Project "Another" 69 Camaro
 

So i bought this car a month or so ago from Chad Fletcher & have been going back & forth with myself on how I want to do this car. After over building my previous 69 and not wanting to drive it because i was always afraid something was going to happen I've decided to keep this one fairly simple. It will be stock in appearance from the outside with the full DSE treatment underneath, bigger wheels/tires, and I'm going to run a LSX 427 based motor with a Tremec 5 speed. The interior will get some new Recaro's up front, DSE dash, roll/harness bar & new gauges, otherwise pretty much stock. Here are a few pictures of what I'm starting with....

It looks like a very nice car, and the end result should be awesome.

Just drive your other car man.... One chip and you'll be fine.

Very cool.
Keep posted on the "transformation".:thumbsup:

Sounds like your 2nd build will be just as nice as the first. :thumbsup:

Todd, I'd love to drive it but I sold it to a guy in California back in August :(

No kidding....then I can't blame you for building this one to treat dirty.:D

This one is being built to be driven and have fun with! I want to set it up for autocross and start running it at some events :thumbsup:

Great talking with you. I like your plan.

It was a pleasure speaking with you as well & thank you for the quote on the wheels. I have decided to go with a DPE SL5s (similar wheel attached) in gloss black center with a chrome lip. I had a set of DPE wheels on my previous car and was very happy with them.

I will be contacting you this week on your stainless steel bolt kit and I'm sure there will be more things I will need as we go.

That willl give it that agressive look your looking for.

Loaded up the car in the trailer tonight and off to the rod shop tomorrow to start tearing it apart.

pictures
 

Chris

Make sure you take pics of the build ..Im sure you will do it up right after seeing your last camaro....:thumbsup:
Those wheels will look great.

Tom

Visited the rod shop today and it almost made me sick to see this car in pieces! All the DSE parts are in, front sub frame is already painted and assembled and we will start the mini tub and rear next week. I've decided to keep the 396 and auto trans for now (building this one on a budget) but I think its gonna come out pretty cool. We've decided to go for the semi murdered out look with the motor, very little billet, powder coating the headers and Frank (Prodgy Customs) and I are working on something for the radiator.

Great project---looking forward to more pics---

Doug

Sounds very cool.
Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

Ok, I know I decided to keep the 396 motor that's in here but I just got these numbers on a LSX427 from a very reputable builder. Dont know if I should even post these but here they are. What should I do??? Swap now or wait a year or so???

Well if you are posting sick dyno numbers of an LSX427 we already know what you want to do :unibrow:

Doing anything twice costs more money. The 396 isn't worth much now or next year. Is it really setup for what you plan for the car?

The 396 will work but I'm sure it will have its downside too! I plan on using the car for autocross and weekend driving/having fun with it. Just really trying to decide if it's $20k worth it right now. And yes, it will cost me more to swap things out later as the car is completely tore apart now.

It really depends on how serious you are about competing. You can certainly get your feet wet with the 396 and see how much you like autocross. I'd at least put a quality pan on the engine. My car was pretty fast with the aluminum headed big block. Will the LS7 make you faster, of course. Less weight on the nose is always good. Enough to pony up 20k, that's hard to say without knowing how competitive you want to be. For 20k you can probably make more power anyway or make a little less for quite a bit less.

Good point Todd, it always helps to look at some things with someone else's perspective. Thanks!:thumbsup:

Engine
 

If I were you I would go with a LS engine not because I don't like big blocks, but because it sounds like you have your heart set on a LS. If you have already splurged on the DSE stuff, you ought to go ahead and go with the Ls so you don't have any regrets. Regrets can be expensive.

Here are a few updated pics:

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/a...ne/paswell.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/a...linkbrack1.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/a...linkbrack2.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/a...shane/car1.jpg

Wasnt this the car that was "too nice to cut up" ? :lol:
Nice job.... its gonna be killer when done !

Ummmm, i don't know :eek:

Were not really cutting it up, just a few minor tweaks :unibrow: Actually I must say, we have this entire car apart (as you can tell) and NO rust!

Got some new seats today :unibrow:

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/a...oSportline.jpg

What shop is the car at? Is it local in the Gulfport/St. Pete area? I'm from the Tampa area as well.

Thanks. --Neil

It's at C & C Rod Shop in Port Richey.

Very nice seats! In fact the whole car is Chris.:thumbsup:

Did you decide on LS power or BBC yet?

Very nice.

Thank You!

I am still talking with Jason up at Katech on the motor but I think I'm leaning towards this....

Hot Rod LSX 427

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/a...Engine_low.jpg

Bore: 4.220
Stroke: 3.819
Displacement: 427ci
Horsepower: 656 @ 6800rpm
Torque: 563 @ 5200
Compression ratio: 11:1
Fuel: Premium pump gas
Redline: 7500rpm
Block: LSX iron, billet steel main caps
Crank: Callies Magnum forged steel
Rods: Callies H-beam forged steel
Pistons: custom forged aluminum
Heads: ported LS3, chamber enlarge for big bore
Valves: LS3
Intake: GMPP LS3 single plane with Holley 850 carburetor
Camshaft: GM Stage 3
Lifters: GM racing, hydraulic roller
Oiling system: Wet sump
Ignition: MSD programmable spark controller with software, LS6 coils
Appearance: Katech valve covers powdercoated orange, Katech coil relocation kit

You stated, "Bigger wheels." What size?? And I think those DPE wheels will set it off just right.:thumbsup: Right choice.

I'll be running an 18x12 rear and 18x10 front with BFG KDW's. Yeah, I can't wait to actually see the wheel :_paranoid

I like that engine Chris. Very nice.
Is this an engine being offered by Katech? I've heard good things about Katech.:thumbsup:

Yes, it's there new LSX 427 there building. I had there Street Attack LS7 in my other camaro and loved it.

Very nice!!!:thumbsup:

The engine sure does make some nice power. Kind of pretty too!

I'm liking everything so far love the black wheels they are very cool should be a nice ride when it's finished

As of yesterday the mini tubs & roll bar is in and undercoated. The fire wall is sanded down and ready for some paint. I am now having problems with the wheel fitment because I'm using the Baer Exterme Plus but I think with Franks help we have the solution. Thanks Frank, your help is greatly appreciated!!! I have also decided I should of named this "Project Indecisive" since I could not make up my mind on the motor so yesterday the decision was made to keep the 396 and to guarantee that I ordered the Billet Tru Trac system in black anodized, were painting the block in an aluminum, and I ordered fabricated moroso aluminum valve covers with breather tubes, 14" air cleaner cover and swivel thermostat housing. Now that I've spent some money to dress up this motor I have to keep it.....for now :unibrow: Also ordered a TKO-600 5 speed yesterday and that should be shipping today :thumbsup:

Here are a few pics:
http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/a...ydushane/1.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/a...dushane/10.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/a...ydushane/6.jpg

http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/a...ydushane/7.jpg

Got these bad a$$ seats in the other day!!:D
http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/a...oSportline.jpg