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Showing posts with label 1967 Pro Touring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1967 Pro Touring. Show all posts

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Kool April Nites--Show Follow Up







The show was a blast! All of our Gearhead cars made it from Sacramento to Redding and back without a hitch--all were driven, no trailer queens here!

This was really a great show--Well organized, a family friendly environment and great weather. If you have never made it up there--we recommend it!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

HydroBoost Braking System for GM "A" Body Vehicles

For those not familiar with how hydroboost systems work, here are some of the basics:

Most cars either run manual brakes or power brakes, with the latter usually being assisted by a vacuum operated brake booster that stores vacuum to help apply pressure to the master cylinder when the brake pedal is depressed. Many of us hot rodders have found that as we increase horsepower and run bigger camshafts, we tend to experience a stiffer brake pedal- and not in a good way. Large duration camshafts draw too little vacuum to keep an average power brake booster “charged” with air. As a result, the pedal gets stiffer and braking gets harder.

Hydroboost systems, commonly used in many diesel trucks, operate off of fluid dynamics instead of vacuum. These braking systems are run off of the power steering pump which gives them a much better ability to assist w/ braking at the master cylinder. One of the best advantages of such a system is that hydroboost units deliver 50% more braking pressure than normal brake systems, delivering roughly 1200 psi of pressure to the brakes as compared to a meager 800 psi generated by non hydraulic systems. This results in better braking, less pedal effort and a better “feel” at the brake pedal.

A recent article in Super Chevy Magazine showcased how well hydroboost systems work, in this instance providing the clamping pressure required to slow down a 1969 Chevy Nova just retrofitted with 4-wheel CPP disc brakes. Here’s a brief excerpt of their article:

“The big question was how well our Nova would stop with all these new parts. Our first test on the original wheels was 197 feet. Just by swapping on the new tires that number dropped to 188 feet, but the drums were toast after only one hard stop. With the new hydroboost-assisted brakes and Nitto tires, we managed a best stopping distance of 128 feet! That's an improvement of 60 feet. More importantly, we made 10 max-effort stops over the course of only 7 minutes and didn't experience any brake fade. In fact, the last stop was better than the first. The peak deceleration g-force was .73 g with the old parts, .89 g with the new tires, and a whiplash-inducing 1.12 g with the new brakes and tires. The Nova also lost its tendency to randomly pull to the right or left during braking. The hydroboost has a different feel compared to a traditional booster, but after a few stops we were confidently slinging the Nova to a halt.”.

HydroBoost by HydraTech offers their superior braking system for 1964 - 1972 GM "A" Body Vehicles. A very popular choice for GM classic car owners looking for a solid, reliable braking system similar to modern vehicles.









1964 - 1972 General Motors 'A' Body Hydraulic Brake Assist Unit - Model # 3014

o CNC Machined T6 billet aluminum direct fit firewall mounting plate design
o This model fits the later GM "short rod / shallow" master cylinder design
o All engines with PS pump on driver's side - compatible with rack and pinion conversions
o For use with disc/drum or disc/disc brakes (not for use with 4 wheel drum brakes)
o Features an adjustable brake pedal rod to allow for a range of brake pedal height adjustment
o Models with PS lineset include overlength hoses with re-usable / re-buildable hose ends
o 7 1/4 " installed length from firewall to MC mounting flange - no firewall modifications required
Many Gearhead Garage customers use these systems and we are happy to share our experience with you!

HydroBoost for 1967 - 1969 GM "F" Body Vehicles


Hydaboost by HydraTech Braking Systems for 1967 - 1969 GM "F" Body Vehicles

1967 - 1969 General Motors 'F' Body Hydraulic Brake Assist Unit - Model # 3021

NOTE: This model also fits the 1968-1974 GM 'X' Body Vehicles - Nova, Appollo, Ventura...

o CNC Machined T6 billet aluminum direct fit firewall mounting plate design
o This model fits the later GM "short rod / shallow" master cylinder design
o All engines with PS pump on driver's side - compatible with rack and pinion conversions
o For use with disc/drum or disc/disc brakes (not for use with 4 wheel drum brakes)
o Features an adjustable brake pedal rod to allow for a range of brake pedal height adjustment
o Models with PS lineset include overlength hoses with re-usable / re-buildable hose ends
o 7 1/4 " installed length from firewall to MC mounting flange - no firewall modifications required
These are very popular systems for Pro Touring builds because of the increase in braking response, reliability and safety.


Of course, we are an authorized vendor and expert installers of these systems.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Gearhead Garage is Keisler Tremec #1 Installer In USA!!


Yes, you read that correctly!! Gearhead Garage continues to be the top installer of these cutting edge 5 speed transmissions. We are 5 speed conversion experts and would be happy to talk with you about any project you're considering a Tremec for...

