Project Viscosity, 1968 Camaro

[Vicinity]

Inspired by the trackday build thread, I thought I'd finally "make" one. :)

Picked this car up almost a year ago, April 15th, shortly after my 20th birthday. It was supposed to be done with quick and made a daily driver, but, uh, yeah that didn't go over so well. :seizure:

Anyway, the day I bought this car, it was bare metal with a small block and muncie dropped in.

Everything else was done by me, and I honestly love cars, but have done nothing except change the air box and put new speakers in my old 2001 Camaro, so this all was pretty new to me. Building a car while working 2 jobs and going to school has been quite the pain in the ass, but I'm pretty sure it will be worth it, one day! I know no one is going to read this, so I better get some pics up here.

Specs of the car:
400 Small Block (What I was told, no way to verify)
Muncie M21
Stock Suspension
Odometer states 66k miles
Most of the sheetmetal was replaced, surface rust in random places on the underside floor board, nothing major
LS1 Brakes already installed by me
ZR1 Wheels already installed by me

Plans:
LQ4 And a RS500 sometime next year
Speed Tech Upper Control Arms with Gmod
Hotchkis Springs and Bilstein Shocks for a front drop
Decided drop leaves for the rear (possible Watts link)
Fiske Wheels, Not sure what specifically, all their wheels are amazing.
Iroc Box and Power Steering upgrade once I get a hold of a good box.

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Over a year, and I still haven't washed the car!

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About 2 weeks ago, the wind was pretty bad, something scuffed against the car, might have been the car cover straps, and messed the paint up pretty bad.

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Insurance helped me out. I talked to my paint guy, I can get the car repainted any color I want for a little more than they gave me. Thinking Hugger Orange, or a custom color sometime next year, the paints already ruined, I'm no longer concerned about it...

At one point, I would have to assume the car was painted lime green...

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No fear, getting a Covan dash with Autometer gauges!

As you saw above, the car has OEM ZR1's, because being a broke ass college student, I have to work with what I can, I found the set on craigs for $400 with tires. I had to get larger wheels because I would not run drum brakes! Period! So I searched ebay and got a complete LS1 brake set (plus master and booster) for some $500. Everything except front rotors, which I got from Tobin @ Kore3, who is EXTREMELY helpful.

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About to start the car this weekend, I went to fill the rear and tranny with gear oil so I could drive the car to my friends shop, I found the previous owner installed the wrong tranny plug, and it's seized in the bellhousing. Not sure what I can do about that, tried heating it with a torch, tried easy-out, pretty much everything, now theres barely a nub to work with.

So much fun, so little time. I may have to get a 5 speed in the future!

Anyway, I'll try and keep this thread updated, if I wind up with a new tranny, I may be able to follow my build after all.

I just realized I don't have en updated engine bay pic, :jawdrop: I'll rectify this tomorrow! (I think that's a word).

[THE TECH]

Nice project. Good luck with it.

[srh3trinity]

Looking forward to seeing it come together. I like the ZR1 wheels on there.

[Jarcaines]

Noce project! I am looking forward to following along!

[johnnymac46]

Cool car... its good to see other young guys doing builds..keep us posted

[sixgunsblazing]

Did you have to get spacers to fit those ZR1 wheels on there?

[killer67]

This has lots of potential!

[Vicinity]

Did you have to get spacers to fit those ZR1 wheels on there?

Yep. The rear needed 2" and the front needed 1.5", I looked on ebay and got both for under $120 bucks. I might end up shimming the front more, I haven't tried lock to lock yet.

[Vicinity]

Thanks everyone. I got an update, a friend of my Dad drilled out the old plug. It was like it was made of friggin' clay. But we got it out, so I'll be running the Muncie for a few months.

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That's whats left of the little bugger. Gotta flush the tranny now, got a lot of shavings in there. It's been raining so I haven't been over to the car.

Hopefully, I'll have the car in driving condition this weekend, and I'll drive it to said friend's shop, he has a huge shop with a lift and every kind of tool. :)

Might clean that nasty spray paint off the block while I have it on the lift.

[Nessumsar]

Glad to hear you got that plug out! Good to see another young gun getting his car on the road, got mine on the road 3 years ago when I was 22.

Subscribed!

[boostin05blacksti]

I love the color of the car..but Im planning on painting my 67 that color...so I might be bias.. Keep the updates coming man and keep plugging it will get there.

[Bullockracing]

That's a pretty clean car to begin with, as far as projects go. Looks like you'll have fun with this - some reassembly and you'll be on the road!!!

[Vicinity]

Here's the update:

Today was the day to start it, but unfortunately, I put off way too many "small" things... and they really began to pile up, so I didn't start the car. It does have gas in the tank though!

Pics for today...:

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I installed the seats and got the shifter placed.

I need to order .25" spacers for the front, the wheels are rubbing the steering linkage. I'm ordering my covan dash panel and a few gauges as well. Maybe this week... :)

[ROBS6T8]

Nice starting point for a project. DO you have a plan? Make a plan! Make a plan! Stick to your plan! Stick to it. Did I mention a plan? PLAN! PLAN! PLAN!
Anyhoo, have fun with it. Looking forward to watching this one.
I'll have to get mine up and going too.

[69projectKAOS]

Hey, the car is coming along great!!! im in the same boat as you only being 20 and in college, so i know how it feels to have to wait on the cash to get stuff done.and trust me it is definitely worth it in the end!! i have a few questions for you, are you running any spacer front and rear on those zr1 wheels other than the spacer you need in the front? also how wide are those rims front and rear? im asking because im looking to get some different wheels for autocross and stuff. and the other question is what was your master and brake booster off of, because im running the ls1 brake setup and having no power brakes stinks haha. -Dom

[Vicinity]

Nice starting point for a project. DO you have a plan? Make a plan! Make a plan! Stick to your plan! Stick to it. Did I mention a plan? PLAN! PLAN! PLAN!
Anyhoo, have fun with it. Looking forward to watching this one.
I'll have to get mine up and going too.

I haven't bothered with a plan, since for the past year~ my goal has been "DRIVE". :)

But I'm thinking along these lines...

LS1 + RS500 (Going the build the LS1 myself with used parts I can find, might go iron block, not sure)
Global West Upper and Lower A-Arms
Hotchkis Springs with Bilstein Shocks All around
LS1 Brakes with E-Brake (Done)

No comment on the rear suspension setup, still configuring that.


