Randyf - 69 Camaro

[Randyf]

Currently building a stock looking 69 Camaro body and interior wise...suspension wise have gone to the Lateral-g / protouring side of the world.

Engine: GMPP, Fastburn 385 turnkey with Hotcam Kit,serpentine kit
Tranny: D&D Performance T-56 / Viper / 6-speed
Clutch: Mcleod, street twin, hydraulic TO bearing
Rear end: 12 bolt, Eaton 373 posi, Ford bearing ends, Moser axials
Suspension: Control Freak A-arms,Hotchkis TVS(2" drop in front and 1-1/2" drop in rear), Koni adjustable shocks
Steering: Steeroids power rack-n-pinion
Brakes: SSBC, Front - Force 10 quick change, Rear - Force 10 conversions from drum to disc
Exhaust: Pypes 2-1/2" SS, X-pipe

I have a few issues that I am trying to solve before they become issues:
1. What type and brand Headers to select with minimal interferences (ceramic coated) with best performance?
2. Need to figure out what I am using for a Transmission support member (realizing I will probaby be fabbing one is there a recommended kit to start from to minimize fabrication?)
3. Wth the T-56 / Viper/6-speed - Will I be modifying the transmission tunnel?
4. Wheel and Tire sizes - I would like to use American Racing - Torque Thrust II Chromes. I have not and do not plan on tubbing rear wheel wells...I have been seeing a lot of 69 Camaros with Front 17"X8" 4-3/4"BS (w/235s to 245 width tires) and Rear 17"X9.5" w/5.5"BS or 5.75" BS (w/275 width tires). My question is what are the viable combinations if I want to go to 18's or 19's (or a combination 18 fronts and 19 rears)?

[youthpastor]

Originally Posted by Randyf

. My question is what are the viable combinations if I want to go to 18's or 19's (or a combination 18 fronts and 19 rears)?

sounds sweet- check out rushforth wheels at drives inc, I am going to run 18's and 19's as far as tire sizes you can goggle a tire size calculator and it will give you exact widths..good luck..how bout some pics??? -Chris

[XcYZ]

Originally Posted by Randyf

I have a few issues that I am trying to solve before they become issues:
1. What type and brand Headers to select with minimal interferences (ceramic coated) with best performance?
2. Need to figure out what I am using for a Transmission support member (realizing I will probaby be fabbing one is there a recommended kit to start from to minimize fabrication?)
3. Wth the T-56 / Viper/6-speed - Will I be modifying the transmission tunnel?
4. Wheel and Tire sizes - I would like to use American Racing - Torque Thrust II Chromes. I have not and do not plan on tubbing rear wheel wells...I have been seeing a lot of 69 Camaros with Front 17"X8" 4-3/4"BS (w/235s to 245 width tires) and Rear 17"X9.5" w/5.5"BS or 5.75" BS (w/275 width tires). My question is what are the viable combinations if I want to go to 18's or 19's (or a combination 18 fronts and 19 rears)?

Welcome aboard, Randy.

1. I've had good luck with Hooker Super Comps
2. ATS has a bitchin tubular crossmember, you should check it out.
3. Nope, not needed unless you've used drop bushings.
4. Can't go wrong with 18's. 19's are getting more and more popular, too.

[Randyf]

Originally Posted by XcYZ

Welcome aboard, Randy.

1. I've had good luck with Hooker Super Comps
2. ATS has a bitchin tubular crossmember, you should check it out.
3. Nope, not needed unless you've used drop bushings.
4. Can't go wrong with 18's. 19's are getting more and more popular, too.

Scott, Nice car! Your car would be more similar to my next pro-touring Camaro! Thanks for the information above. As for Item # 3 I have tripped accross the problem I was predicting...
Sunday I reinstalled the engine with the T-56 "Viper" transmission to establish where to cut hole in tunnel for shifter (this car has been an Automatic car its whole...most recently a dragster by the most previous owner)...the shifter box on top of the transmission is about 2 to 2-1/2" below top of tunnel. It is being held down by an interference at 1). the Dodge Viper conversion plate (from dodge to gm) that is behind the bell housing and 2). A 2"+/- section behind the conversion plate that are part of of the D&D Performance T-56 GM Viper assembly. What i was planning to do is mark the interference location, cut the 3" or so strip out of the top of the tunnel to see if that elimnates the interference and allows enough room for normal torquing of the trans during violent burnouts! Then figure out how to reinstall sheetmetal with a minimal hump to complete the tunnel. One other complication is that I am putting in a stock console with the guage pack...I am hoping this potential new hump in the tunnel will be behind the console. Please let me know if you or anyone you know have run into this problem before... Is there possibly a new larger tunnel out there that accomodates this transmission? Thanks, Randyf