Camaro XV

[PTAddict]

Originally Posted by Stielow

The 315 - 335 Rivals were the best for balance and forward bite. The Rivals are terrible without a heat cycle.

Awesome pictures of an awesome car. Really amazing all the way around.

We found the same thing with the Rivals - mine arrived 2 days before the Portland Ultimate Street Car, after a 6 month back order, and we didn't have time to heat cycle them. They were slippery as snot in the AutoX and Speed Stop, and finally came into their own by the 3rd track session.

Did the 315s up front fit cleanly under the Anvil fenders? I've been eyeing those fenders but don't really want my car back in body and paint jail unless it's really worth it ...

Once again, good luck at SEMA and OUCSI. Wish I could be there to see it.

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by PTAddict

Awesome pictures of an awesome car. Really amazing all the way around.

We found the same thing with the Rivals - mine arrived 2 days before the Portland Ultimate Street Car, after a 6 month back order, and we didn't have time to heat cycle them. They were slippery as snot in the AutoX and Speed Stop, and finally came into their own by the 3rd track session.

Did the 315s up front fit cleanly under the Anvil fenders? I've been eyeing those fenders but don't really want my car back in body and paint jail unless it's really worth it ...

Once again, good luck at SEMA and OUCSI. Wish I could be there to see it.

I have the 315 on a 10.5 and the fit great. Side wall is square. With 1.75 degrees of camber and the car fairly low the tires do not rub at all. I was hesitant to use an 11 because I thought I would have a hard rub. I might try an 11 later.

Over all I’m happy with the Anvil stuff. They do require a bit more body work than a steel OE fender.

I took my new Rival to a church parking lot and did LH and RH donuts until they stuck. Seemed to work. The kids next to the church liked it. The cop not so much.....

The car is shipped to SEMA so no more tuning.

Thanks for all the support.

Mark

[ArisESQ]

Originally Posted by Stielow

I took my new Rival to a church parking lot and did LH and RH donuts until they stuck. Seemed to work. The kids next to the church liked it. The cop not so much.....

Mark

Next time I get caught doing donuts in the church parking lot I'll just explain that I'm "tuning my car."

Can't wait to see how you do at OUSCI - congrats on building an incredible car!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by ArisESQ

Next time I get caught doing donuts in the church parking lot I'll just explain that I'm "tuning my car."

Can't wait to see how you do at OUSCI - congrats on building an incredible car!

and your on a mission from god.


awesome build

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by Stielow

I took my new Rival to a church parking lot and did LH and RH donuts until they stuck. Seemed to work. The kids next to the church liked it. The cop not so much..... Mark

Can you imagine if this was you it should would make for a good story at Sema ?


Dad facing Charges after doing donuts in Parking lot

http://www.wchstv.com/news/features/...l#.VFKHP_ldVZs

[CarlC]

Okay, I'll bite. Why 177*F thermostat for the Z28?

Very nicely executed Mark.

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by CarlC

Okay, I'll bite. Why 177*F thermostat for the Z28?

Very nicely executed Mark.

The Z/28 thermostat is a lower temp and higher flow thermostat. We wanted to make the Z/28 robust for track use and we wanted more coolant flow for better power train cooling. Early on in the program we were undersized for power train cooling and the thermostat in conjunction with many other parts keeps the Z/28 cool.

I have learned a lot from my projects and from work. Having a car that will run hard on the track without overheating is great. A side benefit is nothing leaks. It is a great feeling not to be also watching the gauges out of the corner of your eye.

This project also has a Race Technology dash that allows me to monitor the can engine data, log it and set warning functions. I went from a gauge watcher to just using the warning lights.

It all works great.

Mark

[69hugger]

Mark,
Will that thermostat work in a BBC, or is the size different for the LS motors?

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by 69hugger

Mark,
Will that thermostat work in a BBC, or is the size different for the LS motors?

Sorry no totally different.

[PTAddict]

Originally Posted by Stielow

I took my new Rival to a church parking lot and did LH and RH donuts until they stuck. Seemed to work. The kids next to the church liked it. The cop not so much.....

LOL.

"I'm heat cycling my tires to be ready for the Optima Challenge" is probably one of the more original excuses the cop has heard.