68 Camaro SB2, T101, full chassis build

[patoke]

I recented picked up a 1968 Camaro RS/SS that is in great condition. It currently has a big cam 427 making 550HP, reverse pattern manual shift Turbo 400 and Dana 60 in it. All of those drag racing parts are getting pulled out (I will likely sell them if anyone is interested) and I am thinking about putting in an SB2 ex-cup motor I have. Along with the SB2, I have a Tex T101 which I am debating whether to use or not. I have raced cars for years so I am used to driving with a clutchless dog ring transmission but never on the street. I can't decide if I am going to make this car more race car or street car but it will see double duty regardless. I also have a Schwartz chassis I picked up for it. I can't wait to get started on it. Here are a few pictures of the car as it is now, the motor, and the chassis. Feel free to give me input/opinions on the use of the motor/tranny. If I decide against the tranny, I will need to source a manual tranny that can handle that power of the SB2. That is unless I dump that idea as well and use an LSx motor but since I already have the SB2 and there are already tons of LSx powered 1st gen Camaros, I am leaning to the SB2. The car will be fully caged with a nice interior (not all sheetmetal).

[Ron in SoCal]

Sounds like a great project and welcome to the site! I really like the idea of a full frame 68 and your choice is top notch. I'd run bigger tires on it, though...

I would think that SB2 motor would be a great (and unique as you stated) choice, but if it not a 'track only' car won't you need to detune it a little for manners?

[LowchevyII]

wider tires? im pretty sure hes gonna have mini tub to get those monsters to fit.

anyway, i already love the direction of this project. awesome motor. cant wait to see the progress.

[patoke]

I can't believe you guys don't like my monster wheels/tires. I am pretty sure they will be able to hook up with the 800+ horses No actually, I will be minitubing and throwing 335's on the back. Probably 275's on the front but I haven't gotten around to getting the wheels yet.

[XcYZ]

What kind of power is your SB2 making?

[Track Junky]

Not a ton of road racers on this site but if it were me it would be the SB2 and T101. You dont know how fun it is racing a first gen Camaro until you do it. The challenges of test and tune are intoxicating and addicting. Once you get her dialed in you've just shifted into exhilerating.

I am currently running an aluminum front clip, aluminum small block 427(620 HP @ 6500, 560 ft/tq @ 5000), and a road race prepped M-22.

I've been Time Trialing my car since 2002 at Infineon, Thunderhill, and Buttonwillow. Every track day I do is a test and tune and I wont run any events where the host holding the event isn't monitering lap times through an AMB transponder.

Whatever your decision, good luck wth your endeavor.

Cheers!!