Features

My “Blue Chevelle” started life (with me in 1987)
as a ’67 Malibu… (VIN & Body Tag)

It originally had an in-line six.

I used parts (list) from a ’73 Chevelle Estate wagon.

Including a Big Block V-8 and Turbo-400

I Added SS Stuff

Big Block Chevy Engine “Warmed Over” (Rebuild Details)

A Turbo-Hydromatic-400 Transmission
- B&M Holeshot Torque Converters 20412
  (Stall Range: 2,300-2,500)
12-bolt (posi) rear;
- RAR currently 3:31, but considering a 3:07.
Dual Exhaust (Flowmaster – American Thunder)
- Switched back to Stock Manifolds (2024)
3/8 (V-8) Fuel Line
Rear, “frame-side” linkage reinforcement braces (between upper & lower pivots).
Boxed lower rear arms
SS Grill (vs. Malibu Grill)
- Including correctly painted headlight bezels and Grill Extensions
Dash trim, Badges, etc.
Optional:
- Front Disc Brakes / Power Brakes
- Bucket Seats
- Console
- Tachometer

To create a “tribute” 1967 SS car with all the “SS” features.

Pistons = L-2399F30 →

Cam = Hi-Intensity Hydraulic HIT-280-2-NC →

Upgraded Suspension

(circa 1990)

NOT a “Drag” car; more aimed at “Road Rallying”.

I upgraded the suspension way before coilovers and tubular control arms became fashionable.

Click the link to see the details, but basically,

Taller spindles now provide a negative camber curve to raise the roll center from below road level to ≈2″ above ground level.
Poly bushings and larger anti-sway bars were added too.

Upgraded Steering (twice).

Configuration	Ratio	Travel
Original	17.5:1	87° (±43°30′)
In the early 90’s, I added a mid-80’s, “fast-ratio”, Trans-Am Steering Box This required a special “rag joint” and fittings.	12.7:1	70° (±35°00′)
In late 2020 I added a mid-to-late-90’s Grand Cherokee Steering Box. It has the longer travel.	12.7:1	87.5° (±43°45′)

Wheels / Tires

O/E Stock was:
- Standard = 7.35 x 14 on 14″x5″
  - Hi hp 327 = 7.75 x 14
- Chevelle “SS” = F70 x 14 on 14″x6″
Front
- Were 235/60R15 on 15″x7″ Rally Wheels
- Now:
  - Wheels = Cragar Series 380S Rally II 17″ x 8″ (Jegs) p/n = 1722373537
  - Tires = 235/45ZR17 Continental ExtremeContact Sport
Rear
- Were 245/60R15 on 15″x7″ Rally Wheels
- Now
  - Wheels = Cragar Series 380S Rally II 17″ x 9″ (Jegs) p/n = 1722375537
  - Tires = 255/45ZR17 Continental ExtremeContact Sport

Front Disc Brakes (Powered)

By using the spindles from the ’73 during the suspension upgrade, the front disc brakes easily came too.

The power booster is from a ’70(?) Chevelle.

Engine (’73 BBC)
Features & Upgrades

Engine Details

Stock Block = small port heads, 2bolt mains, cast crank, etc.
Domed Pistons (≈10¼:1) TRW-L2399NF30
Added High-lift Cam (0.525/0.550 @ 280/290)
Performer 2 Intake Manifold

Upgraded Alternator

Late model (internal regulator, 3-wire) alternator.

Fuel Injection

(March, 2024)

Holley Sniper 2 EFI

Sniper 2 EFI is the second-generation EFI conversion for common 4-barrel (4150 flange) style carburetors. It is self-tuning and easy-to-install.

The main harness includes support for plug-and-play installation of a HyperSpark distributor and ignition module for integrated timing control.

Using the Holley In-Tank Fuel Pump Module

No need for a return line with this in-tank fuel pump / sending unit module made specifically for putting EFI on a 1964-1967 Chevelle. Rated at 255 l/h, it supports up to 550 horsepower.

I was able to install it without dropping the tank.

Electronic Ignition for Holley “Sniper EFI”

(March, 2024)

Holley HyperSpark Distributer

Holley EFI “HyperSpark 2” Ignition Box

And Holley EFI HyperSpark Ignition Coil

(A “Timing” Reference)

Upgraded Radiator

Don’t buy a 3 or 4 row aluminum radiator! It doesn’t cool as good as these oversize 2 row models. These radiators are original appearing and have the correct stamping.

All Aluminum
100 percent TIG welded
Polished OE style tanks
(2) 1.25 Inch Tubes
16 fins per inch
Corrugated fins that give more surface area and more thermal transfer
Pressure tested
For Atuomatice trans
Direct fitment for 66-67 Chevelle/El Camino