The Hugger goes ZL-1....

[hgger69]

Your's is on my short list of favorite builds!
Always interested in updates.Such a cool factor.

Wow, you make me blush with those kind words!
Many thanks and I will try to keep you all updated with our progress...

[BULLITT65]

The heat shield I ran on my 66 Chevelle SS-396 was a insulated Moroso, and covered the whole solenoid.
like this one:
https://www.summitracing.com/oh/parts/mor-74300/applications
Worked great for me and never had the issue again.

I like Hakans build as well, BUT Jano your car is 1 of the ones I am looking forward to seeing running 

[janobyte]

Spring, maybe early summer finish date. Really, very little left to do. When I lose interest, it gets shelved. I prefer wrenching on it when the weather gets nasty out. Crank the heat, lock the doors, and have at it.

[hgger69]

The heat shield I ran on my 66 Chevelle SS-396 was a insulated Moroso, and covered the whole solenoid.
like this one:
https://www.summitracing.com/oh/parts/mor-74300/applications
Worked great for me and never had the issue again.

Thanks, I’ve used a similar on my old 355 but I wanted to use the more original stuff on this build...guess I have to change my plan here since the original parts doesn’t really work well in this case!

[BULLITT65]

Well I am all for originality, but if it prevents function, I have to go to what is going to work. The heat shield is tucked under the manifold enough, where someone would have to look for it.

[hgger69]

Well I am all for originality, but if it prevents function, I have to go to what is going to work. The heat shield is tucked under the manifold enough, where someone would have to look for it.

You're so spot on!

[camaronut]

A TH350 trans hooked up to a ZL-1 engine? 

Personally, I would have gone with a TH400. I believe that's what came with them when new (if auto equipped)...

But hey, if it works what the heck.

Nice build...

[hgger69]

A TH350 trans hooked up to a ZL-1 engine? 

Personally, I would have gone with a TH400. I believe that's what came with them when new (if auto equipped)...

But hey, if it works what the heck.

Nice build...

Yeah you’re right there camaronut, but I reused the tranny I already had in the car and it worked ok except for the converter...plus that they used TH350 in racing, I’ve been told! 
Thanks for your comment, appreciate it! 

[Kelley W King]

Really neat to know that there is that much American Muscle in Sweden. I like to know how the 3000 converter works out. I kind of thought you would need something with your cam. I was going that route with my Chevelle with the LS6 cam before I sold it. Like to know how slippage you have just street driving. My thoughts were headed to a little lower stall speed. I think your distributer and carb are the way to go. My L78 with a choke still is a little tricky backing out cold. It likes to chirp the tires when you put it in reverse.

[hgger69]

Really neat to know that there is that much American Muscle in Sweden. I like to know how the 3000 converter works out. I kind of thought you would need something with your cam. I was going that route with my Chevelle with the LS6 cam before I sold it. Like to know how slippage you have just street driving. My thoughts were headed to a little lower stall speed. I think your distributer and carb are the way to go. My L78 with a choke still is a little tricky backing out cold. It likes to chirp the tires when you put it in reverse.

Kelley, you would be surprised if you knew how many American muscle we have here....based on the number of people it wouldn’t surprise me if we have more muscle cars then you guys do? 

We just have to wait until spring/summer before I can answer your question but hopefully it will work much better but you never know....
I think the 3000 rpm depends on the cam and engine so it lower in practice maybe...?

[Kelley W King]

Keep us posted on the converter. My bucket list is a big block auto gasser type car for the street. It will definitely have a thumping cam so it might need to idle around 1,000 rpm in gear.

[hgger69]

Will do!
....or remind me if don’t! 

[crossboss]

Reading your thread, and all I can say is: AWESOME build! Love it.

[hgger69]

Reading your thread, and all I can say is: AWESOME build! Love it.

Thank you very much, man!  I’m impressed that you spent that amount of time on my thread! 

I’ve been a bit lazy during the holidays but we’ve been gathering parts for the converter swap that’s supposed to be done in my small garage without a car lift...

[crossboss]

Reading your thread, and all I can say is: AWESOME build! Love it.

Thank you very much, man!  I’m impressed that you spent that amount of time on my thread! 

I’ve been a bit lazy during the holidays but we’ve been gathering parts for the converter swap that’s supposed to be done in my small garage without a car lift...

Your welcome! Amazing quality! Im building a similar build (with a '69 Mustang, powered by a modern Can-Am 494/Boss 429 engine) Im always intrigued on these aluminum powered monsters. Hopefully, one day I will build a 1969 Camaro, and I would build it just like yours. Keep up the excellent work!