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woodside783 · 07-08-2014, 03:06 PM

How is the rear cradle

hrpiii · 07-09-2014, 06:22 AM

Anytime I need a "wow" moment, I come here at look at the outcome of hard, dedicated work. Inspiring.

OK2DRUL · 07-09-2014, 10:29 AM

Incredible work and detail on this build. I would want to get buried in this thing after the amount of time, money, and effort that has gone into this build. I don't think I would ever be able to part with it.

1977and2010 · 07-09-2014, 12:07 PM

I don't know how you guys are so patient. I would have half ass slapped it together to go tear up some tracks with it. With all of the weight loss that thing will drive so much different/ better than any other gen 5. Great work.

SteveDoten@ARH · 07-09-2014, 05:58 PM

This is amazing to say the least!!

Al, you and your sons must be very proud to have built this. That is something to be proud of right there!!

tribaltalon · 07-09-2014, 07:15 PM

i love how you routed the rear section of the rollcage. Looks like you'd be able to have a backseat in there and a decent amount of room for passengers (if they were wearing helmets lol)

Pharmaro · 07-10-2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL575BumbleBee

Hi Nathen,

Who's catch can is that ?

opps I almost forgot - WOW

Looks like an Apex catch can.

Those engine shots are amazing. I really want to get my hands on some Katech valve covers.

Brax · 07-10-2014, 06:09 PM

This thing is bonkers!

Rockin the BlueSS · 07-11-2014, 03:04 PM

i think i missed it somewhere but why did you have to move the motor and trans 2" back?

car is looking awesome!

Synner · 07-11-2014, 09:07 PM

front/rear weight distribution would be my assumption.

nak3dsnake · 07-12-2014, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockin the BlueSS

i think i missed it somewhere but why did you have to move the motor and trans 2" back?

car is looking awesome!

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Originally Posted by Synner

front/rear weight distribution would be my assumption.

Yes. Moving the engine back takes some of the weight off of the front wheels and changes the cars center of gravity. It shifts some of that weight onto the rear wheels. At the same time it also takes some load off of the brakes to assist in breaking. A road course car will actually handle better with a little more weight on the rear wheels than it would with a perfect 50/50.

tribaltalon · 07-12-2014, 12:46 PM

i would never move the motor 2 inches back.. you'd pretty much say bye bye to the rear spark plugs. just like on a 4th gen lol.

ZL1-V · 07-12-2014, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tribaltalon

i would never move the motor 2 inches back.. you'd pretty much say bye bye to the rear spark plugs. just like on a 4th gen lol.

Did that happen on your project car? Was it a 4th Gen or 5th Gen?

vroomapunk · 07-14-2014, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tribaltalon

i would never move the motor 2 inches back.. you'd pretty much say bye bye to the rear spark plugs. just like on a 4th gen lol.

I remember how god awful the 4th gen was to work on, yuck. Bellhousing bolts, spark plugs, etc etc. Having the engine under the dash wasnt a good idea.

07-08-2014, 03:06 PM	#463
woodside783 Casey Woodside Drives: a very fun car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tn Posts: 1,906	How is the rear cradle __________________ Instagram @caseywoodside http://youtu.be/CSc9aPh_X_w

07-09-2014, 10:29 AM	#465
OK2DRUL ace5.org (Atlanta Club) Drives: 2010 Black/IOM 2SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: St. Simons Island, GA Posts: 1,011	Incredible work and detail on this build. I would want to get buried in this thing after the amount of time, money, and effort that has gone into this build. I don't think I would ever be able to part with it. __________________

07-09-2014, 12:07 PM	#466
1977and2010 Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 1977 Z28, 2SSRS 2010 M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dunedin FL Posts: 810	I don't know how you guys are so patient. I would have half ass slapped it together to go tear up some tracks with it. With all of the weight loss that thing will drive so much different/ better than any other gen 5. Great work. __________________

07-11-2014, 03:04 PM	#471
Rockin the BlueSS The New Guy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 1,147	i think i missed it somewhere but why did you have to move the motor and trans 2" back? car is looking awesome! __________________ Wiper Reservoir Relocation Thread

07-09-2014, 06:22 AM	#464
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	Anytime I need a "wow" moment, I come here at look at the outcome of hard, dedicated work. Inspiring.

07-09-2014, 05:58 PM	#467
SteveDoten@ARH Drives: 2010 SS, (ARH/Farks 8sec car) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Deer Park, NY Posts: 140	This is amazing to say the least!! Al, you and your sons must be very proud to have built this. That is something to be proud of right there!!

07-09-2014, 07:15 PM	#468
tribaltalon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: CenTex Posts: 40	i love how you routed the rear section of the rollcage. Looks like you'd be able to have a backseat in there and a decent amount of room for passengers (if they were wearing helmets lol)

07-10-2014, 06:09 PM	#470
Brax Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 5	This thing is bonkers!

07-11-2014, 09:07 PM	#472
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	front/rear weight distribution would be my assumption.

07-12-2014, 12:46 PM	#474
tribaltalon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: CenTex Posts: 40	i would never move the motor 2 inches back.. you'd pretty much say bye bye to the rear spark plugs. just like on a 4th gen lol.