LSA Powered 69 Camaro -"Lou's Change"

[waynieZ]

You've got some awesome part going in there. I can't wait for more updates!

[Unit2]

I saw some of the build images and saw that the oil pan hangs down below the cross member. Not sure what the ride height is but if this car is lowered you may want to change the pan out before you go too far. For me it was an issue but MAST motor sports has a low profile pan that will work. I just did the swap in my car and it does an awesome job.

[Rick D]

Looks great Lou lets see the latest pictures please!

[Lous69]

Originally Posted by Unit2

I saw some of the build images and saw that the oil pan hangs down below the cross member. Not sure what the ride height is but if this car is lowered you may want to change the pan out before you go too far. For me it was an issue but MAST motor sports has a low profile pan that will work. I just did the swap in my car and it does an awesome job.

We agree that it will be better to use an oil pan that does not hang down below the subframe.
Ride height will be a function of the full DSE subframe and suspension front and rear.
When mock up is complete we will be sending the LSA motor to Lingenfelter for their 700+ horsepower modifications. We will put a better oil pan on when the motor comes back from them.
Thanks for the tip on the Mast pan. We will look into that.

[Lous69]

I decided to order the Recaro Sport seats from THMotorsports. They were prompt, easy to deal with and included availability information along with their quote. Of course, their prices were competitive too.
The passenger seat has already arrived.

THMotorsports could have just sold me the Recaro sliders and mounting brackets which are not made specifically for installation into a first gen. Camaro.
Instead, they encouraged me to consider using the Corbeau sliders and mounting brackets since they will fit the Recaros and they are specifically designed for installation into first gen. Camaros. That's the kind of service that makes a person sure they are dealing with the right folks.

Here are some pics of the seat in case you are considering them. I couldn't find some of these views when I was researching them.













While I am happy with the seats, I will say that I am surprised that Recaro doesn't put more effort into making the seam down the side of the seat look better. Perhaps they should be using double stitching or something because as you can see in the following picture, the vertical seam down the side of the seat looks a little "amateurish" in my opinion. I think it should be nice a crisp without wrinkles and kinks.



Here is the Corbeau slider and mounting bracket assembly.







OK, that's probably overkill for seats but hey, one could argue they are the part of the car we experience the most right?

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by Lous69

I decided to order the Recaro Sport seats from THMotorsports. They were prompt, easy to deal with and included availability information along with their quote. Of course, their prices were competitive too.

Lou, are you satisfied with their customer service? Are their prices fair too? The reason I ask is because I was thinking of going with this company.... http://www.motorsportseats.com/recaro/. I've talked to them a few times and like what they are saying. Seats look good by the way.

[Lous69]

The crew at V8TV has been working on the trans tunnel and firewall.

The T56Magnum required the trans tunnel to be opened up since we are mounting the LSA motor in the rearmost position using DSE LS motor mounts.

The trans tunnel was clearanced by John.

First he cut out a basic window that would allow him to clearly see what needed to be done when the trans got lifted into position.







That obnoxious shifter hole cutout was compliments of someone in the past.

Next, John lifted the trans to plan his overall surgery strategy.




He could now see he had to slightly raise the tunnel and to create a whole new tunnel to firewall transition.

First he made a new tunnel roof and welded it in.




Notice how he made a piece that gently transitions into the original tunnel with nice radius edges.




He then cut out the firewall to tunnel transition and began fabricating his own.




Here is the result of John's craftsmanship. I think it looks a lot nicer than the stock transition ever did.




He also made a filler panel for the firewall and installed it.












Next week the body goes out to media blasting. We already know there will be some needed floor and trunk repairs along with some inner rear fender and dash repairs. Hopefully there won't be TOO many surprises when it comes back...

[badmatt]

Those seats look great, id raise some **** with Recaro about that seam though..

poor quality control on that piece.

[V8TV]

The seats are very nice.

Here's the 2nd video on the car, the reasoning and assembly of the Detroit Speed subframe and front suspension.

Much more to come!

[g356gear]

Originally Posted by Lous69

Next week the body goes out to media blasting. We already know there will be some needed floor and trunk repairs along with some inner rear fender and dash repairs. Hopefully there won't be TOO many surprises when it comes back...

I think I would be "knockin on wood" right about now.