Tim, Here's a few links, and below that, a laundry list of things done and needing done.
Some pictures http://www.4hockeyfans.com/kumas/ss396pics/index.htm A couple of videos with the engine on the dyno http://www.4hockeyfans.com/kumas/dyno-run.wmv http://www.4hockeyfans.com/kumas/dyno-setup.wmv I include this one so you can hear the cam. As you can see below, for the ultimate SS, you will want to upgrade the rear end and tranny. Thanks, Larry Laundry List ENGINE 396 BBC out of a 1969 Camaro. Bored .030 over (402 cid now) L78 high performance rectangular large port heads with new stainless valves Comp springs. Redline now 6800 RPM 435 HP with carb straight out of the box 450 Ft pounds torque horsepower and torque should improve with carb tweeks. Numbers as follows: HEADS 3919840 E14*8 / E14*8 BLOCK 3955272 T0916JB 1969 Camaro 325HP PG TRANSMISSION Saginaw 4 Speed. I rebuilt it, replacing all soft parts. Gearing and numbers as follows: 1st 3.11 2nd 2.20 3rd 1.47 4th 1.00 Cover 6261886 Tail 6261884 Main 6825656 Parts used to build: Bell housing Lakewood 15000 steel scatter shield Breather Cap Kit Polished Alum. WA6111POL Camshaft Comp Cams 11-430-8 L.566, D280 Carburetor Holley 0-80870 4150 870CFM Street Avenger Coil Mallory 29440 Pro Master Crank GM Forged dash harness M&H 09460 Distributor Mallory 9148201 Comp9000 Unilite Duel Inlet Fuel Line Mr. Gasket 1559 With Fuel Pressure Gauge engine harness M&H 10430 exhaust system FLOMASTERS American Thunder 2.5 inch with Super 40 mufflers fan belt Car Quest 7520 25/64 X 52-5/8 forward lamp harness M&H 10065 Fuel Pump Push Rod ARP 135-8701 Gasket Set Fel-Pro KS-2618 ground strap kit M&H 27435 Harmonic Balancer Pioneer Inc. DA-396 Head Bolts ARP 135-3603 Chromemoly Black Oxide - Hex Headers Sanderson Jet-Hot Sterling Coated Hyfire VI Mallory 685 Microprocessor controlled CD ignition system Intake Manifold Edelbrock 7562-R Performer RPM AirGap - Polished Mechanical Fuel Pump Holley 12-454 110GPH, 6-8PSI Oil Pan Milodon 30950 7 quart +1 Oil Pump Enginetech EP77HV Oil Pump Shaft Enginetech IS77 Piston Rings Hastings Pistons Sealed Power (TRW) L2242F30 .030 over Forged Dome Pushrods - Exhaust Comp Cams 7991-1 3/8, 8.4in, .080 Pushrods - Intake Comp Cams 8900-1 3/8, 7.5in, .080 Radiator All Pro (Northern) aluminum Radiator Fans (2) Spal 1250 cfm, 13A each rear lamp harness M&H 08240 Retro Hyd. Roller Lifters Comp Cams 854-16 Rocker Arm Studs Comp Cams Rods GM Resized Roller Rockers Comp Cams 1320-16 Pro Magnum - 1.7 ratio Shifter Hurst Comp. Plus Shifter stick Hurst HUU5387236 tach harness M&H 9710 Timing Set Comp Cams 7110 Billet Double Roller w/thrust plate Valve Covers Polished Aluminum Valve Springs Comp Cams 924-16 Dual Water Pump CRS 900C Billet Aluminum 37GPM, Electric wiper motor harness M&H 28465 Wire Set MSD 35379 8.5mm 50ohm CHASSIS - frame off, sand blasted and painted with POR-15 paint. There's some over spray here and there after body paint - front suspension rebuilt using all new PST polygraphite bushings - new PST front 1.25inch and rear 1 inch sway bars installed - new shocks - 1967 Chevelle front disc brakes installed - chrome dual well master cylinder and 7 inch brake booster installed - have proportioning valve, not installed - new braided 1/2 inch ID (AN8) flexible fuel line back to front - Holley high performance mechanical fuel pump installed - have new brake lines, not installed - rear drum brakes need looked at. Have new wheel cylinders, need to get 2 brake drums - 15x8 rally wheels all around. Needs blasting and painting or replaced. - new tires all around 235/70 up front, 275/60 in back. Cooper GT Radials. - new heavy duty custom built Denny's drive shaft. Lifetime warranty against twisting or break. - 10 bolt open rear end BODY - sanded to bare metal and epoxy primer sealed - blocked - base coat / clear coat in original color - MARINA BLUE - GM fenders with patch panels welded in. - Goodmark hood and trunk lid - Quarter panels fitted with patch panels welded in - GM doors - body put on rotisserie (sp?) - inside floor redone - inside trunk floor replaced - floor and inside firewall covered with Fatmat (like Dynamat) - trunk area repainted with trunk speckle paint - new gas tank and sending unit - new windshield with green tint and bar across the top - most door, trunk and window seals are new. Either installed or needs to be installed. - have all badges and bright work - needs installation - have chrome molding around back window - don't have chrome moldings for front window. - new clips for both front and rear window chrome already installed INTERIOR - dash repainted - steering column rebuilt - new wood steering wheel - instrument cluster completely rebuilt with new gauges and new lens. - all new bulbs - radio hole in dash is not cut - new ignition switch - new headlight switch - new digital am/fm radio cassette with satellite/IPOD/MP3 player input. Looks like an Am radio when off. - new electric under dash hidden antenna - rear seat in decent shape, correct for car - front bucket seats are correct part number for the car but needs to be re-covered to be correct style - needs new carpet - needs new door panels and arm rests - needs shifter boot - needs headliner - needs dash pad -----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Feb 17, 2007 11:14 AM >To: Larry Shouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Have to sell my 66 SS396 > >Hi Larry, so sorry you have to part your sled, do you have pictures to >share, I just cleaned out a spot in the garage as I totaled a race car this >past year and am looking for another project. I have an SS Clone but still >want find a true SS, let me know >Thanks > >Tim Hoke >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Larry Shouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 8:05 AM >Subject: [Chevelle-list] Have to sell my 66 SS396 > > >> Hey guys, >> >> It's with a heavy heart that I have to say my almost completely restored >> 66 SS396 is for sale. My business has slowed down considerably, so I am in >> a situation where I need to sell off a few toys. This car needs maybe >> $1,500 and 20 man hours to be done. I have every bit of $20K invested in >> this thing. Sorry to see it go.. >> >> If anybody has any interest, please let me now. >> >> Larry Shouse >> >> >> >
