Updating my '69 Camaro

[Richio1]

Damn that color looks fantastic in the sun. It must be increadible in person.

I love those driving shots too. :thumbsup:

[transam]

Awesome pics :thumbsup:

[cencalc6]

You have a very nice car.... awesome shots! :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

The car looks great. Looks like you had some other nice looking cars there too.

[bigtime]

Very nice!

[chr2002ca]

Hey Ryan, thanks for sharing. That first motion shot of your ride going down the road is just gorgeous. Love that stance on your ride also. I'm working on getting my rear down a bit this week actually and seeing your stance reminds me of what I'm aiming for. And then there's those wheels of yours. You mentioned a while back when you were starting this updates thread that the FM5s fit the Camaro perfectly and I could not agree more. They match your car flawlessly. Lookin sharp! :cheers:

[Flash68]

Great pics. My fave is that rear shot. Very menacing. :cheers:

And the FM5's look perfect on there.

[Gandalf]

Lookin' good Ryan! Thanks for sharing.

G.

[frojoe]

Like!

[72Z/28]

Awesome pics Ryan and your car's got a killer stance.

[Rybar]

Haha thanks guys. I guess it's not really an update post but cool none the less.

I, like Greg Weld enjoy the company of car people, so it's cool to get together with a bunch of local gearheads and have some fun.

[6D9 Matt]

Love it man... the rolling shots especially. :thumbsup:

One of my favorites on the board. Those Fikses get me everytime! :hail:

[redzed]

Great pics of the cruise Rybar. Your car looks great. Wicked color in the sun! :thumbsup:

[Ralphlovs72chev]

Your car is very beautifull!:hail:

[Roberts68]

That gold '68, is that a member here or anything you know of? Mine was originally gold and that sort of makes me think...

I'd like to see some more shots of it.

Your car? :bow: x10
:thumbsup:

[Rybar]

That gold '68, is that a member here or anything you know of? Mine was originally gold and that sort of makes me think...

I'd like to see some more shots of it.

Your car? :bow: x10
:thumbsup:

He's a buddy of mine, I don't think he's a member. I can see if the paint is orig but it has ralley and hockey stripes so not sure.

There's a few more photos here otherwise I only have the ones in the orig link I posted:

http://www.cruiseforyourcause.org/gallery/category/3-rybarmission-cruise-aug-17-2012

[Roberts68]

Yeah, I used to think I could never go back to gold... key words, "used to"...

That is one of the nicest looking gold Camaros I have ever seen. TwistMachine has another but I really like the nostalgic looking stripes on your buddies.

Thanks for sharing those.

[Rybar]

We'll winter mods have begun.

She's off to get a new heart put in. Swapping in the HKE Forged 383 shortblock and putting my top end on it. Will have a stock LS1 complete motor and my Texas Speed cam for sale soon.

Been very happy with the results from Patrick G and Geoff at EPS Engine Power Systems so they spec'd me a new cam for the 383:

235/242 .638/.615 113 LSA

Last time the little 346 that could was run:

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http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/HKE%20383/Burnaby-20130117-00253.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/HKE%20383/Burnaby-20130117-00251.jpg

Off to the shop

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/HKE%20383/Burnaby-20130117-00255.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/HKE%20383/Burnaby-20130117-00256.jpg

346 is already out next day:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/HKE%20383/PortCoquitlam-20130118-00500.jpg

[69x22]

HKE as in Houston Texas HKE? What kind of power are you shooting for with the new engine?

[tubbed69]

good luck with new motor,car looks great even with the smoke

[Ron in SoCal]

Way to go Ry! You will enjoy the 383. Smart approach too. Is your fuel system up to the task? :cheers:

[Rybar]

HKE as in Houston Texas HKE? What kind of power are you shooting for with the new engine?

Not sure where they are Tony I bought the motor 2nd hand brand new off a member on LS1Tech. How is the company good or bad? And I'd be really happy with 500 rwhp and 450 rwtq.

good luck with new motor,car looks great even with the smoke

Smoke is actually because its freezing cold outside. Nothing is wrong with the 346 it doesnt burn oil or anything like that.

Way to go Ry! You will enjoy the 383. Smart approach too. Is your fuel system up to the task? :cheers:

Thanks Ron. I'm looking to mainly up the TQ output. So hopefully the extra cubes and new cam will help out. Fuel system is 36# injectors and Walbro 255 intank pump. You think that will be up to the task?

[214Chevy]

..... How is the company good or bad? And I'd be really happy with 500 rwhp and 450 rwtq.

Ryan, HKE is out of Houston. The owners names is Eric. And yes the company is good. Eric know his stuff. He's one of the premier builders down here in Texas. You will will be more than happy with the motor. :relax: :relax: Make sure to post up some pics when it's in.

[transam]

Looks good ryan,so jealous of you and your motors that rev over 2000rpm:warning:

[67goatman455]

WOW. This is my favorite 69' ever. Had to send one of your pictures to social networking site. Color, wheels, tires, NAILED IT

[69x22]

WOW. This is my favorite 69' ever. Had to send one of your pictures to social networking site. Color, wheels, tires, NAILED IT

2nd that...
Yes Erick at HKE built my engine and quite a few for my buddies. People send him engines from all over the United States.
http://hkracingengines.com/

[srh3trinity]

Sounds like the engine upgrade is really going to ratchet things up a bit. I may have said it before, but your thread should be bookmarked for anybody that needs to see what the proper stance on a 69 should be. Your car nails it.

