LS-Powered 1957 Chevy Drag Car

LS-Powered 1957 Chevy Drag Car

This 1957 Chevy Bel Air, originally purchased for just $100 by Mike Morris in 1966, is now a competitive drag car. Fitted with a stock 6.0L LS engine from a 2001 Chevy truck, it features a Comp cam and a Holley intake. The car also includes a Turbo 400 three-speed transmission and a Dana 60 rear end. With ladder bar suspension and wheel tubs to fit large tires, this setup results in a performance of high 10s in the quarter-mile. The car remains easy to drive and has reached speeds up to 117 mph.

Built by:
Mike Morris
Location:
New Haven, Kentucky, USA
Engine:
-
Cost:
$100
Power:
-
Torque:
-
Weight:
-
Balance:
-
Wheels:
-
Exterior:
wheel tubs
Interior:
-
Chassis:
ladder bar suspension
Powertrain:
Chevy 6.0L LSTurbo 400 three-speed transmissionComp camDana 60 rear endHolley intake750 cfm carb
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