dcairns Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 I know that the '64 Impala could be had as an SS, with any size motor, big or small block. I belive it had to be a two door with bucket seats, though. This was pretty typical of the time. So, "No" it is not the first small block SS. People only seem to remember the outstanding expamples of things, not the run of the mill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssvette Posted October 16, 2002 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 No Variant most SS came with small blocks but like most cars from that era you could order it with any option you wanted. I want a 69 camaro, Red with white stripes 4-speed with a big block and air. Just think if you could do that now, Chevy would be King again!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrededSS Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 My buddy runs a supercharged Grand prix and it uses a rootstype supercharger, it didn't use the composite. But it ran 13.7 with a 6 cylinder, WOW :o There was a GTP at the track here last weekend turning 1/8th times in the 8.8's. Dred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssvette Posted October 16, 2002 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 1/4 mile ET = 1/8 mile ET x 1.5832 Which means 13.9 in the 1\4 mile very good times. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvp33 Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 Variant- Many SS Chevys over the years have had small blocks: 66 - 72 Novas had 327's to 350's 68 - 72 Camaros had 327's to 350's as well 65 - 67 Impala's had 327's All had a minimum of 275 ponies (gross) up to 375. Can you imagine a 4,000 pound Impala "SS" with 275 horses. Not exactly super or sporty. The SS has be used over the years more as a marketing tool than a declaration of performance. And let's face it, it works. The most recent use of the SS has been the 2002 Camaro available through your local dealer, tweaked by SLP of course. I can tell you that these cars have earned the label. They are truly throw back, cromagnum, tire melting beasts that could blow away just about anything form the supposed muscle car era. Want to know fear? Try throwing a 67 Big Block Malibu into a decreasing radius corner on 7 inch wide, 15 diameter rims with drum brakes. Need I say more? cvp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotbellyJoe Posted October 17, 2002 Report Share Posted October 17, 2002 Going back to the question of if the plastic composite intake handling the pressure of a blower. It depends on the seam styles and process of molding Chevy uses, I know in the case of the corollas the new supercharger due out any month now, bolts metal onto metal and make you throw the plastic away. but it may be different on a V-configuration of engine instead of inline because the unit is located right in front with VERY litlle obstruction. Under normal PSI's I think it should be ok though. Should be interesting to see, its not even researchable because there are so many different resins they may use, plus the shape and molding process can make certain stresses in structural integrity that there is no way to tell. Thats the advantage of having someone else do it first, if it blows up, its not on your head.... -Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssvette Posted October 17, 2002 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2002 Going back to the question of if the plastic composite intake handling the pressure of a blower. It depends on the seam styles and process of molding Chevy uses, I know in the case of the corollas the new supercharger due out any month now, bolts metal onto metal and make you throw the plastic away. but it may be different on a V-configuration of engine instead of inline because the unit is located right in front with VERY litlle obstruction. Under normal PSI's I think it should be ok though. Should be interesting to see, its not even researchable because there are so many different resins they may use, plus the shape and molding process can make certain stresses in structural integrity that there is no way to tell. Thats the advantage of having someone else do it first, if it blows up, its not on your head.... -Joe I am sure they will find a way to use composite for the blower manifold but I don’t Think it would work for the blower housing. Not that it would not be possible but Because of the safety issue, those blowers really spin up. The more they do to these Motors the more they need new sensors, which helps my company so bring it on!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted October 17, 2002 Report Share Posted October 17, 2002 Well, I guess the manifold should hold up OK, it is used on the Escalade successfully. I guess we can always look to Escalade owners to be our drive train Guinea pigs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nader Posted October 18, 2002 Report Share Posted October 18, 2002 The composite intakes should be fine. I have one on my truck and from what i have researched from the whipple site i can hook one right up too it without getting a new intake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozark66 Posted October 19, 2002 Report Share Posted October 19, 2002 Composite intakes have been used on GM's VORTEC line of engines since 1996. they seem to pretty reliable.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted April 19, 2003 Report Share Posted April 19, 2003 FYI 1994-5-6 Impala SS were all 350 ci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabbett1 Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 No Variant most SS came with small blocks but like most cars from that erayou could order it with any option you wanted. I want a 69 camaro, Red with white stripes 4-speed with a big block and air. Just think if you could do that now, Chevy would be King again!!!!!!!! You know, they made a version of the corvette a couple of years ago that included an aluminum 427! But they decided to cancel the project However, I have a good source that says the C6 Z06 will have 455 ponies. Get that thing and you'll be waiting for the vipers at the end of the track! That is my dream vehicle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSilverado60 Posted June 17, 2003 Report Share Posted June 17, 2003 The plastic intakes have proven to be very reliable, Every LS1 has been made with them and the 96+ trucks as well. There are some F-body guys that are running some serious boost through them and have no problems, i wouldnt worry at all about it. i thought the C6 Z06 was gonna be at the 500 HP mark? did they change their mind or was this never an idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EppmanZ06 Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 Dave, you say that you figure the SS with a Whipple system should be able to contend with a lightning, but you bought the Magnacharger system yourself. Which of the two would you say will actually yield the highest gains for 1/4 mile and 0-60 times then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red64chevelle Posted August 5, 2003 Report Share Posted August 5, 2003 Regarding the small block SS question. It might be kinda late on the subject, however the SS was not always purely a performance option. The early Chevy II's were avalible as a Nova SS with a 194ci (I think) and a 230ci (I know) inline six. As well as the 283 and 327ci small blocks. Hell for 1964 and 65 the biggest motor you could get in a Chevelle SS was a 327, not counting the ultra rare '65 Z-16, which had a big block. For many of these years the motor was only a small part of the SS package, most it being the trim that the car recieved. They had better stainless trim, more chrome all over and sometimes better door panels and seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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