69 Camaro lsx 427 turbo build (AKA) Sinister

[6t9 camaro]

Hello
This introduction/build thread is long overdue! I've been reading and looking at this site for inspiration and ideas for quite some time. I was fortunate enough to have come across a rust free 69 Camaro out of California quite a few years back and started a pro-street style build. At the start of the build (2002) the first thing i did was strip the car down to a bare shell and put in a Chris Alston 4-link and cage. I purchased a ls6 and 6-speed and started to set it up for the strip! I had never really seen a pro-touring style car let alone anything with ls power back then. But the car was put aside as life got in the way and she was put into Por-15 and storage for a few years. I worked in a body/performance shop restoring and fixing everyones car but mine. Eventually i started to see some serious pro-touring cars online and in various forums and thats when i decided that will be the new direction for the car. So after a marriage and 2 kids and a couple other car restorations it was time to get back to the Camaro! You will see in some of my pics some rework and change of direction as the build progresses. I wish I would have started this thread from day one but I didn't even know about this site back then! I will post some pics of the car then and in it's early stages to try and put together a complete build thread.

[DOOM]

Welcome!!!! Hurry with the pictures. We now have two Sinister builds!!:popcorn2:

[tubbed69]

Welcome!!!! Hurry with the pictures. We now have two Sinister builds!!:popcorn2:

X2 we need pics:thumbsup:

[Sieg]

6 hours and still NO PICTURES!

:ttiwop:


:welcome3:

Looking forward to them. :D

[intocarss]

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[6t9 camaro]

OK sorry for the delay in pics guys!!! I had to get back to my home computer. Here is the car as it sat back in 98. Original 327 4spd 12bolt rear car with 40,000miles on the clock and all the original paperwork and black plates. I wish i had pics of all the teardown and chassis work but at that time i didn't carry around a fancy phone with a camera in it!

[6t9 camaro]

Here are some pics after we pulled it out of storage (2005) The first thing we did was strip off the Por-15 and get working on the body as it was so solid we figured we would get it into paint as soon as possible then get back to the motor work. Sorry the pics from way back suck but it will give you a idea. Not a spec of rust on the car and all original panels! that defiantly made things easier!

[6t9 camaro]

Next up primer and a lot of blocking, also a quick few shots of the underside. Dse quadralink and mini tubs installed with subframe connectors and 2 coat of lizard skin.

[6t9 camaro]

Paint!!! it looks like it was fast but took about 4 years to get to this point!

[will69camaro]

What color is that? Looks awesome!

[6t9 camaro]

Thanks! It started out as BMW Space Grey metallic but after spraying a test panel we modified it with a touch extra black and purple so it turned out as a custom mix.

[Chicken Louie]

Great looking paint!! :thumbsup:

[BMR Sales]

Welcome! Keep up the Good Work!

[6t9 camaro]

Thanks!
I have some more pics of paint and i wanted to try out the year one fiberglass hood and trunk lid. also the Marquez design lower valance as were going to run a nice big turbo and put the intercooler up front.

[6t9 camaro]

Heres some pics to show the front subframe. We wanted something light that would have a ton of clearance for the turbo exhaust. You will see our dirty mock up ls motor were using for now to build our stainless headers. The Radiator and intercooler is going to be a test as were basically splitting a semi intercooler and using the top half as a crossflow rad.

[6t9 camaro]

Time to paint cage and sub.

[will69camaro]

Time to paint!!!

I like this project...A lot.

Keep these updates coming.

[Rick D]

Very nice, nothing like starting with a rust free car!! Love the color. Um we Ned more pictures please??

[sleepertime]

:weld: :popcorn2:
Sweet... Have you decided on direction of suspension choice and wheels?

[Dave Pratt]

That's some excellent work so far and the color looks great...more pics!

[Ron in SoCal]

Well of course I like the color! :cheers:

Whose subfr is that? The cutouts in the cross member, is that for weight savings or turbo clearance?

Keep going buddy! :thumbsup:

[6t9 camaro]

Very nice, nothing like starting with a rust free car!! Love the color. Um we Ned more pictures please??

