My Camaro project
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My Camaro project
Hi Guys,
I've been on this site a long time, but thought I'd introduce my own project that I'm close to finishing.
Purchased this 1991 Camaro Z-28 way back in 1992 with only 20k, did a few mods at a time, and then went crazy ! I've been doing all the new mods over the last 8+ years and as you can see I'm almost nearing completion. Looking forward to finally driving it again after being off the road all those years !
Exterior Modifications:
Audi silver base with Ford GT Tungsten grey accent "SS" stripes, 20"x10",
19"x9.5" aftermarket Corvette Z06 wheels painted in grey accent color, BFG 285/30/20, 255/35/19 tires, Fiberglass 3.5" Cowl hood, shaved original emblems, shaved door handles with remote entry, third brake light LED mounted in rear spoiler, Billet fuel door, converted to Caprice composite headlights
Interior Modifications:
Recaro seats, rear seats and door panels covered in matching Recaro cloth, custom headliner with black ultra suede, 6-point roll cage, complete Autometer instrumentation with custom panel and gauge pods, 4th gen Camaro console, B&M Ripper shifter, Momo steering wheel, 4-point harnesses, 3rd gen Firebird radio pod, real carbon fiber accents throughout.
Performance:
385 Stroker shortblock, TFS aluminum heads, Procharger 15lb supercharger with 12 rib belt system with custom front mount 3-core intercooler, full Comp Cams roller valvetrain with custom cam, custom built fuel injection manifold, full length Hooker headers, custom 3" y-pipe to 4" single system with Flowmaster muffler, Accel DFI, Holley Pro ignition, MSD wires, March pulley system, aluminum radiator, Paxton billet fuel pump, real carbon fiber accents, plus way too many other mods to list !
Suspension/Chassis:
Custom tubular control and panhard bars, custom built tubular adjustable torque arm with integrated driveshaft loops, lowering springs and poly bushings all around, Koni Yellow struts and shocks, slight mini tub, custom built double subframe connectors, Baer Track series brakes all around
Drivetrain:
T-56 6-speed with McLeod clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, Tilton hydraulic clutch pedal setup, chrome moly driveshaft, Ford 9" rear with 3.55 posi, 31 spline Strange axles
Electronics:
Alpine head unit, Alpine amps, Alpine 6x9, Rockford Fosgate subs, and front speakers, custom built fiberglass sub enclosure.
I've attached some of the latest pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/spetroff/
More info and older build pics in my Fquick homepage
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I've been on this site a long time, but thought I'd introduce my own project that I'm close to finishing.
Purchased this 1991 Camaro Z-28 way back in 1992 with only 20k, did a few mods at a time, and then went crazy ! I've been doing all the new mods over the last 8+ years and as you can see I'm almost nearing completion. Looking forward to finally driving it again after being off the road all those years !
Exterior Modifications:
Audi silver base with Ford GT Tungsten grey accent "SS" stripes, 20"x10",
19"x9.5" aftermarket Corvette Z06 wheels painted in grey accent color, BFG 285/30/20, 255/35/19 tires, Fiberglass 3.5" Cowl hood, shaved original emblems, shaved door handles with remote entry, third brake light LED mounted in rear spoiler, Billet fuel door, converted to Caprice composite headlights
Interior Modifications:
Recaro seats, rear seats and door panels covered in matching Recaro cloth, custom headliner with black ultra suede, 6-point roll cage, complete Autometer instrumentation with custom panel and gauge pods, 4th gen Camaro console, B&M Ripper shifter, Momo steering wheel, 4-point harnesses, 3rd gen Firebird radio pod, real carbon fiber accents throughout.
Performance:
385 Stroker shortblock, TFS aluminum heads, Procharger 15lb supercharger with 12 rib belt system with custom front mount 3-core intercooler, full Comp Cams roller valvetrain with custom cam, custom built fuel injection manifold, full length Hooker headers, custom 3" y-pipe to 4" single system with Flowmaster muffler, Accel DFI, Holley Pro ignition, MSD wires, March pulley system, aluminum radiator, Paxton billet fuel pump, real carbon fiber accents, plus way too many other mods to list !
