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MTZ28
02-08-2015, 02:44 PM
Wanted to say hi. I bought my 80 Z28 2 years ago and I'm just starting the transformation into a pro-tourer. I've used this forum a lot over the past couple years, and it has been really useful. So thanks to everyone who is willing to take the time and share what works and what doesn't. I have my whole plan in place and can't wait to get my camaro back on the road. The pic with the snow in the background was the last pic I took before the car was taken apart.

My plan of attack is:
Fuel injected 421 stroker
4L80E (paddle shifter)
Still deciding on rear end, using my 10 bolt with trutrac 3.73 for now
Chris Alston g-street coil over front suspension
Chris Alston g-bar 4-link
Chris Alson g-connector system (subframe connectors)
Wildwood 6 piston front, 4 rear
US Mags PT3-U703 wheels
6 or 8 point cage, 99% chassis stiffening

This is the current plan, subject to change. Input is appreciated, this stuff costs too much not to consider other options. I've really wrestled with the suspension. I like Ridetech, but in my head the Chris Alston 4-link does a better job of supporting the stress under hard driving conditions on the 2nd gen camaro. I feel I can't go wrong either way, just leaning towards Chris Alston.

MTZ28
05-10-2015, 12:51 PM
Well I'm already changing my plan for my camaro. We've almost got the new floor and trunk in the car. Going with dse subframe connectors, boxing in the original rear frame rails. Next step is the roll cage and suspension. I'll get some pics up in a couple weeks.

I really could use some advise on the suspension. This car will be a street, autocross, and once a year track car. I really wanted to go with a 4-link, but finances say go with a good leaf spring setup. Leaning towards dse rear leafs, and dse front upper and lower controls arms and coil overs. If anyone has suggestions I would be all ears. Looking for performance/value compromise. I don't have unlimited funds for the ultimate track car.

I'm cruising the 'for sale' forum looking for any deals. I'm pretty excited about the wheels and tires I just picked up today on the forum. This will be a hard driven car, not a show car.

Another question I need help on. At this time I'm not mini-tubbing, rear tires are 295/35-18. My engine goal was 600-650 hp, is this too much power with this tire size to be effective around a track? I want to go with a 4l80, 3.89 rear end. Any suggestions on gearing would be appreciated. I don't have a lot of experience on a track. Where I live, going to a track is like taking a week vacation. I just want to do more than go straight.

Is this the wrong place to post updates on how my build is doing?

cactuss4
05-10-2015, 01:27 PM
Welcome aboard, now that you are posting questions or feelers for where to go etc, it would be best if you moved those questions into the assorted forums, restoration, suspension etc. You may get more eyes and more responses that way.

There is also a project forum

BMR Sales
05-11-2015, 08:02 AM
Welcome!

MTZ28
05-15-2015, 11:17 AM
Thank you, I figured I was posting in the wrong places.