Musclerodz introduces project "N-XSS" [Archive]

Musclerodz

07-20-2010, 10:57 PM

Musclerodz is proud to make project "N-XSS" public. We have had this project unders wraps for several months while the wish list of parts was finalized and the engine built. As you might of guess by the name, this 67 Camaro is being built "in excess" of everything.

With out giving away too much here is a quick list of parts as follows:

Speedtech front sub
Alston Air Link rear
Accu-air management system
magna-charged LS3
6 speed manual
Marquez interior
host of Marquez and Fesler billet parts
ISIS wiring
Autorad radiator and core support
Boze wheels
and many other goodies I have forgot....

I will update this thread with more info in the next few days, but for now we will start with the rendering my customer had done as a teaser.

http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/3224538/fernandofront_detail.jpg

awr68

07-20-2010, 11:05 PM

Looks and sounds like a very cool project! :thumbsup:

Have you started in on it yet? If so...we need pics already! :D

roddr1968

07-20-2010, 11:17 PM

very nice ...can't wait to see some progress.:thumbsup:

:lateral: :woot:

killer67

07-21-2010, 10:14 AM

I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself - long time viewer and admirer of the cars on here. I am fortunate to have Mike working on my car - he is a very patient man - I have thrown dozens of questions at him every day for a long time and he still hasn't gotten rid of me.:lol: He is extremely knowledgeable and has a passion and precision for his craft. I know I am in good hands.

I look forward to all ideas, criticism, and sarcasm from anybody. Reading and seeing pics has made me spend more than I ever thought possible. :lateral:

Musclerodz

07-21-2010, 10:52 AM

And now for the heart of this project. First ever Wegner built Magnacharged LS3. Waiting for specs from Wener, but it is a 418 ci stoker with a TVS2300 pumping 15 lbs boost. Front drive system is one off including the new CNC inlet for the maggy to accept a 102 mm TB. Engine made 914 hp and 870 lb/tq. A rep from Magnuson was there, and to their knowledge this is the most anything has gotten out of a small cube LS3 with the TVS2300. Here is a link to the dyno run. Turn up your speakers!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txZkZVZNINo

monza

07-21-2010, 11:25 AM

Very Nice! Some killer power with that engine.
Looking forward to see how far along it has progressed.

redzed

07-21-2010, 11:41 AM

Very cool Mike :thumbsup: Looking forward to seeing this one come together.

Josh69

07-21-2010, 11:42 AM

What color is that called?

There was an early GTO at Car Craft this weekend in St. Paul with a color similar to that...my God it was a thing of beauty. May be color used on some late model GTO's...for sure the concept.

Musclerodz

07-21-2010, 12:00 PM

Rendering color is a little dark. It will be more of a yellow/gold base with orange pearl.

Ron Fox

07-21-2010, 12:11 PM

Killer Ride. I like the Boze wheels. And the HP and TQ aren't bad either.:unibrow: Can't wait for more pics

waynieZ

07-21-2010, 12:48 PM

Wow awesome engine and prooject, I love the name too. When I watched the video I had to take a nitro pill I got so excited. lol Thats going to be a sweet ride. I'll be watching this one go together for sure.

tones2SS

07-21-2010, 06:30 PM

Very cool. I'm digging the color scheme.:thumbsup:

67ragtp

07-22-2010, 05:26 AM

Fernando/Mike- Very cool project, looking forward to seeing more, keep the pics coming. The engine is outstanding! :thumbsup:

Rich

Steve1968LS2

07-22-2010, 09:10 AM

Nice to see the earlier first gens getting some love! :thumbsup:

killer67

07-22-2010, 11:02 PM

Steve,

I sent you an email to see if you can answer some tranny questions. Thanks for making time. :thumbsup:

rsgt

09-03-2010, 10:46 PM

Any updates on your project?

killer67

09-04-2010, 02:22 AM

Coming soon....

speedshftr

09-04-2010, 09:10 AM

sweet car we think alike!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/viperich/bb.jpg

Musclerodz

09-04-2010, 10:33 AM

Any updates on your project?I plan to update sometime next week. Speedtech sub is in the car and planning to mock the engine /tranny in the car this weekend.