Yes a rust free car is the way to go if you can find them! I've built cars in the past that by the time I was done chasing rust there wasn't any $$$ left for the fun stuff!!! Lol

More pics on the way!

[windycitychev]

nice build keep the pics coming

[6t9 camaro]

:weld: :popcorn2:
Sweet... Have you decided on direction of suspension choice and wheels?

Rear suspension will be Dse quadralink and up front were using a martz chassis bare frame to start since it will be modified to work with our turbo piping. Wheels are going to be Rushforth 18 and 19s

[6t9 camaro]

Well of course I like the color! :cheers:

Whose subfr is that? The cutouts in the cross member, is that for weight savings or turbo clearance?

Keep going buddy! :thumbsup:

Ron

Front sub is Martz chassis. I think it's got to be one of the lightest ones out there? There really isn't much to it and since I had it from another build I figured I would use it. It does flex quite a lot during mock ups so we decided to tie the cage into it and it's solid now!!! Cutouts you see are going to be for the turbo crossover pipe as I wanted to try and run it under and through the frame so I can go around the a/c compressor.

[6t9 camaro]

Ok back to putting up some pics! These pics show intercooler and rad finished and polished. Front suspension powder coated and going together with Baer track claw brakes. I jumped the gun putting the front sheet metal on since i still need to paint the backsides of the fenders. I still have a ton of work without fenders on to do but i just couldn't wait to see some more of the car together!

[waynieZ]

Sweet !

[Payton King]

Love the car, really is going to be nice!

Have you checked your turning radius with a wheel on the front? Only reason I am asking is the strut rod looks way out there from the pics.

[GAP Industries]

Very cool

[tubbed69]

Very nice build,paint looks great:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[6t9 camaro]

Love the car, really is going to be nice!

Have you checked your turning radius with a wheel on the front? Only reason I am asking is the strut rod looks way out there from the pics.

Yes strut rod is way out there and is going to be a problem if i want to run a big tire! No 275s on the front of this car! I did my mock ups with a 255 on a 8" rim and its pretty good but does touch the frame the exact same time it hits the strut rod. We will see how she turns?

[Payton King]

I figured you had mocked it up to check. I am running into problems on mine (not the same clip) , so I am sensitive to turning radius problems. LOL

[6t9 camaro]

Next up we have the LS6 that i had planned on using but never did. It was however used for most of the mock up and fitted with parts i did end up using. Valve Covers, Turn one p/s pump, flywheel, balancer etc...

[6t9 camaro]

Once i pulled everything back off the front end to start fitting the motor for the turbo work i realized i wanted the smooth firewall. I thank this site for that bit of rework! LOL
I ordered up the firewall plate from Mikes custom cars and started in on the installation. Once again back to the paint booth, but I'm happy with the result!

[Spiffav8]

Wow that turned out great! Firewall looks awesome!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[6t9 camaro]

Finally got the car back home to start the fun stuff. Hopefully no more painting. Then i got going on turbo fab! Here are pics with a smaller mock up innovative turbo. I could still build almost all the exhaust to mid car with that.

Ive got some messages for more pics so here ya go! And yes those are my roller wheels. Lol

[6t9 camaro]

Final intercooler and radiator fitment and once again everything apart to finish some welds. Also some pics of the stainless 5" exhaust.

[waynieZ]

The fire wall looks great. What a sweet set up you have here.

[Knaller]

Awesome looks on the turbo setup! Like the valve covers, who makes them?

[RaceDeck]

awesome build

[ONEBAD78TA]

AWSOME build,,, looks like it will move !!!

[DOOM]

I really like where this build is going!!! Very nice!

[6t9 camaro]

Awesome looks on the turbo setup! Like the valve covers, who makes them?

Thanks on the complements guys!

Valve covers are Morroso slant edge fabricated alum and there definitely a nice quality piece. It was hard to have to cut into them for turbo clearance. I'm going to try and get some more pics up tonight.