[Flash68]

Yeah buddy this is gonna be fun. :guns:

[canrc]

Nice Ryan! Can't wait to see it run in April!

[Frankenstine]

The cam they have specked for you, is it a good street cam, and what heads intake will you be using, 500 RWHP thats pretty stout for a 383, and could you post up all the info on the motor as well. I might be going that way also, I have a 383 block for my 69 that came with it, nothing special just two bolt main, LS not in the picture rite now.. for my project. Thanks Keith

[Rybar]

Ryan, HKE is out of Houston. The owners names is Eric. And yes the company is good. Eric know his stuff. He's one of the premier builders down here in Texas. You will will be more than happy with the motor. :relax: :relax: Make sure to post up some pics when it's in.

Thanks for letting me know Marcus, they seemed like they have a good rep on LS1tech but maybe don't advertise as much as they used to.

Looks good ryan,so jealous of you and your motors that rev over 2000rpm:warning:

No problem Paul, I guess you can't really rev past 2k with no shoes on ;) nice Avatar photo buddy. :thumbsup:

WOW. This is my favorite 69' ever. Had to send one of your pictures to social networking site. Color, wheels, tires, NAILED IT

Wow man, thanks for the compliment. Much appreciated. :thumbsup:

2nd that...
Yes Erick at HKE built my engine and quite a few for my buddies. People send him engines from all over the United States.
http://hkracingengines.com/

Good stuff Tony. I see we share the same taste in many things about our cars :thumbsup:

Sounds like the engine upgrade is really going to ratchet things up a bit. I may have said it before, but your thread should be bookmarked for anybody that needs to see what the proper stance on a 69 should be. Your car nails it.

Thank you sir, much appreciated. :thumbsup:

Yeah buddy this is gonna be fun. :guns:

Aint no race car like yours, but should be fun Dave! :lol:

Nice Ryan! Can't wait to see it run in April!

Nevermind my junk, want to see and hear yours opened up Raj :thumbsup:

The cam they have specked for you, is it a good street cam, and what heads intake will you be using, 500 RWHP thats pretty stout for a 383, and could you post up all the info on the motor as well. I might be going that way also, I have a 383 block for my 69 that came with it, nothing special just two bolt main, LS not in the picture rite now.. for my project. Thanks Keith

Hey Keith, can't really say. It's got a little more duration and lift than my old cam but wider LSA. They wanted me to go with a 114 LSA for better street manners but I wanted a little more chop. On this car I'm willing to sacrifice a little driveability for a nicer sound. I would definately talk to Geoff at EPS the man knows his stuff. And the numbers have proved it.

[tones2SS]

Ryan, HKE is out of Houston. The owners names is Eric. And yes the company is good.

^^THIS!
HKE can build a mean LS engine. I saw and heard a 4th gen Camaro that had a 427HKE engine and that thing was stout. They aren't cheap, but you get what you pay for.

[chr2002ca]

Hey Ryan, looks like we're both in the middle of a motor upgrade. It's good to be us. :lol: Look forward to reading and hopefully watching how everything turns out. Still digging that stance and those wheels. :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

^^THIS!
HKE can build a mean LS engine. I saw and heard a 4th gen Camaro that had a 427HKE engine and that thing was stout. They aren't cheap, but you get what you pay for.

Good stuff Tony, thanks for letting me know.

Hey Ryan, looks like we're both in the middle of a motor upgrade. It's good to be us. :lol: Look forward to reading and hopefully watching how everything turns out. Still digging that stance and those wheels. :thumbsup:

Thanks Chris, I guess you and I just can't leave anything alone hahaha

[Blake Foster]

check with Trevor At Texas speed & Performance. i have them doing some work for mine right now good to deal with and reasonable pricing considering the parts they use.
We are also now a dealer for them.

[frojoe]

Ryan I thought you said you were lusting after a 427? Remember those "I want big NA instead of turboing" conversations?!? ;)

Great to see it out, why the tow? No insurance on it? Looking forward to the April cruise, I guess this means I have to get cracking on all my planned winter mods.. damn you!!

[Rybar]

Ryan I thought you said you were lusting after a 427? Remember those "I want big NA instead of turboing" conversations?!? ;)

Great to see it out, why the tow? No insurance on it? Looking forward to the April cruise, I guess this means I have to get cracking on all my planned winter mods.. damn you!!

Lusting and doing are two different animals Joe. I picked up this shortblock and am doing the swap for a fraction on the price of a big inch motor. That can always be done down the road anyways. I have bigger fish to fry at the moment than spending stupid amounts of money on my car.

Tow was because the roads were icy and salty. So flatdeck it is.

Yup, you better get cracking on your mods. :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Ok so there are some other odds and ends I am having done along with the motor swap.

