1969 Camaro Restomod Project Thread

[BigBronco]

Originally Posted by will69camaro

The guy helping with my tune said “put an auto in it and go 8s.”

I think it’s gonna go 9s pretty easily at this point. Fuel system upgrades. And a little suspension work I’m im hoping it goes low 9s at mid-high 150s

It will easily go Mid 9's at 158 or so if not more, especially after the new fuel setup.

[will69camaro]

Originally Posted by BigBronco

It will easily go Mid 9's at 158 or so if not more, especially after the new fuel setup.

Man that's the hope, i'd say i got the bug a little bit based on how EASY the car went deep into the 10s.

Carry 19-20 psi THROUGH 3rd and 4th and I bet that gets it in the upper 150s...Fuel system will be required for that for sure.

Little harder launch and it's there i'm sure.

[will69camaro]

Like usual, enough wasn't enough. While the clutch is out and being diagnosed, i just ordered a fuel pump replacement for one of my V modules, that houses twin 525LPH Hellcat pumps. Ordering the lines and fittings to add this as my "secondary" pump setup. This should give me some breathing room on the power side, as i was losing fuel pressure in the pass above. This will be adding an extra 75% fuel flow and should allow me to get close to maxing out those ID1700x if the turbos are up for it. All that's left for fuel system upgrade is the controller (CarlC ) to ship, and a few small fittings.

[Rodknock]

Originally Posted by will69camaro

Like usual, enough wasn't enough. While the clutch is out and being diagnosed, i just ordered a fuel pump replacement for one of my V modules, that houses twin 525LPH Hellcat pumps. Ordering the lines and fittings to add this as my "secondary" pump setup. This should give me some breathing room on the power side, as i was losing fuel pressure in the pass above. This will be adding an extra 75% fuel flow and should allow me to get close to maxing out those ID1700x if the turbos are up for it. All that's left for fuel system upgrade is the controller (CarlC ) to ship, and a few small fittings.

Do both pumps run all the time, or does the second one kick in under boost? Sorry if it's a stupid question, but I have a huge learning curve to go through, after being out of the hobby for 20 years, and now trying to learn new school

[will69camaro]

Originally Posted by Rodknock

Do both pumps run all the time, or does the second one kick in under boost? Sorry if it's a stupid question, but I have a huge learning curve to go through, after being out of the hobby for 20 years, and now trying to learn new school

CTS-V runs full time, second pump comes on with effectively a "hobbs switch" but believe CarlC is working that into the controller itself. It will come on with 2psi boost.

[will69camaro]

Trans has been out and put back in. Issue with clutch was slave related and specifically about being a cheap china knockoff piece (From O'Reillys) that had all the markings of a GM piece so i mistakenly assumed same. My fault. Also with new trans and new slave, I should have RE-measured for clutch spacing/shimming needed and I didn't. My mistake.

Trans is back in, with a GM replacement slave, measured out and in the range of what is acceptable per Manuf Recommendations.

I will check this evening to see if the clutch releases like it should after bleeding fully. After that is confirmed I will be re-installing all the turbo piping / exhaust I had to remove, and the new Bowler shifter (previous had split the boot and was leaking).
Old T56 magnum shifter with 300 miles:


New shifter and new seal design:




Based on some signs of fuel starvation and the car having so much left on the table power wise, I've started to collect parts for fuel system change:
Vaporworx controller:


Twin Walbro 525LPH (285s) in custom Housing:


Fancy fuse panel for pump and future amp ANL fuses:


Not shown is the new Fuelab FPR, hoses/fittings, etc needed for the pump and fuel rail feed changes.

Also have some more items on order for changing the WG control to Dome control and twin solenoids. Hoping it all fits around what I already have but there is more work needed there, like drilling and tapping the compressor housing, so that will be a bit.

[python]

Almost 10 years on this thread what a build.

[Rodknock]

Originally Posted by will69camaro

Trans has been out and put back in. Issue with clutch was slave related and specifically about being a cheap china knockoff piece (From O'Reillys) that had all the markings of a GM piece so i mistakenly assumed same. My fault. Also with new trans and new slave, I should have RE-measured for clutch spacing/shimming needed and I didn't. My mistake.

Trans is back in, with a GM replacement slave, measured out and in the range of what is acceptable per Manuf Recommendations.

I will check this evening to see if the clutch releases like it should after bleeding fully. After that is confirmed I will be re-installing all the turbo piping / exhaust I had to remove, and the new Bowler shifter (previous had split the boot and was leaking).

Based on some signs of fuel starvation and the car having so much left on the table power wise, I've started to collect parts for fuel system change:
Vaporworx controller:


Twin Walbro 525LPH (285s) in custom Housing:



Not shown is the new Fuelab FPR, hoses/fittings, etc needed for the pump and fuel rail feed changes.

Also have some more items on order for changing the WG control to Dome control and twin solenoids. Hoping it all fits around what I already have but there is more work needed there, like drilling and tapping the compressor housing, so that will be a bit.

Will, what size fuel lines are you running to the front? All flex, or hard lines?