My Camaro "70" LS3+T56 Track & Drifting, Lot of pics and vids

[MikkoV]

http://tonilaari.com/motopark/content/bin/images/large/_MG_2672.jpg

Hi, found this forum recently, or someone in nastyz28 adviced to ask about something from here.

Let me introduce my project(s) and what have i done so far. Gues little different what you guys have used to but bare with me.

First one is 1978 Camaro, i have driven Drifting at pretty serious level for five years now, allways with vintage cars (european) but decided that i want something different. From cars and about driving itself. I did Camaro that way that i can drive also track races in Historic Race Finland series called Roadsport V8, car was originally builted to that class and i did rather minor modifications it to use it at Drifiting, so it´s easy to convert between races.

More info about Roadsport series -> http://www.historicrace.fi/indexe.htm

I did drove only Drift season last summer, car was still little uncomplete and didn´t want to rush things.

Video footage from last Drifting season.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uifl8TzdMYg

So at first "Project 2010"

This is how it was when i bought the car.

http://forum.vastaheitto.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4116.0;attach=3753 ;image



Specs
Engine:
-LS3 from GMPP
-Tatech engine management, no MAF. http://www.tatech.fi/index.php
-Lunati voodoo 65602 Cam, 227 / 238deg 0.50" lift. max 0.583 / 0.600"
-Lunati Gold Patriot double spring set
-Pacesetter 1 3/4" longtube headers
-3" dual exhaust, separate.
475whp / 660nm torque.

Drivetrain:
-Cluthmasters FX500 Clutch and their flywheel
- Tremec T56 from -98 f-body, will prep during winters with some goodies
-Original rearaxle with 3.72 ratio, posi diff and c-clip eliminators.

Body:
-Converted to looklike 70-73
-Fiberglass Front end, hood, doors, trunklid, bumbers
-Full cage, including g-braces extending to cage
-Fully stripped, seamwelded
-Subframe connectors
-Lexan windows except front screen.
Car weights 1305kg = 2870lb with full tank and w/o driver. Weight ratio is 50.5 / 49.5% with driver.

Front suspension:
-Some stiffer lowering springs?
-Bilstein Shocks
-Some stiffer sway bar?
-Bushings are polyurethane in lower arm and sway bar, and metal in upper arm.
-81 Z28 steering box and steering arms (spindle) are about 1.5" shorter and turned towards wheel to gain more steerin lock and eliminate ackerman.
-Wilwood superlite brake calibers with corvette 12" discs
-17x8 AR TT2 wheels ET0 with 1" spacers, Tyres Toyo Proxes R888 235/45-17

Rear:
-Leaf springs, some stiffer ones with iron bushings
-Rear sway bar
-Panhard bar
-S14 Nissans Coil-overs instead of shocks, with 50kg/cm springs.
-Wilwood dynalite brake calibers with corvette 12" discs
-18" wheels, lot of options, all BAD. Tyres from my sponsor, finnish CR-Renkaat, 245/40-18, pattern from Bridgestone RE71, rubber compound from Avon Semislicks

(I´m sorry that project pics dont link properly to this forum, if anyone knows how its done, please advice me. Simple [/img dont work, you have to change pic url someway..]

Bodywork

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Engine fitted, LS3 engine did sit IMO nicely in place with original LS3 vette oilpan, sits low and far back, nearly mid engined Gearbox tunnel had to be remanufactured. 4gen pacesetter exhaust manifolds did fit rather easy in place, little bending ang cutting but couple hours of labour.

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In paintshop
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About ready

http://drifting.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Tapahtumat%202010/American%20Car%20Show/Drifting/IMG_0441%20copy.jpg/_big.jpg
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Dynoresults
http://forum.f-bodyfinland.com/Yabbse/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=34664.0;attach=289 53;image

In use

http://s324.photobucket.com/albums/k355/Jampsu/FPDA%20Motopark%202010/?action=view&current=15052010012.flv

http://eero.kuvat.fi/kuvat/2010/FPDA%20Drift%20Series%20R1%20(Motopark)/IMG_0526e.jpg/_big.jpg

http://eero.kuvat.fi/kuvat/2010/FPDA%20Drift%20Series%20R1%20(Motopark)/IMG_0528e.jpg/_big.jpg

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http://eero.kuvat.fi/kuvat/2010/FPDA%20Drift%20Series%20R1%20(Motopark)/IMG_1344e.jpg/_big.jpg

Will be posting updates when project moves along, i will be doing basically suspension and steering mods for next season, and brake upgrades for track racing. For steering i am going for rack, and need to get wheels to turn much more. Selfmade control arms and some other cars spindles are THE plan, maybe from MK4 Supra, would get some descent brakes for bonus then.

