Mark Stielow's 69 Camaro, Red Devil - Page 73 - Lateral-g Forums

**tones2SS** · #**721** 12-04-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve68

Wow, thats a big difference in pics, and most likely the condition of tires!!!

^^Man, you said it. The proof is in the pictures. Awesome job Mark.
Look forward to your progress on the rear axle.

Budweasel · #**722** 12-07-2010, 01:57 PM

Not intended to highjack thread but I'm sure there are many novices, (like me), reading this build thread and some might have this question:

How would the elimination of the 4 point roll bar affect the chassis, (specifically first gen Camaro)?

I'm very interested to know if this is a must have to keep car from twisting. In your opinion, would it be useless to spend the money on subframe and aftermarket rear suspension and not add a roll bar?

I have two boys under 5 that I'd like to share this hobby with and would like to weigh out options. I'm 80% certain I'd rather be able to put them in the back seat without a roll bar versus having a two seat Camaro that gains the last x% of performance.

conekiller13 · #**723** 12-07-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Budweasel

Not intended to highjack thread but I'm sure there are many novices, (like me), reading this build thread and some might have this question:

How would the elimination of the 4 point roll bar affect the chassis, (specifically first gen Camaro)?

I'm very interested to know if this is a must have to keep car from twisting. In your opinion, would it be useless to spend the money on subframe and aftermarket rear suspension and not add a roll bar?

I have two boys under 5 that I'd like to share this hobby with and would like to weigh out options. I'm 80% certain I'd rather be able to put them in the back seat without a roll bar versus having a two seat Camaro that gains the last x% of performance.

You can always have a removable cross bar for the times you are street cruisin'.

bdahlg68 · #**724** 12-07-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Budweasel

Not intended to highjack thread but I'm sure there are many novices, (like me), reading this build thread and some might have this question:

How would the elimination of the 4 point roll bar affect the chassis, (specifically first gen Camaro)?

I'm very interested to know if this is a must have to keep car from twisting. In your opinion, would it be useless to spend the money on subframe and aftermarket rear suspension and not add a roll bar?

I have two boys under 5 that I'd like to share this hobby with and would like to weigh out options. I'm 80% certain I'd rather be able to put them in the back seat without a roll bar versus having a two seat Camaro that gains the last x% of performance.

Or maybe you don't need 800 some odd ft-lbs of torque and therefore also not the cage?

James OLC · #**725** 12-07-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Stielow

I have my rear axle apart and I think I have a solution for my ABS fault issues. Once I get the parts made I'll share my design.

Stielow

very interested in this Mark - looking forward to seeing it

TonyHuntimer · #**726** 12-08-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Stielow

They strip them for $50. For assembled hose ends it may cost more due to the stainless steel pin in the fitting that can't be anodized. You will need to call them to get the details on hose ends. I only did adaptor fittings, trim rings, battery holders and knobs.

Mark

I know this is a really old post...but it's the first time I got to go through it. Did you know that you can simply buy all the fittings already black hard anodized from XRP?

Great build thread! The car looked and performed awesome out at OUSCI, but you don't need me to tell you that. I thought this car was named "The Hack"?

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

preston · #**727** 12-17-2010, 01:06 PM

Did this car ever see a chassis dyno in the current tune ? Probably a dumb question because I can't imagine it hasn't been posted on this thread. Would be interesting to see the comparison to the engine dyno.

Good points about the engine and leaks. I thought I was the only one. Always finding little (and not so little drips) here and there. Always thought braided hoses and AN fittings were the bomb but now I"m finding that most of them end up leaking a bit too. Usually around the hose/joint interface, or I suspect on the swivel fittings maybe the swivel area, hard to say, you can clean it up and idle and driveway rev it all day long - no leaks. Street drive, mild leaks. Track drive - messy leaks. I couldn't afford it during buildup, but slowly I'm replacing my hand built hoses with pro-crimped style. Saves weight too.

With the latest artivcle from Hot Rod on the PTFE hoses I'm trying to figure out which ones are teflon as well. The Aeroquip startlite stuff is still rubber hose. My fuel is all teflon but its the old style stiff teflon stuff.

Anyway don't want to hijack into a hose topic, just letting you know I appreciate your excitement about a leak free motor.