Progress on '72 Camaro
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Launching!
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Dripping Springs/Round Rock , TX
Progress on '72 Camaro I havent made a thread that is just for the Camaro, so here it is..
I have been working on this car on and off for 11 yrs..
This is what it looks like at the momment..
Here is the link for all the pics I have taken during the time of the work..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2641401...7603998601359/
The Power plant for this car is at the motor builders..
Started life as a 1990 SS454 Truck block(4 bolt main).
Eagle 496ci Stroker Kit-Forged Crank
ARP Main Studs and Heads Studs
6.385 H-Beam Rods
10.2:1 JE Pistons
Comp Cams Hydraulic roller tappet
-Basic Operating RPM Range: 2,500-6,200
-Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift: 232
-Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift: 232
-Advertised Intake Duration: 290
-Advertised Exhaust Duration: 290
-Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.578 in.
-Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.578 in.
-Lobe Separation (degrees): 110
Roller Lifters
1.7 Comp Cam Roller Rockers
Brodix Heads
Combustion Chamber Volume (cc): 119
Intake Runner Volume (cc): 270cc
Intake Port Shape: Oval
Exhaust Port Shape: Round
Intake Valve Diameter (in): 2.250 in.
Exhaust Valve Diameter (in): 1.880 in.
Retainer Material: Steel
Locks Included: Yes
Lock Style: 10 degree
Rocker Arm Nut Thread Size: 7/16-20 in.
Guideplates Included: Yes
Guideplate Pushrod Size: 3/8 in.
Accessory Bolt Holes Drilled: Yes
Intake Valve Angle: 26
Exhaust Valve Angle: 26
Valve Seat Machine Style: 3-angle
Dart intake
Single Plane
950cfm Holley dp
I have been working on this car on and off for 11 yrs..
This is what it looks like at the momment..
Here is the link for all the pics I have taken during the time of the work..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2641401...7603998601359/
The Power plant for this car is at the motor builders..
Started life as a 1990 SS454 Truck block(4 bolt main).
Eagle 496ci Stroker Kit-Forged Crank
ARP Main Studs and Heads Studs
6.385 H-Beam Rods
10.2:1 JE Pistons
Comp Cams Hydraulic roller tappet
-Basic Operating RPM Range: 2,500-6,200
-Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift: 232
-Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift: 232
-Advertised Intake Duration: 290
-Advertised Exhaust Duration: 290
-Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.578 in.
-Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.578 in.
-Lobe Separation (degrees): 110
Roller Lifters
1.7 Comp Cam Roller Rockers
Brodix Heads
Combustion Chamber Volume (cc): 119
Intake Runner Volume (cc): 270cc
Intake Port Shape: Oval
Exhaust Port Shape: Round
Intake Valve Diameter (in): 2.250 in.
Exhaust Valve Diameter (in): 1.880 in.
Retainer Material: Steel
Locks Included: Yes
Lock Style: 10 degree
Rocker Arm Nut Thread Size: 7/16-20 in.
Guideplates Included: Yes
Guideplate Pushrod Size: 3/8 in.
Accessory Bolt Holes Drilled: Yes
Intake Valve Angle: 26
Exhaust Valve Angle: 26
Valve Seat Machine Style: 3-angle
Dart intake
Single Plane
950cfm Holley dp
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Launching!
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Dripping Springs/Round Rock , TX
Nice car. 
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Launching!
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From: Dripping Springs/Round Rock , TX
Oh Yeah,
Update: I will be getting the shortblock sometime next week to paint it..
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Launching!
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From: Dripping Springs/Round Rock , TX
Shortblock/Valver Covers painted and has gone back to get the rest of it put together..
March Pulley System mocked up on mockup motor..
Had to modify my G-Brace to fit my Valve Covers..
March Pulley System mocked up on mockup motor..
Had to modify my G-Brace to fit my Valve Covers..
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Launching!
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 281
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From: Dripping Springs/Round Rock , TX
Damn, I just noticed I dont have any of my firewall pics up..
Inner Fenders and Steering Column Painted
Subframe back under car..
G-Braces put on for test fit..
Inner Fenders and Steering Column Painted
Subframe back under car..
G-Braces put on for test fit..