For rear i´m gonna ditch the leaf springs, somesord of 4-link setup is major plan, other option is some modern car IRS + diff. I´m not afraid of little custom job or cutting the body. But i´m open suggestions about rear modifications.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Nice ride, interesting body to use too. Most drifters like bodies you can easily get replacement parts for but more power to you.

there's a couple closet drift guys in here but not to many.

Why not stick with the leafs. My understanding is you need a beefy rear suspension...ie type that doesn't bend easily and has has a relatively low roll center.

Either way you go please keep us updated.

Vince

[BBC69Camaro]

Nice car, great pics :unibrow:

[MikkoV]

Why not stick with the leafs. My understanding is you need a beefy rear suspension...ie type that doesn't bend easily and has has a relatively low roll center.

Vince

I assume that i can get more traction with 4 links, would be lighter and most important easier to setup for different tracks, when leafspings own sprinrate and damping action mess coil-overs setup a bit. Alltough with IRS setup it would be better when entering normal track races.

Now i have few leafs removed from packs and coilovers with relatively soft springs, i can setup overall springrate to correct(ish) level thatway, changing springs to coilovers.

Leafsprings doesn´t make setting shock absorbers that easy, since they have their own ability to do that.

Roll center, i don´t understand much about that area.

And sorry if my english sucks a bit, i´m from Finland. Hope you understand all...
Bodyparts, those are relatively cheap comparing to Jap cars, many guys drive JDM cars in here, when you need something in those, it sucks. And i´ve allways wanted to do these things litlle different than everyone else, makes also easier to get sponsors.

[coolwelder62]

Nice car,look's like aton of fun.Keep posting.:thumbsup:

[Spiffav8]

Looks like a lot of fun. Welcome to Lateral-G.

:captain:

[Vince@Meanstreets]

I assume that i can get more traction with 4 links, would be lighter and most important easier to setup for different tracks, when leafspings own sprinrate and damping action mess coil-overs setup a bit. Alltough with IRS setup it would be better when entering normal track races.

Now i have few leafs removed from packs and coilovers with relatively soft springs, i can setup overall springrate to correct(ish) level thatway, changing springs to coilovers.

Leafsprings doesn´t make setting shock absorbers that easy, since they have their own ability to do that.

Roll center, i don´t understand much about that area.

And sorry if my english sucks a bit, i´m from Finland. Hope you understand all...
Bodyparts, those are relatively cheap comparing to Jap cars, many guys drive JDM cars in here, when you need something in those, it sucks. And i´ve allways wanted to do these things litlle different than everyone else, makes also easier to get sponsors.

Got you, I forgot the detail that you wanted to use the car for different raing formats.

Checkout Heidts, they have a nice IRS system

Vince

[MikkoV]

And let´s point this out yeat, handles quite well for such basic mods, or what do you say:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uifl8TzdMYg

[XcYZ]

Love that first shot. :thumbsup:

[MikkoV]

http://www.trzmotorsports.com/images/316/thumb/303.jpg

For Early Camaro Spindle Conversion
# Combine these Steering Arms with an Early Camaro Spindle or our Drop Spindle and Remove up to 13 Additional pounds!
# Allows Excellent Bump Steer Adjustability.

So whit what spindles are these supposed to be used? 1gen or early 2gen?

[vinz68]

Totally Awesome!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[74ls1nova]

And let´s point this out yeat, handles quite well for such basic mods, or what do you say:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uifl8TzdMYg

OMG i want to do that in my Nova ASAP!

[killerjay]

Looks like you are having fun with the Camaro, Check our Web site for all your suspension (front and rear) needs. All check out the video galley on our website to see our test car in action. speedtechperformance.com
You can contact me directly [email protected].

