keith's Hoodrat Hot Rod

1979 Chevrolet Malibu

Classic LS Swap

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1979 Chevrolet Malibu

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Color: Grey/Red
Horsepower: 600
Drivetrain: RWD

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Follow me on Instagram @hoodrat_hotrods 1979 Malibu Texas Speed 408 Gen 4 LS Mahle Pistons TSP Rods K1 4" Crank AFR 215 Cathedral Port Heads Holley EFI Holley Split Race Single Plane MPFI Intake Manifold Holley Mid-Mount Accessory Drive Holley Valve Covers Holley Throttle body Holley 48lb/hr injectors Hooker LS swap kit for 78-88 G body including mounts, headers, exhaust Procar by Scat Seats Ridetech Coilover Supension system UMI Frame Braces American Powertrain T56 Magnum American Powertrain Hydramax hyrdaulic throwout with G-body pedal bracket Currie 9" Rear with 3.89 gears and Detroit Locker PST Driveshaft C5 Vette front braks on 98 Blazer spindles Iroc-Z 12.7:1 Steering box 17x9 Daytona from US Wheel with 275/40/17 MSD Solid State Relay Module Spal Fans Frostbite G-body LS Swap Radiator FB302 Sniper EFI Fuel Tank Earl's Ultra Pro Fuel Lines

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Cooling (2)

Frostbite Aluminum Radiator, w/ GM LS/LT Swap- 3 Row
"1970-1981 Camaro/Firebird, 1978-1987 GM ""G"" Body with GM LS/LT Swap 4.8/5.3/6.0/6.2/7.0L (3-Row)
Part# FB302
SPAL Electric Fan
16.00" Electric Fan Puller Style Extreme Performance 2500CFM 10-blade curved style blade
Part# 30102113

Engine Management (ECU) (7)

Holley Terminator X Fuel Injectors - Set of Eight
Bosch/EV1 - 48 lb/hr - High Impedance
Part# 522-488
Dominator EFI ECU
The new standard in EFI with virtually unlimited capabilities! Integrated electronic transmission control, drive by wire throttle control, dual wideband oxygen sensor capability, extensive amount of inputs and outputs for various combinations, and much more.
Part# 554-114
GM LS 58X EFI HARNESS KIT
GM LS2/LS3/LS7, 58X Crank Sensor, Bosch Injector
Part# 558-502
Stand Alone Solid State Relay
Clean up your wiring with an MSD Solid State Relay Block.
Part# 7564
Holley EFI 7" Digital Dash
Fully customizable 7" Dash, with a huge array of gauge and indicator screens. Compatible with Holley EFI, Sniper EFI, and Terminator X systems.
Part# 553-106
Holley EFI LED Light Bar
10-LED fully customizable shift light with 3 programmable RPM ranges
Part# 553-107
Holley LCD Touch Screen
Wide range of tuning and data-monitoring options in a compact 3.5" LCD display
Part# 553-108

Engine Parts (15)