Flash68

09-14-2010, 11:52 PM

anything new here?

Musclerodz

09-14-2010, 11:56 PM

I will post an update in the next couple days. I was waiting on a few parts from Speedtech to finish mockup on the engine and front suspension.

rsgt

09-24-2010, 05:02 PM

Any updates on this project?

killer67

09-24-2010, 06:50 PM

I love the enthusiasm! :lol: Very shortly :unibrow:

RECOVERY ROOM

09-24-2010, 07:46 PM

You guys are on the right track thats for sure, I really like the rendering.

Musclerodz

09-26-2010, 10:14 AM

Sorry for delay on updates, trying to finish a 70 Firebird for GG Dallas that leaves Thursday. Updates will commence here soon!

Musclerodz

10-06-2010, 11:15 PM

This is the first of several updates coming. In order to get this car low, we decided major cutting will be required. Without revealing to much too soon, the entire floor of the car has been removed. I wanted nothing below the pinch welds of the rockers, so starting with the newly aquired speedtech subframe, I cut the rear rails in half. Don't worry, there will be plenty reinforcing of the chassis to handle the reduced loss of strength.

With the rail cut in half, it also required lowering the front body mount and core support mount equal distance. With modifications completed, and front subframe mounts bolted directly to the car, the sub now sat level with the pinch welds of the rockers, and the front floor pans are only 1/2" higher than stock.

Musclerodz

10-07-2010, 09:34 AM

pics loaded now. another update soon

youthpastor

10-07-2010, 10:27 AM

wow- looks killer- more pics!

one of my favorite projects- subscribed- Chris

DriverzInc

10-07-2010, 08:24 PM

Hi Fernando, I finally got a chance to read the thread, rendering looks great, and car will be amazing! Congrats! You're in good hands with Mike...

awr68

10-07-2010, 08:47 PM

I'm more of a visual learner......got more pics!? :D

killer67

10-07-2010, 11:38 PM

Hi Fernando, I finally got a chance to read the thread, rendering looks great, and car will be amazing! Congrats! You're in good hands with Mike...

Thanks Jon..lots of good pics to come from Mike. Subscribed to your killer Nova build

Mascoll

10-12-2010, 11:56 PM

Official Project N-XSS Rendering

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/6544/finalal.jpg (http://img375.imageshack.us/i/finalal.jpg/)

Flash68

10-13-2010, 12:29 AM

Now that is bad ass. The detail is unreal.

killer67

10-13-2010, 02:20 AM

Mascoll Designs knows what they are doing and are very patient after getting through with me as a customer. Very happy with how it turned out :yes: What do you think guys?

MarkM66

10-13-2010, 05:00 AM

Looks nice, I like the bumper treatment.

I hope you can modify them, and keep them chrome. Everyone seems to takes the easy way out and paint their cut bumpers.

Ron in SoCal

10-13-2010, 10:01 AM

Fernando - she's a beauty! Very slick....tell me, are you using a 4" cowl? The rendering looks taller than a 2, less than 4. Then again, my eyesight aint what it used to be...

Musclerodz

10-13-2010, 10:23 AM

Fernando - she's a beauty! Very slick....tell me, are you using a 4" cowl? The rendering looks taller than a 2, less than 4. Then again, my eyesight aint what it used to be...
It will have somewhere around a 3" cowl when done. 4" is ugly

tones2SS

10-13-2010, 10:49 AM

Now that is bad ass. The detail is unreal.

^^What Dave said. Looks great.:thumbsup:

killer67

10-13-2010, 11:00 AM

Fernando - she's a beauty! Very slick....tell me, are you using a 4" cowl? The rendering looks taller than a 2, less than 4. Then again, my eyesight aint what it used to be...

Good eye Ron! 3" is the sweet spot

Ron in SoCal

10-18-2010, 10:22 PM

Good eye Ron! 3" is the sweet spot

I so agree...3" is perfect! Nice job Bro...:cha-ching!:

Flash68

10-18-2010, 10:25 PM

It will have somewhere around a 3" cowl when done. 4" is ugly

I have a 4" cowl. Ouch. :_paranoid

Ron in SoCal

10-19-2010, 08:58 AM

Easy there Dave. I hear 'Race Car Sheek' is in up in NorCal...:lol:

On second thought, there's your next project @ Nick's - cut an inch out of the cowl!