I assume that i can get more traction with 4 links, would be lighter and most important easier to setup for different tracks, when leafspings own sprinrate and damping action mess coil-overs setup a bit. Alltough with IRS setup it would be better when entering normal track races.

Now i have few leafs removed from packs and coilovers with relatively soft springs, i can setup overall springrate to correct(ish) level thatway, changing springs to coilovers.

Leafsprings doesn´t make setting shock absorbers that easy, since they have their own ability to do that.

Roll center, i don´t understand much about that area.

And sorry if my english sucks a bit, i´m from Finland. Hope you understand all...
Bodyparts, those are relatively cheap comparing to Jap cars, many guys drive JDM cars in here, when you need something in those, it sucks. And i´ve allways wanted to do these things litlle different than everyone else, makes also easier to get sponsors.

[conekiller13]

And let´s point this out yeat, handles quite well for such basic mods, or what do you say:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uifl8TzdMYg

That video looks like a test drive from Top Gear. :thumbsup:

[MikkoV]

http://www.trzmotorsports.com/images/316/thumb/303.jpg

For Early Camaro Spindle Conversion
# Combine these Steering Arms with an Early Camaro Spindle or our Drop Spindle and Remove up to 13 Additional pounds!
# Allows Excellent Bump Steer Adjustability.

So whit what spindles are these supposed to be used? 1gen or early 2gen?

Ill ask this one again, does anyone know?

[Gandalf]

Paging Steve Rupp.......

Make sure Steve get's a few of those awesome pics and some words to go with. You never know.....

Well done on driving the snot out of your Camaro man!

G.

[MikkoV]

I am installing accusump and oilcooler but how to attach piping to engine, exhaust manifolds has pretty tight fit

Any hints how to do do it.

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/ctr-22-595_w.jpg

This kind of adapter didn´t fit, no room for pipes. there is less than inch from filter to exhaust.

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/ham-3323.jpg

This kind dont work too good either, pipes go too low (for ground clearance) so would need to be connected with 90degree fittings, then those are also pretty wide and it gets tight with exhaust again.

So, hints? And remember, LS3 so M22x1,5mm thread for filter...

[Blake Foster]

Ill ask this one again, does anyone know?

Those will only work on a first gen spindle 67-69, the second gen is completly different and taller than the first gen.

[h_leadfoot]

Here you go "neighbor": http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=L300025297&Category_Code=C54&Store_Code=LPE

Got one my self..

Henrik/Sweden

[MikkoV]

Something has been done during long Finnish winter, main mission was steering and get wheels turn like they should in driftcar. Pics dont link correctly but click the links...


I made new lower control arms, using oldones as base. 7cm longer per side, changed wheels from 8x17et -10 to 8x16 et 8 and tyres from 235 -> 205. Now wheels can turn in THEORY 65 degrees

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Then i get rid of old steering box and started to fit rack & pinion steering, i choosed Volvo 240 aluminium core rack, they use these in rally cars here and you can get different ratios to those, I had custom made infernals to that, now 2.5 turns lock to lock, in normal tarvel distance... And added 10cm more lenght to rack, so total travel now 28cm, should be enough....?

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Then modified, knucles in right lenght and angle, i made bolt on adapters to knuckles, tested movements few times with those and when it was right made jigs and welded knuckles in those, maintained to keep them symmetrical that way, now it turns that 65 degrees and basically no ackerman at any turning angle. And doesn´t go near to dead angle at full lock, few days well spent

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But how to route Steering axle, front crossmember was badly in way. Get 90 degree rotating gearbox to it:D Pic shows also how i solves upper control arm issue, i moved those from inside of brackets in frame to outside, so those moved 60cm out which correlated lenghtening of lower arms.

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And last steering mod was to fit Opel Corsa C steering colum, tilt and elecric Power steering with adjustable sensitivity.

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But then front wheel stick out 5cm from fenders, and front end had seen it´s better days also otherwise. So little glasfiber and paint.

Btw. couldn´t afford zipties...

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Thats all about steering, not at full lock in this pic yeat.



