[HWYSTR455]

Originally Posted by avman

Thanks for ALL of the replies. We bought a LOT of stuff for the 421 Tripower 65 GTO and my 70 440 6bbl Roadrunner. Vintage Air AC systems were part of that.
I'll have power steering with the Wraptor, and change my manual steering box to the Borgeson power steering unit. The GTO already has power steering.
I'm looking forward to a lot, on both cars.
The TKO600 5 speed for the GTO will replace the Muncie 4 speed, and that .60 5th gear will make the 3.80 Ring and Pinion gearset in the Quick Performance 9" play nice when the GTO is on the highway.
Speaking of the QP 9" I'm using brackets from Global West to do a permanent, exclusive coilover conversion. I tried the factory springs and shocks, but the short version is that doesn't work for what we are doing.
STAY TUNED!

Actually, that's pretty good belt wrap.


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[avman]

Originally Posted by HWYSTR455

Actually, that's pretty good belt wrap.
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170 amp on the Billet Specialties vs 140 amp on Wraptor, but 140 is plenty for my application. With AC, PS, and the rest, the Billet Specialties comes in at $2,675. The CVF Wraptor cost me $1,795 plus $195 for clearcoat ceramic.
They appear similar in how they grab the water pump pulley.

[HWYSTR455]

I needed as much hood space as possible, and can't remember if the raptor was available when I bought my setup. I do admit, the cost was a choker. With the inclusive, in black, and the upgraded alt, I think mine came in at $3350, and I had to buy a reservoir for the PS still, which was like $180.

All the coatings and finishes are top-notch, and the hardware is all ARP stainless 12-point. It uses the Edelbrock water pump, the most expensive pump out there for a Pontiac. Uhg.

But I have to admit, it was a well thought out package and install was a breeze. Pictures for everything, and the written portion was accurate and thorough.

Still though, it's far from inexpensive. I still kind of choke when I think about spending that much.


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