View Full Version : 1971 camaro project update almost done
2 MORE WEEKS THIS THING WILL BE DRIVING AGAIN. :cheers:
I brought this car home 3 months ago. Put 60 miles on it and started stripping the suspension. Installed mini-tubs,custom tri-4link,spc upper and lower control arms,new willwood brake system, new moser 9" and forglines. This will be it for "crusin the coast".Once we get back we have plans to do a lsx and t56 swap!!!
The car currently has a 355 with a tr-3550. Has anyone had any luck with the tr-3550, holding up to any kind of power? I would like to keep it in the car but the LS is makeing around 500hp/500tq and I think that may destroy the old tremic.
jy211
09-17-2010, 05:22 AM
looks great!
CruizinKev
09-17-2010, 06:04 AM
x2 looks great! :twothumbs
jr2226nhra
09-17-2010, 02:11 PM
very nice love these cars. and your car is one fine ride.i am also building a 71 with all the goodies like yours :cheers:
LV42DAY
09-27-2010, 04:21 AM
damn thats beautiful. split bumper rs one of the best camaros out there in my opinion
YEAA we finished the car friday night and was able to make it to crusin the coast on saturday.Special thanks to Frank for over nighting a part on wensday. The car did far better than I expected. We have are first track day this friday to really test out the suspension ill post some times compared to a c5,c6 and a few others.
bg5512
10-12-2010, 06:22 PM
Love the wheels. I'm thinking of doing something similar with my '73. What sizes are they? Backspacing? Did you narrow the rear end?
Motown 454
10-13-2010, 04:32 PM
The car looks sweet !
coolwelder62
10-13-2010, 05:35 PM
WOW!!! Awesome car.Great color.Man those 2nd. gen's are some of the best looking car's GM ever built.Please posting more shot's as you have them.Scott.
Throttle
10-13-2010, 05:59 PM
Awesome Car, but im kind of biased.. :D
dmc69
10-13-2010, 06:15 PM
Very nice!
jilge71
10-13-2010, 06:56 PM
man i was thinking about building a split bumper when im done with the chevelle. now i know!!!! im in love!!!
bonecrrusher
10-14-2010, 03:51 PM
What color is that blue?
Its screaming Lemans Blue to me in those pics you posted....
johngross
10-15-2010, 05:23 AM
Beautiful ride. Love the stance. How much ground clearance do you have?
68firebird
10-15-2010, 11:42 AM
that is sweet, love those rims on it too.
First track day had a few issues with the brakes other than that the car felt good.
ZYAL8R
10-15-2010, 11:00 PM
Love the wheels. I'm thinking of doing something similar with my '73. What sizes are they? Backspacing? Did you narrow the rear end?
I second this question give us some info
18x12, 6" backspacing,57" flg.-to flg.on axels i have about 1" clearence between outter tire and fender.
705.0Merc
10-16-2010, 07:24 AM
I'm running the tremec 3550 behind my turbocharged 302. Hp is mid 400's with around 500ftlbs to the tire. I'm running it till it goes, so far so good. Being a Ford guy, that is the only Chevy I would consider buying. Great looking car. My brother inlaw has a 71 with a Vortech on a stockish 454. He can't catch me yet...:)
k9kevin81
12-15-2012, 01:52 AM
Man, I love the stance on this thing! Thanks for the info Tim. Those are 335's in the back correct?
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