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thedude327 · #21 06-20-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tones2SS

Nice looking car Paul.
You did a good job.

Thanks, I am really enjoying having it back on the road again. Although, driving it already has me thinking about future changes to the car. Today I finished the rocker arm swap and went for a test drive. Runs much better, especially at the high rpm range where the engine power feels like there's alot more there now!!

Paul
Here's a couple of pics of the finished install and the tall valve covers....

nvr2fst · #22 06-21-2009, 04:14 PM

Looks good Paul, Great job and welcome

thedude327 · #23 11-02-2009, 07:43 AM

Been awhile since I've updated so here's the latest

After driving my camaro some this summer I realised that the performance wasn't where I wanted it so I ended up making some changes. Swapped out the cam for one with about 6 degrees less duration and .010 less lift. Went also with a performer air-gap intake and Holley 650 spreadbore carb. After a little tuning, it runs great !! Much more responsive and fun to drive. That did put my brake/wheel upgrades on hold till next spring though. The good thing about the delay is that now, I'm going to add some aftermarket control arms to the swap as long as I've already got it apart ...................

It really felt good to do some small projects on the car for a change and getting to drive it was great !!! Now if spring will just hurry up and get here.

Paul
Oh and the performer air gap will clear a stock hood on a second gen camaro using a 3" element and a drop base air cleaner. Not sure about the performer rpm air gap .

**camcojb** · #24 11-02-2009, 08:31 AM

great car Paul!

I'll be looking for a 70-73 second gen when I sell my car, I've had four of them in the past.

Jody

70rs · #25 11-02-2009, 11:49 AM

Thanks for the info on the hood clearance. Nice car! Wish I was driving mine now!

thedude327 · #26 11-03-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by camcojb

great car Paul!

I'll be looking for a 70-73 second gen when I sell my car, I've had four of them in the past.

Jody

Thanks Jody !! If your next Second gen turns out like your Chevelle, it'll be one sharp ride !!

Paul

thedude327 · #27 11-03-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 70rs

Thanks for the info on the hood clearance. Nice car! Wish I was driving mine now!

LOL....me too....just put mine up for the long Michigan winter....

Paul

protour73 · #28 11-04-2009, 11:04 AM

I'm a sucker for a 2nd Gen!!!....................looking good, man....keep the pics coming........get those wheels on!!!

**syborg tt** · #29 11-12-2009, 01:14 PM

I agree - get those wheels on the suspense is killing me.

okay that's it I am bringing the Camaro home this weekend I don't care what the wife has to say.

protour73 · #30 11-12-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by syborg tt

okay that's it I am bringing the Camaro home this weekend I don't care what the wife has to say.

ummmmmm Marty, what Camaro???? hmmmmmm???