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Sounds good! You better hurry as we've had awesome cruising weather already!

Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 

Nice Impala, liking the 18/20" idea and really like the Big block idea. I put a 454/525hp in my 71 Gm 4x4 and sold the 350/330hp small block, wow what a difference, it just is so nice cruising now, the raw power is always there and sure made a big difference in a heavy truck, fuel mileage is even real close to what it was before, but the enjoyable factor just skyrocketed, just smile all day when I drive it now. Either way, beauty of a car, I just love all old cars and trucks, not new, no personality.:metal:

Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 

Agreed! I actually went with the correct 327 for the car, but I still think its cool!

Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 

Here's some new news... I decide to swap the powerglide for a 200-4r tranny. Should be much more enjoyable to drive around now!

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Yes it should!

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Also, contemplating a rear gear swap that will work better with the final drive gear of the 200-4r at .67. Currently I have 3.08 gears, and I thinking of going to 3.55 or 3.73. Either of those should put the od crusing in the sweet spot. (I have 27" of tire height).

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The 3.73's should work out real nice with the 200R4 and the weight of the car, should pull pretty good, nice having the lower first gear too.

Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 

My thoughts exactly!

-Nick

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New items ready to go:
I'm hoping to get these installed this weekend.

http://www.wheeltrendz.com/wp-conten.../06/motive.jpg

http://www.wheeltrendz.com/wp-conten.../06/tranny.jpg

Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 

How did they get all that in one FedEx envelope? :smoke:

What gear ratio you going with?
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New gears are 3.73... Changing out my current 3.08 gears. I bought the trans locally and just had a full "stage 2" rebuild done with new converter. I will be using a TV cable kit from bowtie overdrives for my Edelbrock carb to get the geometry just right, and I picked up a B&M torque converter lockup module that is speed controlled( as well as brake switch override). I can adjust the set speed from the dash while driving, and even has an LED to show when the converter is locked.

This should really make my summertime drives much more fun!
-Nick

Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS
 

be sure to let us know if your mileage increases and by how much. but with the gear change it prob wont be too big of a difference. love your imp!!
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Thank you! I'll let you know! Even with the gear change, I am guessing I will see a difference. Going from a powerglide to a 4 speed auto with a .67 overdrive can't not help. My final cruise rpm looks like it will drop about 700rpm @70 mph, even with the gear swap....

-Nick

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oh yeah i forgot you had a glide. youll def see a difference in mpgs. i thought you had Th350. its gonna feel like a new car ,in a good way. lower first gear and 2 extra gears with od!! its gonna be a fun car to drive
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I can't wait :metal:

-Nick

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Word. Can't wait to see how this turns out.
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Your car is a sexxy beast.
I don't think the 200r4 is a good idea at all... You had better send it to my house. I'll dispose of it for you.:uhmk:

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Haha, thanks man.
Yea, with your new 3.90 gears and posi in your camaro, I bet a 200-4r would be a perfect match with your 327!

-Nick

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3.73 gears and 200-4r installed! Can you say AWESOME!!!!

-Nick

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glad to hear! so what youre cruisin rpms? mpg?
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Not sure on MPG's yet, but I'm at 2100 RPM @65 MPH, and I have the bonus of WAY better pickup with a "new" first gear and better gears!

-Nick

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Sounds like the boat came to life, cool it worked out, having the lower first really helped, especially twice as low because of the 2spd. Good for you.

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For sure! I'm really happy with how it turned out... so happy in fact, it has spurred a bit of confidence for me. My twin brother and I have abet to see which of our cars is quicker in the 1/4 mile. We have had these cars since we were 16. Neither is fast (by taday's standards) but that doesn't stop us from competing with each other ;-) I will be posting results and showing video of race too!

His:
67' Mustang Coupe
2800lbs
289, newly rebuilt, stock spec cam
2 barrel carb,
All original drivetrain/accessories
c4 auto tranny (3spd)
2.73 gears
stock exhaust, exhaust manifolds
26" OD tires

Mine:
65' Impala SS
Newly rebuild 327 bored .40 over
461 Camel hump heads
Comp cams 206/214 @.50 duration
9.5-1 +/- compression
Edelbrock 1406 carb, performer manifold
HEI
Headers into turbo mufflers
3.73 Gears
200-4r transmission
3600lbs
27" OD tires

(Full write up here for anyone interested or here on FB)

Thoughts? Do I have a chance?

-Nick

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looks like you got a chance to me! looks like hp and gears will be the difference, as long as you can get traction off the line and scoot. with a 3.08 was it a peg legger? or posi?

and besides you have to hold up our end....can't let a ferd beat you!

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you gotta get him off the line and get traction. you got alot more weight than him, beat that stang!!!!! let us know what happens!!
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