Suspension/Chassis:
Custom tubular control and panhard bars, custom built tubular adjustable torque arm with integrated driveshaft loops, lowering springs and poly bushings all around, Koni Yellow struts and shocks, slight mini tub, custom built double subframe connectors, Baer Track series brakes all around
Drivetrain:
T-56 6-speed with McLeod clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, Tilton hydraulic clutch pedal setup, chrome moly driveshaft, Ford 9" rear with 3.55 posi, 31 spline Strange axles
Electronics:
Alpine head unit, Alpine amps, Alpine 6x9, Rockford Fosgate subs, and front speakers, custom built fiberglass sub enclosure.
I've attached some of the latest pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/spetroff/
More info and older build pics in my Fquick homepage
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holly s... is that beautiful i'd be afraid to drive that after so long i couldnt hold off that long just workin on my car but i would imagine its well worth it. like the ss emblems too so whats left to do?
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Thanks for compliments. Still need to get the drivers door touched up and install the door panel, front end alignment, charge the air conditioning and the dreaded emissions test !
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omg thats badass I love that silver, more pics please
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Car: 87 GTA
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Is that intake ducting finished? Are you really going to have it sucking the hot, under hood air? If so, I guess the intercooler (looks you have one) will be needed.
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wont his cal hood help with that though too? It looks to me like the intake is right at the opening is'nt that what everyone was raving about on the cal hood vs ss hood page about how practical the cal really is? JW for myself too?
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With the filter just open, exposed, and sitting right by the valve cover, there's going to very little, if any, cold air coming in.
Nice car, just needs a couple of finishing touches, for performance. For show, I'd say it is done.
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Car: '88 IROC-Z / '91 Z28 / '91 GTA
Engine: LT4 Hot Cam 305 / L98 355 / MR 383
Transmission: 5-spd / 700R4 / 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3:45 / 3:23 / 3:23
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gorgeous looking car.. did you upgrade the brakes too?
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Car: 91 Z28, 87 SC, 90 IROC, 92 RS
Engine: LS1, 305 TPI, L98, NADA
Transmission: T56, 700r4's, and NADA
Axle/Gears: 3.89, 3.42, 3.23, NADA
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Bout time I got to see more than just sneeky pics of that sexy intake!!! The cars looks great, and the color scheme and wheels flows so well. I knew that this would be a great one when you posted the pic of the intake, but it is really over the top! Good job!
Brisk he has the same Baer brakes as mine!
Brisk he has the same Baer brakes as mine!
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Car: 91 CAMARO Z28
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hey what's up with those ss emblems????? where the hell did you get those from....i'd love to throw some of those on my z
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Way to keep at it and get her done! Awesome car. More pics.
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two thumbs up to you and your car. i like that you touched everypart possible and it still came out looking clean.
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very nice!, where did you get the air intake pipe on the back of the procharger?
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Thanks for the compliments guys.
Yes, I realize that the filter isn't located in the best of locations, but unfortunately there are compromises in locating it. It's better than the as supplied setup that ATI provides with the kit. I had a Superram setup previously and do have a box that I made using a ZR1 K&N filter that sealed to the underside of the cowl hood, but had to give that up when I went to the taller intake that I made thats on the car now. I made the new tube using some 4" mandrel bent tubing, welded it together and then had it ceramic coated.
No, the car wasn't at Woodward, I haven't shown it anywhere as of yet.
The emblems are a combination of items from the new Trailblazer and Cobalt SS.
I had the car on a Dynojet quite a few years ago when I first installed the Procharger, but have upgraded the entire headers, exhaust, fuel system, roller rockers, and fuel injection, throttle body since then. It made about 420 hp at the wheels then, so I'm expecting some better numbers now
Yes, I realize that the filter isn't located in the best of locations, but unfortunately there are compromises in locating it. It's better than the as supplied setup that ATI provides with the kit. I had a Superram setup previously and do have a box that I made using a ZR1 K&N filter that sealed to the underside of the cowl hood, but had to give that up when I went to the taller intake that I made thats on the car now. I made the new tube using some 4" mandrel bent tubing, welded it together and then had it ceramic coated.
No, the car wasn't at Woodward, I haven't shown it anywhere as of yet.
The emblems are a combination of items from the new Trailblazer and Cobalt SS.
I had the car on a Dynojet quite a few years ago when I first installed the Procharger, but have upgraded the entire headers, exhaust, fuel system, roller rockers, and fuel injection, throttle body since then. It made about 420 hp at the wheels then, so I'm expecting some better numbers now
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Beautiful Camaro... The Wheel combo with the Paint.. Looks SEXY as hell!
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perfect example of how a long, drawn out project can turn out to be one of the nicest cars ever. with budget/quick builds, lots of short cuts are taken. you car shows no sign of short cuts. I really like that you kept the dash 3rd gen, and i like the gauges. excellent work, thanks for sharing!
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hey where did you get the radiator support cover? make it yourself?
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Thanks again guys !
The gas door cover is actually off a Bullit Mustang. I put a slight curve into it to match up the the Camaro body better. The rad cover is a custom piece that I made out of aluminum, punched some holes into it with a punch / flare tool that I purchased and then had the cover powder coated. The other gauge pod on the passenger side is actually two ABS dual gauge pods for a Hummer that I flipped upside down and modified to fit.
The gas door cover is actually off a Bullit Mustang. I put a slight curve into it to match up the the Camaro body better. The rad cover is a custom piece that I made out of aluminum, punched some holes into it with a punch / flare tool that I purchased and then had the cover powder coated. The other gauge pod on the passenger side is actually two ABS dual gauge pods for a Hummer that I flipped upside down and modified to fit.
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An awesome example of a highly modified yet tasteful car. You have created a beautiful piece of machinery! I love it!
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That is one sweet ride! Do you have any video clips of that car running?
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Very nice. You showed a lot of patience.
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Thanks for the compliments guys.
Yes, I realize that the filter isn't located in the best of locations, but unfortunately there are compromises in locating it. It's better than the as supplied setup that ATI provides with the kit. I had a Superram setup previously and do have a box that I made using a ZR1 K&N filter that sealed to the underside of the cowl hood, but had to give that up when I went to the taller intake that I made thats on the car now. I made the new tube using some 4" mandrel bent tubing, welded it together and then had it ceramic coated.
Yes, I realize that the filter isn't located in the best of locations, but unfortunately there are compromises in locating it. It's better than the as supplied setup that ATI provides with the kit. I had a Superram setup previously and do have a box that I made using a ZR1 K&N filter that sealed to the underside of the cowl hood, but had to give that up when I went to the taller intake that I made thats on the car now. I made the new tube using some 4" mandrel bent tubing, welded it together and then had it ceramic coated.
I winder if it could be extended rearwards a few more inches to the firwall, then a filter mounted in between the windshield wiper posts? Then, it could be getting colder outside air, at least.
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that is a verrrrry clean engine hats off to you
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Job well done. I love seeing radical make overs like this. I didn't do anything as extreme on the interior but I will say wow...I'm a little envious I'm VERY interested to see what that fuel rail / upper intake setup is like. Is that simply a carbon fiber lid for a super-ram??
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man, your car is incredible. a lot of crazy builds coming out of ontario lately. my hat is off to you
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If you look closer, there is absolutely NO room in there with the wiper motor, wiper transmission so that idea is out the door too. Trust me, I've considered every option already, but as I said earlier, compromises in location.
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That color is to die for that color or a brighter silver is what i want to paint my camaro .That whole car gets a 10 10 10 in my book .What i like the must about the car is its diffrent and hand crafted work brong it together very nicely.Great work man
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Oh yea post more pics soon. those were teasers
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Oh yea post more pics soon. those were teasers
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Thanks for compliments guys..
Randy - More pics can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/spetroff
Randy - More pics can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/spetroff