Reader Rides: 1961 Chevrolet Impala

Owner

Name
Eric Janof 

Home Town
Kansas City

Vehicle

Year, Make & Model
1961 Chevrolet Impala

How long have you owned this vehicle?
1-1/2 years

Any projects planned for this vehicle in the future?
Going to install a Tremec TKO 600 5 speed tranny soon.

Has this vehicle won any awards?
First time out I won a Sponser's Pick Trophy at the 2011 Shawnee KS Car Show

Power Train

Engine size and Horsepower
348

Tell us about any engine modifications
The 348 has a FAST EZ-EFI set up I installed with Aeromotive bypass fuel pressure regulator and Aeromotive fuel filter. A stainless fuel tank from Rick's Hot Rods rounds out the system. The FAST throttle body sits atop an Edelbrock Performer intake. A black aluminum Proform air cleaner and Edelbrock black finned valve covers finish the look. Ceramic coated Doug's Tri-Y headers and T304 stainless exhaust pipes and Flowmaster Hushpower II mufflers keep her sounding nice.

Transmission Type and Modifications
Currently has the origional Muncie 3 speed. A Tremec 5 speed is in the works.

Rear axle ratio and modifications
Stock 3.08 rear.

Suspension

Front
Air bags

Rear
Air bags with Energy Suspension bushed control arms. I also fabbed up an adj panhard bar.

Brakes
Power discs in front w/ new master cylinder and booster with prop valve.

Other

Wheels and Tires
Torque Thrust 2's . 18" up front and 20" out back