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| CrazyHawaiian's 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z | |||
| The purpose of this project is to build a Camaro for the sport of Drifting. At first this car was a "Budget Project" where I wanted to see what a mostly stock low budget Camaro would do in a drifting application. The first 5 pictures of this car on the right were taken when it was mostly stock, just a home-made paintjob, a panhard bar, a steering wheel, and exhaust. Right around $3000 into the entire project. Here is a video of the car taking one of the turns at our old track (now closed) CrazyHawaiian - Feint In 2005 multiple drivetrain failures (because of my abuse!) kept me out for months at a time while I saved up money and learned to fix the car myself. First a TH350 tranny swap after turning the 700R4 into a 1 speed, got the new trans 0 mile rebuild for $275, what a deal. Having too much fun out there and what do you know, a few exploding radiators and engine fires, not to mentioned exploding tires. Hehe! Next up was a headgasket failure with the L98 after multiple overheating nightmares. I beat the crap out of my drifting car! Around the middle of 2005 I decided it was time to give up on the high milage motor and cheap auto transmission setup, I wanted to take the car to the next level. First I took care of the cooling system, no longer a problem I didnt have to worry about overheating. After that I worked on the suspension a little bit and serviced the brakes, very important for my sport. All the while I've been saving for a new 0 mile drivetrain setup. Hope to have the new drivetrain installed by the end of 2006. Going with a built 5 speed and a new 357ci SBC w/ 113 heads. Below is the current list of mods. The final picture on the bottom right is how the car currently looks. Engine Mods (Very Very Mild L98) - Gutted Airbox - K&N Filters - TPIS Airfoil (that I got fo free haha) - Throttle Body Coolant Bypass - Deleted AIR system w/ delete pulley - MSD Coil, Cap, Rotor, and 8.8 Wires - Edelbrock TES Headers (ceramic coated) - Borla XS Exhaust System Transmission Mods - Spohn TH350 Crossmember - Hurst TH350 Torque Arm Kit - Bone Stock TH350 w/ stock Converter - B&M Megashifter Suspension Mods - HMS Billet Strut Mounts - Tokiko Illumina Struts/Shocks - Ground Control Weight Jacks - Front 775# 8" Eibach Roadrace Springs - Rear 175# 10" SSS Springs - Coleman Racing Solid Tierod Adjusters - Global West Steering Brace - PST Rear Swaybar (have the Front but did not install) - Complete PST Bushing Kit - Spohn Tubular Adjustable Panhard Bar Wheels/Tires - Front ROH ZS 17x8.5 w/ 4.5" Backspacing -7mm Offset - Rear ROH ZS 17x9.5 w/ 5.472" Backspacing 5mm Offset - Front Dunlop FM901 235/40/17 - Rear Whatever I can get for free, perf 225-235/40-45/17 Other Mods/Misc - Grant GT Steering Wheel - NRG Quick Release Hub - Completely Gutted Interior - Redone Stock Brakes F/R (Rotors/Lines/Pads) - 4 Core 1.25" Upgraded Radiator (barely fits!) - 180 Degree Thermostat - 180 Degree Fan Switch - 82/83 SMC Hood w/ Vents - PPG "Gangreen" Single Stage Paintjob - Sylvania Silverstar Headlights - 91-92 Grid Style Taillights List of Mods that will be done next: 1. Install Kenny Brown Super Subframe Connectors 2. Install G-Force Built T5 Transmission w/ Spec Stg1 Clutch/FW 3. Install CNC Staging Brake w/ Custom Lines 4. Install Willwood Adjustable Proportioning Valve 5. Install 3.23 B/W 9Bolt Rear w/ Welded Diff 6. Build and Install new 357ci SBC w/ 113 heads 7. Change GFX and re-paint the car the new color Slide Safely!!! |
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