79 Camaro build-up / 6.0 L92 with twin S366's build pics inside
03-31-2010, 07:59 AM
#141
Not yet.
The weather is finally getting nice out, so I should have some shake down passes within the next 60 days. Should go mid 9's pretty easy at only 3,200~lbs.
The winter project turned out to be a basement remodel with pool table etc, so now I have some catch up to do with the car.
I also swapped the L92's to try out the LSA heads since they seem to be a nicer/stronger casting.
The weather is finally getting nice out, so I should have some shake down passes within the next 60 days. Should go mid 9's pretty easy at only 3,200~lbs.
The winter project turned out to be a basement remodel with pool table etc, so now I have some catch up to do with the car.
I also swapped the L92's to try out the LSA heads since they seem to be a nicer/stronger casting.
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Scott65 (11-26-2020)
07-11-2011, 08:35 AM
#145
Sorry guys, the project has been back burnered for quite some time.....life happens....
I have switched to BS3 for the engine manaqgement and things were looking good on the new "street tune" last week until something odd happened.
A guy pulled out in front of me (I was only going 30mph thank God) and I hit the brakes hard and luckily stopped in plenty of time to avoid hitting the other car.
BUT, after the quick stop, my front wheels are tucked back about an inch or so on both sides, which is enough to scrub the tires while turning so I can't drive the car.
WTF is next ???
I am thinking that the the tubular a-arms are tweaked somehow, because all the front end hardware is good and tight. I will investigate that tonight.
I am cursed with this car. Oh well, it could have been much worse if the brakes didn't do their job.
Thanks to all for the kind words and interest, I will post up what I find out on the suspension.
In regards the fuel pump mounting, I used front a motor plate to simplify the mounting of the fuel pump.
I aborted the passenger side a/c bracket idea when I switched to the "NASCAR style"
water pump setup. I have developed quite a talent for selecting really cool parts that don't play nice with anything else on the car......
Jim
I have switched to BS3 for the engine manaqgement and things were looking good on the new "street tune" last week until something odd happened.
A guy pulled out in front of me (I was only going 30mph thank God) and I hit the brakes hard and luckily stopped in plenty of time to avoid hitting the other car.
BUT, after the quick stop, my front wheels are tucked back about an inch or so on both sides, which is enough to scrub the tires while turning so I can't drive the car.
WTF is next ???
I am thinking that the the tubular a-arms are tweaked somehow, because all the front end hardware is good and tight. I will investigate that tonight.
I am cursed with this car. Oh well, it could have been much worse if the brakes didn't do their job.
Thanks to all for the kind words and interest, I will post up what I find out on the suspension.
In regards the fuel pump mounting, I used front a motor plate to simplify the mounting of the fuel pump.
I aborted the passenger side a/c bracket idea when I switched to the "NASCAR style"
water pump setup. I have developed quite a talent for selecting really cool parts that don't play nice with anything else on the car......
Jim
07-13-2011, 10:35 PM
#146
Any updates? Hi camarols1,
Any updates? I am doing the same thing in my 74 camaro. I am running a LQ4 with wiseco forged pistons, h beam rods, ARP rod bolts and main studs and head studs, with twin MPT70's, 317 heads, very similar cam specs, built turbo 400 trans with brake, 3.73 rear end for a lot of street and 1/8th mile strip runs. I was thinking of running twin MPT70's for about 1200 flywheel hp (960rwhp) on pump gas and meth injection with air to air intercooler. I like the pro flo XT intake and I am painting my car either blue with white racing stripes or red orange with white chevy racing stripes on the 3" fiberglass cowl hood and trunk deck. I have similar goals. I would like to break into the high 8's. WIth 1200 hp should go pretty good at about a 3400 lb race weight with my 200 lbs in it.
For my money building a twin set up is easier for welding up the hot side and exiting into dual exhaust under the car. And the twins intercooler makes the cold side much easier too. Plus you may get quicker acceleration and a lot of total hp.
About how much were your turbos? I know the twin MPT70's are about 550.00 each. Thinking of running a .68 exhaust housing to make them spool real quick on the street for fun almost instant acceleration, yet stil have enough to go good at the track too. I am looking for high to mid 5's in the 1/8th and high 8's in the quarter. Great looking ride dude!
