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**Dieselwrencher** · 03-30-2012, 06:32 PM

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

mud.man.rj · 03-30-2012, 09:29 PM

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.

nicke · 04-05-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

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.

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

nicke · 04-18-2012, 01:29 PM

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!

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-18-2012, 03:14 PM

Yes it should!

nicke · 05-25-2012, 12:14 PM

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).

mud.man.rj · 05-25-2012, 01:52 PM

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.

nicke · 05-30-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

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.

My thoughts exactly!

-Nick

nicke · 06-19-2012, 04:05 PM

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

Zoomin · 06-19-2012, 04:43 PM

How did they get all that in one FedEx envelope?

What gear ratio you going with?
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nicke · 06-19-2012, 06:14 PM

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

hopped up · 06-19-2012, 06:35 PM

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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nicke · 06-19-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hopped up

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

hopped up · 06-19-2012, 06:50 PM

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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nicke · 06-19-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hopped up

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

-Nick

Heavy Evy · 06-20-2012, 12:22 AM

Word. Can't wait to see how this turns out.
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Torrey72 · 06-20-2012, 10:59 PM

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.

nicke · 06-21-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Torrey72

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.

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

nicke · 07-05-2012, 06:01 PM

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

-Nick

hopped up · 07-05-2012, 06:06 PM

glad to hear! so what youre cruisin rpms? mpg?
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nicke · 07-05-2012, 06:15 PM

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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

mud.man.rj · 07-05-2012, 09:25 PM

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.

nicke · 07-12-2012, 05:12 PM

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

68GMCCustom · 07-12-2012, 05:34 PM

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!

hopped up · 07-12-2012, 05:38 PM

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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03-30-2012, 06:32 PM	#226
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Sounds good! You better hurry as we've had awesome cruising weather already! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-30-2012, 09:29 PM	#227
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	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.

04-18-2012, 01:29 PM	#229
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	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! __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

04-18-2012, 03:14 PM	#230
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Yes it should! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-25-2012, 12:14 PM	#231
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS 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). __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

05-25-2012, 01:52 PM	#232
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS 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.

06-19-2012, 04:05 PM	#234
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS New items ready to go: I'm hoping to get these installed this weekend. __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

06-19-2012, 04:43 PM	#235
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS How did they get all that in one FedEx envelope? What gear ratio you going with? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

06-19-2012, 06:14 PM	#236
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS 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 __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

06-19-2012, 06:35 PM	#237
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	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!! Posted via Mobile Device

06-19-2012, 06:50 PM	#239
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS 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 Posted via Mobile Device

06-20-2012, 12:22 AM	#241
Heavy Evy born to lose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 842	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Word. Can't wait to see how this turns out. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ _____________________ '67 Chevy Belair Wagon 283 Powerglide '68 Chevy II Nova 2 door 350 TH400 Sold!! '71 Chevy C20 350 TH350 '71 Chevy C10 Burb 350 TH350 stolen totalled gone.... Burb Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475155 Nova Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498979 Wagon Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543052 Not giving a truck.

06-20-2012, 10:59 PM	#242
Torrey72 Rollin in my K5 toaster Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 254	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS 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.

07-05-2012, 06:01 PM	#244
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS 3.73 gears and 200-4r installed! Can you say AWESOME!!!! -Nick __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

07-05-2012, 06:06 PM	#245
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS glad to hear! so what youre cruisin rpms? mpg? Posted via Mobile Device



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07-05-2012, 09:25 PM	#247
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS 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.

07-12-2012, 05:12 PM	#248
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS 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 __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

07-12-2012, 05:34 PM	#249
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS 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! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

07-12-2012, 05:38 PM	#250
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS 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!! Posted via Mobile Device

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