Project "Sleeper" - 69 Camaro updates - Lateral-g Forums

**waynieZ** · #1 08-26-2008, 06:43 PM

Awesome job on the engine and sub frame. How did you like the brake lines for fit? What coil overs did you use?

BBC69Camaro · #2 08-26-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by waynieZ

Awesome job on the engine and sub frame. How did you like the brake lines for fit? What coil overs did you use?

Brakes lines still need to go in. Coil overs are QA1 double adjustables in the front and rear.

**tones2SS** · #3 08-27-2008, 05:27 AM

Please keep us updated with progress pics.
GOOD JOB!!

BBC69Camaro · #4 09-26-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by waynieZ

Awesome job on the engine and sub frame. How did you like the brake lines for fit?

Brake lines are in and fit top notch. I have to do some custom bending to get them to line up for the hydro boost but that was expected.

BBC69Camaro · #5 10-22-2008, 06:09 PM

Some quick updates:

Been chasing my tail trying to wrap up all the little things:

Working on mocking up fuel lines - still in progress need to get the engine in and mockup the exhaust really to finish this now, rear/parking brakes, proportioning valve etc.
Did a few more tests on my motor. Hooked it up to an engine scope with a sniffer, did a power balance test (very consistent drop 50 rpm per cylinder), and some fine tuning of the idle circuit (max vacuum/rpm, min CO while keeping HC from going up).
Putting back together my front clip (still had the inner fender kind of out).
Put the trunk lid and springs back on.
Started taking the motor off the stand getting ready to drop it in.
Decided on an Aeromotive Street Rod pump, filters (100 before and 10 after), check valve and fuel cooler (just showed up from Summit)

Still need to dyno the 700R4 that the car came with, see what state it is in. If it is okay, I'll try to get the car running with the 700R4 until I can build my 4L80E in the transmission class in the spring. Otherwise I'll wait until next summer to get the car running if the 700R4 is shot. Still got to redo all the electrical (and gauges) in the entire car so I'll have something to do in any event.

Here is a couple pics of the car ready for the engine:

I have the car set at minimum ride height right now. I'll see where it sits with the motor and clip on and how much clearance I have. Right now its nice and low in the rear, should be interesting.

New Wheels should be coming late next week. Should have a nice picture of the engine in with new wheels soon :jump:

jbutlr · #6 10-22-2008, 06:27 PM

What wheels did you decide to go with? Did you ever make it over to the Rushforth booth at the "cruise for a cure?"

BBC69Camaro · #7 10-22-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jbutlr

What wheels did you decide to go with? Did you ever make it over to the Rushforth booth at the "cruise for a cure?"

Oh yeah I did. Was very nice talking with Jason and Jon. After seeing the Rushforths even my wife was saying go with the Rushforths. How could I refuse my wife

Went with Strutters in 17x8 for the front 17x12 in the rear, hidden hardware, polished lip, smoked titanium centers (such a sweet finish), and Michelin PS/2 245/45/17 and 335/35/17s in the rear. Jon says I should be able to pick them up late next week, can't wait!

jbutlr · #8 10-22-2008, 08:44 PM

Oh, I did not know that was you. I think Jason was showing you what the lip for your rears would look like on my Camaro. I was hiding in the back trying to sneak in a few

. You are going to be real happy with your choice. The quality of the Rushforth line is top notch. Cant wait to see pics.

DriverzInc · #9 10-24-2008, 05:00 PM

Just read the entire build thread for the first time. Sweet work here man. It's a rough categorical world when a mini-tubbed camaro with a g-bar rear, Global west uppers and lowers, and QA1's with 17x13 rear wheels is stuffed into a Resto-Mod category.
I for one think its all a matter of opinion. Anyway....

Thanks again Ed for choosing our wheel brand. We're working hard to finish yours up by the 31st. I'll be in touch as soon as they are ready to go!

If for some reason the wheel build goes into SEMA week, someone will still be at the shop, holding down fort, and we'll get you squared away just as soon as the wheels can be picked up. We'll talk late next week. Thanks for keeping us updated on your car, and keep up the good work!