1969 Camaro Restomod Project Thread

[Juicypop]

Sick build man really looks great what a sick job.

[zboss]

I wish I known your write up for this car was in this forum, it'd saved a lot of questions I've asked you on FB and IG...

Nice build, way nicer than my grocery getter will be.

I do have another question. I ask out of ignorance b/c I really don't know.

*Why are the waste gates routed back several feet to tie in to the exhaust behind the firewall instead of dumping into the down pipe right after the turbo. It looks like it would cut out some tubing.

Again, really nice job... Everything looks well thought out.

[will69camaro]

Originally Posted by zboss

I wish I known your write up for this car was in this forum, it'd saved a lot of questions I've asked you on FB and IG...

Nice build, way nicer than my grocery getter will be.

I do have another question. I ask out of ignorance b/c I really don't know.

*Why are the waste gates routed back several feet to tie in to the exhaust behind the firewall instead of dumping into the down pipe right after the turbo. It looks like it would cut out some tubing.

Again, really nice job... Everything looks well thought out.

No worries on facebook / IG messages, I check those more regularly.

I asked the same question to the turbo fabricator out of my own curiosity. He said there is a minimum distance you want the wastegate dump to recirculate into the system to avoid getting too much turbulence on the backside of the turbine housing. He said typically he does 12-18" away. If you look at the distance of mine, it's about 20" and that's about as clean as he could make it with the space constraints.

It was an option initially to have the wastegates dump to atmosphere but I was worried with the boost i plan on running and the size of the turbos that the gates will be open pretty regularly, and was worried the additional noise would be annoying.

William

[zboss]

So what engine did you end up going with? I read were you started off with a 402 in mind, but I think you changed to a LSX block with a 427? Which turbos are you running with that bullet?

I ask b/c I kinda swapped gears with mine. I was going to use the 5.3 with the single BW S476 turbo and 4L80E out of my truck. But I have since acquired a RHS block with a 4.0" crank that I'll build into a 427. I sort of wish I stuck with the 5.3 and S476, but it spools just a little slow with the small engine.

[will69camaro]

Originally Posted by zboss

So what engine did you end up going with? I read were you started off with a 402 in mind, but I think you changed to a LSX block with a 427? Which turbos are you running with that bullet?

I ask b/c I kinda swapped gears with mine. I was going to use the 5.3 with the single BW S476 turbo and 4L80E out of my truck. But I have since acquired a RHS block with a 4.0" crank that I'll build into a 427. I sort of wish I stuck with the 5.3 and S476, but it spools just a little slow with the small engine.

Started as a 6.0l based iron 408. Then a 402 ls2 based and ended up as a 427" lsx. Turbos are twin TiAL GT35r units. Won't make HUGE power but it'll make it quick!

[will69camaro]

Sorry for the delay. Finally put in a solid weekend in the garage and knocked out a LOT.

• Fuel system wiring completed
• ECU wiring completed
• Engine Wiring Completed (aside from Plug Wires)
• Catch Can mounted and started plumbing
• Coils mounted
• Turbo Oil Feed complete
• AC condenser re-installed c/w heater hoses (need to get A/C lines built)
• Heater hoses run from firewall to waterpump

Remaining items to start it:

• Run the keyless start wiring and mount the box
• Complete plug wires when correct terminations arrive
• Complete PCV system when additional fitting arrives
• Hook up and bleed clutch line
• System test on fuel system
• Mount battery
• Make Startup Tune
• Install Radiator and hoses
• Temp wire fan

Only a few pics, I didnt' take much tim to take pictures this weekend. Need to do a serious clean on the garage after this wiring. It's filthy...

p.s. You wont see the coils with the fenders on and those hoses will run in the fender and out the front so not as noticable. I plan to start it without the front end on so we can closely watch for leaks.

[BigBronco]

Looking great, Will. Getting close!

[waynieZ]

Looking Slick Will. Nice Job!

[will69camaro]

Been taking a brief break from the heat and the car. Garage got to be such a mess it was demotivating.

Lady decided to give me a hand and push me to clean the work space, and what a difference it made. Cleaner work space makes for more productive attitude.

I took the day off yesterday and got after some work on the car again.

March Pulley's customer service sucks. They have wrong belt size in the instructions, blamed it on the brand belt I had (not even close). Ended up making several trips to the parts store and finally got one that works.


They call for a 76" belt...This is a 90.5" (yes the routing is correct for the size they recommended)


Decided to finish up the clutch line by installing the 1/8"NPT/-4AN adapter. Well, my torque sense is off and wasn't paying attention...SNAP. New master cylinder is on the way. (see the small crack above the thread sealant)


MOVING ON!
Lower radiator hose is a bitch to get in there. Chipped a little Pcoat but it's not visible so leaving it as is. May touch it up with a little bit of paint pen. It's damn close to the turbo drain pipe, and that's what chipped it.


Upper radiator hose on as well. Much easier than bottom.


Radiator in.


Made the vent hose to the PCV catch can to try and eliminate the crank case pressure boosted motors tend to see.




Added the filters on next. Temporary as I just want them on for initial start.






Putting IC on for now. Will likely have to remove passenger side as it's nearly impossible to access the AC connections behind it. Luckily it's only 3 bolts in this condition.




Finished up with a little wiring. Didn't make much progress but got the two modules mounted for the remote key and push button start.


More to come on this. It feels like it could be starting soon...Not driving but starting at least.

William

[Tony V]

impressive build, the wow factor under the hood is incredible.