Updating my '69 Camaro

[Rybar]

Originally Posted by Roberts68

That gold '68, is that a member here or anything you know of? Mine was originally gold and that sort of makes me think...

I'd like to see some more shots of it.

Your car? x10

He's a buddy of mine, I don't think he's a member. I can see if the paint is orig but it has ralley and hockey stripes so not sure.

There's a few more photos here otherwise I only have the ones in the orig link I posted:

http://www.cruiseforyourcause.org/ga...se-aug-17-2012

[Roberts68]

Yeah, I used to think I could never go back to gold... key words, "used to"...

That is one of the nicest looking gold Camaros I have ever seen. TwistMachine has another but I really like the nostalgic looking stripes on your buddies.

Thanks for sharing those.

[Rybar]

We'll winter mods have begun.

She's off to get a new heart put in. Swapping in the HKE Forged 383 shortblock and putting my top end on it. Will have a stock LS1 complete motor and my Texas Speed cam for sale soon.

Been very happy with the results from Patrick G and Geoff at EPS Engine Power Systems so they spec'd me a new cam for the 383:

235/242 .638/.615 113 LSA

Last time the little 346 that could was run:







Off to the shop





346 is already out next day:

[69x22]

HKE as in Houston Texas HKE? What kind of power are you shooting for with the new engine?

[tubbed69]

good luck with new motor,car looks great even with the smoke

[Ron in SoCal]

Way to go Ry! You will enjoy the 383. Smart approach too. Is your fuel system up to the task?

[Rybar]

Originally Posted by 69x22

HKE as in Houston Texas HKE? What kind of power are you shooting for with the new engine?

Not sure where they are Tony I bought the motor 2nd hand brand new off a member on LS1Tech. How is the company good or bad? And I'd be really happy with 500 rwhp and 450 rwtq.

Originally Posted by tubbed69

good luck with new motor,car looks great even with the smoke

Smoke is actually because its freezing cold outside. Nothing is wrong with the 346 it doesnt burn oil or anything like that.

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

Way to go Ry! You will enjoy the 383. Smart approach too. Is your fuel system up to the task?

Thanks Ron. I'm looking to mainly up the TQ output. So hopefully the extra cubes and new cam will help out. Fuel system is 36# injectors and Walbro 255 intank pump. You think that will be up to the task?

[Frankenstine]

The cam they have specked for you, is it a good street cam, and what heads intake will you be using, 500 RWHP thats pretty stout for a 383, and could you post up all the info on the motor as well. I might be going that way also, I have a 383 block for my 69 that came with it, nothing special just two bolt main, LS not in the picture rite now.. for my project. Thanks Keith

[Rybar]

Originally Posted by 214Chevelle

Ryan, HKE is out of Houston. The owners names is Eric. And yes the company is good. Eric know his stuff. He's one of the premier builders down here in Texas. You will will be more than happy with the motor. Make sure to post up some pics when it's in.

Thanks for letting me know Marcus, they seemed like they have a good rep on LS1tech but maybe don't advertise as much as they used to.

Originally Posted by transam

Looks good ryan,so jealous of you and your motors that rev over 2000rpm

No problem Paul, I guess you can't really rev past 2k with no shoes on nice Avatar photo buddy.

Originally Posted by 67goatman455

WOW. This is my favorite 69' ever. Had to send one of your pictures to social networking site. Color, wheels, tires, NAILED IT

Wow man, thanks for the compliment. Much appreciated.

Originally Posted by 69x22

2nd that...
Yes Erick at HKE built my engine and quite a few for my buddies. People send him engines from all over the United States.
http://hkracingengines.com/

Good stuff Tony. I see we share the same taste in many things about our cars

Originally Posted by srh3trinity

Sounds like the engine upgrade is really going to ratchet things up a bit. I may have said it before, but your thread should be bookmarked for anybody that needs to see what the proper stance on a 69 should be. Your car nails it.

Thank you sir, much appreciated.

Originally Posted by Flash68

Yeah buddy this is gonna be fun.

Aint no race car like yours, but should be fun Dave!

Originally Posted by canrc

Nice Ryan! Can't wait to see it run in April!

Nevermind my junk, want to see and hear yours opened up Raj

Originally Posted by Frankenstine

The cam they have specked for you, is it a good street cam, and what heads intake will you be using, 500 RWHP thats pretty stout for a 383, and could you post up all the info on the motor as well. I might be going that way also, I have a 383 block for my 69 that came with it, nothing special just two bolt main, LS not in the picture rite now.. for my project. Thanks Keith

Hey Keith, can't really say. It's got a little more duration and lift than my old cam but wider LSA. They wanted me to go with a 114 LSA for better street manners but I wanted a little more chop. On this car I'm willing to sacrifice a little driveability for a nicer sound. I would definately talk to Geoff at EPS the man knows his stuff. And the numbers have proved it.