Whiteside Customs 2011 Project Showcase

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is proud to present our 2011 Project Showcase!

Project Speed Racer:

The first project we want to share with you is a very special one, in memory of our dearly departed friend James. James Orr was disabled from a childhood injury and confined to a wheelchair. His life was tragically ended in 2003 by a house fire that was set by his then-wife, who is now serving life in prison.

James was known for his commitment to his family and his career; however, most of his close friends knew him because of his passion for cars. If James wasn't spending time with his family or working, chances are you would find him at the drag strip racing his 2002 Camaro SS. His Camaro was outfitted with hand controls so that it was possible for him to pursue his passion despite his disability. His favorite cartoon was Speed Racer, hence the project name.

This restoration was commissioned in July 2010 by his mother Marian Poole to honor his memory. Whether you knew James or not, know this: every person who met James was better for it. We are extremely honored to have the opportunity to build the car that James dreamed of.

Here's what have planned for Project Speed Racer:

• Rotisserie-style restoration
• Newer heads and cam package
• Kooks Custom 1 7/8" Headers
• Custom fabricated exhaust system
• 19"x10.5" + 19"x9" CCW SP500 Wheels
• C6 Z06 style brake package
• Prototype BC Racing BR Series coilovers
• Nitto NT05 Tires
• Paint job: Oil Slick Black w/ Candy Apple Red Manta Stripe
• Custom powder coated candy apple red suspension pieces
• Candy apple red intake
• Custom leather interior with suede inserts
• Custom stereo system

Targeted time of completion: Sep/Oct 2011

James' 2002 Camaro SS before restoration


The current state of the restoration... lots of work to be done!


Render of the completed restoration

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Project Z-Pac

Project Z-Pac came about when all of us around the shop sat around brainstorming what a Z28 from GM would look like. We knew we needed to make it lighter and add some horsepower, so we called our buddies out at Texas Speed to see what we could put together. Altogether, we estimate we can shave about a hundred pounds while maintaining the already high level of performance that GM has brought to us. Our goal is to hit 500 horsepower to the wheels, as well. In our minds, this is what a Z28 package would look like.

Modifications include:

• Texas Speed heads/cam VVT3 package
• Texas Speed T304 1 7/8" headers
• Magnaflow 3" exhaust
• D2Forged MB2 Monoblock wheels (black w/ red pinstripe)
• CTS-V big brake upgrade (red calipers)
• Whiteside Customs Z-Pac exterior package
• BC Racing BR series coilovers
• Whiteline Stage 1 suspension package

Targeted time of completion: July 2011

Before...



...After

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Project Syn R G

This is Whiteside Customs' project to be unveiled at SEMA 2011. While we can't go into too much detail about our plans for Project Syn R G, we can promise you that this car is going to be mind blowing.

Project SynRG sponsors:

• General Motors
• BC Racing
• Whiteline Suspension
• Justice Racing Engines
• IPS Motorsports
• Hendrix Engineering

Stay tuned!!

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This is just a small sampling of what we have going on this summer. As always we invite everyone to swing by anytime and see us. We also invite you to check out our new webstore. We are adding new products every day and strive to bring you the best prices!


Thanks for looking and let us know what you think!

[10spokess]

Man that looks awesome put this over on LS1.com as well you will get a lot of hits there

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Originally Posted by 10spokess

Man that looks awesome put this over on LS1.com as well you will get a lot of hits there

We appreciate the love.

Updated with Project Z-Pac!

[98_Camaro]

Im definitely interested in Syn R G...

[xpanda305x]

Originally Posted by 98_Camaro

Im definitely interested in Syn R G...

same here :drooling: what you putting in?

[Jcobra]

White ss looks awesome. Have you done anything with a yellow SS yet?

[khabboub]

i am SO interested to know whats going to happen to that Syn R G. i believe it when they say mind blowing.

[Maro99]

Look forward to seeing the final products.. Welcome to the site!

[DallasMike]

Originally Posted by 98_Camaro

Im definitely interested in Syn R G...

Originally Posted by xpanda305x

same here :drooling: what you putting in?

Originally Posted by khabboub

i am SO interested to know whats going to happen to that Syn R G. i believe it when they say mind blowing.

I can't say much at the moment. I will tell you that we decided to take on a challenge that is completely outside the box.

*hint* This project promises to deal ONLY in extremes.

[DallasMike]

Originally Posted by Jcobra

White ss looks awesome. Have you done anything with a yellow SS yet?

Yes sir we have. We were one of the first companies to push the limits of a stock bottom end L99. We used Texas speed new VVT cam package with DOD intact and a maggie 2300 and were able to squeeze 564hp and 542tq on a conservative tune.

Here's a video of that car.

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We've made a new thread for Project Syn R G due to the interest with more info. Expect the thread to be updated regularly with tons of new info and pics about this huge project for Whiteside Customs!