69 Camaro lsx 427 turbo build (AKA) Sinister

[6t9 camaro]

Heres updates on the dash and gauges. I ordered up a custom set of speed hut gauges and I'm super happy with them as they turned out great! I ordered up the GPS speedo and 8k tach. I had them put LSX and Sinister on the face as thought that was fitting! It was a little stressful cutting into the DSE dash and figuring out gauge layout but I'm happy with how it turned out.

[6t9 camaro]

Next up is some cage rework. Since day one my wife has been on my case about the cage and how will we ever fit kids in the back of the car. Well when i started the car/cage we didn't have kids and my answer was always no kids will ever be riding in this car!!! LOL Well 2 kids later I've had to compromise and do something I've been dreading and thats cut into and modify the cage. Not only to fit two kids but there car seats if i want to go cruising with them. So i removed all the centre bars ( first pic ) then i bent up some chromoly to follow the roofline and go through the rear speaker shelf where the bars bolt to another set that goes down to the rear frame rails. While i was at it i figured it would be a good time to modify the DSE shock support and trunk floor to allow my exhaust to pass between the tires and fuel tank.

[tubbed69]

Very nice work,I really like the Sinister and LSX on that dash,nice touch.

[DOOM]

What model MOMO steering wheel is that?

[GregWeld]

Just went thru from 1 to the end..... #1 - Can't believe you're building this car already painted.... I'd have dropped wrenches and parts and well.... paint and me don't get along.

Going to be a real nice build and it's almost done!! Good for you.

[6t9 camaro]

Originally Posted by DOOM

What model MOMO steering wheel is that?

Doom
Thats a Momo Tuner wheel

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Just went thru from 1 to the end..... #1 - Can't believe you're building this car already painted.... I'd have dropped wrenches and parts and well.... paint and me don't get along.

Going to be a real nice build and it's almost done!! Good for you.

Gregweld

Thanks and yes i can't really believe I'm building this car painted either! I blame this site for that. LOL I had never planned on taking it to this level as it was "supposed" to be a nice paint job, stock interior, mostly stock suspension and a ls1/6 speed car but it has evolved and taken on a life of its own. I guess thats part of the problem with building a car over several years. New parts come out and my wants changed to needs. But yes building a car painted has been very challenging and extra time consuming.

[98ssnova]

Is it me or are those down tubes running into the seat? How will the kiddos be able to sit back there? Just curious.

[6t9 camaro]

I removed the upper down tubes that went Into the trunk but I left the tubes that go into the lower seat and tie into the upper quadralink mounts. It's not exactly comfortable for anybody to sit back there but now it's at least possible if need be.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Love the color choice

[6t9 camaro]

Finally got to the fuel tank! I called up hector from Ricks tanks and told him i needed a stainless custom size tank as i wanted to run my mufflers on either side. So they narrowed it 3" per side and made it deeper to accommodate for the lost fuel volume. I had them weld a flange on the sides to allow me to position it where i wanted and bolt through the trunk floor to eliminate the tank straps. Ricks did a beautiful job as i am more than happy with it! Since were shooting for 1000hp We decided to go with twin 330lph bosch pumps. We will run one steady and as boost ramps up and engine demands more fuel the holley dominator ecu will control the second pump. Heres a few pics of the install and finally getting the car up on blocks which the wheels on and back end going together.