Just ordered a set of these Ring Bros air frame hood hinges from Kim at MCB which by the way was great to deal with:

http://ringbrothers.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/2/0/20679-1032B_2.jpg

Installing some plain Katech valve covers that I had painted silver, they looked like this before being smoothed and painted.
Also bought some coil relocation brackets and moving them off the valve covers.

http://cdn.nexternal.com/katech/images/valvecovers.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/HKE%20383/BzHCTH2kKGrHqZjgEw44nDg4tBMUg57zFw_3.jpg

Installing a II Much fuel tank vent, what a great idea.
I think these should come standard with all Ricks, Rock Valley and DSE tanks. Or should be incorporated with them as a package.

http://s4ec2b63eb4997.img.gostorego.com/809E82/cdn/media-v2/s4/ec/2b/63/eb/49/97/catalog/product/cache/1/image/370x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/i/iimuch_fuel_vent_white_logo_hi-res.jpg

And an aluminum battery hold down:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/HKE%20383/BatteryTrayInstalled_Polished_7525_500.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/HKE%20383/BatteryTray_Polished_7525_500.jpg

Plus cleaning up and fixing some other odds and ends like my ugly ass firewall seam, leaky diff vent, rebuilt my steering box for a tighter feel,
fixing my POS stock heating system, reconnecting my deck and door speakers (who cares I never listen to music in this car)
and fixing my tailpipes they need a little tweaking.

[72Z/28]

Man these are some great upgrades.

[waynieZ]

Your making some nice upgrades Ryan.

[69x22]

Who makes the battery hold down that you are going with?

[Rybar]

Thanks guys,

Who makes the battery hold down that you are going with?

Tony, I got it from this ebay store: http://stores.ebay.com/Boese-Engineering

[cencalc6]

Great updates! :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Here's some shots of the new HKE 383 bottom end getting my old ET 215 heads, Fast 90/90 top end, Autokraft oil pan going on as well as the new Katech valve covers.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/HKE%20383/bottomside.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/HKE%20383/383-2.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/HKE%20383/engine1.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/HKE%20383/engine2.jpg

[waynieZ]

Very Nice!

[chr2002ca]

Lookin' good Ryan. :thumbsup:

[WSSix]

That's a good looking motor!

[canrc]

Looks great Ryan!

Valve covers turned out great :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Looks awesome Ryan!

[DaleTx]

Engines looking good. Those Ring Bros hood hinges are a work of art, nice detail. Look forward to seeing some pics under the hood when it's all done.

:thumbsup:

[214Chevy]

Yep, looks good Ryan. :thumbsup: What rotating assembly are you gonna use?

[Rybar]

Thanks guys, Marcus, here are details of the HKE 383 shortblock which I purchased assembled:

Brand New LS1 Alum Block.
11.8:1 cr with 60cc Heads
LS6 383 Callies C-Series LS1 4.000 Crankshaft 24 tooth
Scat 4340 LS1 I-Beam 6.125 (.015 offset) Part # 2-ICR6125-7/16
Wiseco K464F3903 LS1 3cc Pistons 3.905 Bore 391g each
1/16,1/16,3.0 mm Rings 1.115 Comp. Height
Wiseco GFX Piston Rings
ACL 5M7298H Main Bearings for LSX - Race Bearings
ACL CB 663 H Rod Bearings for 2.100 SBC Chamfered Race Bearings Coated
234-5608 ARP Main Studs for LS1

And the rest of the motors details:

ETP 215 heads, 60 cc chambers, dual valve springs
EPS 235/242 .638/.615 113 LSA spec'd by Patrick G
GM MLS .054 Head Gaskets
Trend 8.07" .125 wall thickness pushrods
Harland Sharp rebuilt stock rockers
Comp OE 850-16 lifters
Tony Mamo Ported Fast 90 Intake
NW 90mm TB
36# Accel injectors
ARP head bolts, cam, oil pan, crank and flywheel bolts
Stainless Works 1-3/4" polished LT headers for stock steering
TSP ported LS6 oil pump
Comp adjustable timing chain
ASP underdrive pulley kit (crank & alt)
stock MAF
3.5" custom cold air intake
Autokraft Swap Oil Pan
AC Delete
Katech valve covers

[srh3trinity]

Now you are making me want to stroke the LS3 I have sitting downstairs on the stand.

[Payton King]

Can't wait to hear about how it runs.

[Rybar]

Now you are making me want to stroke the LS3 I have sitting downstairs on the stand.

DO IT! What are you waiting for? :D

[Rybar]

Can't wait to hear about how it runs.

Me neither Payton, can't wait to see what she puts down and how the extra TQ is gonna feel. Need to test the 335 R888's ;)

[srh3trinity]

DO IT! What are you waiting for? :D

Good question, what is another 2K plus machine work at this point? Now that I have a G8 as a daily driver, I am probably not going to be satisfied with a cammed LS3 right?

[Rybar]

Good question, what is another 2K plus machine work at this point? Now that I have a G8 as a daily driver, I am probably not going to be satisfied with a cammed LS3 right?

