Re: [Chevelle-list] DROOL!

[Z16CHEVELLEGUY]

I too have this 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. I also have an orginal photo (black & white) taken in the summer of 1965 showing a Z16 drag racing.                                                             Larry (Z)