Hpbob1
Any updates? I am doing the same thing in my 74 camaro. I am running a LQ4 with wiseco forged pistons, h beam rods, ARP rod bolts and main studs and head studs, with twin MPT70's, 317 heads, very similar cam specs, built turbo 400 trans with brake, 3.73 rear end for a lot of street and 1/8th mile strip runs. I was thinking of running twin MPT70's for about 1200 flywheel hp (960rwhp) on pump gas and meth injection with air to air intercooler. I like the pro flo XT intake and I am painting my car either blue with white racing stripes or red orange with white chevy racing stripes on the 3" fiberglass cowl hood and trunk deck. I have similar goals. I would like to break into the high 8's. WIth 1200 hp should go pretty good at about a 3400 lb race weight with my 200 lbs in it.
For my money building a twin set up is easier for welding up the hot side and exiting into dual exhaust under the car. And the twins intercooler makes the cold side much easier too. Plus you may get quicker acceleration and a lot of total hp.
About how much were your turbos? I know the twin MPT70's are about 550.00 each. Thinking of running a .68 exhaust housing to make them spool real quick on the street for fun almost instant acceleration, yet stil have enough to go good at the track too. I am looking for high to mid 5's in the 1/8th and high 8's in the quarter. Great looking ride dude!
Hpbob1
05-23-2013, 08:13 PM
#150
Sorry guys, I've not been on the site in a while...
I have swapped out the BigStuff system for a Holley Dominator sytem, and what a difference in technology. I love the Holley!
I have been driving the car quite a bit, and look forward to some track times before the summer.
I have swapped out the BigStuff system for a Holley Dominator sytem, and what a difference in technology. I love the Holley!
I have been driving the car quite a bit, and look forward to some track times before the summer.
10-28-2013, 11:39 AM
#153
Sorry guys, I forgot all about this thread....
I did get this to the track for some test hits, and hurt the trans on the 2nd pass.....
I just left off idle to verify the tuneup on low boost and managed a 10.31@139 with a shitty 1.7 60ft.
The trans is fixed and MUCH improved, thanks to Chuck @ Finish line!
As it turns out, the previous builder (hack) never installed a converter feed restrictor and jacked the line pressure up too much.
These two issues caused the converter to be absurdly tight down low, and ultimately caused a case lug failure on my last pass.
I plan to get back out this Sunday for a 9 sec pass before the season is over.
If the track is decent, I should be able to actually launch with some boost and throw another 5+psi at it down track.
10.31 @ 139 on 15.5psi, easy launch vid below
I did get this to the track for some test hits, and hurt the trans on the 2nd pass.....
I just left off idle to verify the tuneup on low boost and managed a 10.31@139 with a shitty 1.7 60ft.
The trans is fixed and MUCH improved, thanks to Chuck @ Finish line!
As it turns out, the previous builder (hack) never installed a converter feed restrictor and jacked the line pressure up too much.
These two issues caused the converter to be absurdly tight down low, and ultimately caused a case lug failure on my last pass.
I plan to get back out this Sunday for a 9 sec pass before the season is over.
If the track is decent, I should be able to actually launch with some boost and throw another 5+psi at it down track.
10.31 @ 139 on 15.5psi, easy launch vid below
11-03-2013, 10:36 PM
#157
Yep.
The track was cold and my MT drag radials are beat!!!
I just footbraked it with only a pound or so of boost, and had to short shift into 2nd at 5,800 to avoid blowing off the tires on this pass.
I should be low 9's with this mph @ 3,635 lbs, so have to get the holley boost control hooked up, and get some new tires for spring so that I can use the t-brake and leave with some real power.
The track was cold and my MT drag radials are beat!!!
I just footbraked it with only a pound or so of boost, and had to short shift into 2nd at 5,800 to avoid blowing off the tires on this pass.
I should be low 9's with this mph @ 3,635 lbs, so have to get the holley boost control hooked up, and get some new tires for spring so that I can use the t-brake and leave with some real power.
07-03-2014, 10:14 PM
#160
I'm swapping the rear to a spooled 9" 3.50 rear right now with baer rear discs.
The goal this year is 125mph in the 1/8th and ultimately 8.99 in the 1/4.
I'm going to try the mt radial pro 275's to allow me to actually utilize the trans brake to leave on some real boost. The combo is a little lazy until 8psi, so traction is my biggest concern.
Once I get the 60's in line, the times will come.
Jim
The goal this year is 125mph in the 1/8th and ultimately 8.99 in the 1/4.
I'm going to try the mt radial pro 275's to allow me to actually utilize the trans brake to leave on some real boost. The combo is a little lazy until 8psi, so traction is my biggest concern.
Once I get the 60's in line, the times will come.
Jim