THE CUTTY Aeromotive just for this application, allows anyone with big power and high fuel demands to simply drop in a single Stealth fuel cell with twin Eliminator pumps that will keep up with virtually any fuel needs up to 2,100hp whether idling around town or going all-out on the dragstrip (look for a tech install on this trick new piece in an upcoming issue of RPM). And in Andrade’s case, with up to 27 psi of boost on hand, that demand can be significant. A massive V3 94mm Forced Inductions GT 55 turbo provides all the visual and audible evidence necessary to determine that the classic Olds is adding power with something other than the bottle these days. A custom Chiseled Performance air-to-air intercooler has been added upstream to help chill the compressed atmosphere, while a 60mm wastegate and blow-off valve and a Hyperaktive Hypercontrols boost controller were added to better manage the charge. All fabrication work was
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again handled by Linsenbarth and ASR, with the legendary Mike Murillo handling the final tune. Rounding out the engine bay, a Milodon 8-quart oil pan provides extra volume, while a Mezeire electric pump pushes the coolant through a trick twin radiator setup to keep the mighty Chevy cool. A pair of billet Texas Speed LS valve covers add some bling, while a Mechman high output alternator keeps the electrical system fully charged. The custom-fabricated ASR stainless headers and front wheel opening dumped 5-inch exhaust not only looks cool, it sounds wicked, as well. Backing the powerful powerplant is a Performance Torque Converters (PTC) fortified Powerglide transmission. The 2-speed has been equipped with a PTC-built 4,500rpm stallconverter. Although Andrade is tight on the dyno details of his boosted setup (it’s a grudge car, after all), he is confident the new ’Glide is up to the task. The minimalistic interior
NO JUNK IN THIS TRUNK The cutting-edge Aeromotive Cutty Series Stealth cell is fitted with two Eliminator fuel pumps: one for typical street use and a massive supplemental unit that can keep up with fuel demands for engines up to 2,100 hp. It is flanked by a pair of XS Power batteries and compliments the huge carbon fiber wheel tubs nicely.
may 2015 | RPM Magazine