Thread: What do I need
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12-29-2006 04:30 PM #1
What do I need
I am going to make my 1955 Bel Air a performance vehicle, this is what it has right now
straight 6 engine, upgrading to a performance 350
3-speed column shift trans
And everything else is stock for this set up, I figured I would have to beef up the rear end, put a different trans in, hoping to find a 3 speed out of a truck I can use. But what kind of things will I need to replace or upgrade to have a great performance running Bel Air? Like cooling, suspension, drivetrain, etc. Thanks for the advice.Chaos, disorder, anarchy. Now thats fun.
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12-29-2006 05:13 PM #2
Since you are upgrading, what is the condition of your original three-speed and are you willing to part with it?
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12-29-2006 05:34 PM #3
Why not go to a Mucie or T-10 4 speed, or maybe a Tremec with 5 or 6 gears??? If you're going to make it a driver, might want to go to an overdrive type of trans. You can run 4:11 or so rear end ratio, then with an od in 5th gear can cruise down the highway at a reasonable rpm....
Might want to include a front disc brake conversion, too. Got to be able to haul the beast down safely, too.
Find a buildable 350, get a 383 stroker kit and some good heads. Lots of low rpm torque works great on the street.
As for the differential, use a 9" Ford or a 12 bolt chevy, they are reasonable priced and will stand up to reasonable horsepower applications without a lot of high dollar mods.Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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