Camaro XV

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by Stielow

I took my new Rival to a church parking lot and did LH and RH donuts until they stuck. Seemed to work. The kids next to the church liked it. The cop not so much..... Mark

Can you imagine if this was you it should would make for a good story at Sema ?


Dad facing Charges after doing donuts in Parking lot

http://www.wchstv.com/news/features/...l#.VFKHP_ldVZs

[PTAddict]

Originally Posted by Stielow

I took my new Rival to a church parking lot and did LH and RH donuts until they stuck. Seemed to work. The kids next to the church liked it. The cop not so much.....

LOL.

"I'm heat cycling my tires to be ready for the Optima Challenge" is probably one of the more original excuses the cop has heard.

[Bow Tie 67]

Simply stunning, " engineering marvel "

Quick question at the power levels of this current car and the ability to overpower the tires at will, have you hit the point of of diminishing returns?

Would full blown racing rubber harness this power level?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by ArisESQ

Next time I get caught doing donuts in the church parking lot I'll just explain that I'm "tuning my car."

Can't wait to see how you do at OUSCI - congrats on building an incredible car!

and your on a mission from god.


awesome build

[CarlC]

Okay, I'll bite. Why 177*F thermostat for the Z28?

Very nicely executed Mark.

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by CarlC

Okay, I'll bite. Why 177*F thermostat for the Z28?

Very nicely executed Mark.

The Z/28 thermostat is a lower temp and higher flow thermostat. We wanted to make the Z/28 robust for track use and we wanted more coolant flow for better power train cooling. Early on in the program we were undersized for power train cooling and the thermostat in conjunction with many other parts keeps the Z/28 cool.

I have learned a lot from my projects and from work. Having a car that will run hard on the track without overheating is great. A side benefit is nothing leaks. It is a great feeling not to be also watching the gauges out of the corner of your eye.

This project also has a Race Technology dash that allows me to monitor the can engine data, log it and set warning functions. I went from a gauge watcher to just using the warning lights.

It all works great.

Mark

[69hugger]

Mark,
Will that thermostat work in a BBC, or is the size different for the LS motors?

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by 69hugger

Mark,
Will that thermostat work in a BBC, or is the size different for the LS motors?

Sorry no totally different.

[Roberts68]

Mark, not to echo everyone else but I will to a degree.

Even though there are a bunch of great people with fantastic cars going and we wish them all the best there is something to be said for betting the best horse in the race.

This household will be cheering you on. I wish we could see it live instead of waiting until it comes out on Dish.


Give 'em Hell and GOOD LUCK!

[69hugger]

I figured so. Thanks for the response.