By The Numbers
1969 Chevelle
Michael Bonde, 52 (going on 18)
Meridian, ID
Performance: 690 horsepower
| ENGINE |
| Type: | 355-inch small-block |
| Block: | original '69 |
| Oiling: | high-volume pump |
| Rotating assembly: | Scat 4340 crank,
forged I-beam rods, forged
KB dished pistons, 8.5:1 compression |
| Cylinder heads: | AFR CNC 195cc |
| Camshaft: | custom Isky hydraulic roller,
244/253 duration at .050-inch lift,
550/.560-inch lift, 110 LSA |
| Valvetrain: | COMP Pro Magnum |
| Induction: | dual Holley 650 double-pumpers
by C&J Engineering,
BDS 6-71 (7 lbs of boost) |
| Ignition: | MSD Digital 6 |
| Cooling: | BeCool aluminum radiator
with dual 11-inch fans |
| Fuel system: | Rick's Stainless gas tank,
-10AN stainless braided line,
Essex billet electric fuel pump |
| Exhaust: | 3-inch exhaust with Flowmaster
40 Series mufflers
and QTP electric cutouts |
| Fasteners: | ARP |
| DRIVETRAIN |
| Transmission/shifter: | TH400, 2,400-rpm,
10-inch stall,
B&M Star dual-gate shifter |
| Driveshaft: | custom-built steel |
| Rear axle: | Currie 9-inch, 35-spline axles,
Detroit locker |
| CHASSIS |
| Front suspension: | aftermarket tubular
control arms with QA1 coilover shocks |
| Rear suspension: | aftermarket control arms,
stock springs with air shocks |
| Brakes: | Wilwood 13-inch drilled
and slotted rotors
with 4-piston forged calipers |
| INTERIOR |
| Seats: | factory |
| Dashboard: | custom built by owner
with Pro-Comp Auto Meter gauges |
| Stereo: | 200-watt Sony AM/FM/CD
with XM radio, 6-inch 4-way
and 6x9-inch 4-way speakers |
| Wiring: | Painless 18-circuit |
| Column: | factory tilt |
| Comforts: | Vintage Air,
four-window power windows,
power door locks |
| EXTERIOR |
| Body: | factory with 4-inch
Harwood cowl hood |
| Paint: | DuPont Hot Hues Iced Green Dream,
custom ghost flames
by McMillens of Bellflower, CA |
| WHEELS/TIRES |
| Wheels: | 18x8- and 18x10-inch
Foose Nitrous II |
| Tires: | BFGoodrich KDW 245/45R18
and 285/40R18 |