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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: thunderstruck507

Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas

Vehicle Info

1971 Chevrolet Chevelle

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile12.6 sec @ 108 mph
  • Top Speed145 mph
  • HP425
  • Weight3500 lbs

Major Upgrades

  • engine swap
  • port and polish

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Last updated: Jun 21, 2009

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This is my Chevelle, my first and only car. I bought it for $4000 the summer after I turned 16. Formerly had a 350sbc and a 700r4 overdrive transmission and was pulling 23 mpg on the highway.  But I decided to go a new route...read more below.

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The new drive train consists of a 1998 LS1 346ci 5.7liter from a camaro.  Details are on the next page.

This combo will allow me to get close to the 400 rear wheel hp mark, but keep the MPG up so I can still afford to drive it all the time.  Should even get better in town mileage than before.

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Page 2: Drivetrain
Page 3: Exterior (more pics)
Page 4: Interior
Page 5: Suspension
Page 6: Audio

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: thunderstruck507

Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas