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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!!!
Photos
DriftSession013104-5.jpg DriftSession013104-9.jpg DriftSession013104-10.jpg HS3-ConnorIsaacs-Small.jpg budget-pic-8-small.jpg SlammedIROC1.jpg
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