69 Camaro v2.0 - Project "Major Havoc"

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by FETorino

Did you pick up that short block?

I gotta say... you are really good at managing YOUR task reminders for OTHER PEOPLE'S stuff.

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Flash68

I gotta say... you are really good at managing YOUR task reminders for OTHER PEOPLE'S stuff.

I was just planning my trip to pick up my motor and remembered another big block was coming to life. Even if it's the wrong brand. Plus I gave up on yours ever running.

[chr2002ca]

Yep, picked up my shortblock on Friday. Jason did a fantastic job. Extremely detail oriented and his experience with Todd's block allowed him to know exactly what to do with mine with no surprises. I was thrashing away in the garage this weekend to take some measurements, test fit some plumbing connections, and order some parts. Will have a long post with lots of photos this week or weekend. Will be installing the motor probably Wednesday and the transmission right behind it on Thursday or Friday. Then it will take a few weeks to get everything hooked up, driveshaft shortened, 2 primaries on my driver's side header to be re-worked for more clearance around the steering box, shifter and center console plate setup, Concept One serpentine system and accessories, power steering lines, PCV/breather/oil separater system, and other minor stuff. I'm not going to rush because this is the part that I'm 'supposed' to enjoy.

[Matt@BOS]

Originally Posted by chr2002ca

I'm not going to rush because this is the part that I'm 'supposed' to enjoy.

I find that I only enjoy taking my time and having "fun" on projects after I've rushed through them once and get to do them a second time.

You will definitely enjoy it when it holds together because you took your time and built it right!

Matt

[GregWeld]

Best part of this hobby is what I call the "hunting and the gathering"... Seems like when they're all done -- we're looking for something else to do/change/improve.

[chr2002ca]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Best part of this hobby is what I call the "hunting and the gathering"... Seems like when they're all done -- we're looking for something else to do/change/improve.

Hah, I'm ready to be finished and start driving. I'm actually a little burned out on the hunting and gathering. I probably spent 2 hours of research & purchasing for every 1 hour of work in the garage. Version 2.0 has kicked my ass in that department(I'll exclude the part number and cost columns):



Interior and Exterior Misc -
RideTech Tiger cage + harness bar
Seat Belts - 4 point 3"/2" harness, camlock, bolt-in, black
Seat belt fasteners
Cage foam and custom interior pieces
Cage paint
Oil temp Gauge, Autometer, Carbon 2 1/16"
GM ZL Badges
489 Engine CID Badges
Front Stainless Tow hook w/ black tow sticker
Rear Tow hook
Lighten trunk panels
Billet upper Hood latch

Engine - 489ci all aluminum
Short-block Assembly and the following parts to be supplied by Pettis
--Pistons + Rings
--Cam Bearings
--Rod Bearings
--Main Bearings & Rear main seal
--Windage Tray and mounts
--Timing Chain Set - Cloyes double roller, billet, key adjustable, Gen VI
--Billet pointer
--Oil pump shaft
--Oil pump stud
--Valley screen kit
--Oil filter adapter
GM ZL1 Block - new version of block from GM
ARP Engine Bolt Kit
Callies Compstar Crank - 4.250 stroke, internal balance, 2-piece seal, 2.2" rod jour
Callies H-beam Rods - 6.385 inch length, H-beam, ARP 2000 fasteners included
Cam - Gen VI step-nose custom grind, billet steel core with cast gear
Gen VI Cam retention plate and screws - GM parts
Timing Chain cover - Milodon 1-piece aluminum, Gen IV
Timing Chain cover seal and gaskets - Mr. Gasket
Lifters - Comp Cams Hyd Roller, .300 taller version, tie bar, S series
Harmonic Balancer/Dampener - ATI (internal balance)
Harmonic Balance Bolt - ARP
Road Racing Oil Pan - Milodon
Dipstick - Milodon flex stainless
Oil pump pickup - Milodon
Oil Pump - Melling High Volume
Oil Pump shaft - ARP
Oil Pan gasket - Mr. Gasket one piece
Fuel pump block-off plate
Brodix Race Rite BB-O, oval port, 119cc, assembled, CNC option
Pushrods - Magnum, one-piece, 3/8", .080 wall thickness, 7.750" / 8.700", retro-fit
Spark plugs - Champion RN12YC
Spark wires and looms - Vertical Wire Looms, Thermo-Sleeve
Valvoline 10W-30 16qts break-in and first 500 miles
Oil Filter
O-ring to 10AN fitting for Accumulator line + Cap
1/8 NPT extension fitting for oil pressure sender
Water pump stainless fittings + manifold stainless fitting
Plugs for water ports on cylinder heads
Short 45 degree bend hose to connect manifold to water pump
Cold air induction system
Concept 1 Serpentine Pulley system, PS pump included, clear annodized, shipping
Air Oil Separator, Moroso, 3/8 barb, (TBD)
PCV Driver's side 6AN black hose and nickel fittings (TBD after engine installed)
12 AN Russell nickel fitting for hose to breather tank, passender side,
3 ft of 12 AN Earl's Pro-lite hose for passenger side valve cover to breather, black
90 Degree fitting for passenger side valve cover, nickel plated, Russell
ARP Head Bolts
Head Gaskets - Fel-pro
Magnum Big Block rocker arms
Valve Covers - GM Performance Aluminum raised letters, gmpartsdirect.com
Valve cover gaskets - Fel-pro blue reusable
Breather tank for passenger side valve cover, mounting bracket, 12AN
Bulkhead fitting(Russell), passenger's side
PCV Valve - Push-in with 6 AN fitting, Earl's, Driver's side
Moroso Baffled grommets
EFI Distributor - gmpartsdirect - comes with melanized gear
Ignition adapter for computer controller dizzy
Coil to Distributor 2-pin harness, www.iboats.com
Ignition coil - Mallory Promaster e Series Ignition Coils
Motor Mounts - Energy Suspension "tall and narrow" poly/zinc/black
Aluminum 90 degree water neck - clear anodized - swivel CSR
Stainless thermostat
Alternator - Powermaster 140 amp

Fuel Injection Setup - Edelbrock/Holley hybrid
Holley HP EFI ECU and wiring harnesses
Fuel pressure regulator, Aeromotive
AN O-ring fittings for regulator, Aeromotive
AN O-ring plug for return inlet on regulator
Fuel pressure gauge for Regulator, Aeromotive
Coupler, female to female, staight, 6AN black, attach regulator to fuel rail
(4) 6 AN to 3/8 NPT fittings for fuel rails - Aeroquip
Edelbrock Victor Jr EFI Intake 454-O
Intake Gaskets - Fel-Pro
Edelbrock 1000 CFM Throttle Body with Delphi IAC
Fuel rails - Edelbrock
Fuel Injectors - Magneti Marelli 46lb Fuel Injectors Pico Short
Fuel rail stands for Edelbrock manifold and PICO injectors
Hose end, 120 degree for driver's side fuel rail, aluminum, 6AN, black, Aeroquip
Hose end, 150 degree for passenger side fuel rail, aluminum, 6AN, black, Aeroquip
Wire clamps
Wire wrap to hide individual injector wires at fuel rails, Black, Painless, .125", 20ft
Electrical connectors, wires, shrink wrap, tape

Exhaust -
Driver's side header re-work
Stainless clamps for wrap
O2 Sensor bung plug
Header wrap
New Header Gaskets, Hedman

Steering, Cooling, Inner Fenders -
Lee P/S finned reservoir, bung mounts, AN fittings, tax, ship
Power steering hoses
Anvil Carbon/Fiberglass inner fenders (blem)
Electric Fan Controller - Flex-a-lite
NPT-style water temp sending unit(to replace radiator probe style)
Thermostat housing/spacer to install NPT sending units into
Extra wiring, toggle switches
AutoRad Radiator, Cooling fans, Core Support, Cap, Shipping
Powder coating(satin black) for AutoRad Core support and brackets

Fuel System - rear of car to front(excludes EFI lines and fittings at engine)
New 2012 Aermotive Stealth fuel tank with pump
(4) 6 AN to Straight-cut O-ring fittings for tank and vent can hookup
Fuel Pump relay kit
Fuel filter, 10 microns, black
Fuel filter clamps and AN fittings
Fuel Vent Canister/Filter
PTFE Braided Teflon Fuel line & Reusable Super Gem Fittings for rear
SwageLoc stainless 3/8" hardline to 6AN fittings (2)
Hose end, staight, PTFE, Earls, 6AN black, attach return line to hardline(swageloc)
PTFE Hose, teflon, static dissipating, Earl's Speed-flex, 6AN, 20 feet
Coupler, male to male, 6AN, black, Earls
Hose end, 90 degree, PTFE, Earls
Coupler, Female to Female, 90 degree, 6AN, Earls, black
Hose End, 45 degree, PTFE, Aeroquip, return line hookup in rear
Hose ends, 45 degree, PTFE, Earls, to connect PTFE fuel line to rails and rear

