69 Camaro, Project Money Pit

[akrapovic]

I dropped by my motor shop and my motor is coming together. It's a procharged motor wet sump motor. I'm going to run a D1SC with the helical gear set. Mild cam so it's hopefully somewhat of a sleeper when it's idling. Wiseco pistons, K1 rods, ls7 heads with upgraded valves/springs. Fast 102 intake. Goals for boost are about 15lbs, we'll see depending on how much the motor makes on the dyno NA. Goal is 900hp hopefully a bit more. Taking a page from the ls9 and going with piston squirters. The car is a 69 camaro with a T56 from D&D. Short block is being assembled just waiting on heads. Woo hoo!!!

Just saying

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/IMAG0217.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/IMAG0216.jpg Motor is done, just waiting to install, wire and plumb the d1sc/supercharger.

sub frames burner in. Cage should be done in the next week or so.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/photo.jpg

setting ride height on chassis table
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/photo1.jpg

BFG 345/30/18s on 18x12s

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/imagejpeg_2_7.jpg

Couple of shots prior to tear down
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/IMG00065-20100504-1327-1.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/IMG00064-20100504-1326-1.jpg

Shock bar tacked in

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/photo3.jpg
Wheels before I powder coated/widened
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/IMG00036-20100626-2033-1.jpg

[tones2SS]

Very cool.
Looks like a great build. I like your engine specs!:unibrow:

[akrapovic]

Thanks.

More pics

ladder bar cross member
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/ladderbarcrossmember.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/ladderbarcloseup.jpg


Fabricated housing
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/housing.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/housingbracket.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/housingbracket2.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Very Nice.Will keep watching this one.:thumbsup:

[jr4452]

Very Nice.Will keep watching this one.:thumbsup:

Ditto!!!

[akrapovic]

Thanks guys. I'm sure many can relate but this has spiraled out of control a bit.

Fuel cell mounted

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/fuelcell1.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/fuelcell2.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/fuelcelltop.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/fuelcellbottom.jpg

[akrapovic]

Shock tabs plated
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/shockbar.jpg

Had to modify the stock style DSE control arms for the coilovers. Obviously not done.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/controlarm.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/controlarmcloseup.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/controlarmbottom.jpg

Rear bars, tin work and tubs are next.

[66 mustang]

Very nice, who makes those wheels?

[akrapovic]

The wheels are Intro G-Cubes

[Spiffav8]

Thanks guys. I'm sure many can relate but this has spiraled out of control a bit.

That does tend to happen. Seems to be the biggest challenge...keeping a build under control.

:lol:

[akrapovic]

Motor mounts and trans crossmember are just about done. Just have to gusset them.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/DSC_0400.jpg
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http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/DSC_0389.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/DSC_0435.jpg

Control arms done.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/DSC_0404.jpg

Rear down bars in.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/DSC_0394.jpg

[akrapovic]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/housing-1.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/closeuphousing.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/strap.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/closeuphousingweld.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/tire.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/stance.jpg

[ivmotor]

I'm salivating. Nice stuff!

[Jason@TopEndFab]

Very Nice, Great Craftmanship

[Rod P]

car is looking awesome!!

[akrapovic]

Thanks guys I appreciate it. It's been a drawn out process but hopefully this will be "done" in the next month or so.

[DFRESH]

Love it! Tell me how you ended up using ladder bars vs four link-- My aplogies if I missed it in the thread earlier. If you can keep the stance as you have it in mock up, it will be insane. Looking forward to seeing more on it as you move forward, especially the procharger setup.

Doug

[akrapovic]

Well, I had to be realistic with myself. Most of my "spirited" driving does not take place at autocross or road race tracks. I'm more of a straight line guy that really enjoys the pro-touring looks with the larger wheels and stance. It's kinda a frankenstein really. Drag style rear suspension, ATS front suspension, C6 brakes, LS motor with FI, and a 6 speed. It won't do anything really well lol. That being said I wouldn't change a thing. I love the look of pro touring cars but in the same breath I know I wouldn't use a DSE quadra link or similar style 4 link to it's intended use.

After all that to answer your question, a functional drag style 4 link would have all but eliminated my rear seat.

If you can keep the stance as you have it in mock up, it will be insane.

More likely than not it'll have to come up a bit but I agree.

[akrapovic]

Some updates
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/shiftertunnel.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/sideviewhousing.jpg
Upper shock mount modified, bolt in my ass....
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/uppershockmt.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/frtsuspensionfinal.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/brakesside.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/brakesfrt.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/housinginstalled.jpg

[tones2SS]

Nice to see the updates! Keep up the great work.

[waynieZ]

Very Nice! Great work.

[coolwelder62]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[ccracin]

Upper shock mount modified, bolt in my ass....


:lol: :rofl: Isn't that the truth about so much of this stuff!

