Gearhead Garage is one of the foremost installers of LSx engines as well as fuel injection conversions in Northern, CA and quite likely in the nation. Here a few of our recent projects:
1968 Camaro RS/SS Pro Touring Convertible with LS2 with Magna Charger
1964 Impala SS Convertible with LS2
1972 Chevelle Coupe with LS2
1971 Chevelle Coupe with LS1 & 6 Speed T56
1969 Camaro RS/SS Pro Touring Coupe with LS7
1969 Camaro RS Z28 Replica Pro Touring Coupe with LS2 with MagnaCharger
1969 Camaro RS Pro Touring Convertible with LS2
1969 Corvette Convertible LS1
1968 Camaro Coupe with LS3
And here are a few of the fuel injected projects we've done and/or currently working on:
1968 383 Stroker with Holley Stealth Ram with ProCharger
1968 Camaro Couple with a 406ci and a Holley Stealth Ram with ProCharger
1969 Chevelle Coupe Edelbrock ProTuner with Custom Kit 700HP
LT1 TPI Engines going into 1975 K5 Blazer and 1970 Chevy SWB 4x4
Just another day at the office!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Officially **Bleeping** Nasty!!
Check out this YouTube on one of our Gearhead modified cars--
Some of the work we did on this one includes:
**Full Custom Black Leather Interior with Gray Suede Inserts
**Wilwood 16" Disc Brakes on all 4 Corners
Click here for link.
Some of the work we did on this one includes:
**Full Custom Black Leather Interior with Gray Suede Inserts
**Wilwood 16" Disc Brakes on all 4 Corners
Click here for link.
Friday, April 17, 2009
1968 Pro Touring Camaro Takes 1st Place!
Once again, our beautiful '68 RS/SS Pro Touring Camaro convertible Gearhead car took first place. This time it was at the local Lowe's classic car show held today in Citrus Heights (Sunrise & Greenback).
The thing that makes this show stopper unusual is that it is no trailer queen. This head turner gets driven to shows so we can enjoy all of its modern comforts, power and great gas mileage!!
Here is our YouTube video on this car...
The thing that makes this show stopper unusual is that it is no trailer queen. This head turner gets driven to shows so we can enjoy all of its modern comforts, power and great gas mileage!!
Here is our YouTube video on this car...
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Marquez Design & Fabrication
Gearhead Garage is an authorized dealer for Marquez Design & Fabrication products. We offer their full line of billet tail lights for Camaros, Blazers, Mustangs and more. We also supply their popular billet side markers, billet emblems, billet trunk hinges, door strikers, hood adjusters and more.
Additional products now include custom interior kits: custom door panels, one piece headliners, custom dashes, package trays and trunk lid covers. Shawn Katt, Gearhead Garage's own veteran in-house upholsterer has wrapped many of these Marquez panels. We have helped with their SEMA display car, Orion, a 1969 ProTouring Camaro. Additionally, we wrapped the door panels used in the GoodGuys Giveaway 1970 Chevelle, to name a few.
Marquez products are cutting edge in style, and high quality in design. Their products offer a great way to create a modern interior feel in a classic car, as well as a much needed alternative to upgrade stock exterior trim, badging & lighting.
Additional products now include custom interior kits: custom door panels, one piece headliners, custom dashes, package trays and trunk lid covers. Shawn Katt, Gearhead Garage's own veteran in-house upholsterer has wrapped many of these Marquez panels. We have helped with their SEMA display car, Orion, a 1969 ProTouring Camaro. Additionally, we wrapped the door panels used in the GoodGuys Giveaway 1970 Chevelle, to name a few.
Marquez products are cutting edge in style, and high quality in design. Their products offer a great way to create a modern interior feel in a classic car, as well as a much needed alternative to upgrade stock exterior trim, badging & lighting.
Ididit Steering Columns
Gearhead Garage also sells & installs IDIDIT steering columns for most any application.
Ididit steering columns are a great way to spruce up your interior while providing additional comfort and a better feel. Ididit tilt columns are adjustable to multiple positions at the flick of a lever, allowing for more leg room, easier entry and exit from the vehicle, and a more ergonomic driving posture--perfect for the Pro Touring devotees. Columns are available in polished aluminum, chrome or a natural bare paintable finish.
Ever think of getting rid of your column shift and converting to a floor shifter? Ididit columns are a simple, cost effective way to do away with antiquated, awkward column shift automatic levers and old school "3 on the tree" systems. Plus they come with all new wiring which greatly simplifies getting your turn signals, hazards and horn working correctly.
Add the convenience and reliability of a new column built specific for your vehicle. This steering column is not a universal column that requires modification of your original vehicle to install. Simply remove your old column, saving your original under dash mount as well as the original floor mount. Using one of our installation kits (see table below), install your new steering column in place of the old. Add an aftermarket wheel and the gripping surface of the new wheel will be in the same location as the original.
If you don't currently have a column, Ididit offers a full array of columns, brackets & mounts that can be retrofitted into virtually any vehicle.
Visit our products page to see a complete line of performance parts we sell at competitive prices!
Ididit steering columns are a great way to spruce up your interior while providing additional comfort and a better feel. Ididit tilt columns are adjustable to multiple positions at the flick of a lever, allowing for more leg room, easier entry and exit from the vehicle, and a more ergonomic driving posture--perfect for the Pro Touring devotees. Columns are available in polished aluminum, chrome or a natural bare paintable finish.
Ever think of getting rid of your column shift and converting to a floor shifter? Ididit columns are a simple, cost effective way to do away with antiquated, awkward column shift automatic levers and old school "3 on the tree" systems. Plus they come with all new wiring which greatly simplifies getting your turn signals, hazards and horn working correctly.
Add the convenience and reliability of a new column built specific for your vehicle. This steering column is not a universal column that requires modification of your original vehicle to install. Simply remove your old column, saving your original under dash mount as well as the original floor mount. Using one of our installation kits (see table below), install your new steering column in place of the old. Add an aftermarket wheel and the gripping surface of the new wheel will be in the same location as the original.
If you don't currently have a column, Ididit offers a full array of columns, brackets & mounts that can be retrofitted into virtually any vehicle.
Visit our products page to see a complete line of performance parts we sell at competitive prices!
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!
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.
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.
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