This custom 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is powered by a GM Performance
LS1 V-8 engine built by Jeff Piper of Harvey's Automotive & Machine
using a GM Performance aluminum block and Dart PRO1 aluminum
cylinder heads. Internal components include Eagle H-beam forged
connecting rods, Race Tech forged pistons, JE piston rings, a Comp
camshaft and valve springs, Comp Endure-X roller lifters,
shaft-mounted rocker arms and a DM Performance main girdle.
Additional equipment includes a Holley Terminator X Max EFI fuel
management system, a custom polished aluminum intake system, Billet
Specialties LT Modular ribbed valve covers, a Holley oil pan,
Melling high-pressure oil pump, Tru Trac serpentine system,
Powermaster Performance alternator, Detroit Speed wiper motor,
Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator, billet clutch reservoir, Wizard
aluminum radiator with dual SPAL electric cooling fans and
ceramic-coated long-tube headers. In March 2025 an oil change was
performed, and the spark plugs were replaced. Power is routed to
the rear wheels through a Tremec TKO 600 five-speed manual
transmission, a McLeod Racing twin-disc hydraulic clutch and a
Moser full-floating 9-inch rear end with a Detroit Truetrac
differential, 31-spline axles, billet hubs and 3.70:1 gearing. A
stainless-steel fuel tank is fitted, and the 3-inch polished
exhaust system incorporates an H-pipe, Borla Pro XS mufflers and
oval exhaust tips. The floors are finished in a black textured
coating. The car rides on a black-finished Schwartz Performance
chassis equipped with power rack-and-pinion steering, tubular upper
and lower control arms, sway bars, a four-link rear suspension and
Ridetech adjustable coilovers. Stopping power is provided by
Wilwood six-piston front and four-piston rear disc brakes with
13-inch drilled and slotted rotors, a Retrofit Innovation electric
brake booster, a Wilwood master cylinder and an E-Stopp electric
emergency brake. The exterior is finished in Dark Green Metallic
with ghost racing stripes. The factory emblems were shaved, and the
doors were modified with Kindig-It Design flush-mounted door
handles. Additional exterior features include an electronic
cowl-induction hood with hood pins and custom vents, front spoiler,
LED headlights, tinted door and quarter glass, flush-mounted Fesler
tinted front windshield and rear window, and Boze Forged Cruiser
18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels mounted with Firestone
Firehawk Indy 500 tires. The interior features sixth-generation
Camaro power bucket seats and a custom-contoured rear bench
upholstered in brown and dark green Brazilian leather. Matching
upholstery extends to the custom one-piece headliner, sun visors,
dashboard, full-length center console, kick panels, door panels and
rear package shelf. Additional features include brown carpeting,
power windows, a Klassic Keyless start and locking system, LED dome
lighting, Clayton Machine pedals, Hurst billet shifter, billet
aluminum interior handles, Vintage Air climate-control system,
Alpine stereo system and a Billet Specialties 14-inch Formula
steering wheel mounted on an Ididit tilt steering column.
Replacement instrumentation consists of a 160-mph speedometer, an
8,000-rpm tachometer and auxiliary gauges for voltage, fuel level,
coolant temperature and oil pressure. The boxed trunk is
upholstered in matching leather and features aluminum decklid
hinges and a removable side panel that provides access to the
relocated X2Power AGM battery. Driven 447 miles since the 2025
restoration, this muscle car also includes more than $330,000 in
receipts.
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