My 67 Eternity Project Camaro

[Tony V]

i'm interested....

[Tony V]

And the progress continues….slow but I’m making headway. I’ve been in the “electrical penalty box” for some time. Totally underestimated the time it was going to take, oh and the cost. The little crap adds up after months of building, undoing, rebuilding…etc.etc…
So I finished the harness under the dash….really struggled with how clean I wanted to route everything and simplify if I could. Actually I made this much harder and costlier by wanting to use firewall plugs and modifying the Holley harness maybe after time I’d feel different but I’m second guessing myself.



But its done….I can pull the entire harness out relatively easy to modify and add functionality down the road. I’m also planning on running the car in primer to make sure everything works as planned; it will have to come apart for paint next winter. I did power it up “slowly” looking for spikes in amps using a DC generator rather than a battery so I don’t apply infinite amps immediately…..so no small fires. I was able to fire up the ECU and download. Gauges worked thus far so we’re getting close. Pulling the engine 1 last time to finalize the tranny harness, and terminate the leads.




Next big step was the accessories…really had a hard time with the cost of buying a $2500 off the shelf system. I also wanted to run initially without A/C and later upgrade without modifying the basic setup. Found a local supplier, just by chance and they we’re great to work with and the fit was exactly what I was looking for. I believe adding up all the receipts I’m at ~$750. Still need to plumb the power steering and the alternator comes in this week, after that I’ll size the belt and call it done.



Plumbed the dry sump although I need to route the tank drain line, my thought was to run a line straight down to the floor and hard mount it through the floor with a bulk head -8 fitting and just cap it and safety wire it.



Next route the fuel line from the tank to the “Y” block in the engine compartment. Any suggestions I’d appreciate it but it looks like by best option brings the fuel line up and over the exhaust at the corner of the fuel tank……need to get some pics for clarity.

The goal is to start this thing up by the end of Feb……huge milestone considering this project started in the fall of 1999!!!! BTW I suck at posting updates….

[will69camaro]

Where did you get your milspec connectors and what size are you running and where? I'm doing this exact thing and have been struggling with where to mount them and what pin out to use.

I am interested in this PWM C6 controller for the fans, as I'm using the two 14" Maradyn that come with the autorad and looks like they each pull max 17.2amp once running (not sure startup amp if not using the PWM controller).

Appreciate the information in your thread, I'd like to pick your brain on the modifications to the holley harness as I'll be doing that in the very near future!

William

[Tony V]

I found the Consesys catalog the most use friendly one.....i stayed with the series II type connector. http://www.conesys.com/

I'm on the road right now but i can give you the pin outs and part numbers later this week when i get back home. I also used the Infinitybox electrical system rather than using a standard camaro harness so my pin out is relatively unique.

[will69camaro]

Thanks I'll take a look at that. Yea I saw you're using the infinity. That's fine as it just makes the body harness diff. Holley is my biggest headache trying to figure mil spec harnesses for.

[WSSix]

Progress is progress, Tony. Keep it up! Car is looking good.

[Tony V]

Originally Posted by WSSix

Progress is progress, Tony. Keep it up! Car is looking good.

Thanks Trey, getting real close. A group of us (all car guys) from work will hold an "event" at first start up....so all the guys are waiting to drink my beer and smell freshly burned hydrocarbons.....hopefully it starts!

[Tony V]

Originally Posted by will69camaro

Where did you get your milspec connectors and what size are you running and where? I'm doing this exact thing and have been struggling with where to mount them and what pin out to use.


Pics of the two pin-outs for the Holley ECU




I am interested in this PWM C6 controller for the fans, as I'm using the two 14" Maradyn that come with the autorad and looks like they each pull max 17.2amp once running (not sure startup amp if not using the PWM controller).

I measured 45 startup amps for one fan, quick spike and then 15amps continuous.

Appreciate the information in your thread, I'd like to pick your brain on the modifications to the holley harness as I'll be doing that in the very near future!

William

Good luck with the build!

[Tony V]

forgot to include the part numbers of the connectors....

MS3476A22-41P
MS3472A22-41S
MS3476A22-12P
MS3472A22-12S

[Tony V]

Progress is progress…..Got it running although not until April but ITS RUNNING!!!! After 16 years the Camaro is making noise again. One minor issue, considering my novice skills and all the custom wiring I’m extremely happy. I accidentally swapped the signal & Pwr wire on the Crank Signal pigtail. Delayed me a couple hrs but figured it out. Actually if you follow the Holley “start up” instructions closely you can’t really go wrong. The HP has a min basic requirements for running and it wasn’t getting an “RPM” read so it didn’t take long to pinpoint the issue.
Seats are in and I’m working the final fit for the console and gauges…Steering wheel installed and I’m working on throttle pedal placement. I believe I’ll need to move it up approx. 1.5” to get the right toe/heel position.



Had to modify the hood due to the engine set back towards the firewall, now working the air cleaner base to clear the hood when closed. A lot harder than originally planned and with a 4500 style TB and needing a 1” drop base there wasn’t an option I could find on the market so I’m fab’g my own. Also didn’t want to go any higher with the cowl induction hood.



Ordered Wheels last month, so looking for a late August delivery, here’s a rendering from Jason.


I had an idea on BS and size but to feel fully comfortable I started over and assured I was squared from corner to corner and made my own wheel fitment tool out of all thread. Wheels cost too much to get it wrong.






Goals: need to be on the road by Oct 1, Goes to the exhaust shop next Saturday. Then I need to order a drive shaft and front & rear glass. Also need to spend some time on setting up the suspension and corner weights. I’ll drive it with primer until next year until I can vet out all the mechanical systems.
First Race event scheduled for Nov 5, hopefully I can iron out all the issues that arise.