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One issue we had was not enough travel (especially bump).. now with the higher mount and reservoir we have tons. It also helped that Doug at GW nailed the shock length (18 inches).
More than enough.. this is at static ride heigth. http://i34.tinypic.com/2hrgzsp.jpg |
Nice setup Steve!!:thumbsup:
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Steve- Looks good.. I am glad to see that those mounts worked out for the shock reservoir mounts.. We made those to hold Aeromotive fuel filters & now have another use for them..
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Nice..... :thumbsup:
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shock now have? If I am not mistaken the old shock had 5 inches.
Since we have the same front sub...show me some pics. Did you change the stroke up front as well? Why did you invert the shock up there? Can't wait to hear the results/impressions. |
Very nice... it's about time you caught up with the Jones's :)
The best thing that I can say about the Penske's is that their customer service and preparation is off the chart. I've had the OLC's shocks revalved twice, rebodied once (shorter body allowing for longer travel), and emergency repaired once (be broke an AN fitting at RTTC just before OLoA). Say what you want about the up front cost - these should be the last set of shocks you ever need to buy. |
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Those reservoir mounts look killer Cris.:cheers: |
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Went with a 15.5" front 8300RM but remember I have the 1.25" drop spindle so your results will vary. We have TONS of travel.. in fact the shocks are so good we ditched the rear bar today.. let's just say Penny is much much faster on the autocross now.. Yea to Penske and Global West |
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Oh, Penske wants to revalve your shocks since you are full soft and put where you are now in the middle. We ended up removing the rear bar.. Very happy with Penske and thier crew..and the guys at Global West. Lets just say that this biatch sticks... |
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Mary and I Learned some things about tuning shocks. We'll try some out on OLC when we get a chance. :) David |
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Oh well, consider them a gift to my Canadian brother... :D |
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... regardless... gifts are always appreciated :) and now you know why I have loved the Penske's from day one! |
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Sad about loosing the rear bar.. looked great on there! ;) |
Thought I would add this to the build thread...
Dialing in the new Penske shocks.. money well spent. Car was good, but too stiff.. Mary and Dave kept driving it and saying "LOOSEN IT UP!!".. at one point Doug at Global West un-did one end of the bar. Earlier in the tests... Better if you actually go to YouTube and up the resoluting.. top speed on the course was over 70.. Here it is after we added in a little rebound.. seemed to be the right mix. And if you like your Mary Pozzi a bit more on the "rough" side then this is for you.. PG-13 actually on further review it might be R rated.. lol Gratuitous beauty shot going through the slalom.. http://i51.tinypic.com/29y31uc.jpg |
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Thats just kick a$$!
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Any updates Steve?
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Went with David Pozzi over to Nelson Racing Engines to build the new RHS/COMP 460 engine. We both learned a ton. First "problem" was we didn't expect such a thin head gasket for the RHS deal. Typically we're use to a 51 and this was 41 compress which pushed our compression (static) from 11.3 to 11.5 Fairly confident that the cam overlap will bleed some off, but it's something to watch. We take it to Westech on Tuesday for dyno. Right now I'm heading to BOS to pull out the 454 which is going in David's Camaro. I will also be switching to Centerforce's twin disc clutch. After doing one in the 2010 SS I'm sold on how badass this thing is. http://i54.tinypic.com/2dsfh9v.jpg |
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I suspect this is the Reno event being discussed: http://www.norcalufo.org/main/index....ents&Itemid=59 There's still space remaining. Get in and join in on the fun. Regards CurtiSS 69 |
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Regards CurtiSS 69 |
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The new 461 is in the car.. waiting on headers, might fire up next Tuesday. Productive day at Best of Show! :) http://i53.tinypic.com/2w7r4gn.jpg |
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wow, no words can describe that engine bay.
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WOW!! Steve lookin real nice.The paint BOS put on those iner fender's is stunning.The car just keep's getting better w/every part you add.Can't wait to here the new power plant.Hope things go well at a Optima for you this year.IMHO!!You have built one of the top camaro's of all time. :thumbsup: Scott
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Steve --
After all the racing and brake set ups etc... do you wish you would have done more with the master cylinder (dual m/c's with balance bar etc) or is the single dual reservoir plenty? Just wondering how it works in the real world track environment you're putting it thru - since you certainly have "enough" moRtivation to get some speed on! :unibrow: Is the Wilwood a 1" or a 7/8" ? |
Very nice Steve. Killer car for sure.:thumbsup: :cheers:
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But thanks.. I try to keep it tidy. |
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BUT.. both my Wilwood and Baer systems never let me down and at last year's Optima we placed second in the braking challenge just behind the Cobra (and just ahead of a GT-R) so they do get the job done and are very simple to live with. My Wilwood is 1" because I liked the feel better. |
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I also switched to Centerforce's new twin disc clutch.. now typically I'm against these since they are more of a PITA than helpfull, but we installed this on our 2010 Camara and it was both stupid easy to install and felt like a stock clutch in the car with zero rattles or issues.
The flywheel is steel but the edge has been lightened and from a MOI standpoint is equal to an aluminum unit without the associated problems. Should hold up better to the power and to how I drive. http://i51.tinypic.com/2dluc69.jpg |
Looking very nice Steve! Are the headers out for new coating?
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Good to know! I figured that it worked well for you... but was just wondering. Thanks for the reply. |
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Greg, some of us aren't as lucky as Steve, and after all the time and money I spent trying to fine tune and fix my system to no avail, I figured I might as well change pedals and get a full floater when I had the opportunity.The amount of adjustment that system has just boggles the mind. After all, what can I say? I've learned well from the man who, when he needs to change oil just gets a new 461 LS motor because he has the opportunity :lol: Matt |
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Did you change the oil pan? If memory serves, you had a road race milodon on the car last time? |
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Why change oil when you can change engines? lol |
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I found the Autocraft pan had more overall clearance so I'm running that but I did have to notch the front of the pan to clear my rack. Very nice pan, heavier than the Canton, but stronger as well. What I really need to do is draw out a pan and have Canton make me a custom one that will give me maximum clearance and fit in my frame. |
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