Yet another 2nd Gen Camaro - Project/update

[BonzoHansen]

thanks for sharing all the pics and what you learned.

[gerno]

My pleasure. I can't wait to drive is and provide those details. If I can just make up my mind on the front setup I can continue progress. I have a feeling AFX spindles with high clearance LCA/UCA are in my future....My bank account it going to kill me...

[Firebirdsteve]

Do it!!!

[gerno]

Originally Posted by Firebirdsteve

Do it!!!

I assume you have the high clearance/AFX setup, right? How do you like it, what wheel/tire are you running and any fender/frame mods to the car?

Assuming you don't mind I ask......

[WSSix]

Thanks for the good feedback and info. Knowing stuff like this really helps out.

[gerno]

As seen in the suspension section, round 2 of the build will be starting soon. Because of everyone else's builds on this site I can't leave well enough alone and am changing the front setup. Good thing I'm not married, have no kids and my dog is very forgiving. If my dog starts to resent the car I'm going to blame all of you.

I called Kim at MCB (great to work with) and I decided to purchase the Speedtech high clearance upper and lower control arms along with the AFX spindle, and revised idler arm/pitman arms. Since I also wanted to match the front brakes more to the new rears I also picked up a set of Wilwood 13.08" 6 piston front brakes with Poly -E pads to match the spindles. I decided to ditch the hydroboost brakes and have a 7/8 Wilwood MC on the way as well.

Unfortunately (kinda) with the new brakes I also need to get new wheels since the current wheels won't clear the calipers. I'm thinking a set of CCW LM20's will be ordered as soon as the suspension is in place and I can measure everything up. I'm also debating if mini tubs should be installed since wheels are a big purchase. This will be decided based on the tires. I'm debating between a 275/315 combo or a 285-295/335 combo (I'm told it may fit....). It seems I need to decide what tire I'm going to run to figure the sizing out. The 615K seems to have the 315/275, the Rival has the 335/295 and the R888 has all of the above and a little more but is it really what usable for street/track

The last piece I picked up was a dual vent for my fuel tank and rear axle from from Finch. Just got it today and the piece looks very nice in person. I can't wait to get it installed Brian was very busy with SEMA and Baja but made time to call me up and chatted for a while about car setups and all the fun he'll be having over the next few weeks.






He's what the wheel will most likely look like.



A little more of the progress

Cleaned up the fuel lines, reinstalled the fuel tanks. I rerouted the battery cables and fuel pump wires from under the car to inside the car. I also had to extend the driveshaft 1.5 inches to fit the new yoke.






I found the exhaust will need to be cut up and I don't think a x-pipe will work with the TA but I need to check a little more. That will be done after I decide to mini tub or not....




Finally, I also spent a little time pulling the front suspension off. My buddy is going to buy all my hold stuff (front, rear and wheels/tires) for his 73 Bird so it really helps my budget (or lack there of). This week I hope to get the spring pockets cut out for the Chicane kit so I can prep for the next round of parts.

[gerno]

Front Suspension fully removed.







I forgot to mention above that I also bought the high clearance front sway bar as well to fit the big meats. Next big picture post will be all the new front end pieces.

[carbuff]

Progress is good!

If you want to trial fit a 315 on an 11.5" wheel, I can stop by with TOW sometime and we can pop one off and see how it fits. I'm out of town this weekend, but next week would work. I wanna check out all the new pieces too!

[gerno]

Originally Posted by carbuff

Progress is good!

If you want to trial fit a 315 on an 11.5" wheel, I can stop by with TOW sometime and we can pop one off and see how it fits. I'm out of town this weekend, but next week would work. I wanna check out all the new pieces too!

That would be awesome. I was thinking to use a 11.5 wheel also so I could swap between a 335 and 315 (I'm told it will work). I'll gladly take you up on the offer whenever you have time. The quality of my ride isn't near as good as yours so you're not allowed to laugh too much. At least I'm safe that Weld won't be with you to point out all my car's issues like he does to others......

[carbuff]

It's Dave and Rob you have to watch out for, they will spend an hour crawling around under your car if you don't watch out! Greg just makes fun of things like air cleaners, but you can't really trust his judgement since he's such a big fan of The Salt Lick.

Front past experience, it's pretty tough to get a 315 to fit without cutting a wheel well lip and pounding in the seat buckle bump if you have one. Even then, it's still tight, but the panhard will help. We'll stick one up and see what it looks like to you. Maybe next weekend if you can wait that long?