Build Points
255
- Color: Grey/Red
- Horsepower: 600
- Drivetrain: RWD
Vehicle Overview
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
Vehicle Story
Interior stuff
08/16/2019I spent some time installing some noico sound deadening right before hot rod power tour 2019 and it was WELL worth it. I also installed carpet and some Procar Rally XL seats. There's still plenty left to do on the interior, but this made a huge diffe...
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Simpler times
08/12/2019This is what the car looked like the first time I had ever seen it. "talm bout dang ole sweeet mane"
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Rowdy exhaust
08/12/2019Once upon a time I used the flowmaster universal X pipe kit to make some rowdy exhaust for this car when it still had the old %&@$ of a small block in it.
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Small Block Chevy EFI setup
08/12/2019Once upon a time, I wanted to get creative with some Holley EFI stuff. I put LS coils, multi-port EFI and a few parts from EFIconnection.?@% to add some lipstick to this pig.
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Text Entry from LS1tech ancient forum
08/12/2019"This is my 1979 Malibu. I'm still in the middle of this swap and I'm beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel! Can't wait to drive it! I bought the car off of my college roommate who bought it off some crackhead while were in school at...
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Nascar Tracks
08/12/2019I've driven this car to many Nascar tracks including, Rockingham, Darlington, Talladega, Atlanta Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Kentucky Speedway and probably a few more i'm not remembering.
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Big Adventures
08/12/2019Hot Rod Power Tour 2018 was a LOT of fun after getting the car from completely apart to mostly together in the matter of a couple weeks.
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The new mill
07/15/2019After I destroyed the LQ4 6.0 in the first burnout contest at LS Fest East in 2017, I figured i should invest in a nice shortblock. A powerful N/A mill is very fitting for this build and the guys at Texas Speed came through big time. They gave me an...
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A long road to here
07/15/2019I've owned this car for about 4 years now. In that time it's had 3 engines, 4 transmissions, 2 rear ends, and a whole lot of tires. Here are some pics of the some of the worst carnage it's seen.
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Completed Modifications
"1970-1981 Camaro/Firebird, 1978-1987 GM ""G"" Body with GM LS Swap 4.8/5.3/6.0/6.2/7.0L (3-Row)
16.00" Electric Fan Puller Style Extreme Performance 2500CFM 10-blade curved style blade
Bosch/EV1 Style, High Impedance, Maximum Horsepower: 765
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.
Fully customizable, with a huge array of gauge and indicator screens. Compatible with Holley EFI, Sniper EFI, and Terminator X systems.
10-LED fully customizable shift light with 3 programmable RPM ranges
Wide range of tuning and data-monitoring options in a compact 3.5" LCD display
Fits 1997-2015 GM LS Series Engines using OEM Style Hydraulic Roller Tappets.
Earl's Racing Products Head Bolt Set - Hex Head - GM LS Engines - 2004-2014
Fits 2005-2017 Chevrolet LS2/LS3/LQ4/LQ9/L92 - 4.100 Inch Gasket Bore - 0.040 Inch Thickness
1978-1988 GM A/G-Body LS-Swap Engine Mounting Brackets
1978-1988 Monte Carlo / Malibu, 1978-1988 Pontiac Grand Prix / Lemans Coated Steel, EFI, Gas
GM LS Swap Oil Pan - 1955-1987 GM/Muscle Car/Classic Car/Trucks Cars requiring more clearance at the front half of the oil pan
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
LS Engine Drive includes SD7 A/C Compressor, Alternator, P/S Pump, Tensioner, SFI certified damper w/hard anodized billet crank pulley, Belt, & Pulleys
Universal Race Series 4bbl 1000CFM Throttle Body-4150 Flange- Hard Core Gray
14" x 4" Air Cleaner Kit w/ Premium Filter - GM "Bowtie" and "Chevrolet" Logo
Pro Power Coil for GM LS2 and LS7 series engines. Sold as package of 8 coils.
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.
Red Jacket - Gen III LS 4.8/5.3/6.0
Tall LS Valve Covers w/ Coil Mounting Posts, Cast Aluminum - Satin Black Finish
1978-1988 GM A/G-Body (Monte Carlo/Malibu/El Camino/Cutlass/Grand Prix/Regal/Bonneville), Full-Length LS-Swap, 1-7/8", Collector Size 3"
1978-1987 GM G-Body - 3 inch, Natural Finish Stainless Steel *Fits All Except EL Caminos-118 Wheelbase
1978-1988 GM A/G-Body LS swap 4L60//4L65/4L70/4L80/TH400/2004R/T56/T56 Magnum Transmission Crossmember
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
Removed Modifications
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
Includes SD7 A/C Compressor, Alternator, P/S Pump, Tensioner, Belt, & Pulleys
Comments
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07/15/2019Trey
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03/05/2020