A 67 Camaro @ Ironworks??????

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by rich-allen

Seriously,

Rodger can you call that bad ass engine builder of yours and ask what kind of money I'm looking at for changing those three parts.

Remember, the guys that built my engine said it would hold up no problem but they didn't know I was adding a procharger to the mix.

Come to think of it, I'm not sure what the compression with the custom cam I have installed. The cam I used it was apecified by the guys at AFR and Comp Cams.

Engine work reminds me of fabrication.... it always takes a long time to get the parst and install them.
If we need to swap parts maybe we should rush the engine over to them as soon as the procharger brackets are completed.

Rich

If that motor, including cam, was spec'd for N/A, then I doubt that is an appropriate cam profile to be run with a supercharger. You probably want to look into that as well.

And your compression must be on the high side I would think, also necessitating the need for forged/lower-compression pistons?

[rich-allen]

I decided to make the changes and avoid catastrophic failure later.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by rich-allen

I decided to make the changes and avoid catastrophic failure later.

Sounds like the safe way to go, Rich.

Do you have the cam specs?

[BRIAN]

Rodger??? There was no insult meant I honestly just wanted to see the finished product. I have to tell you I totally understand where you are coming from. I am nowhere in your category but am a backyard builder who likes challenging builds.

I do not think most understand the difference between a well built bolt together ride and a one off piece. Every part modified or made requires thought and about 10 more items that are effected by that one change. Problem is 90% of the people never see that detail and look at a Camaro with bolt on parts as one in the same. I do sheet metal work and all those tubes have to be days in thought to trim with finish metal.

Money plays a big role and I can appreciate both types. Takes those well funded builds to get you somewhere in this Industry. Look forward to seeing your future builds.

[ironworks]

Brian No Insult taken. That is a question I answer on a regular basis. I have had Sports stars look at Johns car and ask "So is this guy going to have like 80,000 in this thing when it is all done?" Bro the LS7 is 12,000 and the Fikse wheels, and the BFG tires and the.......

I had a guy come into my shop and ask if we knew anything about 57 chevy trucks. I said Yes, we have worked on a few of those, let me show you one. I walked him into the back room where my truck is parked and he was so amazed. He said man that truck is incredible. This guy must have like 20,000 in this truck. I knew right there he had no clue what they were looking at. My response was, well he actually has about 35,000 on the engine and about 4000 hours in the whole build. He did not know what to say. Beings to say I never worked on his truck.

The guys who really appreciate the work we do are guys who are into the build just as much if not more then the end result. The check writers need the shine and trophy's before that door is opened for a shop. Last saturday almost half of my customers met at my shop to check on the progress of their projects, but it amazes me how a sort of brother hood is created becasue of the very similar interests shared among them. They spend just as much time drooling over each others cars as they do there own. The passion for the build is their love.

[mdprovee]

Rich,

You got a great project with a great crew. I look forward to seeing it in person.

[rich-allen]

Thanks Mike,

I think were on the right track to making this project a little different and very special.

Stay Tuned


Rich

[novanutcase]

Gotta say that I really liked the way that LS sat in your engine bay! Sweet!

My son was asking questions about your car on the way home. Guess I gotta start looking for a 'maro for him now! DAMMIT!

John

[rich-allen]

John,

Rodger pressed your son about the looks of the camaro and he said that he liked the Novas better.

My son loves my car but if he was to build his own it would be a 60's era corvette stingray.

We could always work out a trade if you can't find something you like

[novanutcase]

Originally Posted by rich-allen

John,

Rodger pressed your son about the looks of the camaro and he said that he liked the Novas better.

My son loves my car but if he was to build his own it would be a 60's era corvette stingray.

We could always work out a trade if you can't find something you like

LOL! He just trying to impress me through Rodger! He knows Rodger will tell me! He really liked your car! Trade may not be a bad idea. If your son likes 'vettes we can trade the Nova and tell him it has a 'vette suspension and drivetrain!

John