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

[ooojerry]

Wannabe speedster.

[armysig]

The one thing I'm loving about this build is, it doesn't sound obnoxious going down the road. It has a nice sound of a good cam and exhaust. I can't wait to see the NRE break in video, that's going to be some fun footage to watch.

[andredmg]

PM sent on transport Brotha, my heart is racing!!!!!

[speedster]

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Wow, man! Simply awesome!!!!!

Reminds me of that last, "It's alive, it's ALIVE" video!

And that's a pretty sweet boat ya got there. Cool stuff!

Thanks a bunch D. It has been a L...o...n...g... haul for this build, but almost there.

Originally Posted by Gotthat02fire

Wow my friend you might just have the coolest toys on the forum!! I like how low SST is I was not expecting that I think it sounds great not like you can hear the turbos at idel or anything!! So what's next a little more tuning and you get it back?? Are they going to put it on the track to see what it does or are they leaving that in your hands???
Thanks Andrew!!

Will probably end up quieting it down some to make it a little more stealthy. I will do all of the track runs/suspension tuning here in Florida - that's the fun part !

Originally Posted by zebra

holy crap!!!
i just figured i'd check back for kicks & giggles and sure enough, this car actually does exist in real life!!

congrats Bruce - you're so close

Thanks Z... I wanna see some more footage of that Vette !

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

That's absolutely amazing!

1) Because it's ALIVE!!! (and on video! hehehe)

2) Because you could pull up next to that and never think it has anything but a cam and loud exhaust or something....then BAM!

Well, it's a little rumbly now, but a tad quieter with the 345's on should help some. I just wish we could make the factory wheel lighter.

Originally Posted by garcmol

This should be interesting.....

Getting closer...

Originally Posted by ooojerry

Wannabe speedster.

That is pretty funny...and they have a powerboat license frame...lol

Originally Posted by armysig

The one thing I'm loving about this build is, it doesn't sound obnoxious going down the road. It has a nice sound of a good cam and exhaust. I can't wait to see the NRE break in video, that's going to be some fun footage to watch.

The goal is still to walk softly and carry a good size stick. The fun part is driving 50 or 100 miles to a track, pulling right into the staging lanes and running single digits. Then drive home and still get 20+ mpg.

Originally Posted by andredmg

PM sent on transport Brotha, my heart is racing!!!!!

Pm'ing you back. Tanx !

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by speedster

[COLOR=Blue]Will probably end up quieting it down some to make it a little more stealthy. I will do all of the track runs/suspension tuning here in Florida - that's the fun part !

Bruce,

Texas is on the way to Florida. If we do it the work here at my Fredericksburg Dealer I'll personally supervise the installation and alignment to make it as close to perfect as humanly possible. With three of us in the shop we can have it done in a long day. You'll love the wineries within a 30 minute radius. Some of our vines in Texas date back to when the Spanish were here making for some very good reds. What a coincidence. Texas RED and Pedders RED.

[SSE 4 2SS]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Bruce,

Texas is on the way to Florida. If we do it the work here at my Fredericksburg Dealer I'll personally supervise the installation and alignment to make it as close to perfect as humanly possible. With three of us in the shop we can have it done in a long day. You'll love the wineries within a 30 minute radius. Some of our vines in Texas date back to when the Spanish were here making for some very good reds. What a coincidence. Texas RED and Pedders RED.

I'll make a day of driving over there and chauffeuring B and his lovely wife around to the wineries. Having lived in the area for twenty years, I'm familiar with many of them...

Edit, and, I promise no stomach flips this time...

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

I'll make a day of driving over there and chauffeuring B and his lovely wife around to the wineries. Having lived in the area for twenty years, I'm familiar with many of them...

Edit, and, I promise no stomach flips this time...

I didn't know you were a native in this area. Very cool. In the fall I want to setup s small group from SA to come out and hit the wineries and then dinner at August E's.

[mikepage0007]

what is this, turbo love????lol

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by mikepage0007

what is this, turbo love????lol

Texas hospitality Come on over.

[mikepage0007]

too freakin hot, and thats coming from a florida boy...lol...on a side note pete, who better to ask,, what can you tell me about pro,s and cons of fabbing a 4 link with a straight axle,,i have some good fabricators who just did a 4 link in a 43 cadillac, but there,s a real frame to work with there..lol...sorry bruce , don,t mean to jack ur thread

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by mikepage0007

too freakin hot, and thats coming from a florida boy...lol...on a side note pete, who better to ask,, what can you tell me about pro,s and cons of fabbing a 4 link with a straight axle,,i have some good fabricators who just did a 4 link in a 43 cadillac, but there,s a real frame to work with there..lol...sorry bruce , don,t mean to jack ur thread

For dedicated drag racing?

[jrpxxii]

Originally Posted by mikepage0007

too freakin hot, and thats coming from a florida boy...lol...on a side note pete, who better to ask,, what can you tell me about pro,s and cons of fabbing a 4 link with a straight axle,,i have some good fabricators who just did a 4 link in a 43 cadillac, but there,s a real frame to work with there..lol...sorry bruce , don,t mean to jack ur thread

Pros - best setup for extreme drag racing. Cons - VERY$$$$ and you have to cut the whole back half of the camaro out to do this as I have seen this done first hand and its ALOT of work. Not worth it until you are ready to gut it, tub it and never drive on the street again.

[mikepage0007]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

For dedicated drag racing?

negative, daily driver with occasional 1/4..with approx 800+rwhp

[jrpxxii]

Originally Posted by mikepage0007

negative, daily driver with occasional 1/4..with approx 800+rwhp

Stick with IRS and upgrade every bushing, every suspension part and all drivetrain components and it is capable of everything you can give it. The 4 link for only occasional track time is not what you will want as this is a very complicated and destructive process to build.