Hobbs Camaro (Old Drag Car)

[srode1]

Originally Posted by Stielow

It required a little rework of of the header panel support.


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Would be great to see step by step on some of these impressive pieces. Guessing from the TIG filler rod in one picture on this one and watching other mods his preferred technique for pretty much all their work.

[clill]

The average guy seeing the car won't notice any of these details.

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by clill

The average guy seeing the car won't notice any of these details.

Buzz kill…


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[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by clill

The average guy seeing the car won't notice any of these details.

Thankfully we’re above average here.

[TechNova]

Originally Posted by clill

The average guy seeing the car won't notice any of these details.

Exactly the kind of mods I constantly think about and work to add to the car I am working on.

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by srode1

Would be great to see step by step on some of these impressive pieces. Guessing from the TIG filler rod in one picture on this one and watching other mods his preferred technique for pretty much all their work.

We will try to document some things in greater detail.

Mark


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[F'in mine]

Originally Posted by Stielow

What I learned on the Gen 5 Camaro Z/28 program is the LS7 works better if you keep the oil cool. This Earls oil cooler maybe a tad too big put I had it on the shelf. Im also using an Innovative Eng thermostat to regulate the temp. For a cruiser I chose the 210F thermostat.

You really want to get the oil temp up to 212F to help get the water out of the oil when you are just cruising around.





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Mark, in your earlier post above you mention using a 210 degree thermostat & getting the temp up to 212 to get the moisture out of the oil when cruising around, I pressume you're talking about engine temps and not trans temp?
If that's the case general question regarding engine cooling, could you set the record straight & let some of us know what the fan settings you would recommend using dual fans and a 187 degree thermostat for our street cars using LS engines putting out around 500hp, N/A, wet sump. Thanks in advance.

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by F'in mine

Mark, in your earlier post above you mention using a 210 degree thermostat & getting the temp up to 212 to get the moisture out of the oil when cruising around, I pressume you're talking about engine temps and not trans temp?
If that's the case general question regarding engine cooling, could you set the record straight & let some of us know what the fan settings you would recommend using dual fans and a 187 degree thermostat for our street cars using LS engines putting out around 500hp, N/A, wet sump. Thanks in advance.

It is a good idea to get your engine oil temp up to above 212F to get the moisture out of it.

We did a project at work that always had very low oil temp with poor PVC. Water condensation in the engine caused rust on the rods and the valve springs. Since then I always wanted a good PVC system and hope to get the oil temp up for general cruising.

I usually do PWM fans so they ramp in. We usually turn them on at 190 and are full power at 220F. I’ll need to look at an old cal to confirm but that seems close.

I hope that answers your question.

Mark


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[Stielow]

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[Stielow]

Vintage Air has a new under condenser. It is a injecton molded part like a factory part. Vintage Air also make a/c systems for some
Nice factory cars.










Matt at Sled Alley made a very cool mount for the new unit.


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