1968 Camaro "Badmotorfinger" v2.2 - Lateral-g Forums

**Flash68** · #1 05-12-2012, 10:53 PM

Ok if I flip flop later so be it.

As of now this bastardized Ford looking Dodge colored POS Chevy is gonna experience some big changes and it's just sooner than I had anticipated. Sometimes you just can't control timing and some parts landed in my lap that I just could not pass up. Good thing the guy takes layaway. Thanks Larry if you're reading!

My current subframe with all the goodies is pretty much sold so I guess it's in motion now.

Here's the goods:

Jake's Rod Shop Apex C6 subframe
6 way Bilsteins front and rear (might upgrade to double adj)
1.25" splined sway bar
Jake's torque arm

Of course this triggers lots of other discussions and decisions to make. I think I'll end up with a Moser or Speedway Floater (using my existing Wilwood brakes front/rear) and a dry sump has entered back into the discussion again.

What is completely up in the air at this point is timeline. It is possible I miss Buttonwillow in September, but if that's the way it has to be for this car to get real serious and solid and safe, then so be it. I wanna get things solid and right with this car before I really start going fast. I haven't been 100% comfortable with my stock sub, 12 bolt with c clips, and a few other things.

I might not have a car at BW in Sept, but I will damn sure be there regardless.

Not in my possession yet but deposit paid and I'll pick it up in the next month or two. Ok lemme have it.

**FETorino** · #2 05-12-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash68

Ok if I flip flop later so be it.

As of now this bastardized Ford looking Dodge colored POS Chevy is gonna experience some big changes and it's just sooner than I had anticipated. Sometimes you just can't control timing and some parts landed in my lap that I just could not pass up. Good thing the guy takes layaway. Thanks Larry if you're reading!

My current subframe with all the goodies is pretty much sold so I guess it's in motion now.

Here's the goods:

Jake's Rod Shop Apex C6 subframe
6 way Bilsteins front and rear (might upgrade to double adj)
1.25" splined sway bar
Jake's torque arm

Of course this triggers lots of other discussions and decisions to make. I think I'll end up with a Moser or Speedway Floater (using my existing Wilwood brakes front/rear) and a dry sump has entered back into the discussion again.

What is completely up in the air at this point is timeline. It is possible I miss Buttonwillow in September, but if that's the way it has to be for this car to get real serious and solid and safe, then so be it. I wanna get things solid and right with this car before I really start going fast. I haven't been 100% comfortable with my stock sub, 12 bolt with c clips, and a few other things.

I might not have a car at BW in Sept, but I will damn sure be there regardless.

Not in my possession yet but deposit paid and I'll pick it up in the next month or two. Ok lemme have it.

I like it.

I was afraid you were going to say you bought an LS.

The torque arm should be a great rear set up for the track. SPend the money you saved on the adjustable shocks and a floater. Moser is the cheaper option.

**Flash68** · #3 05-12-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FETorino

I like it.

I was afraid you were going to say you bought an LS.

The torque arm should be a great rear set up for the track. SPend the money you saved on the adjustable shocks and a floater. Moser is the cheaper option.

LS? You'd see me put a Ford motor in this car before that.

The shocks are adjustable and custom valved by Jake. Just not double adjustable. We'll see. He says the singles are more than enough for 95% of the people. Am I in the 5%? I'd like to be.

Yeah he recommended Moser also. Probably what I'll do.

intocarss · #4 05-12-2012, 11:26 PM

Ok lemme have it

You're looking at the BIG PICTURE. Smart move & congrats!! Then again.... what do I know

**Flash68** · #5 05-12-2012, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by intocarss

Ok lemme have it

You're looking at the BIG PICTURE. Smart move & congrats!! Then again.... what do I know

Thanks. That's exactly what I'm trying to do, Jer. What's a few extra months to get it right?

intocarss · #6 05-12-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash68

, Jer. What's a few extra months to get it right?

THAT MANY MORE WINS UNDER YOUR BELT

Track Junky · #7 05-12-2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash68

What's a few extra months to get it right?

I'd be going through some serious withdrawls.

**Flash68** · #8 05-12-2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Track Junky

I'd be going through some serious withdrawls.

I'm trying to be conservative. Maybe I will make BW. I reserve the right to change my mind and change direction every 10 minutes.

**FETorino** · #9 05-12-2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash68

LS? You'd see me put a Ford motor in this car before that.

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That CHI Windsor is calling your name.

Be the first on your block to run a 427 Ford in a Camaro.

**Flash68** · #10 05-12-2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FETorino

That CHI Windsor is calling your name.

Be the first on your block to run a 427 Ford in a Camaro.

Surprisingly... I don't hate the idea.

But a guy on here already ran a Ford 302 twin turbo in his 1st gen Camaro a couple years ago. He put in a LS though recently.