National Speed Build: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro - Eric Berry - NZ1200 - 1,200hp+...
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National Speed Build: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro - Eric Berry - NZ1200 - 1,200hp+... If you're not aware who Eric Berry is, pretty much all you need to know is the guy's a monster on the football field. He played for the University of Tennessee, where he did well enough for himself that he grabbed the attention of many NFL teams...
Just recently, Eric was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs...
With his $60,000,000/six year contract signing, Eric had quite a few options of cars to go with. Which did he choose? Not a Lamborghini, not a Ferrari, not a Bugatti, not a Koenigsegg. He put it bluntly; "I'm a Chevy guy." He wanted a National Speed NZ1200 Camaro. While the NZ1200 is a pre existing concept, this particular model is the NZ1200-EB Edition. The EB Edition will feature various differences (i.e. paint schemes, wheels, performance differences, etc.), and is special in the sense that for this and each future NZ1200-EB sold, National Speed will donate $10,000 to the Eric Berry Foundation. While the car is technically an NZ1200-EB Edition, it is still built off the NZ1200 platform. What is the NZ1200 platform? To the point; 427ci (7.0 liter) engine, twin-turbocharged, 1,200hp on pump gas, bullet proof drivetrain, world-class handling suspension (capable of 1.3gs on the skidpad), full braking upgrades, etc. The theory is to upgrade all performance aspects proportionally, and over engineer everything. This vehicle would be capable of sustaining 2,000hp+ without issue, that's how over engineered this vehicle is. The result is a bullet proof performance package that is OEM-like reliable and drivable at this level.
After months and months of anxiously awaiting the customized components for this build (many of which did not exist until literally last week), this build is ready to hit hard and get done.
On with the documentation thus far;
Step one was to find Eric’s 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS. We located a great deal from Jeff Gordon Chevrolet in Wilmington, NC, and snapped it up. Purchased with 12 miles on it.
First time out front of National Speed, getting looked over by employees and customers that were there at the time…
I love the front end of these cars…
Soon to be drastically changed…
In the shop for the first time…
Crawford getting the vehicle disassembled to start rolling forward…
Bumper support fabricated so the carbon fiber components can be fabricated…
(this essentially retains the bumpers shape so an accurate mold can be made)
(the pictures below are the parts included in the build, but not limited to)
The engine assembly under way…
Gorgeous…
The engine in the crate, awaiting assembly…
The custom made John Marcella intake manifold…
The belly…
Underside of intake runner…
Internal shot…
A few shots of the weld quality…
Rossler Terminator-IV 4L80E transmission…
Just recently, Eric was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs...
With his $60,000,000/six year contract signing, Eric had quite a few options of cars to go with. Which did he choose? Not a Lamborghini, not a Ferrari, not a Bugatti, not a Koenigsegg. He put it bluntly; "I'm a Chevy guy." He wanted a National Speed NZ1200 Camaro. While the NZ1200 is a pre existing concept, this particular model is the NZ1200-EB Edition. The EB Edition will feature various differences (i.e. paint schemes, wheels, performance differences, etc.), and is special in the sense that for this and each future NZ1200-EB sold, National Speed will donate $10,000 to the Eric Berry Foundation. While the car is technically an NZ1200-EB Edition, it is still built off the NZ1200 platform. What is the NZ1200 platform? To the point; 427ci (7.0 liter) engine, twin-turbocharged, 1,200hp on pump gas, bullet proof drivetrain, world-class handling suspension (capable of 1.3gs on the skidpad), full braking upgrades, etc. The theory is to upgrade all performance aspects proportionally, and over engineer everything. This vehicle would be capable of sustaining 2,000hp+ without issue, that's how over engineered this vehicle is. The result is a bullet proof performance package that is OEM-like reliable and drivable at this level.
After months and months of anxiously awaiting the customized components for this build (many of which did not exist until literally last week), this build is ready to hit hard and get done.
On with the documentation thus far;
Step one was to find Eric’s 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS. We located a great deal from Jeff Gordon Chevrolet in Wilmington, NC, and snapped it up. Purchased with 12 miles on it.
