1973 Opel Gt. 327 small block. It has splayed 4 bolt main caps, small journal steel crank ARP fasteners. Light weight forged, ceramic coated, flat top Probe pistons. 10.5:1 compression. Phase 6 aluminum heads. Roller rockers and stud girdle, installed with head studs. Reed's roller cam shaft with roller lifters. Induction includes Victor Jr. with 650 double pump Holly. Spark comes from a Unilite distributor to a MSD- 6AL. Exhaust flows through Hooker Adjustable Race headers with adapter plates to 3 chamber Flow Master's mufflers. Super Trap exhaust tips installed. Power is transferred through a steel flywheel to Hayes clutch, pressure plate. Hydraulic slave cylinder, all contained in a Lakewood scatter shield. Hurst super comp four-speed shifter. Muncie 4 speed transmission. Four link coil overs. Narrowed GM 10 bolt rear end. Mosher forged axles. Rear end stud girdle, turning 4:88 gears with alburn posi unit. Four wheel disk brakes with Wilword master cylinder. Weld Draglite wheels with Hooiser pro street radial tires on the rear, 31/16.50/15, and 195/60/14 radials on the front. It has a one piece fiberglass hood, fiberglass front spoiler and fiberglass rear flares, all of which I made myself. I used base coat, clear coat, 1985 Corvette flame red when I painted the car. All of the glass, bumpers & taillights are original. I designed and built everything on the car myself, with the exception of the engine. I started with '73 Opel GT, using 2"x2"x1/4" square mild steel as the foundation for the frame. Mustang II front spindles and brake assemblies are attached to the modified Opel control arms, utilizing the original Opel rack & pinion. This car was built to be a streetcar and is licensed, tagged & registered in the state of Texas. This is a very drivable and respectably quick streetcar Best Fit 5' 11'' @ 190#
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