1968 Camaro "Badmotorfinger" v2.2

[fleet]

Originally Posted by Flash68

And in other news... the owner 2 owners ago of my car tracked me down after seeing it in Camaro Performers covering the RTTC2 event. He was really happy to see the car again and we chatted about everything he did. He actually painted the car in 1999 when he was 15 in hid dad's paint shop. And he did the mini-tub job before there was the mini-tub kit everyone buys today. Wants to come see it in action on the track someday.

Cool story. Must of made your day.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by uk68327

I'm installing an M21 in my 68 - old skool drivetrain for the win! if it breaks, then the Italian gearset gets commissioned

Cheers,
Mark

Well I gave it plenty of chances but they just aren't happy with my motor and apparently shifting techniques.

I thought about the Italian gearsets and told Rich about them, but now I am just thinking something newer and beefier altogether... and different.

After 4 various Muncies in this car in less than 2 months, I'd say it's time to try something else!

Originally Posted by ssick chevelle

What is the purpose of the bar across the enginembay? Looks beautiful

It's a Monte Carlo bar that was custom fabbed by the shop the previous owner had do all the rollcage work. It ties in those forward down bars that keeps the frame and cage all rigid.

Originally Posted by compos mentis

Cool story. Must of made your day.

Yes that was a fun chat and gave me -- as resident one-liner Todd would say -- the warm and fuzzies inside.

[Ron in SoCal]

^ Hey Dave - what's the deal w the italian gear sets? Never heard of them (nothing new there). Also, that was a very cool story of the prior owner. Maybe you and Rich can draft him into the pit crew?

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

^ Hey Dave - what's the deal w the italian gear sets? Never heard of them (nothing new there). Also, that was a very cool story of the prior owner. Maybe you and Rich can draft him into the pit crew?

Apparently this is a way to get some stronger gears in there. There was/is an Italian gear company who manufacturers stronger M22 gearsets with a greater level of detail (apparently) than what Muncie themselves did. I couldn't find a ton of solid details on them but did find several 4 speed/Muncie rebuilders/sellers who sell them for about $500-600 a set. But, if I am going to dump $1000+ into ANY tranny, I figure it not be a Muncie.... you can dress up a hooker with Gucci shoes and bag but she is still a hooker.



And my pit crew is getting kinda big then.... puts some more pressure on said driver to perform.

[Ron in SoCal]

Yep. Just look at it as a $1000 discont on the new tranny...