cheesepocket Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) After 3 years of reasonably steady work I finally got the '72 on the road, running just a stock LS1 for now. I ended up with a bad R200 and in any case it needs LSD so out it comes this winter. Also the T56 synchros appear to be toast, I get a kachunk into 1st-3rd gear on the upshift even though I am absolutely sure my clutch is disengaging. But still totally thrilled having this thing move down the road under its own power and move it does. I had it corner weighted with the coilover setup and it weighs 2499 lbs without driver. I've got 425 fairly trouble-free miles on so far. I had a local guy here TIG weld up a 2.5" mandrel bent setup with X-pipe, using the 5X9" Magnaflows. It sounds really good, I think, maybe a little like the ZR1, or maybe I just wish. I made the call on the center exit exhaust since I thought it looked cool on other cars like the Jeep SRT8, GT3, 69 Shelby and the gas tank I used left plenty of room for a full dual setup with that center exit. Anyway, elsewhere on this forum I had posted pics of the exhaust, and here is what it sounds like. Apologies for my nephew's handling of the videography: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-URy7fTH_nc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk_XfmyBkJo Edited November 17, 2011 by cheesepocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Sounds good! What tank did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesepocket Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 It was the one Tanks Inc. calls the Universal Tank. I believe it is 15 gallons, comes with the option for in-tank pump like the factory would do, and allows hookup to the factory 240 fuel fill, with a little work. I think pump, tank and straps ran me a little over $500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin.pk Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 That looks and sounds absolutely awesome. You're making me re-think my entire fuel tank and exhaust setup when I finish my swap.... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesz Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 After 3 years of reasonably steady work I finally got the '72 on the road, running just a stock LS1 for now. I ended up with a bad R200 and in any case it needs LSD so out it comes this winter. Also the T56 synchros appear to be toast, I get a kachunk into 1st-3rd gear on the upshift even though I am absolutely sure my clutch is disengaging. But still totally thrilled having this thing move down the road under its own power and move it does. I had it corner weighted with the coilover setup and it weighs 2499 lbs without driver. I've got 425 fairly trouble-free miles on so far. I had a local guy here TIG weld up a 2.5" mandrel bent setup with X-pipe, using the 5X9" Magnaflows. It sounds really good, I think, maybe a little like the ZR1, or maybe I just wish. I made the call on the center exit exhaust since I thought it looked cool on other cars like the Jeep SRT8, GT3, 69 Shelby and the gas tank I used left plenty of room for a full dual setup with that center exit. Anyway, elsewhere on this forum I had posted pics of the exhaust, and here is what it sounds like. Apologies for my nephew's handling of the videography: That sounds really good. Your sound better than mines. Good job. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-URy7fTH_nc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk_XfmyBkJo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Inspiration. Post more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1noel Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Wow, I like it alot. Awful color though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Wow, I like it alot. Awful color though. I see what you did there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesz Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Are you having any breaking problem? If not, what are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 what exhaust tips are those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesepocket Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Tips were custom-made by the guy that fabbed the exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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