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Then gearbox rebuild, it was kind of "loose" and i managed to do lot of misshifts in last season so in went new ->

-Carbon fiber Blocking rings

-Billet Keys for the 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and Reverse Synchronizer Assembly, with stronger springs for keys

-T56 3-4 Steel Shift Fork, used in Viper, standars aluminium is weak link

-3-4 Synchronizer Assembly. Complete new.

-Bronze fork pads for all shift forks.

Im glad i did it, feels completely different to shift. Otherwise nothing fancy changes in engine, otherwise than adding accusump -> Canton Racing Products 24-026 - Canton Racing Accusump Oil Accumulators - Overview - SummitRacing.com (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CTR-24-026/)
to make sure that engine has alwas oil and oilcooler.

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To rear axle, i decided to get rid of leaf springs and go with Four-link setup. I got Competition engineering universal kit and that assembly is in progress right now. Final gear ratio is also going to change from 1:3.72 to 1:4.1 so fourth gear will also get in use. And axle shafts change to Mosers stronger ones.

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And one more, polished it for car to :-)

http://jimin.galleria.fi/kuvat/22.-25.04.11%20ACS%202011/Autot%20ja%20mopot/ACS%202011%20(44).jpg/_big.jpg

[skatinjay27]

holy shi* you add a ton of turning radius!:thumbsup:

[70rs]

holy shi* you add a ton of turning radius!:thumbsup:

My thoughts too !

[MSTSFabbed]

That looks like so much fun! Car looks awesome man! And yeah, holy steering radius batman! :wow:

[MikkoV]

Installation of Four-links, hints and tips please:)

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/cee-2017_cp.jpg

I got that Competition engineering kit for basis, but should i go with link angles and dimensions that are in instructions. Does link angle (meaning front brackets height) and link lenght mean much, or is it just links mutual difference in angle what makes differences in car behaviour.

Instruction ->

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[MikkoV]

After some thinking and reading i think that put mounts that way that bars are level when installed in middle holes, sound right...?

Some problems...

Bar lenght, those are 21", does 17" sound too short? My suspension travel won´t be max, 4" travel maximun in and out. In 21" lenght front mount are directly in place of roll cage main bar.

Or then put links inner side of frame rails but that doesn´t sound good option.

Or lower bars outer side, normal leafspring line, and upper bars inner side of frame.

Or both in normal place, lower bars 21" and upper bars 17" lenght, just cut front mounts and mount in different line.

[MikkoV]

http://fotoke.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Botniaring%20FPDA%20R1/Botnia%20drifting_38.JPG/_big.jpg

http://fpda.arkku.net/assets/images/8_5_2011_botniaring/Viitala1.jpg

Few vids and pics from first race.

Rear-end didn´t work that good, i think that four link setup didn´t mess anything but springs were too soft and maybe rubbers on end of coil-overs too soft. It was very restless to drive and movements little shaky when transiting, need to try different springs and few other adjustments.

But i managed to run third on qualifications and 6th at final standings. F*cked up little bit at tandems top 8 and miss shifted, from third to sixth...

Qualification runs

http://slider.1g.fi/kuvat/2011/FPDA+R1+Botniaring+8.5.2011/Videot/Lajittelut/Viitala+veto+1.MTS

http://slider.1g.fi/kuvat/2011/FPDA+R1+Botniaring+8.5.2011/Videot/Lajittelut/Viitala+veto+2.MTS

Top8

http://slider.1g.fi/kuvat/2011/FPDA+R1+Botniaring+8.5.2011/Videot/Kaavio/Viitala+-+P%F6yt%E4laakso+veto+1.MTS

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[MikkoV]

Few vids from last race, went pretty good, first podium place this season. First vid may be most interesting. Most of Camaro at the end.


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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP3NSH__4LY

http://vilenius.kuvat.fi/kuvat/video/FPDA%20R4%20Kuopio%2016.7%202011.mp4

[michael6372]

Just Awesome!!

[Chad-1stGen]

That car looks bad ass and I love what you have done with it. Will have to check the videos when not at work.

Did I read earlier correctly? You added what looks to be huge gains in turning radius and are using a 2.5 turn rack and pinion? That looks straight nuts! Is that 2.5 turns lock to lock or from center lol?

