1969 Camaro Restomod Project Thread

[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.

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by python

Almost 10 years on this thread what a build.

It's amazing how time fly's and life sometime's takes precedence and importance over our builds.

[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?

[will69camaro]

Originally Posted by Rodknock

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

-10AN. All PTFE flex line

[Rodknock]

Originally Posted by will69camaro

-10AN. All PTFE flex line

Cool, thanks brother!

[will69camaro]

Originally Posted by Rodknock

Cool, thanks brother!

No problem. Sorry was a little short i was on phone and away from home.

System currently is:
Two CTS-V pumps
Two -6AN feed lines (one goes through a Flex Fuel Sensor)
Billet y-block, 2x -6AN to -10AN
-10AN PTFE line to a inline filter
-10AN/-10AN Filter
-10AN PTFE to the passenger fuel rail, rear
Passenger Fuel Rail
-8AN PTFE Crossover
Driver Fuel Rail
Plug with Fuel Pressure Sensor as a "dead head"

Changing it up slightly.
One V pump will remain and the flex fuel sensor will be on that -6AN line.
One V pump is being replaced with the Ricks twin 525LPM pump configuration with -10AN from the tank
The -10AN line will have a Fuel Pressure Regulator acting as a "safety" for the V pump if i see a big pressure spike. V pump cant bypass enough fuel for the two 525's. This Fuel Pressure Regulator will have a -6AN return to the tank
Billet Y block will be re-configured to have a -10AN/-6AN to -10AN
Everything from there will be same to engine bay.
In engine bay i'm splitting the -10AN line that originally went to passenger rail to another Billet Y block configured as -10AN to 2x -8AN
Each AN line will feed the rear of each rail, pressure sensor inline on the driver rear through an adapter fitting.

I'll be getting pictures of these upgrades and will share. Hoping to start them today or tomorrow. Waiting on some 8GA wire to show up monday before i can put the tank back in position but can mount the FPR, configure the lines, etc.