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1970camaroRS · #81 07-10-2010, 08:33 PM

Here's what I did today to try to sweat out this terrible summer cold I have. I painted the engine bay in the Camaro. I didn't bother to take anything apart, all I did was degrease everything and I was very selective with the rattle can. Still have this summer cold though.

Also, Phase Two of my power program is coming in the mail. You'll never guess what I bartered to get it.

Here are a couple of before pictures:

And now a few after. Remember, this is a toy/race car, not something you'll EVER find at Pebble Beach.

I would say the next step is to actually install the engine!

**camcojb** · #82 07-10-2010, 09:32 PM

looks a lot better Nathan, good job!

Jody

1970camaroRS · #83 07-14-2010, 06:23 PM

I found this old video from 3 years ago and thought I'd share it. Still down with bronchitis, so no work on the Camaro.

454, 304 degree adv duration cam, 177 mini blower, open headers.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoid=48253963

1970camaroRS · #84 07-26-2010, 05:03 AM

I've got a secret. I'm going to be making more power than I said I would.

I worked this weekend, so I didn't have much time to spend on the Camaro. I did get the engine off the stand and onto the engine hoist. While I was trying to install the flexplate I found that the ARP bolts recommended by Summit we standard fine thread instead of M11x1.5. Correct bolts are on the way!

SS1156 · #85 07-26-2010, 08:53 PM

Nice work man. I have been following your thread since the beginning and you do good work. I can't wait to see the it on the road.

1970camaroRS · #86 07-27-2010, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SS1156

Nice work man. I have been following your thread since the beginning and you do good work. I can't wait to see the it on the road.

Thanks, I think that's the first time in my life that someone has said I do nice work. I should be making black stripes on the road late August or early September. Maybe.

**waynieZ** · #87 07-27-2010, 12:33 PM

Nice work on the engine bay.

1970camaroRS · #88 07-29-2010, 02:38 AM

Quicky update. The engine is spending the night between the frame rails!

Got the flexplate on and torqued.

Having a heck of a time getting the dowls in the engine block into the bellhousing...and the drivers side mount hole is just a BIT off. Less than 1/8th", but enough that I can't insert the bolt. Need to get that figured out, then lift the engine up and get the headers in there.

I'll give it another couple hours of work tomorrow night.

SS1156 · #89 07-29-2010, 08:59 PM

Nate, I am thinking of trading my Saleen Mustang for a 70 Camaro. I definately want to run an LSx style motor with a T-56 behind it. I want to keep the EFI on it. Is there a reason you decided to go with a carb set up instaed of keeping the EFI? From the pictures it looks like the LS motors sit high up, are you going to have any trouble fitting this under a stock hood? If I do this I will probably going to run a 3" to 4" cowl hood anyways so that is not an issue. I was just curious is all. I really can't wait to see the motor sitting in there. Keep up the good work man and I will keep watching this thread.

1970camaroRS · #90 07-30-2010, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SS1156

Nate, I am thinking of trading my Saleen Mustang for a 70 Camaro. I definately want to run an LSx style motor with a T-56 behind it. I want to keep the EFI on it. Is there a reason you decided to go with a carb set up instaed of keeping the EFI? From the pictures it looks like the LS motors sit high up, are you going to have any trouble fitting this under a stock hood? If I do this I will probably going to run a 3" to 4" cowl hood anyways so that is not an issue. I was just curious is all. I really can't wait to see the motor sitting in there. Keep up the good work man and I will keep watching this thread.

I went with the carb for a couple of reasons.

1. I already had a carb, and with a $30 rebuild kit it was as good as new.

2. This manifold will make more power than a stock LS1/6 or truck manifold.

3. I was secretly planning on running a nitrous plate under the carb.

4. My fuel system is already setup with a low pressure electric pump.

In the long run, it was easier, cheaper and will make more power than the EFI system. It wont run as well, but that's ok by me.