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1970 Chevelle SS: Custom 502 V8 & Tremec 5-Speed Pro-Touring Build

[HPP] Ben ThompsonFebruary 17, 202613 min
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Custom Build Overview

  • πŸš€ This 1970 Chevelle SS is a complete frame-off custom restoration with only 50 miles since its build.
  • πŸ’‘ It features a custom chassis with four-wheel independent suspension and a 502 V8 engine paired with a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission.
  • 🎯 The car boasts killer looks and strong performance with modern upgrades, designed to be driven and enjoyed.

Engine & Drivetrain Performance

  • πŸ”₯ Power comes from a Gen VI 502 V8 engine producing approximately 550 horsepower.
  • βš™οΈ Key engine components include a hotter cam, Dart high-rise intake, FI Tech fuel injection, HEI ignition, and Hedman headers.
  • 🏁 A heavy-duty TKX Tremec 5-speed manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch delivers power.
  • πŸ’ͺ The drivetrain is completed by a heavy-duty driveshaft and a 9-inch Currie Twin Track rear end capable of handling 800 horsepower.

Exterior Styling & Details

  • ✨ The exterior showcases vibrant blue metallic paint with a glossy clear coat and white SS stripes of correct dimensions.
  • πŸ’¨ It features a functional cowl-induction hood with a flapper door and sits on 18-inch US Mag wheels with Mickey Thompson Street Comp tires.
  • πŸ› οΈ Chrome, trim, windshield, and weatherstrips have all been replaced, contributing to its aggressive stance.

Interior Enhancements

  • πŸ›‹οΈ The white interior elevates the car's beauty with replaced upholstery, headrests, door panels, and headliner.
  • πŸ’‘ Driver-focused upgrades include blue light-up gauges, an electric slide heater control panel, and a retro stereo.
  • βœ… Safety and comfort are enhanced with a tilt column, deluxe sport wheel, 5-speed SST shifter, and three-point retractable front seat belts.

Advanced Chassis & Braking

  • πŸš— The custom chassis includes fat tubular control arms, coilover adjustable gas shocks, and a fat sway bar upfront.
  • βš™οΈ The rear features a Heidts Pro G Independent Rear Suspension with coilover adjustable gas shocks and tubular control arms.
  • πŸ›‘ Stopping power is provided by Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors, featuring 6-piston calipers in front and inboard brakes in the rear.
  • πŸ”΅ The entire underbody is clean metal painted the same glossy blue as the body, with a painted frame and chassis.
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