[6t9 camaro]

Dse quadralink suspension showed up and was sent off to Moser engineering to be installed onto the New narrowed 12 bolt. I had them powder coat it so it was complete and set up with 3:73 Gears. American power train supplied the beefed up TKO-600

[6t9 camaro]

It took awhile but they finally arrived! Rushforth whiplashes 19x12s and 18x8s. Nitto NT05 335/30ZR19 and 255/40ZR18. I have to thank Jason at Rushforth and the guys from drivers inc. for taking the time to deal with me and helping me choose these wheels. Smoked titanium centres and polished lip, Excellent quality in these wheels!

[6t9 camaro]

Oh and i can't forget this pic of my little man just 5 days old. My wife set up a newborn photo shoot and asked if there was any type of pics i wanted!
The look on my wife's and photographers face was priceless as she saw me lugging my wheel in! LOL

[Al Moreno]

Oh and i can't forget this pic of my little man just 5 days old. My wife set up a newborn photo shoot and asked if there was any type of pics i wanted!
The look on my wife's and photographers face was priceless as she saw me lugging my wheel in! LOL


That's AWESOME right there. Congrats on your new addition.

[Jr]

Car looks great. Great pic of your kiddo!

Did you say driverz inc? How long ago did you order these wheels?

[tom091074]

Congrats on the baby! and I love the picture with him in the wheel.

[syborg tt]

Oh and i can't forget this pic of my little man just 5 days old. My wife set up a newborn photo shoot and asked if there was any type of pics i wanted!
The look on my wife's and photographers face was priceless as she saw me lugging my wheel in! LOL

What a great picture and the cars not to bad either.

Just kidding the car looks great.

[tubbed69]

Oh and i can't forget this pic of my little man just 5 days old. My wife set up a newborn photo shoot and asked if there was any type of pics i wanted!
The look on my wife's and photographers face was priceless as she saw me lugging my wheel in! LOL

That is one priceless picture,car is looking great also:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Evan Iroc-Z]

Incredible picture and cute baby! Congrats.

[6t9 camaro]

That's AWESOME right there. Congrats on your new addition.

Car looks great. Great pic of your kiddo!

Did you say driverz inc? How long ago did you order these wheels?

Jr
Yup I said driverz inc and it must have been about 3 years ago since I had been talking to Jon about wheels and sizing. I know driverz had there issues but I still have to give him props for helping answer my questions.

Congrats on the baby! and I love the picture with him in the wheel.

What a great picture and the cars not to bad either.

Just kidding the car looks great.

That is one priceless picture,car is looking great also:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks guys!
The pic of the little man in the wheel was something that turned out better than expected. It's been a great screen saver for me for awhile. Lol

[tmadden]

Oh and i can't forget this pic of my little man just 5 days old. My wife set up a newborn photo shoot and asked if there was any type of pics i wanted!
The look on my wife's and photographers face was priceless as she saw me lugging my wheel in! LOL

That grey is nasty

[6t9 camaro]

Finally i get to update the motor progress!

I have to thank Seth and the boys over at ERL Performance for putting together this boost ready dry sleeved ls3 427. Fully Blueprinted short block Fitted with custom made forged Wiseco pistons, GFX rings, Callies billet rods, Callies crankshaft and ARP main studs! The plan is to make 800-1000hp and by the looks of this bullet proof bottom end this should get us there!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

everything is coming together great!!

[Ron in SoCal]

That short block is so pretty :cheers:

[eric1967]

What ac bracket are you using? Nice build.

[6t9 camaro]

What ac bracket are you using? Nice build.

eric
The a/c bracket is from street and performance, and was nice in the fact that it tucked my compressor (sanden 508) tight to the block. But it was definitely one of those parts that you buy and open the package and say i could have made that! So for $350 i would recommend making one yourself. I have a lot of pics of it if your interested.

[eric1967]

eric
The a/c bracket is from street and performance, and was nice in the fact that it tucked my compressor (sanden 508) tight to the block. But it was definitely one of those parts that you buy and open the package and say WTF i could have made that! So for $350 i would recommend making one yourself. I have a lot of pics of it if your interested.

Some more pics would be helpful. Thanks

[6t9 camaro]

eric
I sent you a e-mail with some pics. Hope they help.