Hey, the car is coming along great!!! im in the same boat as you only being 20 and in college, so i know how it feels to have to wait on the cash to get stuff done.and trust me it is definitely worth it in the end!! i have a few questions for you, are you running any spacer front and rear on those zr1 wheels other than the spacer you need in the front? also how wide are those rims front and rear? im asking because im looking to get some different wheels for autocross and stuff. and the other question is what was your master and brake booster off of, because im running the ls1 brake setup and having no power brakes stinks haha. -Dom

Yeah, the ZR1's need 2 inches in the rear (cars not minitubbed), and 1.5" + .25" (i got a 8mm) shim on the front. Of course, this may vary depending on how your front end is setup, mines stock.

The brake booster is from an LS1 car. To get it to mount you need to weld 3 inch steel plates over top of the old mounts, and redrill the mounting holes about an inch down (so the old bottom holes become the top holes). Then weld the old brake pedal rod to the end of the booster so that the rod coming off the booster will screw right in to your old pedal mount.

You can pickup an LS1 master and booster for like less than $40 on ebay, or get a C5 one (basically the same, except the C5 master has the lines coming out on the driver side of the master) for $150+. I'm fine with LS1 car stuff, I had one and I trust it to work fully.

I'll get better pics of the setup tomorrow, if you'd like.

EDIT: And if anyone knows someone selling a 68 grill, TELL ME! Lol.

[69projectKAOS]

if you could get me some pics and pm me with them that would be great!!! thanks-Dom

[Vicinity]

Hey Kaos, I got those pics.

Forgot about daylight savings, so I decided to go back over and tinker around.

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I like this install, only because the only other way I've seen it done required cutting the car. I don't like to cut on her.

With a 1.5 inch spacer in the front, this is what happens...

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Snapped a few more pics, because I was bored.

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Trunk mount battery, and an Optima at that!

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Finally snapped a pic of the rear, although theres not really much going on back there.

[69projectKAOS]

Dan thanks for the pictures!! that looks pretty simple ! im going to have to get myself one now haha where did you get that battery relocation tray? -Dom

[Rhino]

I like this install, only because the only other way I've seen it done required cutting the car. I don't like to cut on her.


That's exactly how I did my booster install as well. Mine's not on the road yet, but it's good to see someone else doing the same.

[Vicinity]

Dan thanks for the pictures!! that looks pretty simple ! im going to have to get myself one now haha where did you get that battery relocation tray? -Dom

No problem, Dom. Heres my tray, http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Cable-48000-Battery-Relocator/dp/B000CQ24A6 The one I bought came from a different vendor, it was an offroad truck company, I can't remember the name. I may add a box in the future, but this setup works well for now.


That's exactly how I did my booster install as well. Mine's not on the road yet, but it's good to see someone else doing the same.

I didn't know if anyone else had done it, I did some research hoping to find some directions to do it, but I ended up winging it. Still came out okay. :)

[Rhino]

The only difference in the way I did my install was cutting off the back flange entirely and rebuilding one with the proper bolt pattern. I figured it'd work well (I'm using C5 front late 4th Gen rear brakes), and it'd be cheap since it was already sitting around my garage. :)

[Vicinity]

I was going to do that, but it went quicker this way. Yours probably looks a whole lot better, but I don't mind the streetfighter look.

[Vicinity]

Small update. I loomed the wire behind the brake booster, shimmed the wheels (they fit perfect now), and did some more wiring.

The car was moved to my friends shop, I'm putting it on a lift tomorrow, hopefully she'll be started Saturday.

SO EXCITED!! :)

[SIK02SS]

Cool project and a great start too! In case it hasn't been mentioned, swap the wheels on the drivers side for the passenger side. You currently have directional tires that are mounted to run perfectly when the car is in reverse ;)

[Vicinity]

Cool project and a great start too! In case it hasn't been mentioned, swap the wheels on the drivers side for the passenger side. You currently have directional tires that are mounted to run perfectly when the car is in reverse ;)

Ha, yeah. I've been told that a bunch of times today. I'll be fixing it tomorrow.

Got the car on the lift, it's SOO nice to work with. Popping the trans out tomorrow to check the clutch, hoping for a start up video tomorrow.

[Vicinity]

Went to do the first start today, she didn't turn over. Gotta chase an electrical bug. Since I have to pull the front sheetmetal for alignment, I'm going over everything. More updates to follow, probably with some pictures.

[69projectKAOS]

sounds like your making good progress. quick question, are you running a bigger cam? i was just wondering because i don't know if i could use that booster and have have enough vacuum for power brakes because im running a bigger cam. i might need to get a external pump to make more vacuum. -Dom

[Vicinity]

sounds like your making good progress. quick question, are you running a bigger cam? i was just wondering because i don't know if i could use that booster and have have enough vacuum for power brakes because im running a bigger cam. i might need to get a external pump to make more vacuum. -Dom

AFAIK, it's a stock cam.

On the LS1's the booster would work fine unless the cam was really lumpy (like the car sounded like it would stall). You should be fine unless its a VERY big cam.

[69projectKAOS]

AFAIK, it's a stock cam.

On the LS1's the booster would work fine unless the cam was really lumpy (like the car sounded like it would stall). You should be fine unless its a VERY big cam.

its kinda lumpy , i have to dig up the specs on it before i dive into a big mess. thanks for the info! -Dom

[Vicinity]

Head lights now work, for some reason my bolts didn't ground properly, still can't get the car to turn over.

Turned 21 today, so didn't get much accomplished. :)

[Formula51]

Hey Kaos, I got those pics.

Forgot about daylight savings, so I decided to go back over and tinker around.

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I like this install, only because the only other way I've seen it done required cutting the car. I don't like to cut on her.


Project looks like a great start. I was hoping you might be able to help me with an LS1 brake problem I am having. I am using a LS1 booster like you, but mine looks to currently be only mounted with the top row of bolts (which I may need to fix). The other day my brakes locked up on me and I am trying to track down why. One suggestion was because the rod from the booster to brake pedal was in the upper hole as opposed to the lower hole. However, when I went to lower it, it would not physically reach to the lower hole due to the rod contacting the rubber gromet in the firewall.

Since you have the same setup I was hoping you might be able to help. Were you able to connect to the lower brake pedal hole? If so, do you have any suggestions on why I am not able to? There is a pic of my problem on my website:

http://eddies1968camaro.shutterfly.com

Don't want to hijack your thread, so here is the link to the thread I started on this problem: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?78288-LS1-Disc-Brakes-Locked-Up

I appreciate any help you can give me.

[Vicinity]

Project looks like a great start. I was hoping you might be able to help me with an LS1 brake problem I am having. I am using a LS1 booster like you, but mine looks to currently be only mounted with the top row of bolts (which I may need to fix). The other day my brakes locked up on me and I am trying to track down why. One suggestion was because the rod from the booster to brake pedal was in the upper hole as opposed to the lower hole. However, when I went to lower it, it would not physically reach to the lower hole due to the rod contacting the rubber gromet in the firewall.

Since you have the same setup I was hoping you might be able to help. Were you able to connect to the lower brake pedal hole? If so, do you have any suggestions on why I am not able to? There is a pic of my problem on my website:

http://eddies1968camaro.shutterfly.com

Don't want to hijack your thread, so here is the link to the thread I started on this problem: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?78288-LS1-Disc-Brakes-Locked-Up

I appreciate any help you can give me.

Hell of a clean car.

Does this help any?

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[Banks68]

Great lookin car! I have always like these corvette wheels. gb

[Vicinity]

Ordered an HEI distributor, I can't figure out this bug, so I'm going to just upgrade.

I understand that I may have to notch the firewall...?

EDIT: Forgot, I have another pic, this one is probably my favorite... it'll look SO much better with the Hotchkis Springs and Bilstein shocks.

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[tommycomfort]

Great build! Do you figure the springs will settle some after driving it, or is it at ride height? Keep up the good work!
Tom

[Vicinity]

Great build! Do you figure the springs will settle some after driving it, or is it at ride height? Keep up the good work!
Tom

Thanks! God, it looks ridiculous, I hope they settle. I'm going to wait 2-3 weeks before I get the drop springs, to see if they do. I don't want to buy a huge drop and have the front go down even further.

[69projectKAOS]

Dan,
The hotchkis springs will make the stance perfect. and as for the fire wall i had to massage mine a little with a rubber mallet so that the hei distributor sits level and doesn't hit. you don't have to make a big dent in the firewall just a small amount. and the good thing is that you don't see it because the distributor covers it. -Dom

[Vicinity]

Dan,
The hotchkis springs will make the stance perfect. and as for the fire wall i had to massage mine a little with a rubber mallet so that the hei distributor sits level and doesn't hit. you don't have to make a big dent in the firewall just a small amount. and the good thing is that you don't see it because the distributor covers it. -Dom

I figured as much. When I decide I can't take the heat and order a VA unit, I'll smooth the firewall anyway.

Out of curiosity, what HEI unit did you settle with?

[69projectKAOS]

i actually had a older style msd one laying around, so i bought a msd overhaul kit(rotor,cap,Solenoid etc.) from jegs.com and just used that. -Dom

[Vicinity]

i actually had a older style msd one laying around, so i bought a msd overhaul kit(rotor,cap,Solenoid etc.) from jegs.com and just used that. -Dom

Ah, I was gonna go with MSD, but they were like $140 + shipping.

I saw the Jegs one on sale, but read some really bad reviews. The Eastwood one I bought it supposed to be an OE replacement.

[69projectKAOS]

funny you said that i had a eastwood dist as well! it worked great you wont be disappointed. i bought a msd ignition box so i went with the msd distributor to keep it all the same.-Dom

[Vicinity]

funny you said that i had a eastwood dist as well! it worked great you wont be disappointed. i bought a msd ignition box so i went with the msd distributor to keep it all the same.-Dom

Gotcha. Good to know. I'm sitting here at the computer waiting for the FedEx truck now!

[Vicinity]

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We're in business.

[ROBS6T8]

You have to love it when the delivery truck gets there! I should have a delivery tomorrow!
Keep the pics coming.

[Vicinity]

Damn, I know this isn't right...

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All the ways of switching a distributor I saw on Youtube were essentially taking the top end of the motor apart. I didn't want to do that. I pointed the rotor toward the #1 cylinder (front most driverside) and pulled the distributor.

I put the new one in, the EXACT SAME SPOT and now I can't get it to seat all the way in. Any tips?

[67SSDan]

What size wheels are your front wheels and where did you get them? Mine are supposedly 17 x 9.5s, but holy crap... they're not even close to fitting. I bought the most backspacing I could at the time... can't remember now where they came from though. I'm having the exact same clearance problems you are though.

Dan

[Vicinity]

What size wheels are your front wheels and where did you get them? Mine are supposedly 17 x 9.5s, but holy crap... they're not even close to fitting. I bought the most backspacing I could at the time... can't remember now where they came from though. I'm having the exact same clearance problems you are though.

Dan

They're OEM 4th gen SS wheels (ZR1), so 17x9.5". You need to space it out 1.75" from the hub, otherwise it will rub on the steering linkage.

[CamaroAJ]

looks like its not in all the way because of the oil pump. turn the engine over my hand and see if it drops down all the way. it should once the pump shaft lines up.

[Vicinity]

looks like its not in all the way because of the oil pump. turn the engine over my hand and see if it drops down all the way. it should once the pump shaft lines up.

That's what a guy on camaros.net said, I'm almost positive that's what it is. I'll be at the shop all day tomorrow, so hopefully I'll have it setup and ready to run!!

[69projectKAOS]

looks like its not in all the way because of the oil pump. turn the engine over my hand and see if it drops down all the way. it should once the pump shaft lines up.

++1 had that happen a couple times, just turn it over by hand and it drops down. keep us posted with updates!.-Dom

[67CamNKC]

Do you have a long common screw driver? I usually just turn the pump shaft slot with the screw driver to match the distributor.

[Vicinity]

Got it!

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The old dist was at 5:30, this one needed to be at 4:30~.

I guess Eastwood makes the ultimate HEI unit, no notching required. :)

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I need to connect the 12v wire and the coil wire, then off to try and start (again). But first, I gotta head into work. This is going to be a LONG day.

[Nessumsar]

Holy plug wires bat mite! Glad to hear it went in smoothly. Now get home and fire it up!

[Vicinity]

Holy plug wires bat mite! Glad to hear it went in smoothly. Now get home and fire it up!

