1968 Camaro "Badmotorfinger" v2.2

[Flash68]

Appreciate all the words guy, really.

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

I hope you have a good gardener

Yep, her name is Susan and she's quite costly.


In related news.... I think I'm picking up my subframe and torque arm next week... then we can stop talking about this patsy ass house stuff.

[sixnina]

Dave,
Did you finally pick up the subframe? Any updates??

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by sixnina

Dave,
Did you finally pick up the subframe? Any updates??

Yea he is replacing the Linoleum in the kitchen with Travertine and trying to decide between antique bronze or stainless fixtures.

[GregWeld]

His new subframe is named Susie



She's very cute -- spunky actually -- not sure how she drives.

[Bucketlist2012]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

His new subframe is named Susie



She's very cute -- spunky actually -- not sure how she drives.

Oh man...

Since I really don't know you guys, I am just going to pass on that one...

Damn you guys are brutal....

My Wife is running rich and I am trying to lean her out a bit...

[fleetus macmullitz]

Mark Stielow is building a '67.

Dub Renner drives a '69.

So I don't see the big need to find out what ISN'T going on with this one.

It's only a '68.

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

My Wife is running rich and I am trying to lean her out a bit...

[Flash68]

Slight change of plans and here comes Badmotorfinger V2.2 (hat tip to Chad Ryker for getting me to liking that moniker as he did V3.0 on his latest version).

Current motor in progress is scrapped (and for sale) and its place will go this thing:



The key numbers are:

430 cubes
736 hp @ 6800 rpm
609 ft lbs @ 6000 rpm
92 octane
10.8:1 compression
185 lbs spring pressure for durability

The heart of this and why I had to have it was the 2006 era Joe Gibbs Racing SB2.2 heads.

This is the exact motor that got me interested in the SB2 stuff back 7-8 months ago when it was first listed.... sale fell through and it was relisted recently so I snatched it up. Most of the parts are upgrades over what I was putting in my 386 anyway. Will have it shipped to Watson Racing and have them check it over and dyno it here on 91 octane. Can't wait.

Guess it's time to start working on getting the chassis under this car.

Anyone need some good SBC short block and top end parts?

[Spiffav8]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

His new subframe is named Susie



She's very cute -- spunky actually -- not sure how she drives.

Wow! That could be taken SO many ways.

[Flash68]

How's the car going? Great! I just trimmed the hedges, power washed the deck and side patio and some fencing, and assembled some new furniture.



Actually, Rich did just pick up the subframe and torq arm on Sunday in Monterey.... I am anxious to see it and mock it up.