Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 391767)

Mostly what ya got is dirty feet!

Look at the prints in that picture! Car will never be the same now.... :D

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 391795)

It has been tested and proven that the MUSTANG DYNO measures more accurately than a Dynojet... So if "lower" is a bad thing --- I'd say I'd rather have more accurate readings than just the garage bragging rights of a false higher number.

I won't thread jack with a dyno discussion -- and I didn't cut and paste all the resulting documentation - but this test is just one of many...

West Automotive Performance Engineering has developed a proprietary device that independently measures a vehicle's actual speed and acceleration. This device is similar in operation to a fifth wheel but doesn't use accelerometers that can be influenced by the vehicle's body tilt. Using the vehicle's speed, acceleration, and weight (mass) and the application of simple physics equations, the exact horsepower and torque can be calculated. The horsepower and torque measured by West Automotive Performance Engineering's dyno is actually the horsepower made-good, or the horsepower left over to accelerate the vehicle after all the aerodynamic and rolling-friction losses have been overcome. These losses were accounted for and included West Automotive Performance Engineering's dyno so that a comparison with a chassis dynamometer can be made. The Mustang dyno includes the aerodynamic load that it places on the drivetrain as part of its reported rear-wheel horsepower and torque. Stated another way, the Mustang dyno does not measure the horsepower made-good.
Graphs 7 and 10 show the horsepower and torque versus rpm in Second and Third gear, respectively, for the Dynojet dyno, the Mustang dyno, and from road testing with the dyno from West Automotive Performance Engineering. You can see that the horsepower and the torque, as measured on the road, are closer to the Mustang dyno measurements. Also from the acceleration tests you can see how the Mustang dyno loads the vehicle very closely to how it will be actually loaded on the road. Based on our test data, the Mustang dyno loaded our test vehicle and measured the rearwheel horsepower closer to what the vehicle experiences on the road.

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 391810)

Originally Posted by Gandalf (Post 391772)

Very healthy engine Chris! Well done.

G.

Originally Posted by Track Junky (Post 391773)

Man that car is pretty :thumbsup: . Awesome interior, engine compartment, etc, etc..

Are you not running a passenger seat?

Also wondering why the car is so heavy. Your an easy 600 lbs heavier than me. I always thought the 67's and 68's were alot lighter than the '69's.

Casanova claims to be around 3600 also.

Originally Posted by tones2SS (Post 391791)

Man that engine bay is very nice.

Originally Posted by tmadden (Post 391796)

Engine bay is neat and clean. Very well done.

Originally Posted by Vegas69 (Post 391807)

Not bad for a weak big block.

Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 391819)

Yeah she's a little dirty in there Cris. Come on. :lol:

How many and where are all your nozzles on the fire system?

Originally Posted by dunnjun (Post 391834)

I would think 500 rwhp would make for a pretty exciting ride, but then I only have 350 rwhp. Cris you really nailed the T/A dash. :thumbsup: It looks better than the original, which in my biased opinion is one of the best dashes of all time. The rest of the car is pretty good too. :wow:

Originally Posted by Got all the front sheet metal back on the car.. The new inner wells fit perfect! No modifications.. Thanks Brett @ Fab53! no more tire rub either..

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Originally Posted by DFRESH (Post 392359)

BTW, love the on board fire system---everyone should have one of those--including me--a must have.

Originally Posted by solarguy09 (Post 391872)

Again, i see that if Gonzo is involved...The Build is incredible....


Man you do some sweet work...Well Done..:cheers:

Originally Posted by Kendall Burleson (Post 391885)

counting the days to it in person:lol: :lol: :lol:

Originally Posted by 67zo6Camaro (Post 392357)

You are welcome Cris, I'm glad that they worked out for you. They look even better with your finishing touches.

Originally Posted by DFRESH (Post 392359)

And it just keeps getting better. One of my favorite builds--being able to go for a run around the auto cross in the car at Del Mar was a highlight. Next time I get Weld money, i'll drop my car off at your shop and just let you come up with stuff like you did on this one---amazing. BTW, love the on board fire system---everyone should have one of those--including me--a must have.

Doug

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 392388)

Rudy and I were at the shop yesterday --- looking over BB.... and I notice these two 45* -6 AN fittings hanging from the firewall... and ask Cris -- "where are those suppose to go?".

He laughs and says it's the fire suppression system. My thoughts? Now that's KOOL!!

Originally Posted by Gonzo (Post 392416)

Mary will be driving the car @ RTTC.. The owner will not be able to make it in that weekend.. I already ordered her a new steering wheel!

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal (Post 393600)

Here you go...

Looks like a great day out there!

Originally Posted by 67zo6Camaro (Post 393607)

Dude, how did you do that... is it top secret or something!

Originally Posted by Track Junky (Post 393609)

Wow, huge difference between first and second vid!! :thumbsup:

Did you guy's have or need more adjustments after the second vid?

What tread wear tires are you guys tuning with?

Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 393611)

Make sense?

