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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-30-2014, 01:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,973
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: Drift built - need advices

Hi,

still using the 4th gen for drift. Several changes since then to fight an understeering problem :

- remove front sway bar,
- remove rear LCA relocating brackets
- reduce pinion angle
-...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-17-2013, 04:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,973
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: Drift built - need advices

Have done another contest with the 96 Camaro and it has been ok. I need to take time on the 85 to finish it. Anyone has some suggestions on springs rate on the car and also let me know how much it...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-07-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,973
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: Drift built - need advices

On saturday, there is another competition. I am supposed to do it with my 1996 Camaro as the 3rd gen is not ready. I though upgrading the PS pump with an oil cooler and didn't find another PS pump in...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-29-2013, 03:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,973
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: Drift built - need advices

Just put the engine and transmission inside the car today. Finally i've put too many money in not to try them. I hope it will at least make the show. The blower pulley is just 10mm over the front...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-24-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,973
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: Drift built - need advices

Glad to have your opinion. I need to look at everything closely

About the coilover set-up, I got it from "hawk third gen". i don't think the strut tower would be a problem as the coilover package...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-18-2013, 04:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,973
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: Drift built - need advices

Anyone here have fiberglass doors for sale ? If not where to buy some for a good price ?
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-11-2013, 01:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,973
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: Drift built - need advices

Thx for answers. We had a time we had some drag racing events on closed roads and our association was promoting this to have some real track.
During the last years, for political reasons the closed...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-09-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,973
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: Drift built - need advices

Engine and car
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-09-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,973
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: Drift built - need advices

just for information, i have already a lot of understeer problems with my set up on the 4th gen :

- engine : LT1 - golen 383 + LE2 heads
- transmission : M6
- rear end Strange 12- bolts with...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-09-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,973
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: Drift built - need advices

Any advice is welcome, i don't care getting negative thoughs about what has already been done, as this car was originaly started for drag racing use. It is always difficult to change a project trying...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-08-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,973
Posted By Sporty-X

Drift built - need advices

Hello,

i'm currently on a new project.

My car is a 85 Camaro berlinetta that started as a drag racing project and moved to a drift car project (many will not understand but the track we were...
Forum: Body
03-13-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 216,671
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: 4th Gen Interior/Exterior compatibilty List

Hello Tyler,
thx for your answer. Do you have wiring schematic so i can look how to plug the 4th gen one in my 3rd gen car ?
Forum: Body
03-13-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 216,671
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: 4th Gen Interior/Exterior compatibilty List

still asking if i can put a 4th gen steering column in a 3rd gen
Forum: Body
03-09-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 216,671
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: 4th Gen Interior/Exterior compatibilty List

Ending my 3 rd gen project car and finding that the steering column is dead. Can I use a 2000 Camaro column I have in a trashed car ? Anyone has done such a swap ?
Forum: Power Adders
11-13-2012, 12:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,485
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: BBC + Blower Shop 10-71 --> Pro touring

Hi GTA Shief. I originaly had high goals for this engine. The 10-71 or AFR heads, etc .. was supposed to go on a bigger engine in the future. I didn't want to have to change the complete engine if i...
Forum: Power Adders
11-09-2012, 02:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,485
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: BBC + Blower Shop 10-71 --> Pro touring

I will simply keep the money for making an amazing car. Polticians don't need me to make money by themselvs and until now, i don't have seen so much that has been helpful to me.
Forum: Power Adders
11-06-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,485
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: BBC + Blower Shop 10-71 --> Pro touring

Nomad : don't worry. I've no goals of real performance handling of the car. if i wanted it, i would have done something completely different.

In fact, i've already my 96 Camaro which is far than...
Forum: Power Adders
11-05-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,485
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: BBC + Blower Shop 10-71 --> Pro touring

hello guys.

I was hoping to get some informations about men with a blown BBC in a 3rd gen as i have many questions before starting the chassis work.

I'm already putting big money in the...
Forum: Power Adders
11-05-2012, 12:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,485
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: BBC + Blower Shop 10-71 --> Pro touring

A pic of the engine.

I will have to consider how to mount a radiator so it clears my engine cranck support.
Forum: Power Adders
11-04-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,485
Posted By Sporty-X

BBC + Blower Shop 10-71 --> Pro touring

Hi everyone,

i've recently built a 455 BBC + 10-71 blower that was intended for drag racing.

As we are now waiting for years for a track in my country but nothing is coming (it seems...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
02-02-2012, 12:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 230
Posted By Sporty-X

BBC headers wanted : 2 1/4 or 2 1/8 primaries

Looking for some headers for a BBC 1985 camaro. The engine is blown and i'm looking only for 2 1/4 or 2/1/8 primaries headers.

No hookers please.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
01-29-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,224
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: 88 Camaro for True 10.5 or X275

still waiting for an answer
Forum: Camaros for Sale
01-15-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,224
Posted By Sporty-X

Re: 88 Camaro for True 10.5 or X275

would you sell the headers alone ?
Forum: Camaros Wanted
08-22-2011, 09:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 805
Posted By Sporty-X

Rolling chassis for drag or strong street car

Hello,

i'm looking for a car without engine to put inside my blown 572. the car will be used for street/strip.

What i'm looking for is a car with already a strong rear end, a caged or...
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