engines over a crate Ram Jet 350 for example. Anyone care to elaborate, off-line? Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709/NECOA #41 67SS/67 Elky DalesPlace  My 67 SS and 67 El Camino ChevelleStuff  Decoding info on 64-72 Chevelles MidwestChevelles  Midwest Chevelle Show Information