Originally Posted by Sieg (Post 491400)

Planned? If you call seeing orange crate and having a :idea: and going to Google images a plan. :D

That Group 5 Historic class is good stuff, if you get a chance go! Strolling the pits is very interesting and entertaining. There's a lot of coin going into fielding those cars. :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by Sieg (Post 491406)

Seating comfort and ergonomics are as good as any car I've ridden in. The taller gas pedal concerned me but it wasn't even an issue. The less than optimum front geometry with the quick ratio steering box is twitchie in the stud ruts we have around here. The close ratio T56 Mag is worth every last cent I paid for it! The 3:31 rear gears are a little tall, 3:50's or maaaybe 3:73's would be an improvement. Optimum cruise rpm for engine temp appears to be 2,200-2,400 rpm so that's 5th at 67-70 mph, 6th is a ticket in that rpm range (82+ mph) but a nice cruise option to have at times. The driveline angles are still not ideal, it probably needs another 2* up on the pinion to get it really smooth but it's not something most people would even notice.

No carburetion complaints though it's still probably a little rich. The carb came with 70 mains in the primary and secondary, I put 68's up front before this trip and it was a little crisper, don't have another set of 68's but I have 67's so I may throw them up front and 68's in the secondaries and see how it responds and how the plug bases read.....experimenting going any leaner than that without an AF gauge would be :sieg:

All said it's not too bad and much better than it was before the fire........the priority is geometry.....it can generate a lot of speed now and with the basically stock geometry that's not a good thing. I may research the viability of doing the Guldstrand mod to the subframe if it can be done through the wheel openings. I have a spare set of lower arms that I can reinforce in the balljoint and bushing areas and throw some firm bushings in there and install the Hotchkis sway bar I also have and call it good until I can find more :G-Dub:

Originally Posted by intocarss (Post 491486)

So it was spur of the moment and I've been to many vintage races over the years..... they do rock



You should of borrowed my AF gauge when i offered it to you OH well ;) I'm glad your car is moving forward and you're enjoying it!..You've put more miles on your Camaro this week then i have on mine in 2 years :bang: Keep us updated and next time TAKE REV WITH YOU, HE'D LIKE THAT !!

BTW Does your car have a 12 bolt or?? I have OEM GM 3.73 (8.5 rear) and want 3.31 or 3.42..maybe a trade??

Originally Posted by Sieg (Post 491222)

I also need to add clutch pedal pivot bushings to the vehicle inspection list as I expect my left leg to start cramping at so point today. :D

Originally Posted by DaleTx (Post 491890)

That's great when you get to the point on a build when you are done with all the hard work, and your waxing the car and doing some fine tuning. Glad to hear you got rid of the valve ticking :thumbsup:

Before I put the hydraulic clutch in my car, I had upgraded all of the pivot points on my mechanical clutch. I upgraded the stock shaft and bushing set up with spherical rod end bearings per an article from the Pozzi Gen 1 website. The spherical bearings reduce the friction and take out some of the play in the joints. The set up worked good for the mechanical clutch set up.

You are welcome to have the parts I made if you can use them. Here is a pic of the parts

Originally Posted by DaleTx (Post 491890)

That's great when you get to the point on a build when you are done with all the hard work, and your waxing the car and doing some fine tuning. Glad to hear you got rid of the valve ticking :thumbsup:

Before I put the hydraulic clutch in my car, I had upgraded all of the pivot points on my mechanical clutch. I upgraded the stock shaft and bushing set up with spherical rod end bearings per an article from the Pozzi Gen 1 website. The spherical bearings reduce the friction and take out some of the play in the joints. The set up worked good for the mechanical clutch set up.

You are welcome to have the parts I made if you can use them. Here is a pic of the parts

http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/...psb73b31bc.jpg

Originally Posted by Sieg (Post 491909)

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Awesome Dale, I can check that off my to build bucket list! :thumbsup:

Sorry J-Dawgy

Originally Posted by intocarss (Post 491910)

No worries Sieggy,, and why don't you just tattoo the valve adjusment directions onto your arm :lostmarbles: