TECH CHECK Owner: Tracy Hicks, Jonesborough, Tennessee Vehicle: 72 Chevy Vega Engine Type: Big-block Displacement: 454 ci Compression Ratio: 12.5:1 Bore: 4.250 inches Stroke: 4 inches Rotating Assembly: GM crank and rods, TRW dome pistons Cylinder Heads: LS6 stock rebuilt by Performance Automotive (Greeneville, TN) Valvetrain: Ferrea valves, Comp Cams pushrods, Crane Cams rocker arms Camshaft: Comp Cams hydraulic roller Ignition: Mallory YC-310 distributor with Jacobs/Motion Performance CD box Intake: Weiand three-piece tunnel ram Carburetor: Dual Holley 450-cfm four-barrels Assembly: Tracy Hicks Exhaust: JR headers, 2.5-inch exhaust, Hush Thrush mufflers Ancillaries: Moroso valve covers, Moroso cool can, Marine breathers Output: Estimated 600 hp Drivetrain Transmission: Tex Racing magnesium T-101 four-speed, Hone overdrive unit Clutch: Zoom Rear Axle: Narrowed 65 12-bolt, 4.56:1 gears, GM posi unit, Strange axles Chassis Front Suspension: Viking coilovers, custom steering linkage Rear Suspension: Stock springs with Jac Pac air shocks Brakes: S-10 disc front and Ford drums rear Master Cylinder: Speedway Motors aluminum Pedals: Stock Wheels & Tires Wheels: Cragar S/S 154.5 and 157 Tires: Coker Pro Trac 560-15 and 235/60-15 Interior Seats: Stock bucket seats with diamond-pleated black vinyl by Suzy and Hals Upholstery (Mosheim, TN) Steering: Stock GT steering wheel Shifter: Hurst Ram Rod HVAC: None Exterior Paint: Crush Orange DeBeer basecoat with House of Kolor clear by Kyker Rod and Custom (Telford, TN) Hood: None Click on this issues cover to see the enhanced digital version of This Big Block Vega Street Machine is Packed with Rare Day two Parts.
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