[waynieZ]

Beautiful short block ,and great project.

[eric1967]

eric
I sent you a e-mail with some pics. Hope they help.

Thanks for the pics. Awesome build.

[6t9 camaro]

Heres a few pics of the West coast racing (all-pro) lsa cyl heads and a few other parts to finish off the engine assembly. Special thanks goes out to Richard at WCCH for taking the time to discuss and figure out what would work best for my application. We came up with Gm lsa castings with his stage 2 port program, Inconel exhaust valves, Brian Tooley Platinum dual spring kit, CHE Precision Rocker arms. Other pics are Ls3 intake, Ls9 Head gaskets, Comp Cams valve train Pieces and the collection of Arp bolts.

[6t9 camaro]

Oh and i can't forget this! Holley Dominator to control the space shuttle if needed! :G-Dub:

[tubbed69]

That's some nice parts for a great car:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[6t9 camaro]

Finally getting back to assembly! I got a pile of parts back from the powder coater so i can put engine and trans together as well as fit up the wilwood hydraulic clutch.

[6t9 camaro]

Also got the fender skirts fit up and painted, some front sheet metal installed with the Marquiz lower valance. (sorry about some really low quality pics!)

[frankv11]

Awesome build
Love the color

[Korny]

Wow! What a cool build!

[Rick D]

Looking good!! I like color very classy!

[WSSix]

Coming along nicely. Good job!

[6t9 camaro]

Awesome build
Love the color

Wow! What a cool build!

Looking good!! I like color very classy!

Coming along nicely. Good job!

Thanks for the complements guys!

The colour is a little darker than originally planned but it has grown on me and I'm very happy with how it turned out. I've got some more updates and pics to post this weekend.

[windycitychev]

awesome build and love your lil ones picture for sure something youll never forget

[6t9 camaro]

Finally have the sheet metal together and almost all of the trim on. Time to clean up the garage wait for more parts and get started on the interior.

[6t9 camaro]

Here's a few shots of the interior with LOTS of dynamat going in! also a few pics of the seats being mocked up, Vintage air Gen IV system with bulkhead fittings through the firewall. Also a nice DSE evaporator bracket that was pretty awesome to mount the unit up tight to the smoothed firewall.

[Bowtieracing]

Its real pita to tighten those ac fittings under dash.

[Spiffav8]

Nice update man. Good to see it coming together and starting to look like a real car again.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Stovebolter]

Mercy......that's nice!

David

[6t9 camaro]

Finally i can get back to posting some updates! Been awhile and got sidetracked on another few projects. I got a nice box full of DSE stuff to keep me going like headlights, shifter knob, wiper motor and dash. Also got to finish up the DBW pedal.

[6t9 camaro]

Heres updates on the dash and gauges. I ordered up a custom set of speed hut gauges and I'm super happy with them as they turned out great! I ordered up the GPS speedo and 8k tach. I had them put LSX and Sinister on the face as thought that was fitting! It was a little stressful cutting into the DSE dash and figuring out gauge layout but I'm happy with how it turned out.

[6t9 camaro]

Next up is some cage rework. Since day one my wife has been on my case about the cage and how will we ever fit kids in the back of the car. Well when i started the car/cage we didn't have kids and my answer was always no kids will ever be riding in this car!!! LOL Well 2 kids later I've had to compromise and do something I've been dreading and thats cut into and modify the cage. Not only to fit two kids but there car seats if i want to go cruising with them. So i removed all the centre bars ( first pic ) then i bent up some chromoly to follow the roofline and go through the rear speaker shelf where the bars bolt to another set that goes down to the rear frame rails. While i was at it i figured it would be a good time to modify the DSE shock support and trunk floor to allow my exhaust to pass between the tires and fuel tank.

[tubbed69]

Very nice work,I really like the Sinister and LSX on that dash,nice touch.

[DOOM]

What model MOMO steering wheel is that?

[GregWeld]

Just went thru from 1 to the end..... #1 - Can't believe you're building this car already painted.... I'd have dropped wrenches and parts and well.... paint and me don't get along.

Going to be a real nice build and it's almost done!! Good for you.