Yeah, the local parts shop didn't have plug wire holders in stock. :(

I got the car started, but I don't have a video, because theres no fuel being pumped to the carb. The plunger on the carb is dryrotted out. I think I might need a new carb. I got a method an old mechanic friend of mine suggested I try before I spend the money. So right now it's running on gas poured into the carb and starter fluid.

But, as soon as that's done, she'll be running!

I hope.

[Vicinity]

I tried that method I spoke of earlier, it's a no go. I think the carb was just sitting outside for so long theres nothing for the gas to soak into to give me a little better seal on the gaskets.

So, I guess it's time for a new carb. I've been looking at the 725cfm Demon Jrs, anyone have any experience with them? I've been recommended to avoid Holley's because they have to be rebuilt more often.

[Vicinity]

Ugh, had the Qjet rebuilt, installed it, got nothing. Decided to check to see if any fuel was flowing. It was not. Fuel pump is dead.

Any reason to upgrade to an electric fuel pump? or just stay mech?

[69projectKAOS]

if you go electric then you have to block off the block etc, and then make sure you have a fuel press. regulator because you dont want to push more fuel than needed. i would just stay with a stock setup until you start doing more work to the motor etc. and it will be cheaper so you can get it on the road and enjoy it.-Dom

[Vicinity]

Yeah, I opted for the mech pump. But I'm still not getting any fuel. Gonna drop the tank, now.

[tommycomfort]

There is a good chance that the pickup "sock" in the fuel tank is clogged up. Best bet would be a new pickup/sending unit, but you could probably just remove the gummed up sock to see if it runs. Just a temporary fix for sure.

[69projectKAOS]

check out ss396.com i built half my car from their parts. its all good quality stuff but at a really affordable price even for us college guys! their sending units are like $34 or so, they have everything for our cars. dont give up you will figure it out. -Dom

[Vicinity]

It's not the sending unit. It's still the damn pump. The NEW pump isn't pumping.

Damn, this is killing me. What can cause the pump to not work?

[69projectKAOS]

push rod too short maybe?? is the pump same spec as the old one? maybe the lobe on the came is worn down and not compressing the spring inside the pump enough to make it pump. but like always its probably something stupid that is overlooked. triple check everything.-Dom

[Cdog]

Hey! You're on Arfcom right?

[Vicinity]

Hey! You're on Arfcom right?

OPSEC. https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/04/smiley_abused-1.gif


push rod too short maybe?? is the pump same spec as the old one? maybe the lobe on the came is worn down and not compressing the spring inside the pump enough to make it pump. but like always its probably something stupid that is overlooked. triple check everything.-Dom

Yeah, I am. Taking the pump back off today, inspecting everything. I knew that pump swap was too easy...

[Cdog]

OPSEC. https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/04/smiley_abused-1.gif



Yeah, I am. Taking the pump back off today, inspecting everything. I knew that pump swap was too easy...

LOL! Cool Story Bro! :cheers:

[Vicinity]

Oh my God. I pulled the pushrod out because I couldn't move it. It's bent, and not just a little. It's a massive bend.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/04/20110408_180709_156-1.jpg

Here's where it bent.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/04/20110408_180724_968-1.jpg

What could have possibly caused this? This is one thick pushrod...

[Vicinity]

Ok, I forgot to pull out the front side bolt that holds the oil in. Whoops. But I did get this awesome shot in the shop.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/04/20110408_172159_643-1.jpg

[icemanrd19]

tires are facing the wrong direction

[Vicinity]

tires are facing the wrong direction

Yeah, I know. Since the car isn't driving anywhere, I haven't been too worried about it.

[69projectKAOS]

Oh my God. I pulled the pushrod out because I couldn't move it. It's bent, and not just a little. It's a massive bend.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/04/20110408_180709_156-1.jpg

Here's where it bent.


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/04/20110408_180724_968-1.jpg

What could have possibly caused this? This is one thick pushrod...

i told you it is always something overlooked! lol happens to me everytime. glad to see that you figured it out, and the car looks great all you need is a drop and it will be sweet! -Dom

[Vicinity]

Debating a 2 vs 3 inch drop. The bottom of the fender is exact 4 inches off the very top of the tire, I don't want it riding the top of the tire. Hmm... decisions, decisions.... :)

[Vicinity]

She just ate another pushrod. Exactly the same way, I'm thinking it's not a coincidence.

[monteboy84]

Have you run this motor before? If you have, what changes have you made since the last time it was run?

There are really only a few common things that will cause pushrods to bend like that without abuse:
1. Valvesprings coil-binding (Also check the valvespring internal dampers, they can bind too)
2. Valvespring keepers bottoming out on valve guides
3. Valve/Piston Interference - Though, this will typically bend the valve rather than the pushrod.

What heads are on your motor?

-matt

[Vicinity]

Have you run this motor before? If you have, what changes have you made since the last time it was run?

There are really only a few common things that will cause pushrods to bend like that without abuse:
1. Valvesprings coil-binding (Also check the valvespring internal dampers, they can bind too)
2. Valvespring keepers bottoming out on valve guides
3. Valve/Piston Interference - Though, this will typically bend the valve rather than the pushrod.

What heads are on your motor?

-matt

It's a fuel pump push rod. And no, I haven't ran the motor before, but the car was started by directly putting gas into the carb. The fuel pump may or may not have worked when I got the motor.

[monteboy84]

Oh shoot, I'm a putz, should have looked at the pics closer I guess.

I'd just put a different pump on, or try to see if maybe the pump arm is somehow bottoming out inside the block.

-matt

[CamaroAJ]

try this

http://rarecorvettes.com/RARE/FuelPump.html

seeing the picture you posted on team camaro it sounds like this could be your issue.

[Vicinity]

try this

http://rarecorvettes.com/RARE/FuelPump.html

seeing the picture you posted on team camaro it sounds like this could be your issue.

Good read, yeah that sounds like it. I'm getting some bolts and a new rod tomorrow, so hopefully this will work. I really REALLY don't want to use an electric pump.

[Vicinity]

Ha! Problem solved. Cranked the engine over by hand and put a bolt in to hold the rod up, everything went like butter after that. Now I got to set the timing tonight and she's ready to go!!

Sucks it's going to rain this weekend...

[Nessumsar]

Ha! Problem solved. Cranked the engine over by hand and put a bolt in to hold the rod up, everything went like butter after that. Now I got to set the timing tonight and she's ready to go!!

Sucks it's going to rain this weekend...

What are talking about? Rain adds horsepower!! :drive1:

[Vicinity]

What are talking about? Rain adds horsepower!! :drive1:

True. But the metal coating on the bottom of the car is peeling, I hate rust!

[Vicinity]

Had her fired up and running! But due to unfortunate circumstances, the carb is missing a few parts from the rebuilt and really badly leaking fuel. So I do think I'll have to go aftermarket. Any carb experts want to chime in? I was thinking a 625-650cfm.

EDIT: Or would a reman Quadrajet do just fine? I think a reman is like $300.

[sixgunsblazing]

OPSEC. https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/04/smiley_abused-1.gif



Yeah, I am. Taking the pump back off today, inspecting everything. I knew that pump swap was too easy...

Thought I recognized the name/car....

[Vicinity]

Thought I recognized the name/car....

Wow, a lot of you guys on here... Two hobbies that go together great, right? :)

[Vicinity]

Something came in the mail!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110505_134941_757-1.jpg

[Dons67]

It's coming along nicely Dan -- keep it up

[Vicinity]

YEEEEAAAAAHHH!!!!!!!

Got her running!

Bad part, she has an oil leak on the driver side header, causing a lot of smoke, I got smoked out of the car. Open headers are really REALLY loud, btw. Didn't know that. Now I do.

[Ron.in.SoCal]

YEEEEAAAAAHHH!!!!!!!

Got her running!

Open headers are really REALLY loud, btw. Didn't know that. Now I do.

An Ah-ha moment! Welcome to the car building world of V8s Son....:)

[Vicinity]

Alright! I drove the car today!

Sad panda update: The trans is definitely messed up. I can't find any gears, and when I do, I have to manually hold the shifter into said gear. It wants to shake and vibrate badly when I want it in gear, clutch feels awful, and lots of other terrible things. Greatest off all, I believe the casing to be cracked, as it has a massive leak, I backed the car out of the garage and next to the engine oil leak was a big puddle of gear oil. Fun on a bun.

I think I'm going to do the T56 swap here shortly, because along with the problems I'm having, I don't really care much for trans linkage, I'd rather have something with more of a smooth shift. Also, I'm not too hot on the mechanical clutch, I'll probably keep that with the T56, because I don't know if I can flat out afford the trans and a hydraulic clutch swap. I need to do a little more research into this, but as of right now, I'm planning on just converting to a mech clutch T56.

But the engine runs great, and it's not that loud with the echo of that big ass shop removed. :)

LS1 brakes work great, I got the booster and everything hooked up, awesome. Just like old times.

[Vicinity]

Ugh, pulled the tranny today, pulling to motor tomorrow. I need to install a gasket on the oil pan, I'm going to re-gasket everything while I have to motor out, and hopefully clean it up and make it more presentable. I'm going to clean the yellow spray paint off and coat it with cast aluminum paint.

Oh, I also got 99% of the interior done. Only thing missing is the upper portion of the back seat and the headliner.

[Vicinity]

Update...

Ah ha! Ready to come out?

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110511_144806_85-1.jpg

As my friend takes out the last bolt we hastely pull the engine out. Everything went smooth. We have 2 chains hooked up, but only 1 chain (diagonal) was holding the weight. I was pretty surprised.

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Ew, look at that awful crappy paint. Lol.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110511_153342_536-1.jpg

Lots of prime real estate is freed up.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110511_201154_720-1.jpg

Back side of the engine, looks like crap, still.

Going to sand blast and pressure wash tomorrow. She'll be painted cast aluminum and flat black valve covers/intake/oil pan. I think it'll look pretty cool. I'm pulling the steering linkage to sand blast as well. Might throw in an Iroc box while I'm at it... if I can find one!

[Vicinity]

Got a line on an IROC box. Good price. Quick question, do all IROC's have that box?

[Vicinity]

Well, this is a real kick in the nuts. I found out what my engine really it. Casting number 330817. It's a 400, but for a light duty truck. Rated at 140-180 HP and a 2 bolt main.

Awesome... I'm really disappointed now.

[rfalker1]

hmmm... well that sucks for the time being but hey you can always upgrade with time ;) .. And glad to see you solved your problems. So what are you going to do??? Look for a LS or 383??? its build or die time, but best of luck with it. ANd in my opinion if you plan on keeping those wheels. Go with a 3 inch drop and some short tube headers. It would be nasty

[Vicinity]

hmmm... well that sucks for the time being but hey you can always upgrade with time ;) .. And glad to see you solved your problems. So what are you going to do??? Look for a LS or 383??? its build or die time, but best of luck with it. ANd in my opinion if you plan on keeping those wheels. Go with a 3 inch drop and some short tube headers. It would be nasty

Nah, the wheels are going shortly. I just gotta save up. I'm going to paint the car white, so I want some Fikse FM7's, and I want the lip painted body color.

Looks like I'm probably gonna go LS, but it'll be a while. I'm pretty much at the bottom of the cash bucket now. Maybe I can squeeze a little more out of this engine. The way I have it now is likely how it's gonna be for the next year. I'm just really bummed about the motor. I was hoping it was an HD 400, so I'd be making 260-280 HP.

I still need a Trans, I don't know if my Muncie is repairable.

I'm gonna go cry in the corner for a little while.

[Dons67]

Nah, the wheels are going shortly. I just gotta save up. I'm going to paint the car white, so I want some Fikse FM7's, and I want the lip painted body color.

Looks like I'm probably gonna go LS, but it'll be a while. I'm pretty much at the bottom of the cash bucket now. Maybe I can squeeze a little more out of this engine. The way I have it now is likely how it's gonna be for the next year. I'm just really bummed about the motor. I was hoping it was an HD 400, so I'd be making 260-280 HP.

I still need a Trans, I don't know if my Muncie is repairable.

I'm gonna go cry in the corner for a little while.

That sucks for sure - but everything happens for a reason - I learned that this is what happens when your dealing with an old muscle car regaurdless of how much planning you put into it - maybe it's an opportunity to find a donor car - something that's trashed with a good drive train that you can drive and make sure runs good -- try craigslist someone somewhere in you area prob has an old beater with a nice engine/trans you can just swap out for now. Heck if you're really lucky maybe a trashed camaro/trans am you can pull breaks and all off of.

