Speedster's SST Camaro Build Thread [COTW 9/13/10]

[Mindz]

The SST reminds me of a harpy eagle...

Harpy Eagles are 89–105 cm (2.92–3.44 ft) long[3] and have a wingspan of 176 to 201 cm (5 ft 9 in to 6 ft 7 in).

On occasion, larger prey such as young deer and capybaras are taken and they are usually taken to a stump or low branch and partially eaten, since they are too heavy to be carried whole to the nest. The Harpy may take domestic livestock but this is extremely rare.

Freaking bad ass EAGLE.

[Merc]

Nice I like it. Well said.

[TAG UR IT]

Oh LORD...


The pictures....


First, "holy crap! Pictures!"

But, sheez, man! That things a monster!

It IS real!

[Dangeruss]

OK Bruce. Get me some more pics so I can make you a sig. I BELIEVE!

[PQ]

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

He's gonna hafta cover those with filters tho, or anything smaller than your forearm that gets in front of the car is mincemeat LOL

[robertway]

Bruce, you have to calculate and post your carbon footprint so I know just how much you're helping plant life thrive when you drive around. Everyone in the timber industry should drive one of these, they would haver bigger trees than they know what to do with....

[Mr Twisty]

Nelson had those t-shirts made for a reason...

[speedster]

Originally Posted by garcmol

That thing's a beast! Now, call me stupid if you must but where does this monster breathe in air from. I see the intercooler from the turbos to the intake, but where is it getting fresh air from? Does it? This is still foreign to me.

There are actually downtubes that we are using in the SST that will go from the turbo inlets to the area behind the foglights. Need those filters for street driving and they can be popped off at the track in about a minute if so desired.

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

Is the throttle body hidden in that first snout? Like a twin butterfly setup?
That's what makes this build unique, is all the. uhh. unique. ideas. (that came out retarded)

Yes, twin butterflies built in between the snout pieces. The linkage is completely hidden but had to be made out of billet and serious stainless hardware to combat being bent under high boost conditions.

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Really impressive build.

Thank You Pete and will be getting your expert suspension tuning advice at C5Fest...Thx. Hey, did you notice your bushings holding the HD differential in place ?

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I'm thinking I'd like a high res version of this picture to be my new wallpaper. Unbelievable!

That is the highest res since it came off a cell phone. There will be better ones since this is the ugly "dyno configuration". Look at this pic and replace every black flex line (and the ugliest dipstick every put on an engine) with a hard polished stainless one. It looks pretty crazy in the SST.

Originally Posted by jrpxxii

The aircraft is a huge "cool factor" for me : )

J - You'd like the engine harness. To take the engine in and out is one 28 pin Deutsche connector and the starter cables. Pretty neat.

Originally Posted by 4thGen427CI

SST officially just became my dream car!! Hope that engine gets off the dyno soon!

You and me both. Should be off today.

Originally Posted by mercuryman96

Now were talking.

Thx B ! Saw the detailing on your thread - nice.

Originally Posted by Mindz

The SST reminds me of a harpy eagle...
Freaking bad ass EAGLE.

Thanks J. Just hope it flies like one.

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Oh LORD...


The pictures....


First, "holy crap! Pictures!"

But, sheez, man! That things a monster!

It IS real!

You should hear it in person. The pipes coming off the exhaust side of the turbos are about 28" long and when we fired it my cousin came unglued. It is pretty intimidating at close range in a small dyno room when you are not expecting it...

Originally Posted by Dangeruss

OK Bruce. Get me some more pics so I can make you a sig. I BELIEVE!

I gotta wait until it is back in the SST. It looks way prettier then...

Originally Posted by PQ

[Gotthat02fire]

Wow it is nice to see it finally coming togather for you!!!!
What kind of coating did you put on the turbos motor looks awesome!!!!!! Under the car looks great to so much work it's unbeliveable!!!!

[speedster]

Originally Posted by Gotthat02fire

Wow it is nice to see it finally coming togather for you!!!!
What kind of coating did you put on the turbos motor looks awesome!!!!!! Under the car looks great to so much work it's unbeliveable!!!!

The coating on the exhaust side of the turbos is a special extreme 2,000 degree ceramic/sterling coating. On the inlet side of the turbos it is a hi-temp powdercoating. I am sure the exhaust side will still turn brownish with age, but that is the nature of the turbos...

Thanks for the kind words. ...and this coming from someone with one of the MOST detailed Camaros on all of C5 !!

[the rich dude]

Did I miss dyno numbers?

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by the rich dude

Did I miss dyno numbers?

We all did.

[Gotthat02fire]

Wait until you see what's going on with my ride now!!!! But hats off to you you truely deserve it can't wait to here this beast!!!!

[speedster]

Well, no pics yet, but I did get a call from NRE. They are starting the dyno tuning. 40 pulls over 1,000 HP so far.