Love the work you are doing! Can't wait to see more! :cheers:

[akrapovic]

updates

Ladder bars and housing back from powder
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/ladderbarscoated.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/housingcoated.jpg

Front clip
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/frontclip.jpg

Firewall smoothed and painted black to break up all the orange
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/firewall2-1.jpg

Mcleod RXT
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/clutch.jpg

Brake lines done
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/brakelines.jpg

Swing outs bc it's a street car
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/swingouts.jpg

[tones2SS]

Great updates. The powder coater did a good job.

[waynieZ]

Some nice stuff right there. :thumbsup:

[akrapovic]

She's on the ground.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/9B043915.jpg
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http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/DE62C95B.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/E708C8DC.jpg

[tones2SS]

Looks mean. Great stance.

[akrapovic]

Sitting with the motor in it.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/2F886E78.jpg

Motor final fit. Time to bolt on accessories and procharger
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/FFB42660.jpg


Off to get wired
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/C736E3CE.jpg

[waynieZ]

Oh what a great feeling that has to be!

[akrapovic]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/A2245BCC.jpg

[intocarss]

That looks great

[WSSix]

Lovely. I love that you still have the vinyl top on the car. It's classic.

[tones2SS]

Very nice. How much power do you expect from your set-up? Looks great.

[akrapovic]

Very nice. How much power do you expect from your set-up? Looks great.

Thanks. Similar setup with less cubes and an auto made 770rwhp on a mustang dyno. I'm with good and hoping for 800+ to the wheels :D Still undecided on meth injection. I'm at the point where I have to draw the line so I can get the car done. Continually adding stuff has made this project go past my "deadline" and budget.

[akrapovic]

Bracket made for clutch master resevoir.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/247EBED1.jpg


Radiator mounted and breather for pcv plumbed
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/D1649766.jpg


Fuel line are finished from rails to regulator. Just have to run the feed and return to the fuel cell
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/AD1E24D1.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/17EB97DD.jpg

I crapped out and didn't finish the fuel system. It was over 90deg today and humid as hell.

[Rick D]

Nice job looks bad azz! Make sure to post a vid of the dyno run :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Looks awesome !

[akrapovic]

Thanks, intercooler plumbed
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/Snapbucket/F281C1EC.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/Snapbucket/05533997.jpg
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[akrapovic]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/Snapbucket/86EB6601.jpg
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http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/Snapbucket/52F17C26.jpg

[akrapovic]

Exhaust is done. My goal was to be driving it last month but life happens. I'm very happy with how the exhaust turned out. Special thanks to Ernie Miyamoto for the exhaust. I will be bringing it home for the winter. This is the first time I've had it back in 2 years....Very weird feeling.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/Snapbucket/98AC240D.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/Snapbucket/6D7F5F4A.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/Snapbucket/21386C15.jpg
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http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/Snapbucket/F3A48495.jpg

[coolwelder62]

Exhaust look's Killer.:thumbsup:

[Ron in SoCal]

You just lived up to your user name...:thumbsup:

[akrapovic]

Finally some progress. First startup

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/th_firststart_zps64e69cc5.jpg (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/firststart_zps64e69cc5.mp4)

[akrapovic]

Well, the car is just about wrapped up. It was tuned about 2 weeks ago and made 655hp/560tq @8lbs on a mustang dyno. I probably left 50hp on the table with the amount of timing that was left out but I'd rather be safe than sorry. All that is left is finishing up the rear seats and headliner!!!!!

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/IMG_0212_zps9c4a96e9.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/akrapovic/media/IMG_0212_zps9c4a96e9.jpg.html)

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/IMG_0219_zps1e7ba7fc.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/akrapovic/media/IMG_0219_zps1e7ba7fc.jpg.html)

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/akrapovic/Snapbucket/11B5E532-60D0-4B60-8E27-B158569AC22E_zpsnuwvsl38.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/akrapovic/media/Snapbucket/11B5E532-60D0-4B60-8E27-B158569AC22E_zpsnuwvsl38.jpg.html)

[Stovebolter]

Very nice! Congratulations.

[akrapovic]

Thanks, I appreciate it. :)

[Spiffav8]

Big Day!!! Congrats. It looks awesome and those are some fun numbers!

[Rick D]

Looks fantastic!!! Time to get out and enjoy it.

[forcepower]

Nice build. I think I've seen it at Billy's shop when I stopped in a couple times.

[akrapovic]

Nice build. I think I've seen it at Billy's shop when I stopped in a couple times.

Yup, it was there for a bit. Which car is yours?

[waynieZ]

Very Nice!

[Jr]

Looks great! How does the car sound? Is that the DSE brake booster?

[akrapovic]

Looks great! How does the car sound? Is that the DSE brake booster?

No, I bought a used C6 master/booster and made my own bracket.


Threw a video together. Here you go. The helical gears in the procharger are wonderfully quiet!!!!

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[forcepower]

Yup, it was there for a bit. Which car is yours?

My car is/was not up there. Ive gone up there to have some pcms flashed.

[Jr]

Exhaust sounds good.

[Sheck44]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!