[elitecustombody]

Cool car, :thumbsup:

Might as well leave that rear bumper off:D

[MikkoV]

Did I read earlier correctly? You added what looks to be huge gains in turning radius and are using a 2.5 turn rack and pinion? That looks straight nuts! Is that 2.5 turns lock to lock or from center lol?

Basically not, Rack is from Volvo 240, in normal little over 7" racks travelling distance wheels turn about 40deg to 40deg, but i had made custom infernals to it. 2.5 turns from lock to lock instead of about 3.5 turns, so it´s faster than original. But it also has longer racks axle with more teeths and 11" total travel. So when wheels turn from 60deg to 60deg it takes over well over 3 turns from lock to lock.

Dunno does my explanation make any sense... :D

[MikkoV]

It would be time to try normal track racing instead of drifting.

What would be recommended spring rates to this to rear-end? So it weights less than 1400kg= about 3050lbs race ready with driver and ratio about 50/50 front/rear. Four links at rear and coil-overs.

If i remember correctly i have used 600lbs/inch springs in drifting but how much softer when trying to get grip. Nothing else fancy to suspension at this point, just springs and front sway bar back in it´s place.

[mikespeed95]

Have you tried it yet with bigger tires all the way around?

Typically the trade-off for steering angle you'll setup the car's suspension to understeer as well to create stability at a higher slip-angle...which is convenient, because when you add some front tire back into the equation you end up with a decent amount of front bite and a car that responds to input really well around a corner.

Was going to ask also, did you ditch the steering box just for convenience as far as getting steering parts over there?

[MikkoV]

No i haven´t and don´t think that i will. Front geometry has been thought that way that this is tyre size and wheel offset i will use. If i change somethink tyres will contact something in bigger angles. It´s quite well balanced with 205 R888 Toyos at front and 245 sponsor tyres rear. But still noticibly oversteering, that´s way i want it.

Steering mod´s. No i didn´t basically even thought at sticking with steering box. I didn´t realize how i could manage to get over 50degrees angle with good ackerman behaviour and not to have over-fast steering in max steering angles. Main reason for this in my mind is center bars front-back movement.

Plus one reason it is unsensitive feel, in my opinion.

[MikkoV]

Few newer clips if some´s interested, from last race driven.

More entertaining, most of camaro at the end.

http://vimeo.com/44117334

And more documentic with just my driving and all tandem runs. Major fail at 4:40, handbrake fell apart there...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDwFY5p3zwM&

[WSSix]

Car sounded great! It's cool to hear all the small boosted engines with their turbos whining like hell but there's still no replacing a V8 that's being romped on.

How did you do in the competition?

[MikkoV]

Was fourth in that competition, in Tandem runs moved up on Top16 until in Top4 that handbrake broke and had loong straightening when following. Lost that couple and in Bronze battle against that big black Toyota just ****ed up otherwise, it was lot slower on wet track, i did go too close and made couple mistakes with my line and spinned.

Car sound:) Recently got new sponsor, and having new exhaust to it. It´s now got just individual 3" pipes with one small mufflers at back. Think that will do x-pipe and pipesize 2.5" all the way or behind that X.

[Jay Hilliard]

Very cool vids. Nothing like the v8 sound among the 4 bangers with turbo's etc.

[MikkoV]

Finnish season over, i did placed fifth at overall points in Finnish National drift championship series, i may be wrong but it may be first real national series driven under FIA. About 30 drivers... Not so bad, but not the way i planned it offcourse.

Cars are getting faster and faster, pretty much all top10 cars are in 600-800hp range, im struggling against with my barely over 500hp, funny still, Camaro is lighter than most of other cars. But i´m in need of supercharger if planning to run series next year with somesord of goals in mind, or trying to make 100-150hp more an N/A but, let´s see what i come up next winter...

Otherwise car is good, pretty well balanced and i have pretty much grip and speed in reserve if just would have power to spin those wheels, fast tracks which accelerate toward finish are pain...

Somesord of videoclip from last race, i did drive my this season only podium race in this, placed second. Other bests were 2 fourth places...