Originally Posted by 67ragtp (Post 393510)

Chris - Im curious, were you getting a high speed vibration or noise from the rear gear? Who's gears and diff are you using?

looking forward to seeing some video :thumbsup:

Rich

Originally Posted by 67zo6Camaro (Post 393592)

Ok, that was an awsome day with Cris, Mary, Dave and the crew testing Blu-Balz. Thanks for inviting me and the Fab53 Camaro.

So, this is the story in short form. Testing and tuning means nothing UNLESS you have the right crew with experience to understand and communicate what is needed for a car to get quicker... and/or fine tuned.

These two videos are partial documentation and evidence of the hard work put into such a fine machine as JCG's 68 Camaro Blu-Balz. In the first video, which is earlier in the day, I was able to keep BB close in my GoPro sights with minimal struggles.

But, in the second video, which is later in the day, you will see that it became harder for me to keep a close shot of BB. She was able to pull away with ease. The car became faster and Mary became more comfortable with what she could do with it. This is a true testament to what a great driver, Mary Possi, a great crew, Dave Possi Cris Gonzo and team can do with a pro-touring machine.

Enjoy. And Cris.... I have more shots that I will send to you directly.

Thanks again for a great day out with a fun bunch of people.

http://youtu.be/Mhbf0_6Bxws

http://youtu.be/6nfSVSUkxEk

P.S. help... how do you embed Youtube screen to this post rather than just a link?

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal (Post 393600)

Here you go...





Looks like a great day out there!

Originally Posted by skatinjay27 (Post 393605)

damn that car is fast!

well when chris aint driving!!!:P

Originally Posted by Kendall Burleson (Post 393606)

Chris that car is outstanding on the course very quick.:hail: :hail:

Originally Posted by Track Junky (Post 393609)

Wow, huge difference between first and second vid!! :thumbsup:

Did you guy's have or need more adjustments after the second vid?

What tread wear tires are you guys tuning with?

Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 393611)

Cris, the car looks fantastic and you guys musta had fun. Sorry we could not make it down. Thanks for the invite though. Def see ya and the car at RTTC.
:thumbsup:



Brett, when you are in your post, click on the green box that is sitting on its edge above and to the left of all the emoticons, and it will drop Youtube brackets into the post. Then copy/paste the letters/numbers in the URL of the youtube video that are AFTER the "=" sign.

Make sense?

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 393630)

Looks to me like you needed a way faster chase car! :unibrow:

Of course -- with Mary driving - she could be in a stock Volkswagon and out run ya!

Originally Posted by 67zo6Camaro (Post 393653)

... maybe next time I will let some air out of the tires also. Lol.

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 393630)

Looks to me like you needed a way faster chase car! :unibrow:

Of course -- with Mary driving - she could be in a stock Volkswagon and out run ya!

Originally Posted by Jamess113 (Post 393635)

Very Cool Cris!!!! Awesome to see it being thrash on! We need some videos. :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by awr68 (Post 393660)

Car looks great out there! I never noticed before how tight all the gaps are on that thing! I must have been caught up in all the killer details! Love this car!! :hail:

Originally Posted by mpozziCPL (Post 393675)

A most excellent day and I'm very happy with the way this car responded to the changes we did. Have to say the most significant one was the change of brake pad friction material and man, those Wilwood stoppers sure work good. Having the right stuff at the calipers is huge.

Thanks to Cris and the owner of the Camaro for entrusting this part of the development to me and there's still more tricks in the bag that when done, will get this car even better.

Mary Pozzi

Originally Posted by CarlC (Post 393697)

We did that. After temp'ing the tires some pressure and camber changes were made. It made a big difference. The tire temps were much better at the end of the day.

That car stops. Now. Right now. Anchor-dropping right now.

Thank you to Cris for hosting. It was very gracious of you to have us out there.

Originally Posted by David Pozzi (Post 393700)

Here is some cornering data. Always remember these are just what the system records, not absolute calibrated numbers. Body lean can add error to the data.

Originally Posted by solarguy09 (Post 393740)

David and Mary,

I cannot wait to come out to play with you two, and all the other Cool people on these sites..

I will be starting at Ground Zero with my car, but I can see my learning curve accelerate if I am anywhere near you, and your Crew.

Do you ever take other people's cars out to feel them out and give feedback ?

And I can see that this could get costly, with parts, tires, gear, maintinence.

But I will be watching the BlueBalz video a few times today..

Great driving...You need a Bugatti to be the chase vehicle if you hope to film Mary racing...:cheers:

Originally Posted by mpozziCPL (Post 393781)

Yes, we do help with chassis and driver development as its fun and both the owner/driver and the two of us learn from it. If you have a solid car to begin with, your main expense will be tires. Autocrossing is so much gentler on cars than people think it is and you can autocross a year on what it would cost to just get through a practice and qualifying session for one race.

I usually ride with people or have them ride with me and just watch one or two things, then I might drive their cars before offering advice. One or two things can make a huge difference between a car that has "holes" and one that's confirmed for its job.

Small things, too. Steering wheel hand position, seating position, even size and feel of the steering wheel can make a slight difference in your autocross times.

We can talk more at an event.

Mary