My buddies stock LS3 C6 Grand Sport just posted 499/463 on a Mustang Dyno with only an EPS Cam and full exhaust. Check the link:

http://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamometer-results-comparisons/1614234-c6-grandsport-eps-cam-full-exhaust-499-463-mustang-dyno.html

That is pretty stout IMO. But hey there's always room for more power :D

[srh3trinity]

My buddies stock LS3 C6 Grand Sport just posted 499/463 on a Mustang Dyno with only an EPS Cam and full exhaust. Check the link:

http://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamometer-results-comparisons/1614234-c6-grandsport-eps-cam-full-exhaust-499-463-mustang-dyno.html

That is pretty stout IMO. But hey there's always room for more power :D

I am looking at a similar cam for mine, but I have higher ratio lifters, so the cam itself will have less lift. I will have long tubes too and I had some cylinder wall damage with the block. I already have my 4.070 pistons so I am looking at least a hone at the machine shop. I have been thinking about stroking the engine for some time and I don't want to regret not going that route. It would greatly surpass what I need, but who doesn't like a stroker motor?

[Rybar]

Couple pics as it's almost ready to go:

Kind of had a long laundry list of crap to fix and do. Also, to any people building one of these cars using or planning to use the stock heater. Please ditch the idea now and throw it in the garbage. It's a POS system that is bulky and doesn't work very well. I so wish I smoothed the firewall and installed a Vintage air unit.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/HKE%20383/done_zpsf1204520.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/HKE%20383/done2_zpsb7e1c2c3.jpg

[214Chevy]

Looking good Ryan. It should be ready by the time the nice weather rolls around, huh?:thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Looking good Ryan. It should be ready by the time the nice weather rolls around, huh?:thumbsup:

Yes sir, that will probably be sometime in July lol. Greg Weld is not kidding when he says Pacific North Wet :lol:

[Royalworks]

They make just a heater box called a Mojave. Its small and not bad on price.

[waynieZ]

Very Nice.

[coolwelder62]

New motor sound awesome.:thumbsup:

[chr2002ca]

Looking great Ryan. You're ahead of me by about 3 weeks. So, with the new engine, are we going to get another sick 'burnout and donuts in the parking lot in the middle of the night' video? :thumbsup:

Yah, sure, just rip out that heating and ventilation system, smooth the firewall, and install a vintage air system. Piece of cake. :lol:

[Rybar]

New motor sound awesome.:thumbsup:

The videos posted are of the the old 346 Scott. I'll post new vids soon.

Looking great Ryan. You're ahead of me by about 3 weeks. So, with the new engine, are we going to get another sick 'burnout and donuts in the parking lot in the middle of the night' video? :thumbsup:

Yah, sure, just rip out that heating and ventilation system, smooth the firewall, and install a vintage air system. Piece of cake. :lol:

Good stuff Chris, You mean this video? :D

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It's off to the exhaust shop today to fix some issues we found. Then off to the tuner next week.

Stock heating system = FAIL :lol:

[tubbed69]

Looking very nice Ryan,we want to hear this one run

[chr2002ca]

You mean this video? :D


Oh yah, that's definately the one. It's a classic. :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Oh yah, that's definately the one. It's a classic. :thumbsup:

I will try to get new footage with the new motor JUST for you. ;)

Car is at the exhaust shop now getting new tailpipes made, my previous ones were not routed properly around the G-link. I'll try to post pics if I ever get any.

[tones2SS]

Nice. Keep us posted on these updates Ryan.

[Rybar]

So I ended up having to re-build new tailpipes on my car, the ones I had were having too many issues. These new pipes are 2.5" into 3" tips routed around the G-Link, this is with mini-tubs and a stock width Ricks tank with no dog ears. The custom tailpipes were not cheap but should work alot better now.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/CAM00047_zps609eddb6.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/CAM00046_zps8c2e3f44.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/CAM00044_zpsaaf27088.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/CAM00043_zps62788c3b.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/CAM00042_zps948cd031.jpg

[canrc]

Very nice Ryan! :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Then we got it off to the local Dyno shop www.efituning.ca and we did the initial dyno tune, I'm extremely happy with the numbers but there's more in it since we ran out of injector (36#) at 6300 rpm. This is on a Mustang MD-1100 Dyno as well. Just ordered *edit* 42# injectors and should be going back for a re-tune.

496.2 rwhp @ 6175 rpm & 468.7 rwtq @ 5061 rpm these are corrected #'s

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/dyno4_zpsba8d140d.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/dyno1_zps9d17eead.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/dyno2_zps90099e85.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/dyno3_zps4b491ade.jpg

[214Chevy]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/dyno4_zpsba8d140d.jpg

Love this shot right here Ryan. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Gandalf]

Yeah Ryan - this car even looks good on a truck. Always liked this build. Very healthy numbers - I'm sure you can't wait to see what she will do with more fuel. Keep us posted!

G.

[srh3trinity]

The tailpipes are a nice finishing touch. Those HP/TQ numbers are impressive.

[tones2SS]

Nice!
Looks good Ryan. Nice numbers for the dyno too.

[tubbed69]

those numbers sure would make me smile Ryan,the tailpipes also look like you did a great job,if you dont notch the trunk it sure is a tight fit,car looks awesome like always

[Sieg]

My crystal ball says there's a new set of BFG Rivals in your future. :popcorn2:

[DaleTx]

Nice results on the engine build... numbers look good :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Love this shot right here Ryan. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks Marcus, time to get it off the truck and on the road.

Yeah Ryan - this car even looks good on a truck. Always liked this build. Very healthy numbers - I'm sure you can't wait to see what she will do with more fuel. Keep us posted!

G.

Yeah I am pretty happy Gregg, the TQ #'s are what concern me the most. I will keep you guys posted once we get the new injectors and and finalize it.

The tailpipes are a nice finishing touch. Those HP/TQ numbers are impressive.

Thanks on both parts.

Nice!
Looks good Ryan. Nice numbers for the dyno too.

Thanks Tones.

those numbers sure would make me smile Ryan,the tailpipes also look like you did a great job,if you dont notch the trunk it sure is a tight fit,car looks awesome like always

Yeah again, I'm happy. This 383 is essentially a couple more cubes than an LS3 and has cathedral port heads vs the newer square port so she makes some pretty good power as it sits. FYI: My trunk or tank is NOT notched.

My crystal ball says there's a new set of BFG Rivals in your future. :popcorn2:

We will see, I really love the R888's so far. I might stick with them.

Nice results on the engine build... numbers look good :thumbsup:

Thanks Dale.

[Rybar]

Very nice Ryan! :thumbsup:

Thanks Raj, how did u sneak that post in there almost missed it lol

[Bodies67]

Ryan, What width rear axle did you end up with? what brand tires do you have? I have a DSE mini tub kit for my 69 and Qudralink kit for it I have had for a few years, I have fikse FM5s on it. 18x8 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear. Can fikse rehoop the 9.5 to 12's? Looking at the picts of your Car have inspired me to get mine tubbed and get the Qudralink on. I have been working on the engine. I have a 2006 GTO 6.0 LS2 with a ProCharger DS1 on with a intercooler. I have been working on it for 7 years and I just got to drive it last sunday. Unreal!! Smokes the tires as long as you have it mashed!! All thru second and 3rd! Its a automatic. I have a factory 12 bolt in it now. But I have a 9" I can have narrowed. I have took my time and tried to buy the right stuff, It has all DSE front suspension some Hotchis, Rear leafs are Hotchis, CPP Quick streeing box BeCool radiator with dual fan its a pod I think Has hydroboost brakes on it, ECT!!, Has Caltracs on it now. But I think I'm going to mini tub it and put the Qudralink on it. Any information you can give me would be appreciated!! Thank's Tommy I'll post some picts on here. Its in primer right now!!!

[Payton King]

Have you had it out and driven it yet? Guessing the ground may be snow covered up there?

[Rybar]

Ryan, What width rear axle did you end up with? what brand tires do you have? I have a DSE mini tub kit for my 69 and Qudralink kit for it I have had for a few years, I have fikse FM5s on it. 18x8 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear. Can fikse rehoop the 9.5 to 12's? Looking at the picts of your Car have inspired me to get mine tubbed and get the Qudralink on. I have been working on the engine. I have a 2006 GTO 6.0 LS2 with a ProCharger DS1 on with a intercooler. I have been working on it for 7 years and I just got to drive it last sunday. Unreal!! Smokes the tires as long as you have it mashed!! All thru second and 3rd! Its a automatic. I have a factory 12 bolt in it now. But I have a 9" I can have narrowed. I have took my time and tried to buy the right stuff, It has all DSE front suspension some Hotchis, Rear leafs are Hotchis, CPP Quick streeing box BeCool radiator with dual fan its a pod I think Has hydroboost brakes on it, ECT!!, Has Caltracs on it now. But I think I'm going to mini tub it and put the Qudralink on it. Any information you can give me would be appreciated!! Thank's Tommy I'll post some picts on here. Its in primer right now!!!

Tommy, yes Fikse can re-hoop your wheels I would contact them direct or one of the trusted vendors on this site.

As far as diff width, It is somewhere buried in my thread but take a look at this recent thread:

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=40138

I believe alot of guys run 54"-55" wide, 12" wide wheels with anywhere from 5"-6" BS depending on the lip you are looking for.

The tires I am running are Toyo R888

Your project sounds cool, you should post a thread with some pictures of it.

[Rybar]

Have you had it out and driven it yet? Guessing the ground may be snow covered up there?

Not yet Payton, my buddy who has done all the work has driven it and he said it feels much stronger than before. Were still trying to fix a few other items and am waiting for the new injectors and final tune before I get it back.

[6D9 Matt]

Very nice numbers Ryan... HKE builds some quality stuff. :thumbsup:

[Bodies67]

Thanks Ryan, I talked to fiske today they said the hoops were 275$ apiece amd 20$ for the hrdware. They said I could do it myself or send them to them. I have a stock with 12 bolt camaro rearend. that is 54" from backing plate to babking plate I
m not going to cut it. I'll find another that one is original . I'll try to read back through the form and see if I can find the wiidh. I'm fired up at looking at your car!!! Man that stance is awsome!!! And that fat look on the back: makes it all!!!!:G-Dub:

[Lenie]

Ryan, good numbers on the motor but man that car of your's looks sweet!

[Flash68]

Nice numbers. How much more power you expecting out of the larger injectors?

[Rybar]

Very nice numbers Ryan... HKE builds some quality stuff. :thumbsup:

Thanks Matt, pretty happy with the results so far.

Thanks Ryan, I talked to fiske today they said the hoops were 275$ apiece amd 20$ for the hrdware. They said I could do it myself or send them to them. I have a stock with 12 bolt camaro rearend. that is 54" from backing plate to babking plate I
m not going to cut it. I'll find another that one is original . I'll try to read back through the form and see if I can find the wiidh. I'm fired up at looking at your car!!! Man that stance is awsome!!! And that fat look on the back: makes it all!!!!:G-Dub:

Sounds good, and that price sounds fair for the hoops. Keep us posted.

Ryan, good numbers on the motor but man that car of your's looks sweet!

Thanks Lenie, I'll get some vids up soon. Your car sounded pretty badass in your thread.

Nice numbers. How much more power you expecting out of the larger injectors?

I'm not sure Doug, prob not much. I'll post up the results once its back on the Dyno.

[Bodies67]

Lenie you got a sweet looking Ride to!!!

[Bodies67]

I went back thu all the post looking for the axle width. I can;t find it. Can You check your paper work and see what it is? I done some Calculations and came up with 45" axle end mount to wheel to axle mount to wheel. Total width. I think this wrong. I think it should be. 55-52. With a 5.275 back space. stock width is 60" Thanks for any help you can give me. Tommy

[usa-69z]

Hey Ryan , olds thread i know but i was just curious about your front rim specs? My fikse are here and im in the middle of having my diff narrowed.. all good so far,,

I ordered my fronts with 4.75 b/s 345/40/18 and there virtually flat (no dish),, not diggin the look to much. I have speedtech front upper and lower A arms with coilovers..

could i have gotten more dish up front?

what are others running?

[Rybar]

Sorry for not updating this for a while, been busy last few months with a business move and house renos. As some of you saw in Raj's (Canrc) thread we got out for a little cruise this past weekend. New motor is running great. Finally opened up 3-4th gears and she's got some good top end.

As for the last few questions asked, I think my diff width was around 55" if I remember correctly, and Gav I'm not sure how to get more dish on the front wheels other than changing backspacing and rim half offsets. Or a wider shell? As for my dyno #'s the larger injectors did not net any more power than my original numbers posted from the new motor.

Here's a few pics from the cruise, you may have seen some in Raj's thread already. FYI Raj's car sounds insane, I hope he posts a video soon for you guys to hear.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Aug%203%202013%20Mission%20cruise/DSC_0243_zpsb2cdaf21.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Aug%203%202013%20Mission%20cruise/DSC_0245_zpsd0a406d1.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Aug%203%202013%20Mission%20cruise/DSC_0251_zpse5e2c39c.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Aug%203%202013%20Mission%20cruise/DSC_0277_zpscba22101.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Aug%203%202013%20Mission%20cruise/DSC_0280_zps0edb5a5b.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Aug%203%202013%20Mission%20cruise/DSC_0320_zps0bc9a188.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Aug%203%202013%20Mission%20cruise/DSC_0325_zpse8c52a4f.jpg

[tubbed69]

Cars look great Ryan,cool pics

[67goatman455]

I know i have said it before, but your camaro is easily my favorite of all time. the color and wheel combo together is perfect

[69MyWay]

I'm glad you revived this old thread and brought these great photos along. AWESOME!!!!!!!

[canrc]

Thanks again for the pictures Ryan -- I was going to break out the old Iphone camera but I don't even want to know what you would have said if I did that! And your doing a great at your night job as a spoiler salesman! you sold me on the front now on the rear!

[Rybar]

Cars look great Ryan,cool pics

Thanks Jeff, much appreciated.

I know i have said it before, but your camaro is easily my favorite of all time. the color and wheel combo together is perfect

Again, thanks very much that's a humbling comment on a home built car that's not anywhere near the calibre of most builds on this site.

I'm glad you revived this old thread and brought these great photos along. AWESOME!!!!!!!

Thanks man, glad your back and updating yours as well. I think we both completed our cars initial builds around the same time. Only makes sense to update them at the same time too.

Thanks again for the pictures Ryan -- I was going to break out the old Iphone camera but I don't even want to know what you would have said if I did that! And your doing a great at your night job as a spoiler salesman! you sold me on the front now on the rear!

And this is just for you Raj, some crappy Blackberry pics of my engine bay completed. I forgot to take some last weekend with my Nikon. I realized I never posted any finished photos of it.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/HKE%20383/Vancouver-20130423-00465_zpsda38167f.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/HKE%20383/Vancouver-20130423-00466_zpsf6e3201a.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/HKE%20383/Burnaby-20130423-00469_zps8aab5eae.jpg

[tones2SS]

Cars look great guys!
I've always loved the color of your car Ryan.:thumbsup:

[MX145]

Your new motor and intake look great!

[Ron in SoCal]

Your new motor and intake look great!

x2! Ryan, love the valve cover look :thumbsup:

[DFRESH]

Sorry for not updating this for a while, been busy last few months with a business move and house renos. As some of you saw in Raj's (Canrc) thread we got out for a little cruise this past weekend. New motor is running great. Finally opened up 3-4th gears and she's got some good top end.

As for the last few questions asked, I think my diff width was around 55" if I remember correctly, and Gav I'm not sure how to get more dish on the front wheels other than changing backspacing and rim half offsets. Or a wider shell? As for my dyno #'s the larger injectors did not net any more power than my original numbers posted from the new motor.

Here's a few pics from the cruise, you may have seen some in Raj's thread already. FYI Raj's car sounds insane, I hope he posts a video soon for you guys to hear.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Aug%203%202013%20Mission%20cruise/DSC_0243_zpsb2cdaf21.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Aug%203%202013%20Mission%20cruise/DSC_0245_zpsd0a406d1.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Aug%203%202013%20Mission%20cruise/DSC_0251_zpse5e2c39c.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Aug%203%202013%20Mission%20cruise/DSC_0277_zpscba22101.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Aug%203%202013%20Mission%20cruise/DSC_0280_zps0edb5a5b.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Aug%203%202013%20Mission%20cruise/DSC_0320_zps0bc9a188.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Aug%203%202013%20Mission%20cruise/DSC_0325_zpse8c52a4f.jpg

Doesn't get much better than that! Two awesome 69's. Congrats on the motor #'s---that is impressive, as are the looks of the new motor in the car bro---way to go. You've got to be pumped. Start enjoying it as much as possible now and don't change anything else for awhile.

D

[waynieZ]

motor looks great in there. Good idea mounting the steam line to the overflow.

[69x22]

The engine swap looks nice. Looks like you put down some good #s with it too.

[Jay Hilliard]

Engine bay looks awesome Ryan. Great job man.

[Rybar]

Guys sorry have not been on the site alot lately I've been busy with many things and not much time to be on the site. This is one project I've been working on. I may start a thread on it. But it's the garage project at my new house. I ended doing a garage floor coating, garage cabinets and a 4-post lift. There was alot of legwork and other things that had to be done to make it all work and fit but it's finally done. And now I can let u guys know that I welcomed home my other car I'd been storing at my buddies house. It's a 99 30th Anniversary Trans Am, Ive always liked them and found this one. I've already done a host of mods including CNC 243 heads, EPS 222/226 Cam, Kooks LT Headers and True Dual exhaust, LS6 intake, TB, Full suspension, new brakes and clutch. etc etc. It made 425 rwhp and 412 rwtq on the same Mustang dyno my 69 was recently on. Anyways, on to the pics of my SW inspired garage :D

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Garage%20project%202013/DSC_0639_zps0acacf52.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Garage%20project%202013/DSC_0640_zpsaa230c9a.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Garage%20project%202013/DSC_0643_zps21280762.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Garage%20project%202013/DSC_0642_zps7a0a5cfc.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Garage%20project%202013/DSC_0648_zps914f76cd.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Garage%20project%202013/DSC_0655_zps8ec590cf.jpg

[tubbed69]

Ryan that garage sure looks nice,almost too nice to work in,the new toy sure looks like a lot of fun.:thumbsup:

[rjp71]

Looks great! How high is your ceiling at its lowest point?

[Firebirdsteve]

Awesome!!!

[OLDFLM]

Looks Amazing! Where did you source the cabinets?

[Rybar]

Ryan that garage sure looks nice,almost too nice to work in,the new toy sure looks like a lot of fun.:thumbsup:

Thanks Jeff, I've been wanting a nice man cave for quite some time, very hard to find in my area for a decent price.

Looks great! How high is your ceiling at its lowest point?

I think it's almost 10' to the u/s of the beam. Total height is about 12'

Awesome!!!

Thanks Steve

Looks Amazing! Where did you source the cabinets?

From a local contractor. I'm sure of the make or anything.

[tones2SS]

Killer garage Ryan. Very nice.
I like your T/A. That is gorgeous. That's an anniversary edition, correct?

[srh3trinity]

How tall is your ceiling in your garage? We are probably staying put for awhile and I have been thinking about a four post for storage purposes.

[Rybar]

Killer garage Ryan. Very nice.
I like your T/A. That is gorgeous. That's an anniversary edition, correct?

Thanks Tony, yes it's a 30th Anniversary Trans Am.

How tall is your ceiling in your garage? We are probably staying put for awhile and I have been thinking about a four post for storage purposes.

The total height is about 12', to the underside of the beam is about 10'

[tmadden]

Guys sorry have not been on the site alot lately I've been busy with many things and not much time to be on the site. This is one project I've been working on. I may start a thread on it. But it's the garage project at my new house. I ended doing a garage floor coating, garage cabinets and a 4-post lift. There was alot of legwork and other things that had to be done to make it all work and fit but it's finally done. And now I can let u guys know that I welcomed home my other car I'd been storing at my buddies house. It's a 99 30th Anniversary Trans Am, Ive always liked them and found this one. I've already done a host of mods including CNC 243 heads, EPS 222/226 Cam, Kooks LT Headers and True Dual exhaust, LS6 intake, TB, Full suspension, new brakes and clutch. etc etc. It made 425 rwhp and 412 rwtq on the same Mustang dyno my 69 was recently on. Anyways, on to the pics of my SW inspired garage :D

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Garage%20project%202013/DSC_0639_zps0acacf52.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Garage%20project%202013/DSC_0640_zpsaa230c9a.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Garage%20project%202013/DSC_0643_zps21280762.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Garage%20project%202013/DSC_0642_zps7a0a5cfc.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Garage%20project%202013/DSC_0648_zps914f76cd.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Garage%20project%202013/DSC_0655_zps8ec590cf.jpg

Great set up! I'm jealous.

