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saturnstyl
Junior Member
Username: saturnstyl
Post Number: 14
Registered: 11-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, May 14, 2004 - 10:30 pm: |       |
here is a link to the pictures. Should start with the 2nd or 3rd one down. http://pswired.com/misc/pacaudio/saturnstyl/
Its a true 70 chevelle SS. Used to be a 396 car. Few options included the SS package, A/C and a radio. Everything else was standard. Still has a bench seat and column shifter. Idiot light dash also. The car has recieved numerous upgrades but still mostly appears stock from the outside, which is the whole idea.
Ramjet 502 purchase from Sallee Chevy
dynoed at 503 HP and 578 Ft lbs.
Turbo 400, stock with TCI saturday night special converter and modded governor.
DTS 12 bolt 3.08 gears and eaton posi
Rock valley stainless fuel tank with in tank TPI fuel pump. Pump is actually 2 GPH under spec size, but has yet to ever be a problem.
Street and Performance fuel rail fittings (larger internal diameter is very important here)
Hooker ceramic coated competition headers
2 1/2" dual exhaust with flowmasters
255/60/15 BFG tires on all 4 with repro 15x8 SS rims
Car hasn't been to a track yet, but absolutely faster than the proverbial bat from hades.
Email me at Saturnstyl@earthlink.net |
saturnstyl
Junior Member
Username: saturnstyl
Post Number: 26
Registered: 11-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 17, 2004 - 10:41 pm: | |
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saturnstyl
Junior Member
Username: saturnstyl
Post Number: 27
Registered: 11-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 17, 2004 - 11:05 pm: | |
Here is the motor in the crate:
And here we go setting it in place:
This is my Rock Valley custom fuel tank with built in pump, ready to install:
Its almost done now...
This is my famous hood mod,
Its a tight fit, but this 70 SS can take it!
There isn't much room for a cold air intake! 
And here is a shot from the rear, which is what most folks see with frightening regularity. This gas tank is just about the only external clue about what is lurking under the hood.
Its been in there for a while now, and we are still enjoying it. Just keeping the oil topped off and changed regularly, and a good once over every now and then to make sure everything is tight and and in good order.
I put a set of air shocks in the back, as the fuel tank was wieghing the car down quite a bit. It hooks a little better now, and handles significantly better. Still miles of smiles, we just keep making it a little better as we can.
Thanks again for helping me with this project guys.  |
scott
Advanced Member
Username: scott
Post Number: 163
Registered: 4-2001
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, September 19, 2004 - 6:09 pm: | |
The car looks great. Real cherry installation! |
sharky
New member
Username: sharky
Post Number: 1
Registered: 5-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2005 - 7:53 pm: | |
is the custom stainless tank the only option for the 502 ramjet and if so where do u buy this tank? what about cooling? stock radiator and fan or something else. This project is getting very expensive and custom tank and pump sounds like another grand |
sharky
New member
Username: sharky
Post Number: 2
Registered: 5-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 15, 2005 - 7:56 pm: | |
I forgot to congratulate you!! You did an awesome job installing the 502 and it does look stock. I'm trying to do the same with my el camino keeping the stock appearance but lurking under the hood is a fire breathing 502. |
scott
Senior Member
Username: scott
Post Number: 333
Registered: 4-2001
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 1:25 am: | |
You don't need the custom tank, but it is a more sanitary approach. Sallee Chevrolet has an inline pump, that works adequately. The in tank pumps are quieter, and operate cooler and have a longer life. The main thing you need to have is a return line that is of large enough size, such as 3/8" to handle the return flow. If you can make your factory tank work, it will save a lot of money. |
saturnstyl
Intermediate Member
Username: saturnstyl
Post Number: 120
Registered: 11-2003
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 7:57 pm: | |
Here is a short update, its been a few years since installation and its seen a few upgrades since then.
 
Its seena couple of tranny rebuilds, hopefully this time it holds. We had to call a pro...
It now sports a Hughes HD 2500 stall converter Tom recommended, and a tranny cooler in series with the one in the radiator.
Its got four wheel disc brakes from SSBC, with a vacuum pump to run the booster. The Ramjet worked well with the stock disc/drum system, but the four wheel discs produce a very hard pedal and 11" of vacuum wasn't enough anymore.
I also took off all the stock pulleys and accessories. I had a lot of trouble finding a serpentine system that would work properly, and fit the cars configuration along with clearing the intake. I used a March Ultra serpentine system, and modified it a little to accept a clutch fan. I also had to replace the water pump with a short reverse rotation style, and use a reverse rotation fan. Now its got an A/C compressor!
The engine has held up perfectly. Aside from initially replacing some of the black hardware with stainless due to rusting. The engine has never given us any trouble, starts instantly, and runs STRONG. When you hit it from a roll, the speedometer needle moves in a freakish manner. She'll do 80 in a couple seconds, but if you hit it from a standstill you can burn the tires as long as you care to. |
doghunter
New member
Username: doghunter
Post Number: 3
Registered: 4-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 6, 2007 - 3:34 pm: | |
wow! is all i can say, some day i will get to this level this is a great car u have . |
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