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JusticePete · 10-15-2014, 09:54 AM

This is a NA build.

JusticePete · 10-15-2014, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SSSoon

Yep this is going to be one stiff car when it is done. Pete ordered a bunch of Z28 / 1LE suspension parts (front hubs, sways, radius arm, etc) so I am hoping for some nice improvements in handling too.

We do not hope for improvements in handling. We build them in by design. The improvements will not be nice. The improvement will be dramatic. GUARANTEED

SSSoon · 10-15-2014, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

We do not hope for improvements in handling. We build them in by design. The improvements will not be nice. The improvement will be dramatic. GUARANTEED

Trying not to build my expectations up too high and then BAM there they go

SSSoon · 10-15-2014, 04:52 PM

More progress on the cage

SSSoon · 10-20-2014, 06:33 PM

More progress - Harness anchors mounted to car, seat sleds for attaching seat, lots of Z/28 and 1LE suspension goodies going in, including Z/28 upper outer rear bushings (last pic).

SSBUSDRVR · 10-20-2014, 09:51 PM

Loving this thread and the amount of fabrication and work going into your build

SSSoon · 10-21-2014, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SSBUSDRVR

Loving this thread and the amount of fabrication and work going into your build

Thanks man. Me too.

JusticePete's attitude is terrific - if they can't buy one, they'll make one

Just got back from a visit to see things first-hand, pick up some old pieces to sell off (curtain air bags, pfadt rear sway, proven wicked end links, and some electronics I won't be needing), and meet the team. Boy are those guys on top of their game. They are doing things based on their NASCAR experience that I didn't even know were possible. My LS7 is going to be a monster

They have re-mounted the seats on (ahem) proper steel sleds and I wanted to see how well I fit (perfectly). It's great to be able to see things happen in person from time to time.

Took some unusual shots just because once the car is back together I'll be amazed that it was ever this far apart:

SSSoon · 10-23-2014, 08:44 PM

Seat sled detail, aluminum battery holder (got rid of OEM because oil tank and battery will be sitting together down in wheel well), LS7 after some de-burring.

SSSoon · 10-24-2014, 06:51 PM

Today is prep day for painting interior on Monday. It's pretty much completely empty in there. Yellow interior just too reflective on inside of glass, too bright, too distracting. It'll all be painted flat black. In preparation, the seat sleds are being painted black.

JusticePete · 10-24-2014, 07:57 PM

Brakes, pistons and heads are due in end of next week.

SSSoon · 10-27-2014, 06:40 PM

Interior being painted matte black today.

The heads arrived last Friday.

h018871 · 10-28-2014, 03:32 PM

sub'd

gonna be a beast!

SSSoon · 10-28-2014, 06:38 PM

Paint drying. JusticePete tells me they will finish the interior painting once the cage is installed.

Pistons shipped today. I think that's everything necessary for the engine build to start!

SSSoon · 10-29-2014, 02:21 PM

Wilwood new front 6-piston calipers, pads, and rotors are in!

10-15-2014, 04:52 PM	#74
SSSoon Drives: RY 2011 2SS A6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 997	More progress on the cage Attached Images __________________ Dry sump LS7, cage, JPSS suspension, Wilwood brakes, fire suppression, ARH 3" headers/exhaust, Z/28 DSSV coilovers, Kirkey seats, TeamTech 6-point harnesses, 19" Forgeline GA3R, 325/30R19 Re11 tires, oil cooler, monster JPSS splitter/wickerbill, CAI, brake ducts.

10-20-2014, 06:33 PM	#75
SSSoon Drives: RY 2011 2SS A6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 997	More progress - Harness anchors mounted to car, seat sleds for attaching seat, lots of Z/28 and 1LE suspension goodies going in, including Z/28 upper outer rear bushings (last pic). Attached Images __________________ Dry sump LS7, cage, JPSS suspension, Wilwood brakes, fire suppression, ARH 3" headers/exhaust, Z/28 DSSV coilovers, Kirkey seats, TeamTech 6-point harnesses, 19" Forgeline GA3R, 325/30R19 Re11 tires, oil cooler, monster JPSS splitter/wickerbill, CAI, brake ducts.