[DFRESH]

So, clearly the 69 doesn't leak. I could never put my 69 on top of that rack. :lol:

[bonecrrusher]

Nice ceiling height!

What is the blue tank thing on the wall?

Whole house vacuum?

[canrc]

Lookin good Ryan! What cabinets did you end up going with?

[Rybar]

Great set up! I'm jealous.

Thanks.

So, clearly the 69 doesn't leak. I could never put my 69 on top of that rack. :lol:

I tried putting the TA on the top, it's too low and got stuck lol

Nice ceiling height!

What is the blue tank thing on the wall?

Whole house vacuum?

Yes, it's the house's central vacuum.

Lookin good Ryan! What cabinets did you end up going with?

Raj, I got these from a place called Park Place Garage co.

[Ron in SoCal]

Looking good Ry! Good luck keepin the garage clean :D

[69x22]

Nothin but first class right there. Are you happy with the quality of the lift? Does it come up nice and even?

[Rybar]

I've been getting alot of questions about my G-Link install so I snapped some pics and wanted to clarify what I think we did.

The shop did NOT modify the shock cross member bar or trunk floor. They only installed a shorter spring. I "think" they went from 12" standard springs to a 10" spring so I measured and took pics. Looks like the spring is around 8" compressed. So any who can tell by this let me know. I know the shock travel is decreased but ride height was very important to me. The car does not bottom out.

Also, the pics also show custom tailpipe routing around the G-link and stock width Ricks tank that is not dog eared.

Hope this helps:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Burnaby-20131008-01218_zpsb8c79e14.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/Burnaby-20131008-01216_zps0a17505e.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/IMG-20131008-01215_zps943a0bfa.jpg

[Rybar]

So here's a brain damaged update on my car, I decided It needed new headers for better ground clearance. I planned on keeping my stock subframe in the car rather than going with an aftermarket frame. I was trying to save time and money. I have three small kids and a new career in real estate and I have so little time I figured I wont be racing it any time soon. Instead of modifying my Stainless Works ones, or having custom headers made I decided to take a long shot and find some older ATS headers. Which I did, these came from James Onelap Camaro (he sold them to the guy I bought them from). They looked ok in the photos but were in pretty rough shape once I took off the coating. These things have turned into a bunch of work I hadn't planned on doing, but anyways here are the pics. Before, during and currently.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/temp5_zpsub68zgmk.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/temp2_zpsdzidzfcr.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/temp3_zpsm8g12cts.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/20141212_113327_zpsra2keeqs.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/20141212_113152_zpsgdrpwpm7.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/IMG_20150417_104827_zpssnxsu00k.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/IMG_20150417_104836_zpsddosyirj.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/IMG_20150417_104845_zpsbtzxyvgn.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/IMG_20150417_104856_zpsv7k28y07.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/Rybar/IMG_20150417_104903_zps7zctphks.jpg

[tones2SS]

Those are looking really good now Ryan. Good job!

[waynieZ]

Nice job Ryan, they came out great.

[Roberts68]

Holy Header Restoration Batman! Those look 1000% better

[SlowProgress]

Those came out great !

[canrc]

They turned out great Ryan!

[WSSix]

Nice score! You did a great job restoring them. How's the ground clearance now?

[130fe]

Those headers look 1000% better, what did you coat them with?

[Rybar]

They are not coated, they were electropolished. I used this place that's local to me: http://electropolishing.ca/

[DKz Garage]

Wow! what a difference on the headers..... they look great.

[Flash68]

Ryan, the headers look great. Nice work.

[DKz Garage]

Ryan... just curious, are you still happy with the G-link set-up you installed? I think I have mine at the ride height I want, but it took some cutting and welding to get it there.

[Rybar]

Guys havent been on the site a whole lot but to update you on my ride it's still alive and kicking. I had a lifter go on my motor at the end the season in 2015 but didn't know what it was until the motor was out and torn down. So last year at this time we did a rebuild on my "new" motor which cost me and arm and a leg. Once back in spent most of last year breaking it in and chasing tuning issues as it had some knock and we had s fuel pump and fuel system issue that was resolved with a new intank pump and fuel filter. I also swapped in some new seats corbeau LG1s and they are a lot nicer than the cheap junk ones I had in before.

Basically the tune and car with the new new motor was sorted at the end of last season so I never got to use it a whole lot. This coming year should be good I'm going to use and abuse it and will keep you guys posted.

Take care, Ryan

[214Chevy]

Good deal Ryan. Long time, no hear from. I can only imagine how when something goes wrong on our cars how it sucks the life out of you. Glad you got everything all sorted out. Post some pics of the new seats when you get a chance.

[Dave Pratt]

Glad to hear you have all those bugs figured out Ryan looking forward to seeing it live again.Where did you get your Corbeau seats from by the way?

[tubbed69]

That's good news Ryan,hope you get to enjoy it this summer:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Rybar]

Thanks guys, Dave I got the seats from The Shop LLC

And to all those pms and questions I get about my suspension choice etc. To answer them if I were to do it all over again I would just order the DSE front and rear clips and thier LS headers which would have saved me a lot of headaches and money spent after the fact. Thier stuff is worth it, it's proven, it works and for the extra money spent up front you will save it down the road.