[6t9 camaro]

What model MOMO steering wheel is that?
Doom
Thats a Momo Tuner wheel

Just went thru from 1 to the end..... #1 - Can't believe you're building this car already painted.... I'd have dropped wrenches and parts and well.... paint and me don't get along.

Going to be a real nice build and it's almost done!! Good for you.

Gregweld

Thanks and yes i can't really believe I'm building this car painted either! I blame this site for that. LOL I had never planned on taking it to this level as it was "supposed" to be a nice paint job, stock interior, mostly stock suspension and a ls1/6 speed car but it has evolved and taken on a life of its own. I guess thats part of the problem with building a car over several years. New parts come out and my wants changed to needs. But yes building a car painted has been very challenging and extra time consuming.

[98ssnova]

Is it me or are those down tubes running into the seat? How will the kiddos be able to sit back there? Just curious.

[6t9 camaro]

I removed the upper down tubes that went Into the trunk but I left the tubes that go into the lower seat and tie into the upper quadralink mounts. It's not exactly comfortable for anybody to sit back there but now it's at least possible if need be.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Love the color choice

[6t9 camaro]

Finally got to the fuel tank! I called up hector from Ricks tanks and told him i needed a stainless custom size tank as i wanted to run my mufflers on either side. So they narrowed it 3" per side and made it deeper to accommodate for the lost fuel volume. I had them weld a flange on the sides to allow me to position it where i wanted and bolt through the trunk floor to eliminate the tank straps. Ricks did a beautiful job as i am more than happy with it! Since were shooting for 1000hp We decided to go with twin 330lph bosch pumps. We will run one steady and as boost ramps up and engine demands more fuel the holley dominator ecu will control the second pump. Heres a few pics of the install and finally getting the car up on blocks which the wheels on and back end going together.

[waynieZ]

Its coming out gorgeous! Where does the DSE/Vintage air A/C bracket bolt up to under the dash, any pictures of it? That tank should supply plenty of fuel. Nice work!

[6t9 camaro]

Thanks Wayne

I wish i had some pics of the evaporator bracket bolted up under the dash to show you but i can't find any! It does however bolt to a dash support bracket in the centre of the dash as well as to an existing hole above the pass side kick panel. For how tight everything gets up there i would recommend it to ease trying to fab something up. ( hope that made sense ? )

[tmadden]

That is coming together beautifully.

[akrapovic]

Awesome build!! Do you have any pics of where the headers merge together?

[6t9 camaro]

Ok it has been awhile but i can finally get back to the updates! After the last few pics all the mockup power train came back out and the completed 427 was finally put into the car!

[6t9 camaro]

Once the 78mm precision turbo came in I did have to modify the housing as it was bigger than our mock up. We got it tucked in and fit right where it needs to be but its tight around the waste gate and i had to adjust the thermostat housing a "pinch" lol . Once that was done i could finally finish all the waste gate and exhaust on the pass side!

[6t9 camaro]

Mostly in but i still have some hose routing/fitting and cleaning to do but its in!

[Jay Hilliard]

Very nice work. Love the top shot of engine bay. As Greg mentioned, I cant believe you did all this with the car painted.

Car has turned out great...Congrats!

[frankv11]

love it

[Frankenstine]

I agree with what Jay Hilliard said . outstanding ,
Looks Great :thumbsup:

[tcholowa]

Great car! Nothing like a nice turbo build to get a guy thinking about changing directions with their car!

Is that a coolant reservoir on the drivers side beside the radiator? If so, where did it come from? Looks like something I've been looking for.

[Rybar]

Sweet build that motor is killer. Love the color, wheels, tires and stance too.

[6t9 camaro]

Very nice work. Love the top shot of engine bay. As Greg mentioned, I cant believe you did all this with the car painted.

Car has turned out great...Congrats!

Thanks Jay!

