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While in high school, Ron restored a 1974 Jeep CJ5. While in College, he restored and modified a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. · Built and installed 350 CID small block with 4-bolt main, steel crank, forged pistons and small chamber heads. · Built three THM 350 transmissions… · Installed higher ratio hypoid set in rear differential. · Best time of 13.83 sec. at 112 mph in 1/4 mile on street tires. Later he converted a 1986 S-10 Blazer from 2.8 L V-6 to 4.3 L V-6 retaining all electronic control functions. Another major project involved the restoration and modification of a 1967 Chevrolet C-10 pick-up truck which was purchased new by his father. This project is still in process and has been passed on to Ron’s son. · Built and installed 350 CID small block with 4-bolt main, steel crank and small chamber heads. · Built THM 400 transmission. · Upgraded chassis to 1971 configuration: ̃ Power steering. ̃ Power disk brakes ̃ Suspension and steering linkage. Ron has completed building a performance 6.5 L Diesel engine for his 1995 Chevrolet Suburban LS K2500. · Custom machined block with Kennedy Diesel splayed main caps. · Block has been fully blueprinted. · Reciprocating assembly has been fully blueprinted and balanced. · Performance built 4L80E ̃ Suncoast billet cover converter ̃ Alto Products clutches ̃ TransGo valve body kit · Learn more in articles covering the project at The Diesel Page.com. · Custom Power Flow turbocharger. Other projects in waiting: · 1972 Chevrolet K-10 pick-up. · 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS · 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta |
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Extensive, hands-on automotive mechanic experience serves to ground design concepts in reality! |
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Phone: 765-346-2990 Fax: 765-349-8458 Email: ron@schoolcraftpowertrain.com |
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