First time out front of National Speed, getting looked over by employees and customers that were there at the time…
I love the front end of these cars…
Soon to be drastically changed…
In the shop for the first time…
Crawford getting the vehicle disassembled to start rolling forward…
Bumper support fabricated so the carbon fiber components can be fabricated…
(this essentially retains the bumpers shape so an accurate mold can be made)
(the pictures below are the parts included in the build, but not limited to)
The engine assembly under way…
Gorgeous…
The engine in the crate, awaiting assembly…
The custom made John Marcella intake manifold…
The belly…
Underside of intake runner…
Internal shot…
A few shots of the weld quality…
Rossler Terminator-IV 4L80E transmission…
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The Strange Engineering nodular iron third member with options…
Cover removed…
Beautiful…
Hendrix Engineering 9.00” rear-end (this is one of those components that didn’t exist until last week, special thanks to Thomas Hendrix for coming through for us on this, and personally delivering it to National Speed. He’s a great guy);
Installation components, still wrapped…
The housing…
300M axles…
Full Pedders Track-II Xa “Justice” suspension system (only the coilovers are picture below)…
Brembo GT front and rear brakes…
Gigantic brake rotor…
Rotor and caliper side-by-side…
In comparison to my size 13…
Cover removed…
Beautiful…
Hendrix Engineering 9.00” rear-end (this is one of those components that didn’t exist until last week, special thanks to Thomas Hendrix for coming through for us on this, and personally delivering it to National Speed. He’s a great guy);
Installation components, still wrapped…
The housing…
300M axles…
Full Pedders Track-II Xa “Justice” suspension system (only the coilovers are picture below)…
Brembo GT front and rear brakes…
Gigantic brake rotor…
Rotor and caliper side-by-side…
In comparison to my size 13…
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Rear suspension, drivetrain and fuel tank coming down. John and Crawford hard at it...
Ben up front working on the intercooler design...
Ben working on the design...
Rear subframe removed...
Fuel tank on the way out...
You've got to love brand new cars, absolutely spotless...
Fuel tank removed, packaged and ready to head out for the modifications required to support the huge fueling requirements of this setup...
TR6060 transmission removed, engine up next...
Spotless LS3... A thing of beauty...
Ben up front working on the intercooler design...
Ben working on the design...
Rear subframe removed...
Fuel tank on the way out...
You've got to love brand new cars, absolutely spotless...
Fuel tank removed, packaged and ready to head out for the modifications required to support the huge fueling requirements of this setup...
TR6060 transmission removed, engine up next...
Spotless LS3... A thing of beauty...
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The 427 going in...
In place...
Crawford getting the suspension started...
Stock front sway bar removed...
Clearancing the frame rails for the TH400 transmission...
Rossler Terminator-IV 4L80E...
Crawford getting ready to fit the TH400 transmission to fabricate the crossmember...
(no, that's not the engine's ora, it's one of the spotlights from above, haha)
This picture came out really strange looking, worth sharing, haha...
The car, as it sits now...
Play-by-play of Crawford putting the transmission up...
The fitment is perfect, obviously no torque converter in place quite yet...
Futher fitting...
The powertrain is being permanently installed tomorrow, as the torque converter is arriving in the morning. Everything's rolling along perfectly.
In place...
Crawford getting the suspension started...
Stock front sway bar removed...
Clearancing the frame rails for the TH400 transmission...
Rossler Terminator-IV 4L80E...
Crawford getting ready to fit the TH400 transmission to fabricate the crossmember...
(no, that's not the engine's ora, it's one of the spotlights from above, haha)
This picture came out really strange looking, worth sharing, haha...
The car, as it sits now...
Play-by-play of Crawford putting the transmission up...
The fitment is perfect, obviously no torque converter in place quite yet...
Futher fitting...
The powertrain is being permanently installed tomorrow, as the torque converter is arriving in the morning. Everything's rolling along perfectly.
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08-16-2010, 02:50 AM
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That is a great build you've got going on there....Why on earth was the engine hood left on while the engine was pulled out & the new one put in? How hard would it have been to take it off and save any potential damage!!!!
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Why on earth would I remove it, which would more likely open it up for potential damage?
You simply remove the hood shock clip, and raise the hood an additional couple of inches, and the engine comes right put with zero issues.
Much better method then removing the hood, and have to realign, and anyone that has removed a hood, knows it is a very nerve racking experience with 2 people protecting the corners and trying to get the bolts started while balancing the hood on your shoulder etc..
You simply remove the hood shock clip, and raise the hood an additional couple of inches, and the engine comes right put with zero issues.
Much better method then removing the hood, and have to realign, and anyone that has removed a hood, knows it is a very nerve racking experience with 2 people protecting the corners and trying to get the bolts started while balancing the hood on your shoulder etc..