Yes I know I can't believe I've been doing most of this with a painted car either! That definatly wasn't the plan! When I started this car I knew what I wanted and built/fit everything painted it and then put the project on hold for awhile! That was a mistake as I spent a lot of time on this site and changed my mind and direction! Costing me a lot of time and $$$ lol. But building it painted has made me pay a lot more attention to detail and learnt a lot about patience! Lol

[6t9 camaro]

love it

I agree with what Jay Hilliard said . outstanding ,
Looks Great :thumbsup:

Great car! Nothing like a nice turbo build to get a guy thinking about changing directions with their car!

Is that a coolant reservoir on the drivers side beside the radiator? If so, where did it come from? Looks like something I've been looking for.

Sweet build that motor is killer. Love the color, wheels, tires and stance too.


Thanks guys!

[waynieZ]

The car looks sweet! I love the motor.

[6t9 camaro]

So i finally got the exhaust finished up After being mocked up i don't know how many times! Its complete stainless from the headers to the tailpipes and heat wrapped wherever its within 1 inch of touching anything! It was tricky fitting it around the DSE Quadralink suspension but having the trunk floor notched and fuel tank narrowed it turned out real nice! Ive got 3" header pipes crossing under the car and merging into the turbo and a 5" pipe coming off the turbo to a 5" braided flex then to a Borla Xr1 muffler ( mid car ) then I split the 5" pipe into two 3" pipes just before the diff. I managed to fit the 3" pipes in and around the suspension to the rear two Borla Xr1 mufflers on each side of the fuel tank. So even though it's a turbo car i really wanted that classic duel exhaust sound and look! Heres a few under car pics. ( sorry the pic qualities not so great! )

[6t9 camaro]

Well it was finally nice to get the car outside into some natural light! It was early and cold out but its was worth it as I'm taking it to "the shop" to get her up and running. If all goes well i will get some dyno time and hopefully get her dialed in with some base line RWHP #s

[tcholowa]

Awesome!!

[tubbed69]

Car looks great outside,great job.Show us some numbers from dyno:trophy-1302: :trophy-1302:

[Nine Ball]

Great build. This '69 is super clean, and tasteful.

Tony

[Spiffav8]

Great build. This '69 is super clean, and tasteful.

Tony

Agreed. No better way to put it.

[6t9 camaro]

Car looks great outside,great job.Show us some numbers from dyno:trophy-1302: :trophy-1302:

Great build. This '69 is super clean, and tasteful.

Tony

Agreed. No better way to put it.

Thanks Guys!!!

Well time on the dyno turned out pretty good! We had no breakdowns so thats always good! We got her up and running and it sounds AWESOME!!!! It has a nice deep rumble (thanks Borla XR1). For the first bit we just went over all the basics in the tune and wow you can really dig deep into the dominator ECU! Thank God my brothers the tuner so he knows what he's doing and spent a lot of extra time getting everything just right before and after startup! We did a lot of part throttle pulls to get everything warmed up to check temps and fluids/throttle responce and all that good stuff. Once we started to get into the mid throttle pulls and log some data i knew this thing was going to be a real monster! Soon as it starts building some boost the turbo just sounds so awesome and the power just starts to build fast! I did have some issues with the engine and air intake temp as i always thought we might! My Rad and intercooler that i built into one unit isn't going to cut it! The air intake temp was getting up there so we limited the tuning up to 12psi and cut the "long" night short with engine temps getting higher than we wanted to see. (My F-body ls1 fans just aren't cutting it!) So we ended up at 678rwhp at about 6500rpm with 12psi. Im happy with that as we tuned pretty conservative with a pump gas street tune. My personal goal is 800rwhp so once i get the intercooler reworked and the big A$$ rad that i already had pre-ordered and sitting on the shelf from auto-rad installed we will see what happens! LOL.

[6t9 camaro]

Here's a few more pics from off my phone from the dyno. I can't figure out how to put video up or I would?

[6t9 camaro]

Oh and heres a few of the Auto-rad radiator and fan setup. Beautiful piece! Those guys make a nice product!!! They told me its the same core and fan set-up used in Baja trucks so if this doesn't keep the Camaro cool I've got other problems! LOL

[tmadden]

Great looking car. Love the hood.

[DOOM]

Very well done !!! Wouldn't change a thing, TIMELESS!!!!

[Rybar]

That's some impressive power. Congrats!

[WSSix]

Car looks great and the power numbers are fantastic. Congrats!

[6t9 camaro]

I'm a few weeks behind on my updates but heres a few pics of the new rad install. The Autorad Radiator fit Perfect and the fans work and look awesome!!! The first few pics here are pulling the old rad and intercooler out.

[6t9 camaro]

New Rad and A/C condenser in! I had the Rad built as big as would fit between the frame so it's a tight fit but fits Great!

[6t9 camaro]

Took awhile but i managed to get the intercooler installed! tucked it in behind the grille and built a small air dam on the lower valance opening to direct even more air up to it. Put the front Back together and cleaned her up!

[6t9 camaro]

I installed some rad close out pieces to give it a cleaner look as well as direct some more air through the rad. I also detailed the engine bay up to get ready for the World of Wheels car show.

[6t9 camaro]

Finally got the car out to the World of Wheels Car show and it sure was nice to get it out of the garage!

[will69camaro]

Car looks awesome. Good work!!!

[214Chevy]

Sorry, but did I miss it? How much did it dyno?

[6t9 camaro]

Car looks awesome. Good work!!!

Thanks!

[6t9 camaro]

Sorry, but did I miss it? How much did it dyno?

last dyno session we cut short at 678rwhp. New intercooler and some rework later were going back next week to get 800rwhp. I will stop it at 800 since thats my goal and more than enough for me!

[will69camaro]

Good plan. That'll be plenty in a first gen and should last forever at that number.

William

[6t9 camaro]

Yup it's built for more but I figure 800 with the a/c on is good enough! :lol:

[will69camaro]

Just looked at the motor build again. Definitely built to make all that and more!

[tmadden]

Finally got the car out to the World of Wheels Car show and it sure was nice to get it out of the garage!

Car looks outstanding

[6t9 camaro]

Car looks outstanding

Thanks tmadden

[6t9 camaro]

It was a good day and a bad day! It was bad in the fact that i had to let someone else touch my car! Lol Its the first time since i started the build I've let someone other than family touch my car and I'm not a big fan of that! I booked it in for a 4 wheel alignment at the local Chevy dealer (supposed to be best alignment guys in town!) but the tech wasn't to happy that I taped up all the adjustment points so he wouldn't scratch them and I also watched him the whole time. We also argued that he doesn't need a road test to "see how it feels". The Good part is i got it outta there without a scratch! it didn't need much adjustment and the alignment is bang on and feels awesome! Time to Go put some miles on!!!

[6t9 camaro]

Well i think i can say my car is pretty much done! My son and i have been driving everywhere and are loving the car! We've done a few road trips (lots to the local ice-cream spot) We have put on about 2000 trouble free miles and everything is working as it should! The car rides great! TONS of power, and the a/c blows nice and cold! My sons favourite chant is turbo, turbo, turbo as he likes the pull from the power and the sound the blow off valve makes when i let off the gas! LOL Heres a few more pics of us on the road!

[tubbed69]

Great job on the car and your little paean gear is very cool,great pics and congrats on getting it finished:trophy-1302:

[DOOM]

Outstanding!!!!!!! Don't get any better than that!

[waynieZ]

The car looks sweet! and that's the best copilot you could have!!!

[98ssnova]

Awesome must feel good to have it done and now you can enjoy it.

[6t9 camaro]

Great job on the car and your little paean gear is very cool,great pics and congrats on getting it finished:trophy-1302:

Outstanding!!!!!!! Don't get any better than that!

The car looks sweet! and that's the best copilot you could have!!!

Awesome must feel good to have it done and now you can enjoy it.

Thanks guys! It sure does feel good to finally be able to get it out of the garage and enjoy it! There was many times I felt like abandoning the whole project but I have to thank this site for providing me insight and motivation to finish! Lots of beautiful cars and great people on this forum so my hats off to all you guys/gals!

[GregWeld]

Car looks awesome - and you and your son will have lots of good times putting milage on it!


When Alex was 10 (he's 29 now) we took one of my '67 Vettes on a 9 day road trip thru Jackson Hole - Mount Rushmore - to Bloomington for a huge Corvette show... He still talks about it.