Flash68

10-19-2010, 11:33 AM

Easy there Dave. I hear 'Race Car Sheek' is in up in NorCal...:lol:

On second thought, there's your next project @ Nick's - cut an inch out of the cowl!

Well, I am reverse-justifying my 4" cowl. It was there when I got the car. :D

But, I have grown to like it, I must say... everyone and their mother runs the 2" cowl these days. :P

I do love this 3" idea... and with that, back to the story of this badass car...

Musclerodz

01-10-2011, 10:51 PM

Here is a teaser update until this weekend after I finalize a few plans and loose ends. Car is being fast tracked to debut at GG Columbus and we have to get to Tracy's May 1 so things are going to move very fast from now on.

This is the start of what a Musclerodz wide body treatment looks like on a 67-68. By doing it way I have done the first step, you will not notice the rear is wider unless it is parked next to a stock one. We are also completely reworking the rear lower quarters and lower valance. More to come......

lhkustoms

01-11-2011, 12:14 AM

Mike looks killer :thumbsup:
Keep the pics coming :yes:

Jay Hilliard

01-11-2011, 06:15 AM

Looking good! What size rear tire can you run when the quarter is stretched like that?

Ron in SoCal

01-11-2011, 08:49 AM

Awesome Mike. I've been picture starved on this one; thought maybe it was going to fly under the radar! The fender stretch (width) looks really good....:thumbsup:

Musclerodz

01-11-2011, 09:20 AM

Looking good! What size rear tire can you run when the quarter is stretched like that?345 but could easily go bigger.

Jay Hilliard

01-11-2011, 09:30 AM

Awesome, on a 67 too...thanks Mike.

awr68

01-11-2011, 09:53 AM

Looking good! :thumbsup:

killer67

01-11-2011, 11:46 AM

Awesome Mike. I've been picture starved on this one; thought maybe it was going to fly under the radar! The fender stretch (width) looks really good....:thumbsup:

We were waiting for you to post first. The lateral-G crowd is tough :lateral:

96z28ss

01-11-2011, 11:48 AM

I like how you moved the light also.
It makes it much less noticeable

Musclerodz

01-11-2011, 11:52 AM

I like how you moved the light also.
It makes it much less noticeableThanks, that was the plan so you did not notice it had been moved unless it was parked next to another one.

EpikRider

03-11-2011, 12:19 PM

Mike, Where is your shop located? I live in OKC and would like to come by and see you about a car.

Musclerodz

03-11-2011, 06:33 PM

Mike, Where is your shop located? I live in OKC and would like to come by and see you about a car.

office is at 2113 s santa fe, but I am rarely there. My fab shop is south of norman in the goldsby area. Give me a call and will give you directions.

EpikRider

03-12-2011, 01:10 PM

Will do...

KSBRKTRACER

03-12-2011, 01:21 PM

Guys ......I saw this car in person today and let me tell you .......It's gonna be BADD ......the amount of work is unbelievable ! I can only hope my car turns out 1/10 as neat as this one is gonna be . By the way very nice to meet you today Mike ..... appreciate the tour ! There is some really cool stuff goin on at Musclerodz and he treated me great on the parts I bought from him .
Tommy Lee

Ron in SoCal

03-12-2011, 02:15 PM

345 but could easily go bigger.

One of the things I really like about this approach, besides the beauty, is that you can run a wider tire on a wider track. Nothing scientific that I can quote on my part, but I just think it will run better on a track than a more narrow rear. Kinda like the width and stance of an Indy car. Any opinion on that?

Oh and...
:ttiwop:

killer67

03-12-2011, 06:53 PM

345 but could easily go bigger.

13" wheels on a 345 PS2 :unibrow:

Hold your horses Ron! The sooner I finish it, the sooner you get spanked on the auto-x. So your ego might appreciate some delays.

dunnjun

03-12-2011, 07:22 PM

The car looks awesome! How big of tire up front?

