Hey Erik. That car's at Pinnacle Peak and the 17. The sellers website says rides can be requested. Maybe we should go over there and see how that NASCAR engine performs. :lol:

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I just read through this forum and thought I'd post a question to the group of guys who have contributed. I have been building my 1972 Camaro RS Z28 (original Z28 RS, 4 spd car) for the past seven years. It needed EVERYTHING when I bought it and it was almost past the point of restoring. It didn't have a motor, trans, or drivetrain and I replaced all the panels with NOS parts with the exception of the doors which are original.
My inspiration was Dale Jr's car but wanted to keep the Z28 exterior look and keep an original 72 color combination. It has the following:

DSE quadralink rear
DSE mini-tub
DSE coil over front
13" Baer Track brakes front and rear
Fikse 18x8; 18x12 wheels
DSE steering
Ford 9"; Strange Posi rear end
Rotisserie built and detailed
etc, etc

The paint turned out near perfect, gaps are correct, and stance is right. Due to the cost, I wasn't concerned about the time to complete it. Every two years I complete a stage, save up more $, then do another.

My next step is the wiring, brake lines, glass, and interior. My last step will be motor and trans. Yes, I know this is backwards but the engine/trans are always changing so didn't want to mock up something that would be outdated by the time I completed the build. I am looking to finish it in four years.

Interior will be built using a stock dash, Dakota VHX gauges, and Recaro M Seats in black leather with black wool carpet. It will be black with stainless highlights. Nothing gaudy or flashy. It will have Marquez Design door panels, some Anvil carbon fiber, and Fesler anodized aluminum throughout the build.

Transmission will be a TKO 500 5 spd, since I am not going to modify the tunnel to fit anything else. The engine picture is the look I am going for in the car. It is NOT mine, if it's yours, sorry for stealing it:)

With a fuel injected LSX 454 what is this car worth on the market today completed to the same standards showing on the car currently? $50K? $75K? $100K? I'll be in it at the high end obviously, but will it's pedigree help?

I can't give you a value but, that's a pretty car!

LSX454 and a TKO500 is an odd combo and it may hurt the value. I would rethink that. Beautiful car.

Don

Thanks....why the "odd combo"? Not a sarcastic question. The TKO500 perfect fit is the only transmission that will fit without modification to the tunnel unless I am unaware of something else out there. I am open to recommendations.

Thoughts?

The motor should make way more power than the trans can handle, so your essentially building the car with a weak link.

That engine is going scream for a T56, also don't use a chromed out swap meet booster and master cylinder, it really detracts from the jewel. Details are nice other wise.

pedigree doesnt mean a thing without the correct engine and trans. Instead of the LS454 it would be cool if you can build up a new LT1.

The tko's shift like a dump truck and really don't like high rpm 2-3 shifts. I also wouldn't use any iron block in a car I wanted to turn well, you're adding a 100 pounds to the nose of the car that's not necessary. I would pick an LS7 over the 454.

Agreed, I will be doing black anodized front runner and DSE brake booster/MC. No chrome for me; not bad, but just not my taste.

[QUOTE=Vince@MSperfab;618878]That engine is going scream for a T56, also don't use a chromed out swap meet booster and master cylinder, it really detracts from the jewel. Details are nice other wise.

What other options are there for a trans with overdrive that will handle 600hp and I won't have to cut the tunnel?