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

[garcmol]

That NRE video of the TT Camaro was laying black marks for an 1/8 of a mile!!!

[Dr Jkel]

Hey Norm you could just buy Emma's engine and swap yours out, she could get the 427 Twin Turbo.......Just a thought....Don't forget we have the special installation tool.

[speedster]

Originally Posted by garcmol

With turbo's having to spool up for boost, how do you launch one? Is that why you would want the rev limiter higher?

There is no turbo lag on this setup. The total distance from the inlet through the intercooler to the outlet is less than 2 feet. That is as short as it gets.

Also, if necessary for poor atmospheric conditions or very high boost settings, the SST has a trans-brake. This lets me build boost at the line, wait for the tree to come down and then whammo !! off to the races.

The higher rev limit allows for a longer pull in each gear.

[speedster]

Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

Hey Norm you could just buy Emma's engine and swap yours out, she could get the 427 Twin Turbo.......Just a thought....Don't forget we have the special installation tool.

Now you're thinking !!

[garcmol]

hmmmmmm.......... interesting. I've run these ideas pass the wife. I keep getting "But don't you have as much HP as a '10 Mustang?" Gotta love that woman!

[Dr Jkel]

Originally Posted by garcmol

hmmmmmm.......... interesting. I've run these ideas pass the wife. I keep getting "But don't you have as much HP as a '10 Mustang?" Gotta love that woman!

Tell her you want MOAR........... I'll let you use the installation tool to convince her......

[garcmol]

Well, B did put me in touch with some folks if the swap dream ever becomes reality.

[Dr Jkel]

Originally Posted by garcmol

Well, B did put me in touch with some folks if the swap dream ever becomes reality.

Now I am broken hearted

[dianeokie]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I so wish I could come to Pony Wars. But, alas, I can't get out of work.

Maybe I should fly? Would you still love me without my Camaro?

I have to drive right past the airport to get to Valdosta.......just sayin'

Of course, you'd be bored silly in my V6...., however, I would do some crazy driving to make for that deficiency!

[JusticePete]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

aybe I should fly? Would you still love me without my Camaro?

I think I speak, for the group when I say -- we'll take people over cars very time.

[speedster]

Originally Posted by JusticePete

I think I speak, for the group when I say -- we'll take people over cars very time.

Very true. And DE couldn't make it out to C5FestII. Now that she is all healed... she'll be ready for Pony Wars. There will be no shortage of Camaros to ride around in. Looks like the attendance is getting up near 100 cars.

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by speedster

Very true. And DE couldn't make it out to C5FestII. Now that she is all healed... she'll be ready for Pony Wars. There will be no shortage of Camaros to ride around in. Looks like the attendance is getting up near 100 cars.

One surgery is healed. I am starting a clinical trial in early Sept. that could lead to surgery in early October. We shall see.

[speedster]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

One surgery is healed. I am starting a clinical trial in early Sept. that could lead to surgery in early October. We shall see.

Oh, say it isn't so. We want you in one piece ! If it has to be done - late October.

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by speedster

Oh, say it isn't so. We want you in one piece ! If it has to be done - late October.

LOL. They aren't taking me apart... they're adding stuff!