Jordan_NationalSpeed
08-03-2010, 05:52 PM
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...
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/EricBerry-Tennessee.jpg
Just recently, Eric was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs...
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/EricBerry-KansasCityDraft.jpg
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…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20One/100_1279.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20One/100_1281.jpg
I love the front end of these cars…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20One/100_1277.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20One/100_1280.jpg
Soon to be drastically changed…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20One/100_1278.jpg
In the shop for the first time…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Two/100_1559.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Two/100_1556.jpg
Crawford getting the vehicle disassembled to start rolling forward…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Three/100_1992.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Three/100_2003.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Three/100_2004.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Three/100_1991.jpg
Bumper support fabricated so the carbon fiber components can be fabricated…
(this essentially retains the bumpers shape so an accurate mold can be made)
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4759.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4760.jpg
(the pictures below are the parts included in the build, but not limited to)
The engine assembly under way…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Four/5-26-10002.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Four/5-26-10003.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Four/5-26-10007.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Four/5-26-10001.jpg
Gorgeous…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Five/NZ1200427citwo.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Five/NZ1200427cione.jpg
The engine in the crate, awaiting assembly…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4766.jpg
The custom made John Marcella intake manifold…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4249.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4247.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4245.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4248.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4255.jpg
The belly…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4261.jpg
Underside of intake runner…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4266.jpg
Internal shot…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4271.jpg
A few shots of the weld quality…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4252.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4253.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4256.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4258.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4259.jpg
Rossler Terminator-IV 4L80E transmission…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4740.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4741.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/EricBerry-Tennessee.jpg
Just recently, Eric was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs...
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/EricBerry-KansasCityDraft.jpg
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…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20One/100_1279.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20One/100_1281.jpg
I love the front end of these cars…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20One/100_1277.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20One/100_1280.jpg
Soon to be drastically changed…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20One/100_1278.jpg
In the shop for the first time…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Two/100_1559.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Two/100_1556.jpg
Crawford getting the vehicle disassembled to start rolling forward…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Three/100_1992.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Three/100_2003.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Three/100_2004.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Three/100_1991.jpg
Bumper support fabricated so the carbon fiber components can be fabricated…
(this essentially retains the bumpers shape so an accurate mold can be made)
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4759.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4760.jpg
(the pictures below are the parts included in the build, but not limited to)
The engine assembly under way…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Four/5-26-10002.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Four/5-26-10003.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Four/5-26-10007.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Four/5-26-10001.jpg
Gorgeous…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Five/NZ1200427citwo.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Five/NZ1200427cione.jpg
The engine in the crate, awaiting assembly…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4766.jpg
The custom made John Marcella intake manifold…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4249.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4247.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4245.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4248.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4255.jpg
The belly…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4261.jpg
Underside of intake runner…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4266.jpg
Internal shot…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4271.jpg
A few shots of the weld quality…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4252.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4253.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4256.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4258.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4259.jpg
Rossler Terminator-IV 4L80E transmission…
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4740.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ZedxElite/NZ1200/Circle%20Six/100_4741.jpg