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Member ID: thunderstruck507

Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas

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1971 Chevrolet Chevelle

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  • Top Speed145 mph
  • HP400
  • Weight3500 lbs

Major Upgrades

  • port and polish
  • engine swap

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Last updated: Nov 10, 2008

Kevin Shipp’s Chevrolet Chevelle

  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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thunderstruck507's 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Valliant, OK Customized with BF Goodrich Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Keith Black Engine Comps., Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, Hotchkis Springs, B&M Shift Knob, Grant Steering Wheel, MTX Audio Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, MTX Audio Subwoofers, Hooker Header, Custom Ignition, FlowTech Exhaust, Custom Transmission, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, KYB Shocks - 35 thunderstruck507's 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Valliant, OK Customized with BF Goodrich Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Keith Black Engine Comps., Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, Hotchkis Springs, B&M Shift Knob, Grant Steering Wheel, MTX Audio Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, MTX Audio Subwoofers, Hooker Header, Custom Ignition, FlowTech Exhaust, Custom Transmission, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, KYB Shocks - 36
thunderstruck507's 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Valliant, OK Customized with BF Goodrich Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Keith Black Engine Comps., Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, Hotchkis Springs, B&M Shift Knob, Grant Steering Wheel, MTX Audio Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, MTX Audio Subwoofers, Hooker Header, Custom Ignition, FlowTech Exhaust, Custom Transmission, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, KYB Shocks - 14 thunderstruck507's 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Valliant, OK Customized with BF Goodrich Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Keith Black Engine Comps., Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, Hotchkis Springs, B&M Shift Knob, Grant Steering Wheel, MTX Audio Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, MTX Audio Subwoofers, Hooker Header, Custom Ignition, FlowTech Exhaust, Custom Transmission, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, KYB Shocks - 25

thunderstruck507's 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Valliant, OK Customized with BF Goodrich Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Keith Black Engine Comps., Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, Hotchkis Springs, B&M Shift Knob, Grant Steering Wheel, MTX Audio Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, MTX Audio Subwoofers, Hooker Header, Custom Ignition, FlowTech Exhaust, Custom Transmission, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, KYB Shocks - 2 thunderstruck507's 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Valliant, OK Customized with BF Goodrich Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Keith Black Engine Comps., Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, Hotchkis Springs, B&M Shift Knob, Grant Steering Wheel, MTX Audio Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, MTX Audio Subwoofers, Hooker Header, Custom Ignition, FlowTech Exhaust, Custom Transmission, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, KYB Shocks - 24

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.

thunderstruck507's 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Valliant, OK Customized with BF Goodrich Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Keith Black Engine Comps., Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, Hotchkis Springs, B&M Shift Knob, Grant Steering Wheel, MTX Audio Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, MTX Audio Subwoofers, Hooker Header, Custom Ignition, FlowTech Exhaust, Custom Transmission, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, KYB Shocks - 22 thunderstruck507's 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Valliant, OK Customized with BF Goodrich Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Keith Black Engine Comps., Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, Hotchkis Springs, B&M Shift Knob, Grant Steering Wheel, MTX Audio Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, MTX Audio Subwoofers, Hooker Header, Custom Ignition, FlowTech Exhaust, Custom Transmission, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, KYB Shocks - 18
thunderstruck507's 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Valliant, OK Customized with BF Goodrich Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Keith Black Engine Comps., Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, Hotchkis Springs, B&M Shift Knob, Grant Steering Wheel, MTX Audio Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, MTX Audio Subwoofers, Hooker Header, Custom Ignition, FlowTech Exhaust, Custom Transmission, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, KYB Shocks - 26 thunderstruck507's 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Valliant, OK Customized with BF Goodrich Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Keith Black Engine Comps., Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, Hotchkis Springs, B&M Shift Knob, Grant Steering Wheel, MTX Audio Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, MTX Audio Subwoofers, Hooker Header, Custom Ignition, FlowTech Exhaust, Custom Transmission, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, KYB Shocks - 27
thunderstruck507's 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Valliant, OK Customized with BF Goodrich Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Keith Black Engine Comps., Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, Hotchkis Springs, B&M Shift Knob, Grant Steering Wheel, MTX Audio Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, MTX Audio Subwoofers, Hooker Header, Custom Ignition, FlowTech Exhaust, Custom Transmission, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, KYB Shocks - 1 thunderstruck507's 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Valliant, OK Customized with BF Goodrich Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Keith Black Engine Comps., Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, Hotchkis Springs, B&M Shift Knob, Grant Steering Wheel, MTX Audio Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, MTX Audio Subwoofers, Hooker Header, Custom Ignition, FlowTech Exhaust, Custom Transmission, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, KYB Shocks - 32

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.

thunderstruck507's 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Valliant, OK Customized with BF Goodrich Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Keith Black Engine Comps., Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, Hotchkis Springs, B&M Shift Knob, Grant Steering Wheel, MTX Audio Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, MTX Audio Subwoofers, Hooker Header, Custom Ignition, FlowTech Exhaust, Custom Transmission, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, KYB Shocks - 3 thunderstruck507's 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Valliant, OK Customized with BF Goodrich Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Keith Black Engine Comps., Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, Hotchkis Springs, B&M Shift Knob, Grant Steering Wheel, MTX Audio Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, MTX Audio Subwoofers, Hooker Header, Custom Ignition, FlowTech Exhaust, Custom Transmission, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, KYB Shocks - 15

thunderstruck507's 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Valliant, OK Customized with BF Goodrich Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Keith Black Engine Comps., Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, Hotchkis Springs, B&M Shift Knob, Grant Steering Wheel, MTX Audio Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, MTX Audio Subwoofers, Hooker Header, Custom Ignition, FlowTech Exhaust, Custom Transmission, Rockford Fosgate Amplifier, KYB Shocks - 38

 

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

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Member ID: thunderstruck507

Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas