68' Camaro Stock to STACKED build - Lateral-g Forums

scottysimp7 · #1 03-15-2011, 05:34 PM

Im new to lateral-g, my name is Scott and Im from Santa Cruz,Ca. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a very clean and stock 68Camaro 4-spd.

One thing led to another, and now Rich Bermea(roadtouring customs) Gilroy, Ca is doing a full DSE build for me. Front to rear. Using 14in baer 6s all around, and mini tubs. Motor is a 421 small block from skip white performance (590+ hp).

I need help on wheel fitment. I am considering doing a staggared set up on my car. 18in front 19in rear. 275front and 325 rear.

Any thoughts or guidence?

Thx in advance
Scott

**Rybar** · #2 03-15-2011, 05:52 PM

Welcome, sounds and looks like a real nice project.

For a staggered 18/19 setup, I really like the setup on this car from HPI Customs (member 64pontiac)

Rear wheels are 19x12 with 7 inches of lip (rushforth rated x) 335/30/19 Tire and fronts are 18x9 (Tire size not sure)

**Flash68** · #3 03-15-2011, 06:04 PM

Good to see you post Scotty!

Guys, this is a sweet virgin car with really nice paint. It's got a great parts list going in too. Scott likes to track too so this will be fun when completed to have another local track partner.

**tones2SS** · #4 03-15-2011, 06:55 PM

Welcome.
Very cool project. Car does look clean.

scottysimp7 · #5 03-15-2011, 08:42 PM

With a 19in rear im not sure if i can fit a 335 cleanly with out rubbing issues in a 68'.

Has anyone delt with a 19in rear in a 68' camaro? Dse tubs, narrowed rear, etc.....

325 sounds like it might be the ideal size for a couple of reasons. less rolling resistance vs. 335, weight, and is run on Z06.

Does a staggerd wheel set benefit the suspension geomtry or hurt in a 68'?

**Flash68** · #6 03-16-2011, 12:21 AM

Scott, I know we talked about this car already, and after seeing it at RTTC, it is killer and looks great on its 19s, if that's how big you wanna go.

scottysimp7 · #7 03-24-2011, 10:31 PM

The motor is here!!! She is just beggin to be run hard.

421 stroker
bowtie block
scat rotating assem.
dart heads
edelbrock intake
canton road race pan 8qt
tuned 950 quickfuel carb.

This beast made 561tq @ 5200rpm and 591hp @ 6100! BRING IT!!!!!

**Flash68** · #8 03-25-2011, 12:25 AM

Scott, that looks bad ass man. Bet you can't wait to hear it fire up!

DETON8R · #9 03-27-2011, 08:42 AM

Scott, looks like your project is coming along pretty good. It is good to hear about more pro touring car builds here in Santa Cruz County. We have some of the best mountin roads around for a PT car, even though they are pretty messed up at the moment. That bad small block shoud disturb the peace up here in the mountains pretty good. Looks like you will have your car on the road long before I get my 69 on the road with the progress you are making!!

scottysimp7 · #10 03-31-2011, 03:04 AM

I agree. We do have some great twisties.