[paulk68]

Congrats on getting it done, Looks amazing. I like the hood were you happy with it's fit? Enjoy!!!

[Sonar Chief]

Car looks awesome and congrats on getting some miles under her ... I can remember my sons falling asleep to the drone of the exhaust also, good times had by all. Heck I'd probably fall asleep too!!!

Michael

[Centerforce]

2000 miles without an issue on an extensive build like this is VERY impressive. We can only imagine how excited you are to drive it again!

[Zoomin]

Beautimous to the Maximus. :thumbsup:

[Nine Ball]

Congrats on the completion! Now, take my advice and enjoy it for a while. We hotrodders have the uncanny habit of thinking of round 2, 3, 4, modifications :)

Tony

[6t9 camaro]

Congrats on getting it done, Looks amazing. I like the hood were you happy with it's fit? Enjoy!!!

Thanks! It's funny you mention the hood as it has caused me a lot of headaches! It looks and fits good now but it sure didn't when I first got it! If I were to do it over again I don't think I would ever buy a Fiberglass hood again!!!

[6t9 camaro]

Car looks awesome and congrats on getting some miles under her ... I can remember my sons falling asleep to the drone of the exhaust also, good times had by all. Heck I'd probably fall asleep too!!!

Michael

Thanks! My kids never last more than 30mins in any car I drive! I've also got a old 68 Chevy truck with the gas tank in the cab and my wife has always bugged me there passing out from the smell not the sound! Lol (I keep the windows down when we drive that one!)

[paulk68]

Thanks! It's funny you mention the hood as it has caused me a lot of headaches! It looks and fits good now but it sure didn't when I first got it! If I were to do it over again I don't think I would ever buy a Fiberglass hood again!!!

Sorry to hear you had to deal with this, but thanks for saving me some headaches. hope to get mine done so i can spend some quality daddy daughter time with my two girls.

[6t9 camaro]

2000 miles without an issue on an extensive build like this is VERY impressive. We can only imagine how excited you are to drive it again!

Beautimous to the Maximus. :thumbsup:

Thanks!

Yes its pretty exciting to finally be able to drive! The whole build plan was to make sure this car is a turn key driver and so far so good! We have been enjoying it every weekend!

[6t9 camaro]

Congrats on the completion! Now, take my advice and enjoy it for a while. We hotrodders have the uncanny habit of thinking of round 2, 3, 4, modifications :)

Tony

Ahahahaha oh ya i know! This car has gone through many rounds of modifications and upgrades along the way and Its put me way over budget! lol. I guess thats what happens when you take ten years to build and follow along with the amazing builds on this site! Ive actually purchased a few other cars/trucks to add to the collection and start builds on with some ideas that I've been wanting to do.

[Sonar Chief]

Thanks! My kids never last more than 30mins in any car I drive! I've also got a old 68 Chevy truck with the gas tank in the cab and my wife has always bugged me there passing out from the smell not the sound! Lol (I keep the windows down when we drive that one!)

It's funny you mention your 68 ... my boys rode around in my '70 4 speed C20 all the time, no fuel smell in mine thou! Memories, that's what it's all about, keep on keepin' on!

[Rybar]

Congrats on finishing the car and taking your son out In it. My kids love going in mine as well.

[waynieZ]

When mine is done my daughters want to make memories with me in mine BUT they want to be the ones driving it! One drives like I did but now it scares me. Enjoy!

[6t9 camaro]

Well i thought i would post an update since I've been driving for awhile now and my family and i have been loving the this car! lots of cruises, car shows etc... The good and bad though is i have purchased a few "future projects" and i would like to start on them with my kids sooner than later so I'm thinking of putting the Camaro up for sale! ( never thought id say that???) Im thinking of building a pro touring style station wagon for the family to cruise in as the Camaros just to small and crazy! Plus I've already started on a more tame version 68 Camaro and C10 truck thats going to be taking up a lot of time! Since I've had this car almost 15 years This decision has not come lightly but i think its time to put her up in the for sale section soon?!?!? :snapout: