1972 Procharged 581 Camaro

[tones2SS]

Any updates on this bad boy?

[speedjohnston]

Unfortunately no... hopefully in feb I can start collecting more parts.

[tgvettes]

Can't wait to see this one done. It is totally my style of 2nd gen. what's missing? looks like you have all the important stuff.

Tonny

[speedjohnston]

Originally Posted by tgvettes

Can't wait to see this one done. It is totally my style of 2nd gen. what's missing? looks like you have all the important stuff.

Tonny

The biggest things left are the transmission, electrical, and fuel system with lots of little odds and ends. That will get it rolling but not finished. At least now there is an end in site.

[tgvettes]

Tranny, that is a big deal of course. What are you going to use?

Tonny

[tony byram]

I own a 72 Camaro too, WoW! Im glad you started this thread! Im old school and diggin the fender flairs! Not much 72 Camaro left on this one(LOL)! Thats alright though because this thing looks like its gonna be more like a ballistic missle! Aim it in the direction you want to go and FIRE!

[speedjohnston]

Originally Posted by tgvettes

Tranny, that is a big deal of course. What are you going to use?

Tonny

Its not 100% yet but probably a 400 with a gear vendor. I think thats about the only thing that will handle the torque and be reliable to any degree. Thats not to start any arguements, I'm still open to something else. I also need the overdrive to reach its potential top speed.

[70rs]

Originally Posted by speedjohnston

Its not 100% yet but probably a 400 with a gear vendor. I think thats about the only thing that will handle the torque and be reliable to any degree. Thats not to start any arguements, I'm still open to something else. I also need the overdrive to reach its potential top speed.

Are you opposed to a manual trans?

[speedjohnston]

Originally Posted by 70rs

Are you opposed to a manual trans?

I am not oppose to it, I just haven't seen one last with that kind of torque. Everyone seems to have issues. You can definately make some passes but to last a season of abuse I'm not too sure. If you know of any feel free to make suggestions. It just has to have an overdrive and handle over 1200ft/lbs of torque (that is actually my starting point if all goes well). Keep in mind also the car may have slicks on it at times, and that will be even more stressfull on it. I will be leaving the transmission to be one of the last things and will purchase the best I can afford at the time.

[70rs]

I knew you were going to push some serious power but was not thinking 1200ft/lbs and slicks!

I honestly don't know of any manual that would also work on the street, auto x, or drag strip and serve your needs. I have never driven anything with a manual transmissions meant for that kind of abuse so I can not comment on how they would do.