This custom 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe is powered by a Dart
572ci V-8 engine dyno-tested at 682hp and 734 lb-ft of torque. The
engine features 10.5:1 compression, a 9.8-inch deck height, Scat
4340 forged-steel crankshaft, Scat heavy-duty H-beam rods, Wiseco
forged domed-top 2618 aircraft-alloy pistons rated for up to 900hp,
AFR 325cc aluminum cylinder heads, 4130 chromoly pushrods, ARP
bolts and studs, Cloyes Race Billet timing components, Scorpion
Endurance aluminum roller rockers and an 8-quart oil pan. Fuel is
supplied by a 950-cfm Quick Fuel carburetor tuned for premium pump
gas. Additional equipment includes a March Performance Billet
serpentine system, March billet power-steering pump, GZ Motorsports
vacuum pump, Griffin aluminum radiator with dual electric fans and
a new wiring harness. Power is routed through a built Performance
Automatic "765R4" Pro-Touring four-speed automatic overdrive
transmission equipped with a hardened input shaft, hardened pump
rings, racing clutches and a 29-element sprag. A B&M ratchet
shifter controls the transmission. A custom aluminum driveshaft
connects to a Currie 9-inch rear end with 31-spline axles, upgraded
studs, a 1350 yoke and 3.50 gears. Lemons headers handle the
exhaust. The Detroit Speed front and rear suspension features
2-inch drop spindles, adjustable coilovers, tubular upper and lower
control arms, front and rear sway bars, and a four-link setup. It
is also equipped with power steering, and Wilwood four-wheel power
disc brakes that feature slotted and cross-drilled rotors with
stainless-steel brake lines. The exterior is finished in black and
Peach Orange Metallic two-tone with custom striping. It features
shaved bumpers, a shaved firewall, a body-color engine bay,
blacked-out trim and door handles, a custom steel cowl hood with a
dual-gauge pod, custom grille, LED sequential taillights, and
billet hood and trunk hinges. It rides on black three-piece
forged-aluminum 18-inch Forgeline DS3 wheels. The custom black
leather interior features alligator inserts, a custom rear seat
with built-in speakers, an Ididit tilt steering column, a Rockford
Fosgate 400-watt amplifier and a JVC CD/DVD player.
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