"Malibu 5" build thread

[malibuguy]

About 6 years ago I got out of the game after I wrecked "Malibu1" so I parted it out and sold "Malibu4". So July of last year my dad saw this '82 & I had to have it...i prefer '79s but this was too nice to pass up. So to piss my wife off :lol: ...i bought it. My first v6 car.

'82 alldoor 229/th350c/2.41 with 54k on it

here is the pics when i first got it

Rather then post every single picture I have off every progress...i will initially list out what I have done & post pics of the highlights

In no particular order;
-removed all smog equipment
-custom midlength headers (damn near equal length)
-custom dual 2" mandrel-bent aluminized exhaust with merge X-pipe, now currently with the largest stock-style mufflers I can fit under the car
-modifed '80 229 air cleaner with dual snorkels (80 uses a taller filter)
-Summit roller-tipped 1.5 rockers (was worth 2 tenths!)
-clutch fan in place of the fixed fan (came off one of the past malibus)
-SpeedHut 6k tachometer
-70amp alternator
-Taylor wires
-rebuilt 200r4 with a shift kit,
-stock replacement Grand National torque converter (about 2100 stall)
-Lokar rod-type shift linkage (to run 4 in place of 3 on the column)
-AllStar trans cooler, with Summit -6 puck-lock lines & AN fittings
-Iceman chromoly crossmember
-rebuilt 7.5 rear with TrueTrac LSD, fresh Allstar 3.73 gears & poly bushings, TrickFlow cover, T-type Aluminum drums w/ all new rear brake hardware
-Autofab tubular rear control arms & custom welded in braces
-front F41 'jounce' bars
-fender to core braces
-F41 front sway bar w/ poly bushings & links (have rear...but been to lazy to paint & install)
-Sensatrack shocks
-AutoPal E-code headlights with Hella yellow high beam bulbs for the inners
-aluminum tag bucket

Whats not installed yet, but own...
-Crower cam 256/264 .411/.427" lift thats been WPC treated
-new Speed pro lifters with the bodies WPC treated
-Harland Sharp 1.5 aluminum rockers
-Holley 390 4bbl
-Edelbrock performer intake

Future plans...eventually I want to boost this motor, or get a 200 to build up for boost. Not necessary after big power, more to show off my fab skills & to have something different at the cruise in

Current dynograph ...the red is shorter due to 200r4 downshifting at any lower rpm. 108 is headers & duals, stock rear and trans, 111 is with no air cleaner. 116 is dual snorkel air cleaner, roller tip rockers & 200r4/3.73s

Best timeslip (#2). This is not a racecar, just a toy. When basically stock with just duals & flex fan it ran 17.3s

 

[88ss408]

Nice car you got there very clean especially the engine bay. Also you have some fab skills there my friend. Them headers are somethingto be proud of.

 

[RustRocket]

That thing looks real nice, and those headers certainly are cool; they probably flow a lot better than my off-the-shelf Hedman's :lol: That's one sweet 4-door

 

[malibuguy]

Thanks guys!

 

[jacobdavis1979]

Nice ride. How did you get it to do a burnout? When mine was stock with 267 it wouldnt so i didnt think a v6 would lol

 

[malibuguy]

Its does burnouts with ease...even when box stock. Currently with the LSD and the brakes set a little tight...it struggles to get going but eventually winds up and then usually lays about 8-10 feet in 2nd gear :lol: its a hoot to drive

 

[Judge Mills]

This is great! My first El Cam had the 229, and always thought it'd be cool to have built it up.

 

[jiho]

-aluminum tag bucket

Please, where did you get this?

 

[88ss408]

Hey you mentioned " malibu1" and " malibu4" but where is 2 3 at ?
Also do you have pics of them?

 

[jiho]

-aluminum tag bucket

Please, where did you get this?

I think I've tracked it down .... some guy goes by the handle blownbigblock over on maliburacing.com.

Correct?