Mr. Gasket Lifter Guide
Fits 1997-2015 GM LS Series Engines using OEM Style Hydraulic Roller Tappets.
Part# 61230G
Earl's Racing Products Head Bolt Set-Hex Head
Earl's Racing Products Head Bolt Set - Hex Head - GM LS Engines - 2004-2014
Part# HBS-002ERL
Mr. Gasket MLS Head Gasket
Fits 2005-2017 Chevrolet LS2/LS3/LQ4/LQ9/L92 - 4.100 Inch Gasket Bore - 0.040 Inch Thickness
Part# 3149G
Hooker BlackHeart Engine Mount Brackets
1978-1988 GM A/G-Body LS Swap Engine Mounting Brackets - Use with Small Block Clamshell Mounts
Part# 12643HKR
Sniper EFI Fuel Tank System 400 LPH
1978-1988 Monte Carlo / Malibu, 1978-1988 Pontiac Grand Prix / Lemans Coated Steel, EFI, Gas
Part# 19-444
Holley GM LS Swap Oil Pan - Most Front Clearance
Fits LS Swapped GM Muscle Car/Classic Car/Trucks and any LS Swapped Vehicles Requiring Even More Clearance than the 302-1 and 302-2 Provide
Part# 302-3
Holley GM LS Swap Oil Pan Baffle Kit
Baffle Kit for 302-3, 302-3BK & 302-5 LS Swap Oil Pans
Part# 302-12
Holley Single Plane EFI Split-Design Race Intake Manifold- GM LS1/LS2/LS6
EFI single plane split-design race intake manifold. Fits all GM LS Gen III or IV engines equipped with LS1/LS2/LS6 style cathedral port cylinder heads
Part# 300-255
Holley Premium Black Mid-Mount Complete Accessory System
LS Engine Drive includes SD7 A/C Compressor, Alternator, P/S Pump, Tensioner, SFI certified damper w/hard anodized billet crank pulley, Belt, & Pulleys
Part# 20-180BK
Universal Race Series Throttle Body
Universal Race Series 4bbl 1000CFM Throttle Body-4150 Flange- Hard Core Gray
Part# 112-602
GM Muscle Series Air Cleaner - Satin Black Machined
14" x 4" Air Cleaner Kit w/ Premium Filter - GM "Bowtie" and "Chevrolet" Logo
Part# 120-221
MSD Ignition Coil - Pro Power Series - GM LS2/LS7 Engines - Black - 8-Pack
2005-2013 GM Cars - 5.3/6.0/7.0/8.1L w/VIN M and C - 2005-2013 GM Trucks - 5.3/6.0L w/ VIN G/T/U/H (8th Digit)
Part# 828783
Pro Sleeve Boot Guards - Fiberglass Spark Plug Wire Boot Protectors - 4 pack
Protect your spark plug boots with this double layered fiberglass boot guard. It takes the heat and abrasion instead of the boot. The material expands and stretches over irregular surfaces and is easy to install.
Part# 170086
MSD Super Conductor Spark Plug Wire Set -1999-05 GM Truck
Red Jacket - Gen III LS 4.8/5.3/6.0
Part# 32829
Tall LS Valve Covers - Satin Black
Tall LS Valve Covers w/ Coil Mounting Posts, Cast Aluminum - Satin Black Finish
Part# 241-112

Exhaust (1)

Hooker BlackHeart LS Swap Exhaust System
1978-1987 GM G-Body - 3-inch Dual Stainless Steel Natural Finish - *Fits All Except EL Caminos w/118-inch Wheelbase - Aggressive to Moderate Sound
Part# 70501364-RHKR

Interior (1)

Hurst Nitro Stick Shift Handle - 12V Switch - Anodized Black
CNC Machined Aluminum - 8.75-in Tall
Part# 5381001

Suspension/Steering/Chassis (1)

Hooker BlackHeart Transmission Crossmember
1978-1988 GM A/G-Body LS swap 4L60//4L65/4L70/4L80/TH400/2004R/T56/T56 Magnum Transmission Crossmember
Part# 12644HKR

Future Plans

Faceplated T56 Big Rectangle port heads and LS3 intake More interior Fix wipers Finish sound system Strange S-Trac diff Power Steering Cooler Oil Cooler

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Removed Modifications

Holley Single Plane EFI Intake-GM LS1/LS2/LS6 - Black
Single Plane EFI LS Intake Manifold. All GM LS Gen III or IV engines equipped with LS1/LS2/LS6 style cathedral port cylinder heads; Black Ceramic Coated Finish
Part# 300-137BK
Holley Low-Mount LS Complete Accessory Drive System (Alt, P/S & A/C)
Includes SD7 A/C Compressor, Alternator, P/S Pump, Tensioner, Belt, & Pulleys
Part# 20-162

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Keith
07/15/2019
Hello world.
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- Keith
  replying to Keith08/16/2019
  hey man
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Trey
08/12/2019
Hoodrat af
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- Keith
  replying to Trey08/12/2019
  my dude
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@protourfox
08/13/2019
keith making all the smoke!!!! this reminds me of cardomain. Check out my ride sometime.. trying to share within a comment seems to not work yet! 86 mustang black.
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- Keith
  replying to @protourfox08/16/2019
  I dig the Fox body man. It definitely has a unique look. We're still improving on some of the features on my garage!
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Dustin
12/03/2019
this is the hotrodding I remember as a kid
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Alex
03/05/2020
sounds good c4 sounds betr thx-keith
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Ry
04/22/2021
Sleeper?
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keith's Hoodrat Hot Rod

1979 Chevrolet Malibu

Classic LS Swap

Build Points

257

Vehicle Overview

Vehicle Story

Interior stuff

Simpler times

Rowdy exhaust

Small Block Chevy EFI setup

Text Entry from LS1tech ancient forum

Nascar Tracks

Big Adventures

The new mill

A long road to here

Completed Modifications

Future Plans

No Wishlist

Removed Modifications

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Keith

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Trey

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@protourfox

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