Flash68

03-12-2011, 08:00 PM

One of the things I really like about this approach, besides the beauty, is that you can run a wider tire on a wider track. Nothing scientific that I can quote on my part, but I just think it will run better on a track than a more narrow rear. Kinda like the width and stance of an Indy car. Any opinion on that?

Oh and...
:ttiwop:

13" wheels on a 345 PS2 :unibrow:

Hold your horses Ron! The sooner I finish it, the sooner you get spanked on the auto-x. So your ego might appreciate some delays.

Well Ron that sounds like quite the throw-down challenge. :unibrow:

Ron in SoCal

03-12-2011, 09:10 PM

Well Ron that sounds like quite the throw-down challenge. :unibrow:

Yeah it does. Considering it's from Killer 'Nando (sounds like a guy from the movie Conan or Blazing Saddles but we know better :lol: ), I'll take that challenge. Besides he's the only guy on this site that rivals me in 'late w pics' and project delays. Plus his front end is waaay too heavy w that huffer...

But for that to happen:

- Fernando would have to unload all his show hardware. Winning!
- Fernando would have decide he's actually ready to nick up Mike's beautiful paint job.
- Fernando would have to figure out a way to unload his car off the trailer without scraping his exhaust!

I'll see you both on a track this summer. And not just AutoX, Fernando...:)

(Just don't invite Todd or we're all toast)

KSBRKTRACER

03-12-2011, 09:55 PM

If I remember correctly the front tires are 275 /35 / 18 .

Flash68

03-12-2011, 10:05 PM

Yeah it does. Considering it's from Killer 'Nando (sounds like a guy from the movie Conan or Blazing Saddles but we know better :lol: ), I'll take that challenge. Besides he's the only guy on this site that rivals me in 'late w pics' and project delays. Plus his front end is waaay too heavy w that huffer...

But for that to happen:

- Fernando would have to unload all his show hardware. Winning!
- Fernando would have decide he's actually ready to nick up Mike's beautiful paint job.
- Fernando would have to figure out a way to unload his car off the trailer without scraping his exhaust!

I'll see you both on a track this summer. And not just AutoX, Fernando...:)

(Just don't invite Todd or we're all toast)

Good stuff Ron. I really look forward to seeing both these cars soon! Maybe August for the next Socal event that's brewing? :unibrow:

If I remember correctly the front tires are 275 /35 / 18 .

Sounds right. I would hope they are at least that wide with a 345 rear.

Ron in SoCal

03-13-2011, 01:58 AM

Good stuff Ron. I really look forward to seeing both these cars soon! Maybe August for the next Socal event that's brewing? :unibrow:

Thx Dave-O....didya catch the Charlie Sheen reference? :P

killer67

03-13-2011, 09:56 PM

Yeah it does. Considering it's from Killer 'Nando (sounds like a guy from the movie Conan or Blazing Saddles but we know better :lol: ), I'll take that challenge. Besides he's the only guy on this site that rivals me in 'late w pics' and project delays. Plus his front end is waaay too heavy w that huffer...

But for that to happen:

- Fernando would have to unload all his show hardware. Winning!
- Fernando would have decide he's actually ready to nick up Mike's beautiful paint job.
- Fernando would have to figure out a way to unload his car off the trailer without scraping his exhaust!

I'll see you both on a track this summer. And not just AutoX, Fernando...:)

(Just don't invite Todd or we're all toast)

:rofl:

If Todd is there, I'm out with a blown head gasket ;)

randy

05-29-2011, 11:47 AM

hummm. Same concept im going for :( Mine will have some stripes on it too though

elitecustombody

07-26-2011, 10:31 PM

Fernando, when are you bringing it by? I want to check it out,need some ideas for the firebird:_paranoid

Musclerodz

07-27-2011, 09:31 AM

Fernando, when are you bringing it by? I want to check it out,need some ideas for the firebird:_paranoid

still aways out, we lost some of our help recently and shop has got nothing but crazy busy. Will be back on it full time hopefully first of august till its done