10-20-2014, 09:51 PM	#76
SSBUSDRVR Drives: '11 2SS/RS IBM/BLK M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central FL Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	Loving this thread and the amount of fabrication and work going into your build __________________ '11 IBM 2SS/RS Built and Tuned by Vengeance Racing Vengeance PCM Vengeance Racing Mast Black Label LS7 Headed 416 ProCharger Stage II D1X Race ,Monster Triple,Alky Control Meth Inj, Forgestar F14 Drag Version and a bunch of other blah blah blah.838/688 at 12lbs Street Friendly

10-23-2014, 08:44 PM	#78
SSSoon Drives: RY 2011 2SS A6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 997	Seat sled detail, aluminum battery holder (got rid of OEM because oil tank and battery will be sitting together down in wheel well), LS7 after some de-burring. Attached Images __________________ Dry sump LS7, cage, JPSS suspension, Wilwood brakes, fire suppression, ARH 3" headers/exhaust, Z/28 DSSV coilovers, Kirkey seats, TeamTech 6-point harnesses, 19" Forgeline GA3R, 325/30R19 Re11 tires, oil cooler, monster JPSS splitter/wickerbill, CAI, brake ducts.

10-24-2014, 06:51 PM	#79
SSSoon Drives: RY 2011 2SS A6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 997	Today is prep day for painting interior on Monday. It's pretty much completely empty in there. Yellow interior just too reflective on inside of glass, too bright, too distracting. It'll all be painted flat black. In preparation, the seat sleds are being painted black. Attached Images __________________ Dry sump LS7, cage, JPSS suspension, Wilwood brakes, fire suppression, ARH 3" headers/exhaust, Z/28 DSSV coilovers, Kirkey seats, TeamTech 6-point harnesses, 19" Forgeline GA3R, 325/30R19 Re11 tires, oil cooler, monster JPSS splitter/wickerbill, CAI, brake ducts.

10-15-2014, 09:54 AM	#71
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	This is a NA build.

10-24-2014, 07:57 PM	#80
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Brakes, pistons and heads are due in end of next week.

10-27-2014, 06:40 PM	#81
SSSoon Drives: RY 2011 2SS A6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 997	Interior being painted matte black today. The heads arrived last Friday. Attached Images __________________ Dry sump LS7, cage, JPSS suspension, Wilwood brakes, fire suppression, ARH 3" headers/exhaust, Z/28 DSSV coilovers, Kirkey seats, TeamTech 6-point harnesses, 19" Forgeline GA3R, 325/30R19 Re11 tires, oil cooler, monster JPSS splitter/wickerbill, CAI, brake ducts.

10-28-2014, 03:32 PM	#82
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2020 ZL1 Green Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,720	sub'd gonna be a beast! __________________ Having a Blast https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...php?p=10741733

10-28-2014, 06:38 PM	#83
SSSoon Drives: RY 2011 2SS A6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 997	Paint drying. JusticePete tells me they will finish the interior painting once the cage is installed. Pistons shipped today. I think that's everything necessary for the engine build to start! Attached Images __________________ Dry sump LS7, cage, JPSS suspension, Wilwood brakes, fire suppression, ARH 3" headers/exhaust, Z/28 DSSV coilovers, Kirkey seats, TeamTech 6-point harnesses, 19" Forgeline GA3R, 325/30R19 Re11 tires, oil cooler, monster JPSS splitter/wickerbill, CAI, brake ducts.

10-29-2014, 02:21 PM	#84
SSSoon Drives: RY 2011 2SS A6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 997	Wilwood new front 6-piston calipers, pads, and rotors are in! Attached Images __________________ Dry sump LS7, cage, JPSS suspension, Wilwood brakes, fire suppression, ARH 3" headers/exhaust, Z/28 DSSV coilovers, Kirkey seats, TeamTech 6-point harnesses, 19" Forgeline GA3R, 325/30R19 Re11 tires, oil cooler, monster JPSS splitter/wickerbill, CAI, brake ducts.