Transition Camaro

[awr68]

I mounted my 6AL on the side of the DSE Vintage Air bracket like they did on Stuart's Aluminator Camaro and the coil under the dash.

[Denvervet]

I mounted on the rad support just behind the headlight bucket. Keeps any electronic interference from under my dash yet keep plenty cool not being inside engine compartment...and its hidden.

[MX145]

Lots of great ideas guys. I appreciate it!

Tony you haven't experienced engine whine in the radio or Vince there's no issue with the extended wires? I considered those options as I want to keep the box out of the way yet accessible to program which is why I was going the tunnel route but it's somewhat in the way too as I want to make the tunnel removable. I've come to decision paralysis as I'm also trying to think ahead for if/when the turbo LS motor goes in. I'm now contemplating whether to finish the tunnel now or way until I can mock up an LS. I have the winter to figure it out but want to be ready for spring. Dual purpose cars are more complicated than I thought. Even more respect for the guys making it work.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by MX145

Lots of great ideas guys. I appreciate it!

Tony you haven't experienced engine whine in the radio or Vince there's no issue with the extended wires? I considered those options as I want to keep the box out of the way yet accessible to program which is why I was going the tunnel route but it's somewhat in the way too as I want to make the tunnel removable. I've come to decision paralysis as I'm also trying to think ahead for if/when the turbo LS motor goes in. I'm now contemplating whether to finish the tunnel now or way until I can mock up an LS. I have the winter to figure it out but want to be ready for spring. Dual purpose cars are more complicated than I thought. Even more respect for the guys making it work.

No problems with the extended wires. The added ohms is neglegible. The coil wire to distributor is the only one that will not like added ohms. MSD recommends the Bat+ and Neg- go directly to the battery.

tach- doesn't care
ign +- just an on signal
coil- black and orange are just triggers

[MX145]

Sweet!

I finally ran the car down to my dads shop to pull the motor tomorrow, figure out the tunnel and place the ignition box somewhere.

[Tuske427]

even without a turbo you'll be glad you swapped in an LS (drivability/ performance. etc)

[MX145]

Motor's out and working on the plan to close up the tunnel.

[MX145]

Originally Posted by Tuske427

even without a turbo you'll be glad you swapped in an LS (drivability/ performance. etc)

I completely agree. I prefer to make all the LS modifications now if possible but I'm not sure if I'll have enough time to make it happen. The Vortec motor may go back in if I run out of time before spring. My priority is to spend time with my dad and son and enjoy the cars whenever the sun's shining out here in the Pacific Northwest so I don't want to leave the car apart to long.

I have a number of items left on my lunch list to finish up as well. II Much fuel vent and roll over valve. Rear end vent. E brake. Swap the 3rd member. Modify the engine compartment side of the harness by adding weatherpack connectors to make it easier to do maint. Center console. Seems like I keep adding to the list faster than I check items off.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by MX145

Seems like I keep adding to the list faster than I check items off.

Perfectly normal!! LOL


Brother in Law wanted new A arm bushings - 16 months later he left with a whole new car. Wasn't a single thing left of the original. HAHAHAHAHAHA

It's always the "hey.... as long as we're here, could we do X?"

[MX145]

Ok phew! Man I thought I was bad..

BTW Greg your new place looks amazing. The attention to detail and material choices really make it interesting. Fits nicely with the backdrop. Today's the first I've seen the sun in a week. It's been nonstop rain out here. Bet you don't miss those days.