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(Click the pics
to see large size)
What's new: Dyno
results for the KRE engine
This is a nice example of a fellow enthusiasts 1968
GTO convertible. This car has been restored and looks stock from
the outside, but is currently being "restified" with some upgrades
to the drivetrain and suspension. |
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Originally a burgundy color, the car was painted black
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The engine has been swapped out for a Kauffman Racing
Engineering
unit. I don't know the exact details, but it is a 400 with the
KRE aluminum heads. This sucker puts out 440 or so HP. It
runs quietly with no fuss and almost no lope to the
idle.
I took this car for a
spin and I can tell you it MOVES. There is a traction issue
however. HA. |
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I looked the car over while it was on a lift to see how
the clutch setup works and took some snaps: |
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The car features a
lakewood bellhousing with a centerforce clutch. The muncie trans
is stock and seems to be holding up fine.
As mentioned in my 67 GTO pages, the 68 GTO is probably
the easiest GTO to swap to a 4 speed. A complete bolt in.
Note the Pypes
crossover exhaust system. It is
bolted in waiting to be welded up.
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Also shown is the frame on the 1968 GTO
convertible. You can see the sets of holes for the automatic
location, and the manual trans location. The '68 frame has
clearance holes to access the holes on the top of the frame. You
can also see the holes in the outer frame rail which is all the hardtop
cars have. |
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These pictures were taken during some tweaking of the
new motor installation. While working it was determined the stud
in the bellhousing needed to be adjusted to push the clutch fork
out. With a team of 4 people the transmission was on the floor in
12 minutes. I was impressed. |
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Not shown is the 12 bolt posi rear end. Also
installed are heavier duty springs and a rear sway bar with
polyurethane bushings. A quick ratio steering box from Ames
Performance also contributes to vastly improved handling.
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Home | About | Links
1967 GTO Main | 1967 GTO RA Retrospective
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Dave
Miles
November 24, 2004
Updated January 20, 2005
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