[rfalker1]

Yea, good luck with ls and the tranny. I really hope it will run for you. I upgraded from the 350 to the 383 and I shall see how she acts. Best bet though. Save and get what you really want. If you was close I would offer you my old engine trans combo, since i am trying to get rid of it. But maryland is a but too far from st. louis lol. So advice would be to follow what DOn said, and hope u get lucky!!!!!!!!

[Vicinity]

That sucks for sure - but everything happens for a reason - I learned that this is what happens when your dealing with an old muscle car regaurdless of how much planning you put into it - maybe it's an opportunity to find a donor car - something that's trashed with a good drive train that you can drive and make sure runs good -- try craigslist someone somewhere in you area prob has an old beater with a nice engine/trans you can just swap out for now. Heck if you're really lucky maybe a trashed camaro/trans am you can pull breaks and all off of.

I've been watching Craigs like a hawk. I can get an LS for about $1200 around here, they pop up occasionally. As soon as I get the money, I'm calling my friend and we're going to pick one up. Might try and get a T56 first, though.


Yea, good luck with ls and the tranny. I really hope it will run for you. I upgraded from the 350 to the 383 and I shall see how she acts. Best bet though. Save and get what you really want. If you was close I would offer you my old engine trans combo, since i am trying to get rid of it. But maryland is a but too far from st. louis lol. So advice would be to follow what DOn said, and hope u get lucky!!!!!!!!

Yeah, it's a bit of a hike, heh. I don't think I'm going to put much money into this motor, I might tinker a little, but mainly I want an LS, I'll be pinching pennies for it.

[Vicinity]

Oh yeah, I finished stripping the engine. The sand blaster didn't work right, so I did it with a toothbrush.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110514_152444_532-1.jpg

That's right after the pressure washing.

What do you say? Clear it and ready to go? Streetfighter? :)

[Vicinity]

Update...

I built a fort.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110516_110632_385-1.jpg

Look who's hiding it in.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110516_110704_381-1.jpg

:)

[rfalker1]

nice fort!!!!

[Vicinity]

nice fort!!!!

Haha, thanks man.

Update again... Two in one day, I'm really on a roll.

Look at what popped out of the fort!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110516_184550_118-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110516_184609_551-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110516_203140_473-1.jpg

I just took this one as I was walking out, I thought it looked cool.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110516_204914_311-1.jpg

Tomorrow the steering linkage goes in and I prepare for power steering.

[Dons67]

much better - the yellow wasn't doing it for me at all -- ha ha

[jfreakofkorn]

Looks like its coming along pretty good. Keep it up..:cool:

[Vicinity]

Looks like its coming along pretty good. Keep it up..:cool:

Thanks, man!


much better - the yellow wasn't doing it for me at all -- ha ha

Yeah, it was a horrible paint job. Everytime I got under the car, I got a paintchip in my eye. If you ever had paint in your eye, you'd know it BURNS LIKE HELL, lol.

[Vicinity]

Alright, so my update for today...

I decided to do a "Steve Rupp" and try to make all the wires invisible...

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110518_182848_745-1.jpg

Yeah, I used a fuel line clip to hold the wires. I'm cheap.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110518_182903_554-1.jpg

Another pic, for the heck of it.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110518_182923_360-1.jpg

The engine is going back in hopefully this weekend. The IROC box should be going in this weekend too, so I can install the powersteering next week.

[rfalker1]

Dan you are working fast!!!!, when do you plan on driving??

[Vicinity]

Dan you are working fast!!!!, when do you plan on driving??

2 Months ago!

I want it on the road before mid-June. Hopefully this is an over estimate, I'm really just waiting on my P/S stuff, then I can begin reassembly.

[Vicinity]

Yeeah! I have POWER!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110521_153745_862-1.jpg

Well not yet. But I'm working on installing it! My brand new* IROC steering box.

*Items may show slight signs of wear.

Engine is ready to go back in.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110521_153706_883-1.jpg

Ain't she purdy?

[Vicinity]

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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110523_131801_462-1.jpg

Couple of updates. She's almost ready for the road. Just gotta finish up the power steering and fix the issue with the trans... or buy a new one.

[uk68327]

Looking good Dan :)

Cheers,
Mark

[rfalker1]

ur project is coming along great, I am envious!!! when I get home i plan on going to my mechanics house and getting my hands dirty!!!!!!!!

[Vicinity]

Looking good Dan :)

Cheers,
Mark




ur project is coming along great, I am envious!!! when I get home i plan on going to my mechanics house and getting my hands dirty!!!!!!!!

Thanks guys! I should have it on the road next week. I just ordered the last of what I need for PS, except the Lee Inserts, I forgot to call them. I picked up a parts Muncie and dropped it off at my Trans guy shop, he told me he'll take them both apart and see what he can do. I told him not to worry about it if it's a lot of work to be done, it won't be wasted money, got the parts Muncie for free :)

/end boring update.

PS: It's so boring not having anything to work on!!!!!

[Vicinity]

Amazon.com FTW! I ordered my Power Steering Bracket yesterday and got it today with an expected ship date of sometime next week! I bought the Alan Grove setup, and I must say, this is some quality stuff. Highly impressed.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110527_130156_252-1.jpg

After work, I'll pre-fit it and drill the holes in my block.

[rfalker1]

its coming along great...
p.s slow down I want to win!!! I have an idea, go see that mach 1. Take couple days away from the camaro lol

[rfalker1]

oh yea, also the trans has to be fixed or something before you can truly be considered on the road lol

[Vicinity]

oh yea, also the trans has to be fixed or something before you can truly be considered on the road lol

Dudeman is putting it together now, should be ready by the end of the weekend :)

[Vicinity]

Fender braces installed, front sheet metal is going back on tomorrow.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110527_205400_144-1.jpg

Drilled and tapped the block for the power steering pump mounting. Again, really happy with these pieces.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/05/20110527_205349_697-1.jpg

Other things I knocked off the check list, engine bay wiring, installing wiper motor. Local parts yard has a power steering pump, I might go pick it up, for $35, it might be worth it.

[Vicinity]

Well, this is unfortunate. My trans is indeed crapped out. My Dad and I have decided a 5 or 6 speed is the way to go. I'll be finishing up the power steering once my Lee inserts get here.

Bummer. Have to wait longer.

[rfalker1]

I am sorry to here about the tranny, where do you plan on getting the six or five speed from

[Vicinity]

I am sorry to here about the tranny, where do you plan on getting the six or five speed from

Junkyard, probably. Nothing's been up on Craigslist lately, and I hate buying new parts.

[rfalker1]

I understand that!! best of luck with the find and make sure u get a cool shifter!!!! If your car is manual!!!

[Vicinity]

Putting the front sheet metal back on, it's a complete pain in the ass. Note to self, never do that again.

[rfalker1]

well I am glad mine never came off!!!! so whats your eta now. I think I may have a chance

[Vicinity]

well I am glad mine never came off!!!! so whats your eta now. I think I may have a chance

Whenever I get a new job to pay for the transmission. Lol. Although, it'll be "back together" this weekend.

[Vicinity]

Le Update (French for an update):

The guy working on my tranny found some parts, so he got it back together! Unfortunately, he's currently in jail, so I'm waiting for him to get out so I can get my trans back. I got a body man coming over tomorrow to assist me in getting my sheet metal re-aligned, because I hate these gaps and can no longer look at them.

Once the tranny gets put back in, I'll do the dizzy and carb (don't have to worry about breaking it), and she'll be ready to roll... estimated time... next week, probably later in the week, ordering some gauges this weekend.

[Vicinity]

Got the car running, everything is perfect. Chasing down an oil leak, and waiting on gauges.

Oh, and lucky me, I bought an electric fan from Jegs a year ago, and it came out to be a FRIGGIN DUD! That was $180 well spent.

[rfalker1]

The guy working on my tranny found some parts, so he got it back together! Unfortunately, he's currently in jail, so I'm waiting for him to get out so I can get my trans back. I got a body man coming over tomorrow to assist me in getting my sheet metal re-aligned, because I hate these gaps and can no longer look at them.


wow, thats crazy lol. but it does happen. SO how does she run??? I am curious, I am almost there myself. Hopefully within the next couple of days or so

[Vicinity]

Pretty good, sounds great, I still need to get an exhaust, though, I'd likely be the first person in my area to get a ticket for how loud it is. I still haven't DRIVEN it, mainly due to an issue with the gauges. The Autometer cluster I bought requires it's own sensors, and to get the oil pressure sensor to fit, I need to find a 45 degree elbow pipe fitting, which has proved to be the most difficult task I've ever undertaken in my life.

Since the holiday weekend is over, my local hardware store is back open, they can usually get me what I need, so I might drive it today!

[boostin05blacksti]

Got the car running, everything is perfect. Chasing down an oil leak, and waiting on gauges.

Oh, and lucky me, I bought an electric fan from Jegs a year ago, and it came out to be a FRIGGIN DUD! That was $180 well spent.

Call them about it and talk to customer service. They are usually really good when it comes to something like that. I had a pair of shocks that where over 5 years old and they replaced them. Its worth a shot. Good luck.

[Vicinity]

Call them about it and talk to customer service. They are usually really good when it comes to something like that. I had a pair of shocks that where over 5 years old and they replaced them. Its worth a shot. Good luck.

I didn't think it'd be worth it since I didn't have the box and stuff anymore, but you're right, it's probably worth a shot just to give them a call.

[Vicinity]

It's been a while.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/07/20110715_181733_258-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/07/20110715_181702_138-1.jpg

[rfalker1]

the car looks, good man!!! i am still not driving... but I do have pipes for sale 2 1/4 inch magnaflow header back. Super cheap and some 3" pipes from jegs with dynomax race welded mufflers. I am sure those suckers would be as loud as u want them lol

[Vicinity]

the car looks, good man!!! i am still not driving... but I do have pipes for sale 2 1/4 inch magnaflow header back. Super cheap and some 3" pipes from jegs with dynomax race welded mufflers. I am sure those suckers would be as loud as u want them lol

I replied to that thread, but what happened with your Hotchkis SFC's?

[Vicinity]

Took the car out for a quick drive, it was quick only because it still doesn't have plates. :)

[Vicinity]

Finally drove it around a good bit outside. Power steering has a leak, going to add some teflon tape later today. Other than that, it's quite solid. Need to get in touch with Frank about some Hotchkis springs and shocks.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/07/20110727_160209_639-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/07/20110727_160156_804-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/07/20110727_160136_984-1.jpg
^^I love this shot, its so mean^^

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[Dobster]

Nice build, You have incountered alot of the same problems as I did at first.
Live and learn, right.. car is coming along nicely. Not bad at all for young man on a buget.
Keep up the nice work and you will have a great time with all the thumbs up you will get when its done...

[Rod]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/07/20110715_181702_138-1.jpg

do you're self a favor and get rid of the chrome cap on the power steering pump, we have had those fail from the heat and pressure and the top snaps off (even happened to me at an autocross event)

[Vicinity]

Got a video...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvpHBjMfmK0

Note the mysterious whistle in the engine bay.

[Hotchkis]

Vicinity – Your ’68 looks great! Nice choice in wheels. Congratulations on being able to drive it under its own power. We’ll keep checking the updates.

[Vicinity]

Updates are unfortunately rolling in a little slower now. She's leaking oil on the top end, so I'm going to pull the intake and valvecovers and permatex them both with that high temp stuff, hopefully that will cure the issue. The car has a spoiler now, it's amazing how much that little piece of plastic "classys-up" the front end. I'm still having trouble with the electric fan, I'm probably going to add a switch and just keep it on with the ignition, as the thermostat has proved itself to be crap. Ah, that list to completion sure does love building itself back up constantly.

[Vicinity]

Well, I made custom brackets to allow 4th gen Camaro belts to work in a 1st gen, got a new tach, and am waiting on my Hotchkis drop springs and shocks to arrive. Looking absolutely everywhere for a used LS1 T56. Updated pics when I get the springs on.

[rfalker1]

SO this is where u have been hiding??? Behind the wheel!! How does it drive and good luck with the ls find. You got any photos!!! Oh yea I got a new car too ;)

Will ur current wheels work when u drop the car??

[Vicinity]

SO this is where u have been hiding??? Behind the wheel!! How does it drive and good luck with the ls find. You got any photos!!! Oh yea I got a new car too ;)

Will ur current wheels work when u drop the car??

I hope so. Lol, the guy with the "LM7 Camaro" has the same set, he said he needed A-Arms, so I might need more suspension work.

I saw some of the pics of your new car, that's a sexy beast.

[johnnymac46]

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=33857

I don't know if you ever make your way to lateral-g but here is a ls1/t56.

[Hotchkis]

Sounds like you have a great project going, can’t wait to see the updates.

[64Chevelle383]

looks good.

[rfalker1]

I hope so. Lol, the guy with the "LM7 Camaro" has the same set, he said he needed A-Arms, so I might need more suspension work.

I saw some of the pics of your new car, that's a sexy beast.

thanks man!!! It should be interesting, I have to do a couple things to it before its done!! And good luck with the suspension stuff, it can get a little tricky in there. I wish u would upgrade to some 19's loooool Now the other question "photo's"

[Vicinity]

thanks man!!! It should be interesting, I have to do a couple things to it before its done!! And good luck with the suspension stuff, it can get a little tricky in there. I wish u would upgrade to some 19's loooool Now the other question "photo's"

19's are too big for my tastes, man. I'm definitely gonna get some 18's when the money's there. Right now I'm just waiting on some UCA's I ordered from Frank at Prodigy, he managed to hook me up with the High Clearance Speedtech Arm's for a good price. Once those come in, the car goes back together and I'll see what she can do.

All I got right now is pics of some bad ass parts that I can't even put on my car. :( This week is suckishly long.

EDIT: Also got my exhaust coming in tomorrow, 3 inch with Magnaflows dumped before the wheel out the side of the car.

[rfalker1]

19's are too big for my tastes, man. I'm definitely gonna get some 18's when the money's there. Right now I'm just waiting on some UCA's I ordered from Frank at Prodigy, he managed to hook me up with the High Clearance Speedtech Arm's for a good price. Once those come in, the car goes back together and I'll see what she can do.

All I got right now is pics of some bad ass parts that I can't even put on my car. :( This week is suckishly long.

EDIT: Also got my exhaust coming in tomorrow, 3 inch with Magnaflows dumped before the wheel out the side of the car.

Lol I understand, I was only saying that cause I have 19's for sale hahahaha. But I am riding 18's now and they are perfect... well perfect as the car just sits there. Atleast you get to see ur parts I can't even see mine DAN, since I can't even get a tracking # or a phone call back!! But never mind that 3" exhaust those are gonna be massive!!! I think 2"1/2 are perfect but if you are doing 3" go for it, + they should not give u much problem cause you wont have to deal with that pesky rear sway bar since they dump early But they will be loud!!!!!!

[Vicinity]

Lol I understand, I was only saying that cause I have 19's for sale hahahaha. But I am riding 18's now and they are perfect... well perfect as the car just sits there. Atleast you get to see ur parts I can't even see mine DAN, since I can't even get a tracking # or a phone call back!! But never mind that 3" exhaust those are gonna be massive!!! I think 2"1/2 are perfect but if you are doing 3" go for it, + they should not give u much problem cause you wont have to deal with that pesky rear sway bar since they dump early But they will be loud!!!!!!

Magnaflow's are pretty quite at idle, I had them on my LS car, amazing sound at WOT, too. :)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/10/20111014_195303_425-1.jpg

Last part waiting... upper arms. C'MON SPEEDTECH, don't let me down! haha.

[rfalker1]

True!! I got them on my 2010 camaro!! Not bad but only two and a quarter piping so its not too load, but has a nice tone too it.. Plus I see u have an X Pipe, that should make it louder!! and I have speed tech Control Arms too!!!

[solarguy09]

Sweet build thread....Nice Car.......

[Vicinity]

Today's the day. I should have it completely assembled and have a running (driving) video!!

[rfalker1]

photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Vicinity]

photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Staring at the UPS tracking thingy waiting for my UCA's. :banghead:

[Vicinity]

Just my luck. UPS decided to wait til tomorrow to get it here.

Ugh.

[Vicinity]

Finally here!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/11/20111101_124846_828-1.jpg

These arms look AWESOME. I can only imagine they perform as well as they look. :headbang:

Thanks to Prodigy Customs and Speedtech. :)

[rfalker1]

Nice, welcome to the speedtech control arm family lol

[Vicinity]

Home stretch is a hell of a lot longer than I thought it'd be. Ugh.

[rfalker1]

^^ Yes it is!!! I can attest to that. But atleast ur not running brake lines and stuff

[Vicinity]

^^ Yes it is!!! I can attest to that. But atleast ur not running brake lines and stuff

Already had to do that. 4 times. That sucked. Make sure you flare it correctly, god, it sucks to have to pull it all apart and re flare and re bleed.

[Vicinity]

Tra la-la la, la la la (well almost anyway)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/11/20111106_135036_904-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/11/20111106_135105_671-1.jpg

FINALLY at that point.

Having an issue with the swaybar, and the Hotchkis drop springs. The swaybar seems to have been rigged to fit up in there just to get it in there and does NOT want to go back, so I'm considering a Hotchkis sway bar. Opinions?

[rfalker1]

Looks good on the ground!!! How was the exhaust installation? Plus I have Hotchkis front and wear sway bar. it worked well.

[Vicinity]

Looks good on the ground!!! How was the exhaust installation? Plus I have Hotchkis front and wear sway bar. it worked well.

A lot harder than I thought. I couldn't manage to fit the mufflers in anywhere with the prebent tubing Jeg's provided me with, so I'm going to take it to an exhaust shop.

[rfalker1]

Well that sucks... I hope it gets better

[Hotchkis]

Tra la-la la, la la la (well almost anyway)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/11/20111106_135036_904-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/11/20111106_135105_671-1.jpg

FINALLY at that point.

Having an issue with the swaybar, and the Hotchkis drop springs. The swaybar seems to have been rigged to fit up in there just to get it in there and does NOT want to go back, so I'm considering a Hotchkis sway bar. Opinions?


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[Vicinity]

It looks to be more an issue of the stock swaybar, which I don't think is the correct size anyway. The mounts are pretty tall 5 or more inches, and with the car now lowered, I think that's an issue that just popped up. Certainly not the fault of your parts. Although, I wanted to ask, any reason why one side would sit a quarter inch lower than the other? In the two pics I posted above, the first pic front wheel sits just a tad closer to the fender, it's not a big deal, but it was kind of bugging me.

[craigs73]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/20110314_181352_313-1.jpg


hey anymore info on this? what did you do with the boot? anymore pics during the process... i will be doing this to my nova very soon.. after you cut the stock rod and welded to your new rod did you run into any problems with adjustments?