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Old 10-31-2022 | 05:55 PM
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Got the doors, door panels, and interior installed. Still power windows. Doors are on pins for quick removal with a Deutsch connector for the window wires.
Installed the rear wing and put the parachute back on.

Was gonna fire it up the other day, but had no compression. Did a leak down and nada…. After some investigation, determined my pushrods are too long and were holding the valves open. I’ve measured for pushrods on at least 10+ engine builds and haven’t been wrong yet…I guess I just ***’d up… New ones will be here tomorrow.







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Old 10-31-2022 | 06:53 PM
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Thank you for the paint code!
At least the pushrods are just too long. On a big build, sometimes, you have those minor mixups.
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Old 11-03-2022 | 06:03 PM
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Got compression now…

Got fuel pressure… but got fuel leaks too. Pinched an injector o ring… thought I had a box of spares, but can’t find it…. I’ll pick some up tomorrow.
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Old 11-03-2022 | 07:29 PM
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Very Nice!
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Old 11-04-2022 | 11:22 AM
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Very Nice!
How's the Camaro coming along?
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Old 11-04-2022 | 06:28 PM
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That sounds a bit on the rowdy side!

Good luck with your test hits!
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Old 11-05-2022 | 08:23 AM
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Thanks!

My wife was not amused with the level of smoke it produced, as she opened the door to see what was up…
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Old 11-06-2022 | 02:35 AM
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How's the Camaro coming along?
Just about to get back on it, I kinda got sidetracked and I’ll explain with an update soon.
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Old 11-07-2022 | 07:50 PM
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Got it on the ground… and outside…. Damn it feels good. What a long journey it’s been…



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Old 11-07-2022 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by C5_Pete
Coming soon…




In December of 2016, I started this project with a 1999 coupe. First thing I did was convert it to an FRC.
25.5 cage/4-link/9”
RPM TH400/ProTorque Billet U9 converter
Current starter engine - Iron truck block/370”
TFS 245 heads
FIS Ultra Street class S476
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On Methanol, no radiator, no inter cooler
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built on jack stands in my garage. Hoping to fire it up this weekend.
IF THERE are PARTS YOU NEED BUD, TURBOS INJECTORS WHATEVER LET ME KNOW ... and spread the word, i am saving people money
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Old 11-08-2022 | 08:46 AM
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Thanks Scottie. We met at Cecil a couple years back. I’ll keep you in mind when I find out there are more parts I need… or upgrade…
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Old 11-08-2022 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by C5_Pete
Got it on the ground… and outside…. Damn it feels good. What a long journey it’s been…


man that’s gotta be a hood feeling to have it on the ground again and it looks killer
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Old 11-08-2022 | 01:51 PM
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Thanks!
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Weighed it yesterday.

2616 with 53% on the nose.

I forgot I had a regular battery in it, and not my Braille, so likely about 30lbs lighter…

I’m pretty happy as I was hoping to be under 2700lbs so I could add weight where I need it to make class weight.
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Old 11-16-2022 | 10:32 AM
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So nice! in for passes!
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Looking great. Maybe I'll catch you at Atco next spring.
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Old 11-16-2022 | 02:08 PM
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What do you need to weigh Pete, looked like the NMCA Xtreme Street weight was 3200 with a billet wheel 76.
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Old 11-16-2022 | 04:11 PM
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I haven’t read the rules lately, John, but I think you’re right, or at least close…

nothing like adding 400lbs to a car to make weight!
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Old 11-16-2022 | 04:33 PM
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But the rules 'tween Ultra / 235 / and Xtreme Street are not all the same, I think at Cecil it's lighter.
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