Cencal's 69 Camaro
 

I recently purchased my very 1st Camaro in December of 2010 its a 1969 X11 Coupe.I've built a few cars in the Past but never a full overhaul like this.....Here's a few pics of my old cars that I put together.

2005 C6 Corvette with a Forged LS7 engine making 558RWHP 509RWTQ
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LS2 RX-7

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Datsun 510

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So Here's my official build Thread....

When I bought the car it had 70% of the Sheet metal replaced, as I thought the car needed No more attention I noticed rust and pin holes in sections that needed to be replaced. My plans was to drop in a simple LS3/T56 setup but That did not last long.... I ended up with a Forged LS3 Motor.Every time I come into the forum it just amazes me on how many great looking builds are going on here...My plan, is to build this car in my Garage and do 90% of the work…

Here's a list of what is going in

Forged LS3 418 Motor built by me and my local Machine shop
New T56 from RPM Transmission
ZR1 Race Twin Disk
Scott Mock's Front SubFrame
DSE Mini tubs
DSE SubFrame connectors
DSE Quadra link Rear setup


Here's the Pics

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Wow man your previous cars look good. You a good eye for wheels/tires/stance! What wheels are you going with on the Camaro?

C6 is sick! Got a fun project going there! We need details :lateral:

Yeah! And that one piece floor sitting on the ground brings back fond memories...:) Thanks for posting and keep going!!

Thamks for the compliments,as for wheels i'm going with a 360 Forged wheels same as my old Vette 19x10 up front and 19x12 in the rear

Thanks, I'll post up the details up on top

Thanks :thumbsup:

Nice project. Good luck with the build!

I'm pretty sure I remember seeing, (and hearing) your RX7 over at Goodguys Pleasanton in June of last year.

Matt

Nice progress and some real sweet rides you've had.

Nice project, and your Z06 and RX7 look badass. Nicely done :thumbsup:

Nice project indeed.
Love the Z06, and that Datsun is NASTY!!!!:yes:

Wow! By the looks of your previous builds, this is definitely going to be one to follow.

Thanks guys for the nice compliments :thumbsup:

I just finished putting the engine together it's a Forged LS3 418 stroker...Hopefully we can push 530+RWHP 500+RWTQ

-Mahle Crankshaft
-Mahle Rods
-Mahle Pistons
-WCCH CNC LS3 Heads
-RPM Motors Custom Cam
-ARP Rod bolts
-ARP Headbolts
-Ported Intake Manifold
-Ported TB

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Looking good cencal.:thumbsup:

All your cars look great! Would love to see more pics of the 510. Is that a sr20 with turbo. Would love to see the intercooler and radiatior fab work. Is it a tight fit. My buddy has one and is looking at that engine swap.

I second that request need more pics and info on datsun 510 that thing looks sick. that was my first car maybe some day ill fix one up

Thanks for the compliments....I have to dig up my old hardrives for more pics of the Datsun.The car was powered by S15 SR20det 6 speed manual trans,Garett GT30, HKS Cams...The intercooler and radiator was made by a guy named Mario at TSR Fabrication.Very tight fit on the intecooler

Jeigermeister!!!!!!

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good luck with build looks awesome im also going to use scotts subframe should be delivered in 2 more weeks

That 510 is the sh..t ! :thumbsup:

I really like all your cars but I do have to agree with every body else that datsun is sick. My buddy has one and they have really grown on me.

I said the same thing. That thing is NASTY!:yes: :thumbsup:

Thanks :thumbsup:

That machine keeps it real nice and cold :thumbsup: :cheers:

Cool deal,I should have mine by Next week



I'll try to post up some more pics of the 510 later today

Thanks guys for the nice comments

Not much of an update....I worked on The Firewall,Cowl and Dash removal.
Also Repaired the Driver's side lower rocker panel.

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Started to sand down the rockers and I noticed a few pin holes on the Driver's side.For being a Newbie at welding I'm satified on how the repair came out.

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Mountain of sand after I blew it out

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I'm no welder but it looks good to me. Nice tight fit on the patch. Thats a sweet motor.

Very cool project.:thumbsup:

I swear after tearing down a car i allways find atleast 10lbs of dirt and crud from many years..... your welding looks very good. Looks like nothing was removed:thumbsup: keep up the good work

Good looking work. Keep us posted.:thumbsup:

I've been out for a few weeks due to my Gall Bladder Surgery. It’s been a crazy Month for me......So this is were I'm at Now, The Firewall and Cowl are in place and ready to weld. Going Start removing the Floor pan and I should have the new floor Done by Next week. I’m using Scott Mock's Sub Frame very happy how all the suspension fell in place. Thanks again Scott for being very helpful :thumbsup: Right now I have my Fab shop making up New Billet steering arms. I’m also sending out the sub frame to the powder coater next week.


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Looks good Phillip! Make sure the bracing is good when you take out that floor. Also, I have some steering arms you could use as a template if you need them? Hopefully save you on design time/$...

Edit: hope you're feelin' ok!

Thanks Ron,I'm feeling much better....I have the original steering arms that came with the frame already.The reason were making new pieces is to get a straight shot with the Rack.

^ interesting. I saw that on my AME frame as well. According to Engineer Matt @ AME, as long as the rack arms stay level w the rack I will be fine; forward, even, or back of the rack do not effect it much. Further, Matt said they designed it that way intentionally to help w Ackerman (which I had to study to understand what language he was speaking...:) )

Phillip look's Great.If you lenghten the steering arms it will slow down your steering.But it will give you more steering angle.W/ more steering angle you will have to watch your back spacing.:thumbsup:

Nice project! Love the motor very nice :hail:

Thanks Scott, good to Know :thumbsup:

Thanks,I have a few Katech parts going on the motor to give it a little attitude :thumbsup:

Great looking project you have going Phillip, we need to see more Central Valley cars on Lat-g!

Thanks for the comments and I agree,feel like i'm alone in here :D