Yet another 2nd Gen Camaro - Project/update

[Payton King]

I would not be worried about running a spacer on those. Also on the speedway hub is it the standard Ford size register of 3.06? Did you have the wheels made for a Chevy register of 2.78?

If the material is there, I would have the hubs turned down. Had to to do that on my Moser rear for the yellow car I had.

[gerno]

Originally Posted by WSSix

Gorgeous! I hope I can get my stance down low. I see cars like your car and just drool.

Thanks, I like it low too. Now I just have to figure out the other issue, exhaust...

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Those look great Steve!


I know how worried you were... but they turned out awesome.

Thanks Greg. I am pretty happy with them but still think a few small changes would have made them perfect. The real test comes on the track so I'll leave it until then.

Originally Posted by Payton King

I would not be worried about running a spacer on those. Also on the speedway hub is it the standard Ford size register of 3.06? Did you have the wheels made for a Chevy register of 2.78?

If the material is there, I would have the hubs turned down. Had to to do that on my Moser rear for the yellow car I had.

No, I would not have such an issues with the 2.78" diameter. I gave Travis a rough measurement of 2.5" x1.5" which is the end of the hub and told him it was the Speedway Mod-Lite hub. I thought incorrectly they had cut wheels for the hubs before and knew the specs so they could leave plenty of clearance.. Instead he took my rough measurement and added .003" for clearance. Completely my fault for assuming, I should have given detailed specs for every dimension of the wheels I needed and not made any assumptions. This was my first time to buy expensive custom wheels so I didn't know any better. Hopefully in a few years when I save up the money again to build another car I'll be much more detailed when making my purchase.

I think I could shave ~.030" off the hub (Will call Speedway today) and run the 3.06" inner diameter spacer to clear the radius without issue. It will be tight but I think there will be enough clearance. Expansion of the metal when hot is my greatest concern. Just frustrating given I'm already well over budget both time and money wise.

[Payton King]

Wheels look great! I am sure you can get it worked out.

[gerno]

Talked to Speedway. The drive plates are hardened so they can't be turned. They can be ground but anything more than .01" is not recomended since it may cause cracking near the bolts holding the dust caps. Looks like the wheels will be headed back to Michigan.

[gerno]

If you couldn't tell from the other posts I was a little frustrated with the issue but after talking to the team at Formula 43 I'm feeling much better. Travis and Trisha are going to take care of me and adjust the bore on the rear wheels. I'm really glad I chose Formula 43.

Here are a little better pics with light.

[carbuff]

Originally Posted by gerno

Thanks, I like it low too. Now I just have to figure out the other issue, exhaust...

Just a minor technicality, which Eric and I are still working on for TOW. I should get mine back from the second ceramic coat tomorrow and then hopefully have TOW back together by the weekend.

Car looks really good, I like that stance! You going to have her ready for the Spokes event at SAR on April 27th?

[gerno]

Originally Posted by carbuff

Just a minor technicality, which Eric and I are still working on for TOW. I should get mine back from the second ceramic coat tomorrow and then hopefully have TOW back together by the weekend.

Car looks really good, I like that stance! You going to have her ready for the Spokes event at SAR on April 27th?

Luckily I can change my exhaust more because I'm too cheap to get the pipes coated...Until I swap the LS the headers are going to be the biggest issue. I'm really thinking to cut out the rear floor pans and raising them 1-2" so the mufflers are a little higher...

She will be ready for the SPOKES event one way or another.....I'm ready to get this thing back on the road.

[carbuff]

Yep, the mufflers themselves are my lowest point now, and they can't go much higher without cutting the floor. Having the Tri-Y headers makes it easier to tuck them up in the front for sure...

If you need another pair of hands, let me know, but it sounds like you are pretty close!

[johnzSS]

Sweet build sir! Keep the updates coming!

[glassman]

If you drive my car (i will be there in Oct with the goodguys road tour) or drive Bryan's car, ummmm you'll be puttin that LS in before you know it.

But man, i hate when there on the stands for that long....drive that beotch!!!

How long the rims gonna set u back?