Harley, you haven't mentioned much about the Chevelle, the Nova or the TA. I hope you haven't given up on the car pics and info.
Everyone in this thread enjoys reading what you say. Trust me on that: it is the absolute truth. A few people will try to see if they can make you mad, but that's it (most posters here are used to the game and just tune-out that energy, and soon you will too). You've got one of the best threads the site has seen, and the craziest thing is that it has just started.
Dear Las Vegas,
I very much thank you for the kind words. You guys have been great and I enjoy the discourse and photos (although no one sent me my 2 favorites yet as a bribe for any real
insider information).
As far as the cars, I didn't want to seem as if I were bragging. I build and collect cars because I love cars and I believe life is short and fragile and what I don't do today, I may
never be able to do. I buy and build only the cars I love or have some personal connection to. While I like many cars, I am a very particular buyer/builder.
Most guys lie or actually have no idea as to the true specifications of their motors or other components. I chose a different route. I am personally involved with every aspect of these
builds.
The Nova has a 632 cubic inch motor (all chrome) with a 10-71 Blower. It has methane injection and is EFI (electronic fuel injection). It has 250 hp of NOS if needed.
When this motor was placed on the dyno (I have the video to verify), it did 1,095 bhp at 6,200 rpm with 1,051 lbs. ft. of torque. That was without the NOS.
The Chevelle has a custom built all aluminum 540 cubic inch motor. It too is EFI with 175 hp of NOS.
When the Chevelle motor was placed on the dyno (I have the video to verify), it did 782 bhp and 707 lbs. ft. of torque. With the NOS it did 980 bhp and 948 lbs. ft. of torque.
Both these cars are Pro Street and have been built to drive on the street with reliability. The both have custom built entire roll cages.
The Corvette is actually a 1965 body with a '63 Corvette Split Window modification. It is also a Pro Street but has a mild 454 cubic inch EFI motor putting out about 450 bhp.
The Trans Am is a 1971 especially being made for everyday driving. It has a built up 350 cubic inch (about 450 bhp) and is just going to be a very clean, reliable car.
I am not one of those guys who keeps his cars as museum pieces. I drive them. I drive the Ferrari and Bentley as often as possible.
Harley