For those serious about performance and incredibly solid design, here is more on those transmissions and the company that makes them, Keisler Engineering:

1967-1969 Camaro/Firebird 5-Speed PerfectFit™ Kit-TKO-600(.64)

A truly complete conversion combining the Keisler PerfectFitTM transmission with all of the correct matched parts that have been carefully selected and tested by Keisler for guaranteed quality and performance.

Drivetrain component selection and installation instruction and support is critical to get the job done right. Rest assured, buying from Keisler - the leader in manual transmission systems - is the first step in the best driving improvement you will make to your Camaro or Firebird.

1. TRANSMISSION - NEW TREMEC TKO-600 (600 HP/600 FT-LB), customized by Keisler to perfectly fit your 1967 - 1969 Camaro or Firebird. A number of custom features are included (with no hidden charges) that you won't find anywhere else, including:

Shifter location custom designed for your 1967-1969 Camaro or Firebird.
NO CUTTING - unlike other transmission offerings on the market, Keisler's PerfectFitTM fits your car with no modifications whatsoever - PERIOD!
Custom short-throw internal shifter mechanism designed to provide better-than-stock shifting.
Muncie / Borg-Warner GM bolt pattern and input shaft configuration for direct bolt-in installation.
Gear Ratios: 2.87 1st, 1.89 2nd, 1.28 3rd, 1.00 4th, .64 5th; 2.56 reverse.
Low RPM Cruising - 36% drop in engine RPM in 5th gear (check out our Speed Analyzer).
Precision Assembled, TRIPLE Quality Checked - assembled at Keisler by our trained technicians; 100% inspected for function, leak and visual appearance (check us out).
Nation-Wide Parts & Service - Parts in-stock; service in-house.

2. CROSSMEMBER - Best on the market by providing maximum clearance for exhaust while offering an OE quality look; No-flex/No-problem rigid welded box construction design with integrated isolator perch and gusseted mounting flanges, gloss black epoxy powder paint; this is a far better product than the inexpensive bent tube type crossmembers seen elsewhere.

3. PILOT BEARING - Needle Roller Bearing for long life and high capacity.

4. ISOLATOR - Heavy-duty rubber isolator. Polyurethane upgrade available.

5. BACK-UP LIGHT WIRING HARNESS - Easy coupling to factory wiring.

6. NEUTRAL SAFETY START SWITCH - Can be wired into starter circuit if desired.

7. SPEEDOMETER CABLE & DRIVEN GEAR - Mechanical speedometer cable and correct driven gear PLUS integrated 2-wire electronic output included. Optional electronic wiring harness also available (for use with electronic speedometers or EFI).

8. DRIVESHAFT - Lightweight high strength steel, automatic welded and computer dynamic balanced with premium solid sealed U-joints, painted satin black, certified and serialized. Built in-house on Hines driveshaft manufacturing cell for the ultimate in quality and craftsmanship!

9. SLIP YOKE - Heavy duty Spicer slip yoke.

10. CONSOLE SHIFT PATTERN PLATE - OEM quality 5-speed shift pattern plate for 1968-1969 Camaro console. Brushed silvertone aluminum with raised lettering, just like the original plate.

11. INSTALLATION HARDWARE KIT - High strength Grade 5 and 8 fasteners, properly sorted, bagged and labeled for easy reference.

12. INSTALLATION MANUAL - Highly illustrated step-by-step instruction manual.

13. 6 MONTH WARRANTY - 2 years to activate (in case you are restoring a car)! Extended warranty available at extra cost. Best Customer Support in the Industry.

100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed.
The best Customer and Tech Support in the industry.
Lifetime Tech Support from our premier experienced staff.

Gearhead Garage is an authorized dealer and can get you the best deal on the parts. Call us for more information!

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Custom Car Audio


Gearhead Garage, Northern California's premier muscle car builder, also specializes in custom car audio systems. Located in Sacramento, CA we can provide full car stereo sales, support & installation. From stock OEM replacement units to custom SPL competition systems.

Gearhead Garage can accomodate your needs with exceptional skills, reputable service and consistent reliability.

Alarm systems, keyless remote entry systems, GPS Navigation units, XM radio, DVD players and GPS tracking systems and theft recovery programs can all be sold, serviced and installed at our convenient Sacramento valley location. We can also build custom speaker boxes & enclosures, install power window conversions, rewire and configure stock and high end stereo systems for classic cars, muscle cars, protouring cars & ALL makes & models. We also offer complete upholstery services to augment your custom installation experience.

Come visit us at Gearhead Garage 5780 Roseville Road, Sacramento, CA 95842 or visit us on the web at www.GearheadCars.com

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Another Incredible 1969 Pro Touring Camaro















We keep 'em coming!! Here is another AMAZING Pro Touring 69 Camaro in build process by Gearhead Garage (Sacramento, CA).

**Shown here at the 2009 Sacramento Autorama

We really look forward to seeing how this one tears up the road!
Here is a list of what makes this one a killer ride--
See how amazing this one is--check out this video!






Check back at www.GearheadCars.com (on our News page) for updates--Coming Soon!!