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Old 10-08-2009, 10:10 PM
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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
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Best looking body style of the camaros IMO
Old 10-09-2009, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MESS
Best looking body style of the camaros IMO
Old 10-13-2009, 11:31 AM
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if i ever got rid of my camaro, i would get into a split bumper 2nd gen

friggin sweet
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Coming along nicely... love the wheels..what are they again? i still have a pic of it saved from awhile ago..had blue on the door
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The Wheels are Boyd Coddington Rebels..
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Can you post a pic of the rear of the car underneth? I'm looking to do coil over's on mine.
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I love the look of the early 70's camaros
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Originally Posted by MESS
Can you post a pic of the rear of the car underneth? I'm looking to do coil over's on mine.
I dont know why you want pics of mine, it is still leaf springs..

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Nice car.
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nice ride
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I wish I still had my two 2 gen camaro.
I had a 73 and also 70 rally sport.
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Originally Posted by 98z8uup
I wish I still had my two 2 gen camaro.
I had a 73 and also 70 rally sport.
Nice, I will also have another '72 here pretty soon.. It is a '72 4 speed car.. My dad's friend decided that he was going to give it to me.. Hopefully I can just do some little stuff so that I could just drive it.. It has a Lt1 out of a 70 Vette in it..

Oh Yeah,

Update: I will be getting the shortblock sometime next week to paint it..
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IMo best looking year ever for an f-body ... but i want say that to lould around here lol
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Nice ride.
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damn thats badass.great job
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wow nice job tack welding the spot repairs.
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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..
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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..

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Double post for some odd reason??


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