But here´s the film, no one don´t watch whole 14min so quick guide on my battles

Top 16 in 5:20 against Pasi Koliseva and his Toyota Celica ST20? with ~600hp 1JZ

Top8 in 8:20 against Henri Haanpää and his Toyota JZX90, 2JZ about 600hp, that following was probably my best with this car.

Top4 in 9:50 against Marko Kivi, Lexus IS200 and 2JZ, 640hp if i remember right
Top4 OMT at 11:20

Final in 13:35 agains real rookie of the year, Harri Kosunen (won the Championship) with Skyline R33 with supercharged LS2 and 670hp. It is two time Finnish championship car by previous owner.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILntruGzh-U&

Incar from first test on dry track, pretty ****ty runs have to say

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYSqW6x0i9Y&

Another vid from last race...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=vumg6diHVIA#t=697s


Im open for ideas how to make reliable N/A 100hp more on this 475whp LS3, now just cam, exhaust and standalone ecu. Best idea in my mind is Procharger D1 series an E85 fuel. Ok it should be good for atleast 700hp but...

[MikkoV]

Project 2012:

It´s time for small rebuild and few bigger upgrades.

I wont be posting pics and storys to so many forums as earlier,

But who´s interested, join Autoviitala drifting team facebook group and you´ll see pics and stories, no add´s and useless posts. I´ll start writing posts also english starting now.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/42830947301/


Plans:
-Add 1 Paxton Novi 2200SL Centrifugal supercharger, with Corvette C6 brackets from ECS.
-Fuel -> E85, few upgrades regarding to that, KMS EV14 1210cc injectors
-Car front end -> RS, add front spoiler
-Repaint and new graphix
-To rear BC Racing Coil-overs
-Small changes and adjustments to front end geometry
-Rear brake calibers wilwood dynalite -> superlite
-Maybe small upgrage to engine bottom end, ARP & ACL

[WSSix]

Sounds like some good upgrades. Good luck in the coming season :trophy-1302:

[MikkoV]

Few updates...

Finnish winter is long and cold, better to stay in garage.

First we did gave body bit tidening up and makeover.
We made new front fenders (and offcourse moldings for those.) New RS model front end parts with few added OEM goodies. Lot´s of fitting and body straightening and new paintjob and graphix. Still missing RS front lip...




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Engine:

First i changed ACL Race conrod bearings and ARP conrod bolts, checked pushrods and did basic maintenance.
Then bit redo on fuelsystem, E85 compatible foams to fuelcell, KMS 1210cc injectors. Holley HP series low pressure fuel pump, new filters and couple lines that werent meant with E85.
Then added oil cooler adapter palte and connected Accusump oil accumulator and Oil cooler.




Then offcourse a centrifugal supercharger :D Paxton Novi 2200SL,with ECS brackets. That pumps max. 1450cfm, 1000hp. Little less on my car. 600x300x100 chinese intercooler. And VAG 60mm electric throtle body used as blow-off. Other mechanical blow-of used as boost control...






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Then bit off hazle with charger belts, with that throttle body. And with boost (was bit too much 0-7-0.8bar) and A1000 fuelpumpu met it´s limits.

Dynograph from first test, bit too much boost, bit too low on fuel and we did stop there, lots of power on reserve.


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I changed fuelpump to Fuelab Prodigy 1500hp, did few upgrades and another try, on 0.5-0.6bar boost gave folloving, clutch or tyres did slip after 5500rpm, but it pulls on great to 6600rpm.


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Season can begin :D

This time i don´t post on-season pic´s and videos on forum´s, if interested follow my Autoviitala drifiting team group on facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/42830947301/

[WSSix]

Very nice power numbers. I have to ask though, what part does having a supercharger and now even more power play in a drift competition? It appears you have plenty of power to keep the wheels spinning and as I understand it, it's more about follow the leader than get to the finish line first. So did you need more power or does it give you better advantage somehow?

Good luck this season!

[syborg tt]

Car looks great I would love to see it in Action.

[MikkoV]

Evolution of Camaro continues ;)

I did re-design front suspension. Removed front springs that were between frame and lower control arm. Made new upper mounts for coil-overs. S13 coilies, modified lower end. Also changed upper controld arms to SPC adjustable ones, here comes Caster.

