1972 Procharged 581 Camaro

[speedjohnston]

I'm trying to post pics up to its present state with a bit of the build pics in while I have time but it takes time to load all this stuff.
I'll post one more for now of the start of the front suspension. sorry about jumping all over the place. When i do get to the present day it will be easier to follow.

This is a pic with the SPC a-arms and c5/c6 style spindles. For the front suspension and brakes is where I got Mark from SC&C involved. I'm doing it from home but I bug him as often as i think I can get away with.
Thanks Mark!



and the brakes 14" Baer 6S extreme plus

[70rs]

This is great, don't worry about the order. It is still easy to follow along. Thankks again for posting all of this.

[thedude327]

Steve,

After seeing those dyno numbers you posted, I think that 200mph is not out of the question............ I saw that you were looking into the silver state challenge, are you also considering Bonneville? Any plans for a Nascar style splitter to keep the front end planted on the pavement? Glad you started this build thread !!!

Paul

[speedjohnston]

Originally Posted by thedude327

Steve,

After seeing those dyno numbers you posted, I think that 200mph is not out of the question............ I saw that you were looking into the silver state challenge, are you also considering Bonneville? Any plans for a Nascar style splitter to keep the front end planted on the pavement? Glad you started this build thread !!!

Paul

Probably no bonneville. At leat for a while. I'll keep it on pavement for at least a couple years after its done. And yes I have considered a splitter among other aero mods to keep my baby on the ground. I have plans for a unique hood to, but that won't be for a while. That will probably come just before paint, and for me paint will be last.

[ItDoRun]

Great looking project. Keep the updates coming.

[waynieZ]

Wow those are some big numbers, They are like a big turbo Diesel torque numbers. Sweet project.

[speedjohnston]

I had a custom steering box made to slow down the steering for high speed driving. I think it was 17.5:1. Then some Howe adjustable tie rod ends etc. and some custom steering arms. First I had them made out of steel but they were too heavy so I had them made from 7075 aluminum. I still have a little work to do in this area but its almost sorted out.

[70rs]

Very nice! The steering arm is a really nice piece too. Have you had a chance to drive with that steering box yet? That is a pretty slow ratio but I understand why you did it. Just wondering how it feels on the road.

[speedjohnston]

Originally Posted by 70rs

Very nice! The steering arm is a really nice piece too. Have you had a chance to drive with that steering box yet? That is a pretty slow ratio but I understand why you did it. Just wondering how it feels on the road.

No, I haven't driven with it yet. Its not much farther along then that last set of pics. I'm still missing all the electrical, fuel system, exhaust (other then the headers) and the transmission. So much money to be spent still and so little time.
I did answer a lot of questions when I bought it and the power steering pump. The pump was built to match the box and the box is valved to have the 'feel' I wanted.

[Cris@JCG]

Good to see a thread on this build! I think I am going to have to start working on my 70 Z this year.. 2nd gen's are becoming popular Good thing I have 3 of them!!