The 67' looker is finally making way....5 years later

[DKKBRIAN]

NICE 67..BP

[Brian Silva]

Thanks for the comments guys. Keeps the motivation going. Finished the final assembly of both doors and will post some pics soon. Broke my foot so progress has been slim. 

[Brian Silva]

Well, after a hiatus on working on completing the car, I finally got the chance to finish it as the fiancé wants it ready for the wedding in May! Just got the 5 speed back from Rancho, motor is back from my builder and finally in the car. Have a few loose ends to finish before we get it running. Waiting for an A1 custom sidewinder and a traction bar. Then it's off to get the electrical completed.

Here are some specs on the motor:

2332
42x37.5 Autocraft stage 3 heads ( older midget racing heads) should make plenty of power!
CB2300 camshaft
5.4 rods plan to try different rod lengths for power range
10.7:1 compression

should make some good power and should be fun on the street! Hopefully the 5 speed helps compensate for the large lift cam though.. 



swapped pulleys to Jaycee version. Very nice stuff!

[Mike Lawless]

Dang Brian, I figured you fell off the edge of the earth!

Good to see the project come back to life. Lookin' good!

[Brian Silva]

Well,

Car is off to get the wiring completed. Should have it back on Sunday. Slap the exhaust on, finish some oil lines and fuel lines, fire her up! I will post some pictures once the car is back. Can't wait to get it on the street and see what it will do!

[cedric]

Hey brain i see that you use the bypass of jaysee.what did you with the oil plug on flyweel Side block it or not or what other mods did you do to case fore a correct use?
Cedric
Btw nice car!

[Brian Silva]

Hi Cedric,

Jack from Jaycee and I had a quick discussion on the setup for remote bypass. He mentioned that the bypass at filter mount will bypass oil to the sump if it senses above 80psi at the remote mount to keep from blowing up the oil filter or lines. You can actually leave in the stock bypasses or remove and plug the 3/4 plunger if you would like. He didn't mention any added benefit in doing so. In my opinion, the more bypasses the better although, oil pressure should definitly be monitored as it is somewhat overlooked. I am running a universal case so I got Jaycee's adapter with a -8 fittng to run the bypass line to. If you don't have a universal case, you will have to add a sump and drill and tap it for a fitting to return the oil to the sump.

His by pass oil pump cover can also be run in conjunction with this system as the bypass is set at 120 psi to act as a second or third bypass in the system. This cover is easily adaptable with a universal case and his adapter. He has great information on his website about the product. If your interested, give him a call and he will glady ansewer any questions.

[Brian Silva]

After a LONG wait, it was worth it. Got my new A-1 1-3/4 Stainless sidewinder exhaust. After looking the exhuast over in and out, I have to say Tiger is class act act when it comes to his products. The exhaust is damn near perfect! Nice to see thick flanges which are surfaced "true" and not warped out of the box. Excited to see how it sounds.

[Brian Silva]

Some teaser pics of the wiring. Just have a few more items to finish with the wiring.

[cedric]

Thx for the anser brian a gonne visit hem wen i am in the states this summer!
Greets cedric

[Brian Silva]

Well, picked up the car over the weekend. Got the bolt on's completed today as well as the exhaust, oil lines and fuel lines plumbed. Just missing 1 more oil line and it is ready to be started up. Should hopefully have it going by Wednesday.

[Brian Silva]

The car is now road worthy. I put 100 miles on it over the weekend and it runs great! It absolutley pulls like a freight train but also drives like a mild 2 liter when you are just cruising around. Making some adjustments to the front end for better handeling but it's nice to have it on the road! Had an encounter with a z06 corvette yesterday and let's just say he wouldn't pull up next to me for 4 stop lights...Off to the dyno next week to see what it's putting out.

[Diederick/DVK]

awesome, enjoy the ride!!

[NoBars]

Thats a project i have been looking at for a long time...

Congratulations.
 

[Brian Silva]

Well, a year later and the project is finally completed. I have had the chance to put about 2500 miles on it so far and still adjusting things here and there. Overall, it drives like a new car! Here are a few pictures of it in its current state. Time to hit more shows this year and hopefully see what it turns at the track. So far the car has made 196 hp at the wheels at 6500 (pull to 7k) with belt and the mag was cutting out. It should be making a bit more after I swapped the magneto to an mad setup as well as some carb jetting changes as well. Looking to hit the 200hp mark at the wheels and pull it to 8k as it still had some power left in it.



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[speedwell]

nice car brian , and engine too very smooth

[Brian Silva]

Thanks Fabs! long time in the making 

[thehanz DVK]

You have a really Nice 67 there ...enjoy it

[Trond Dahl]

Yeah this car is beautiful, I love it.

[dielinde]

very nice car  love the clean look

[wolfswest]

awesome & fast! 

great work Brian,


Dem

[Cornpanzer]

Looks great Brian. Glad you finally got it done. 

[Brian Silva]

Thanks Guys! I know the title says 5 years later...more like 8 years later! Been driving it and working the kinks and squeaks out. Added some new components to the suspension and getting them dialed in.

[Frenchy Dehoux]

Nice car Brian turned out great .

Frenchy