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2SS45th · 02-26-2013, 05:18 PM

We had a little snow to deal with here, so not a ton of progress, but some.

Serpentine is routed, and that is a serious tensioner!

Rear suspension is finished completely:

Could be ready for tuning by next week, we will see...

Supercharged SS · 02-26-2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS45th

We had a little snow to deal with here, so not a ton of progress, but some.

Serpentine is routed, and that is a serious tensioner!

Rear suspension is finished completely:

Could be ready for tuning by next week, we will see...

All is see is $$$$$$$ in the first picture!

Looks sweet. What's the status on the trans work? 15" conversion? Drag wheels?

Supercharged SS · 02-26-2013, 05:21 PM

So how far do you think you'll go without a TPIS tb on there?

2SS45th · 02-26-2013, 05:32 PM

Yeah, but check out that new water pump, nice huh?

The TH400 is a full motion ready when I am plan. After the driveshaft on here breaks, the Turbo 400 goes on. I think the 15" conversion is purely on the back burner at this point. I did do a twin disc clutch instead of the single for the time being. No clue on wheels yet, haven't decided what size.

I have the NW 102mm, I was able to pick it up for $180, but I don't have the snout ready for it yet.

Supercharged SS · 02-26-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS45th

Yeah, but check out that new water pump, nice huh?

The TH400 is a full motion ready when I am plan. After the driveshaft on here breaks, the Turbo 400 goes on. I think the 15" conversion is purely on the back burner at this point. I did do a twin disc clutch instead of the single for the time being. No clue on wheels yet, haven't decided what size.

I have the NW 102mm, I was able to pick it up for $180, but I don't have the snout ready for it yet.

Loose the NW 102. It will not work. You'll be pissed when it shuts on you.

That should be good. See what you can do shifting first then you'll be able to see how much of a gain the T400 will bring. I like that idea.

On the wheels, if you are planning on doing a 15" conversion I would just get 17's for now. That way you'll be able to sell them much easier down the road when you go to the 15" setup. The demand for 16's in pretty much non exsistent.

2SS45th · 02-26-2013, 05:48 PM

Yeah, that's what I've heard.

The trans swap is simple too, no stupid electronics to deal with. My hesitation on the 15" is braking, it is still a "street" car and I don't want drag brakes. The 17s will probably be about the same in the 60' too.

Supercharged SS · 02-26-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS45th

Yeah, that's what I've heard.

The trans swap is simple too, no stupid electronics to deal with. My hesitation on the 15" is braking, it is still a "street" car and I don't want drag brakes. The 17s will probably be about the same in the 60' too.

I went with the 16's in the rear so I could get a fatter tire. The only 17" slick is a 10.0 wide one. I left the 17's up front so I could keep the Brembos. But in a 17" you can get a nice 325 M & H drag radial.

I still may try them.

Loose the NW tb. On high hp pd blowers they are junk. I can't tell you how many I went through. 7 or 8 at least. The latter few all claiming that they were fixed. Even at camaro fest the damn thing closed on my twice. Two differnt units!!

it got so bad that Ted kept the TPIS with him everytime we went to the track. The current TPIS tb's are much more refined since Ted redesigned them for TPIS.

2SS45th · 02-26-2013, 05:56 PM

I'll have to get one of those, and the snout, and the spacer for the blower...

The list goes on!

Supercharged SS · 02-26-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS45th

I'll have to get one of those, and the snout, and the spacer for the blower...

The list goes on!

The blower spacer is going to a problem. Last I heard Ted was out and the guy making them pretty much dropped of the face of the earth.

Ted doesn't want to make a run unless he has about 10 sold. Can't blame him for that.

But def the TPIS. Save yourself a major headache.

The list goes on and on but it does slow down a bit.

ThaCamaroKid · 03-02-2013, 04:05 PM

Looking awesome I can't wait to see this thing finished

2SS45th · 03-05-2013, 09:44 AM

Filled her up with oil and coolant yesterday, first start up should be this week

2SS45th · 03-08-2013, 05:56 PM

It's official, my car is sitting on its own again and the only thing left in the FPCM. First start will be Monday, video to come!

camaroRND2 · 03-08-2013, 07:20 PM

congrats man dont think i will ever catch up to that beast now

2SS45th · 03-09-2013, 10:52 AM

Get Looooow

New springs on the way, motor was too heavy for them!

02-26-2013, 05:18 PM	#155
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	We had a little snow to deal with here, so not a ton of progress, but some. Serpentine is routed, and that is a serious tensioner! Rear suspension is finished completely: Could be ready for tuning by next week, we will see... __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

02-26-2013, 05:32 PM	#158
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Yeah, but check out that new water pump, nice huh? The TH400 is a full motion ready when I am plan. After the driveshaft on here breaks, the Turbo 400 goes on. I think the 15" conversion is purely on the back burner at this point. I did do a twin disc clutch instead of the single for the time being. No clue on wheels yet, haven't decided what size. I have the NW 102mm, I was able to pick it up for $180, but I don't have the snout ready for it yet. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

02-26-2013, 05:48 PM	#160
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Yeah, that's what I've heard. The trans swap is simple too, no stupid electronics to deal with. My hesitation on the 15" is braking, it is still a "street" car and I don't want drag brakes. The 17s will probably be about the same in the 60' too. __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

02-26-2013, 05:56 PM	#162
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	I'll have to get one of those, and the snout, and the spacer for the blower... The list goes on! __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

03-02-2013, 04:05 PM	#164
ThaCamaroKid Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Royse City Tx. Posts: 597 View My Garage	Looking awesome I can't wait to see this thing finished __________________ 375RWHP/399RWTQ

02-26-2013, 05:21 PM	#157
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,927	So how far do you think you'll go without a TPIS tb on there?

03-05-2013, 09:44 AM	#165
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Filled her up with oil and coolant yesterday, first start up should be this week __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

03-08-2013, 05:56 PM	#166
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	It's official, my car is sitting on its own again and the only thing left in the FPCM. First start will be Monday, video to come! __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.

03-08-2013, 07:20 PM	#167
camaroRND2 Drives: IBM 2SS/RS 6sp. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Valdosta Ga Posts: 541 View My Garage	congrats man dont think i will ever catch up to that beast now __________________ Build Thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206489

03-09-2013, 10:52 AM	#168
2SS45th Drives: 11 Seconds or Faster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 2,797 View My Garage	Get Looooow New springs on the way, motor was too heavy for them! __________________ I Ain't About That Stock Life.