1968 Camaro "Badmotorfinger" v2.2

[89 RS]

Cool stuff Dave. Removing that bumper really made a difference already. Those Wilwoods look pretty sweet too. You already have "Todditis" kicking in though...

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

I have two thoughts on your particular build sir...

What flavor of oil are you running? With the high spring rates needed for a solid roller, I'd run Brad Penn. It has all the goodies the epa doesn't allow in regular oil. My engine builder swears by it. I have an extra case of 10w30 I'd let go for half. I changed to 20w50.

Do you currently have a floating caliper out back? You are changing to a fixed caliper and that may very well put you in the knockback class of 2010.

Toddster -- your thoughts are always invited to my Camaro party.

Currently running Valvoline VR1 10w30. Have only heard good things of the Brad Penn(y) stuff though. It Pettis uses it, it can't be half bad! Thanks for the offer on the case - let me talk to Rich but that sounds like a plan.

Unfortunately I am not qualified to answer your question on the fixed/floating caliper business... how embarrassing. You mean were my stock drum floating? And now my new Willwood kit is fixed? Here is what I got:
http://www.globalwest.net/w140-7578c5.html

I have read all of your knockback thread and honestly I don't quite understand it all.

Originally Posted by awr68

Very cool Dave! Stay focused....the key is to put more things together than take them appart!

I know! I am trying man!!

Originally Posted by compos mentis

Looking forward to seeing a crossram on there, 'Hollywood'.

Do it for the kids comin' up.

Haha.. no crossram for me! How about a "3 on the tree" conversion?

Originally Posted by 89 RS

Cool stuff Dave. Removing that bumper really made a difference already. Those Wilwoods look pretty sweet too. You already have "Todditis" kicking in though...

Thanks Corey. Yep I am already pleased with the bumper off. Wasn't sure if I would be or not. Ya never know sometimes... Yep, Todd can be a great/not so great influence on us sometimes eh.

[Vegas69]

Dave, VR1 is good oil. Pettis has seen bearings, pistons, cams, etc after seasons with Brad Penn. He said it's better than VR1. Marginally I'm sure.

If you are coming from drums, then you may very well have the knockback. Do you have power brakes or manual. I'm guessing manual with that huge cam.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Dave, VR1 is good oil. Pettis has seen bearings, pistons, cams, etc after seasons with Brad Penn. He said it's better than VR1. Marginally I'm sure.

If you are coming from drums, then you may very well have the knockback. Do you have power brakes or manual. I'm guessing manual with that huge cam.

Good deal on the VR1. It was in the motor when I got the car, and we changed it and decided to keep using it after looking into it and seeing it seemed like a quality oil.

Yep, I am a manual braker. Looks like I am headed for Team Knockback.

[Vegas69]

Personally, I'd put a floating caliper on it now and sell that kit. At the very least, make sure those axle bearings are tight.

[Track Junky]

Yep, me be likin' dem solid rollers, . Be likin' that VR1 to. Hey, whatta ya know, I'm not the only feller wid an MSD box tatched to me firewall, LOL.

Lookin' good Dave,have fun at RTTC!!

[CrossRamRich]

Read Todds thread, according to Stielow you need to learn to dance!

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Personally, I'd put a floating caliper on it now and sell that kit. At the very least, make sure those axle bearings are tight.

Thanks Todd. Since this new kit is already installed I think we'll see how it plays out. Hell, I might not even notice what is going on.

Originally Posted by Track Junky

Yep, me be likin' dem solid rollers, . Be likin' that VR1 to. Hey, whatta ya know, I'm not the only feller wid an MSD box tatched to me firewall, LOL.

Lookin' good Dave,have fun at RTTC!!

Thanks G. Ha, yeah Rich tried to persuade me to relocate the MSD box and I said no way. I'm going old school and simple on this one. Wish you were coming to El Toro with us...

Originally Posted by RICH BERMEA

Read Todds thread, according to Stielow you need to learn to dance!

Left foot braking like the gokart huh Rich?

[conekiller13]

Originally Posted by Track Junky

Yep, me be likin' dem solid rollers, . Be likin' that VR1 to. Hey, whatta ya know, I'm not the only feller wid an MSD box tatched to me firewall, LOL.

Lookin' good Dave,have fun at RTTC!!

Well.......My MSD box will be attached to the firewall.......but on the inside, that whole race car thing Ya' know.

[Track Junky]

Originally Posted by conekiller13

Well.......My MSD box will be attached to the firewall.......but on the inside, that whole race car thing Ya' know.

You might want to keep that whole race car thing to your self, you might hurt Todd's feelings