Wheels and Tires -
Front: 18x9, 6.375" BS - My Budniks rehooped
Front Tires - Direzza ZII - 265/35-18
My front tires sold
Mounting and balancing

Brakes -
Wilwood 14", 6 piston, FNSL6R, black, front brake kit, zinc rotors($75)
Wilwood flex brake line kit
Bearing Grease, Stainless Safety Wire, new 1/2" lugs and locks
Front Brake Lines
Brake fluid - ATE Super Racing Blue

Transmission, Clutch, Driveshaft -
Tremec LS T-56 Magnum - Summit (includes $112 freight+handling charge)
Quicktime Bellhousing
Block to bellhousing Dowels - Moroso 1.5" long
Centerforce DYAD Dual-disc clutch/flywheel, 168 tooth, 26 spline, 2 piece rear seal
--0 balance(internal balance engine), 10.5" clutch
Transmission mount(TH400/T56)
Crossmember - ATS/Speedtech T56 1st gen (price includes $37 shipping)
Clutch Master Cylinder and mounting hardware
Pedal Assembly and hardware
Modo Pedal Covers for manual setup
Transmission jack
Heat shield for TO bearing supply line, Thermo-tec, 3ft, 5/8"x1"
Pilot Bearing -ACDELCO
Yoke - 31 spline, 1350 series
Custom 3/8" Aluminum spacer plate between trans and bell
Offset Dowels to center bellhousing
Change GM quick disconnect to Russell 4AN fitting on slave
Hydraulic Line from slave to MC, 4AN, Female ends, Earl 24"
Hydraulic Throwout Bearing, GM LS1 F-body, 2nd Day Air
Remote Bleeder line, 2nd Day Air
Shifter stick and ball for Tremec shifter, Hurst
4 AN couplers to connect hose to MC
Fluid for transmission
DOT 4 fluid for hydraulics
Driveshaft shortened/lengthened

Rear Differential -
Moser 12-bolt Complete Rear end assembly
33 spline TrueTrac, 3.42 gears
narrowed 3/4" on each end to resolve wheel spacing problem
Big Torino style housing endings to eliminate C-clips
1/2" wheel studs, 2 3/4" axle offset for Baer kit,
Torino style caliper mounting brackets - CNC - from Baer
Stainless mounting hardware for brake brackets
New, shorter stainess axle brake line for driver's side
Diff Fluid 80/90, 4 quart jug

Rear Suspension -
Lowering Blocks
Rear Shocks - AFCO Double Adjustable + Grade 8 Fasteners(Ace Hardware)
GlobalWest Del-a-lum leaf spring bushing and shackle kit
Wheel Spacers(1/2" pass side, 3/8" drivers side), billet
Longer Wheel studs: 1/2" x 3"
Custom tow hook, passenger side

Front Suspension -
Hotchkis Lower A-arms, 1/2" ride height drop, Delrin
SpeedTech Upper A-arms high clearance
ProForged Tall Upper Ball joints
Front Shocks - AFCO Double Adjustable
New Stock Replacement Spindles

Misc -
Acetone, Gloss black paint
Underhood Black paint, Gloss + Satin Chassis Black paint
Stainless and Grade 8 Fasteners, Threadlocker
Spindle Castle nuts (4)
Cobalt Drill bits and grinding bits
Variouis metal plates and stock
Wiring clamps/mounts
Grinding discs and metal jig saw blades

[Ron in SoCal]

^^^[

Originally Posted by Flash68

Chris, you are an organized and detailed MoFo my friend.

Originally Posted by chr2002ca

I have a condition.

Yes you do

[Royalworks]

I read 10% of that before I saw how long it was...

[chr2002ca]

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

^^^[
Yes you do

Any recommended medications? Right now I'm drinking Goo Gone and it's not helping much.

[Rybar]

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

^^^[

Yes you do

Chris you must have cut and pasted a spreadsheet for sure. No way you typed that all out a 2nd time. Congrats on getting the shortblock back maybe our cars will be back together pretty close to the same time.