New project 81 Z28

[rocketman350]

Hi guys and gals, Im Shawn from colorado new to the site, seen alot if impressive cars an decided to share my new project I bought a week ago. 81 Z28 350 cid w/ hydra 350. It's a little beat up but no cancer!! Plans are making it into a pro- touring street fighter.

Build blueprint:

Engine- Chevy 400 sb stroker 650hp

Drivetrain- 5 speed trans, independent rear suspension

Paint- ZR1 corvette jet stream blue,w/ black

Suspension- coil overs all around. Tubular arms, 3 1/2 in drop

I have a digital model that I designed that is what I'm thinking as a finished product tell me what you think

[camaroinct]

Congrats on your new ride. I am looking forward to seeing your build.

[rocketman350]

Thanks I'm looking forward to it also, I've built a few cars before this one, but never a Z28. So it will be a very interesting build

[70TWO NOVA]

Glad to see another late second gen build! Good luck

[BMR Sales]

Welcome Shawn, I am a fan of the 78-81 Camaro's since I have owned two of them over the years. If you are looking at upgrading the suspension take a look at the link below detailing an install that a Pro-Touring member completed with our Ford 9 in. kit in his 1973 Firebird:

https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?80483-BMR-Torque-Arm-Installed-on-my-73-Firebird/page2&highlight=TORQUE+ARM


The owner of the 73 Firebird made the following comments to us:

“I've put 4000 miles on it and drive it at every possible opportunity. No track time yet due to other commitments but there is always this spring. I still have to play with the shock settings to soften up the launch, it is just incredible how the car reacts from the factory setup. The rear stays planted no matter if it's in the corners or straights. I've had ZERO issues with the entire setup, I'm EXTREMELY HAPPY with it. I hope to get some auto-x & road course time this spring.”

I still can't thank you all there enough for everything, the kit really changed the car into a ride that I truly enjoy driving.”

[rocketman350]

Thanks it should be a easy build. Rust free Colorado body very hard to find which is a big bonus!!