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6-rib charger belts didn´t hold up that long last summer, changed over 10 of them during summer. So i did bought Summit SFI 8-rib balancer and changed 8-rib charger pulley and belt. Hope it helps... Gates belt align lazer was great help when aligning pulleys, good buy from Rockauto.

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Re-made fuel lines from enginebay. With ebay cheapo AN fittings and Nylon-braided fuel line that should accept RE85, also Holley fuel rails had been allready changed after last posts.

Also changed original throtle body that had been modified from DBW to cable driven. It didn´t work properly and eated couple of TPS sensors during 4 summers. Ebay china-billet one seemed quite good for it´s price.

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Also did made support bar to back of bonnet. It was quite restless in high speeds without additional rear center pins. Also should keep smells at engine out from cabin. Heater inlet is front of screen as usual.

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....to be continued ;)

[syborg tt]

Looks very nice I can't wait to see you tearing it up on the track.

[MikkoV]

Finally...

Here´s video from last season.

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[pjs65]

Nice video , you certainly know how to chuck that 2nd gen about . pete

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Nice work...isn't it great having all that power to get your control easier?

[CamaroMike]

Sweet! I used to drift my 2nd gen a few years ago, nothing crazy like this though! Keep it up

[MikkoV]

Couple first races driven, won first one :) Came 8th in second one, very hot day and technical issues cause of that.

If interested, few short video clips from first races in -> https://www.facebook.com/autoviitaladrift

Just scroll down.

[MikkoV]

This one´s still alive ;)

This winters project was building proper engine. We did some fast engine build last summer, but now upgrade rest of it.

Wiseco Professional series 4.070" pistons.
Callies Compstar 6.125" connection rods
LS7 lifters
And Melling Hi-volume oilpump.

Rest of engine specs will stay the same, and that is:
LS3 crate engine
-ARP 8740 main stud kit, 234-5608
-ARP 8740 Head stud kit, 234-4317 ***
-LS9 head gaskets, 7layer MLS
-Lunati 21460702 cam, .050 227/238, .583"/.600"
-Lunati 73925K1 valve spring kit, 379 lbs./in ***
-COMP Cams double roller adjustable cam chain kit 7105
-COMP Cams GM LS Series Retrofit Trunnion Kit 13702
-COMP Cams Chromo pushrods 7955-16 ***
-Summit SFI balancer, 8-rib
-Paxton Novi 2200SL supercharger
-ECS abrackets for above
-Ev14 1300CC injectors, E85
-Holley LS Hi-Flow fuel rails

Also will be upgrading clutch, i´ve had Clutchmasters FX500 now 5 years. That amazing single disc clutch holded 700hp/900nm and several abuse. So i´m sticking with the brand.

Now clutcmasters FX850 with steel flywheel. Looks so pretty...
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Engine has been diaasembled, now in machinery shop and waiting for parts.
I´ve have been working my other -70 Charger this winter, pure streetcar but think that it can be skidded when done.
Currently fitting engine and gearbox...
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[MikkoV]

Bit of progress with this. Over half of Finnish drift season now driven and it´s been now working nicely :) And few trophies also added to collection.

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For this season we did tubular front end for Camaro, for easy maintenance and collision repairs. And rebuilded engine with forged internals, spec sheet was pretty much what i speculated earlier. Raised boost a tad and ->

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After that dynotime i did do new exhaust. 2x3" instead of 2x2.5", with x-pipe. Boost raised from 0.8 to 1.0bar and power ~825hp/ bit over 1000nm

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We have had time to even film something in races. More later but couple gopro vids for now, mostly chase runs. First one from Finnish national series Round 4, placed second. .

Other from NEZ Championship Finnish round, dropped in second elimination round there. Against current Estonian champion, no major mistakes but not my best driving.

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If pics or video don´t appear, go check. Or go check and like it anyway :) I´ll try to post more stuff there also in english. Maybe something interesting otherwise too...
https://www.facebook.com/autoviitaladrift

[Payton King]

Cool vids, thanks for posting!

[Justin@EntropyRad]

It's funny watching a 2nd gen camaro chase an S15 Silvia around!!:headspin: