NASCAR / Camaro

[ZuperZport]

Hey Doug - I "pm-ed" you with some info - Hope it helps.

[shortrack]

hey thanks for the pm......wow youve really gone to town with yours with the removable body and custom gauge set up and all......with mine I'll try and utilize as much of the original racecar as I can......maybe even suede black paint and chrome wheels.......keep posting!......doug

[ZuperZport]

Here are a few pics of the custom exhaust system we fabricated. The exhaust has an in-line muffler (somewhat quiet - think flowmaster loud) then when the electric cut-out butterflies are opened it transforms into a full open exhaust system exiting through the NASCAR "boom-tubes" (very LOUD). The cool thing about the cut-outs is you can partially open/close them for a variety of "tones".

My neighbors will hate me all over again.







Note the great ground clearance. Lowest part of the car is the motor crossmember at about 5 & 1/2". Can go lower by adjusting the jack-screws.

[MZ 500]

Here are a few pics of the custom exhaust system we fabricated. The exhaust has an in-line muffler (somewhat quiet - think flowmaster loud) then when the electric cut-out butterflies are opened it transforms into a full open exhaust system exiting through the NASCAR "boom-tubes" (very LOUD). The cool thing about the cut-outs is you can partially open/close them for a variety of "tones".

My neighbors will hate me all over again.







Note the great ground clearance. Lowest part of the car is the motor crossmember at about 5 & 1/2". Can go lower by adjusting the jack-screws.

Nice Idea I may have to somewhat steel it for my project.

[454bug]

Hey Scott,

Just checking on the progress of your car???

I REALLY like your exhaust!!!

First question - Where did you get your Boom Tubes??? Are they Dr. Gas or some other brand? I really like the size of them. I need to build something VERY similar for my car.

Second question - Who is the manufacturer of the electric butterfly cut-outs? Could you show us how you control them for "partial" opening???

Thanks for your time and I hope things are going well on your project!!

[ZuperZport]

Hey Scott,

Just checking on the progress of your car???

I REALLY like your exhaust!!!

First question - Where did you get your Boom Tubes??? Are they Dr. Gas or some other brand? I really like the size of them. I need to build something VERY similar for my car.

Second question - Who is the manufacturer of the electric butterfly cut-outs? Could you show us how you control them for "partial" opening???

Thanks for your time and I hope things are going well on your project!!

The Boom Tubes and associated exhaust pieces were purchased through Hutch-Pagan Racing (704) 597-1372 - they are an all NASCAR parts supplier. Dr. Gas (https://www.drgas.net/) has them also.

The Electric Exhaust Cut Outs were bought from DMH Performance (http://www.dmhperformance.com/). They operate using a toggle style switch that can be partialy opened or closed depending on how long the switch is activated.

Here are some pics of the fully coated exhaust:

[shortrack]

Nice...........!!!

[Hellrace]

Pro touring extreme !!!!!!!!





You just showed me how I will build my exhaust system, I wanted boomtubes with a cut out to a silencer but could not find out how to make it small enough, where did you get the inline muflers ?

Exellent

[Damn True]

How long are those inline mufflers?

[formula98]

Wow! I'm glad to see some updates on your project. I was just thinking about you and your project. Look great I can't wait to see some more posts of the project.

[kamaroman68]

Could you post some pictures of how you mounted the body to the frame????? I would like to see how you made it removable. I have a max g full frame for my 68 camaro and would like to make it removable also. My original design for this task works but I really dont like it. Thanks Chris

[ZuperZport]

- The inline mufflers are motorcycle racing mufflers. They are 10" long by 3" wide and slide into the existing 3" tube. Can't recall what brand they are.....will have to get back to you on that one..

- As far as the body & frame deal - we spent countless hours developing a plan on how to do this based on the Camaro and Cup Chassis dimensions prior to any labor. In short (and I mean really ommitting about three pages of explanations) we built a "sub-frame" that goes all the way around the Camaro body. Around the firewall, down the rockers, over the rear wheels across the trunk and back. Sounds simple but the amount of labor invloved doing this was extraordinary. Not mentioned here is the ridiculous amount of time customizing wheel wells, rocker panels, firewall, valance panels, fenders, trunk, etc., etc., etc. If you look closely at the previous post's pictures of the drivers's side rocker panel you can see the seam line. The exterior rockers are "bolted-on" after we place the body on the chassis. Same deal for the real valance. When fully assembled and finished painted the seams will be covered by the correct Camaro rocker molding that goes there. Bumper will cover the rear valance seam.

While not the most detailed pictures you can see portions of the new frame and the pickup points in these pictures:

[John McIntire]

Please ban me! Im broke and am super jealous of those who actually have a car!

does it matter?

[shortrack]

Mod banned him.

[Damn True]

Boom Headshot!

[John McIntire]

oh boy, here we go again!

[BRIAN]

I guess he doesn't read the posts on the HAMB either as how many guys there are having work done for them?

Post up your cars and work so we can all be blown away.

[Leadfoot1]

oh boy, here we go again!

Xactly what i was going to say....

2 posts huh... Not going to be many more if he starts this way. What an attitude!!!

Lead.

[Damn True]

Scott, some info on those mufflers would be appreciated.

[linkstar69]

good riddance, BTW what does HAMB stand for?............. I'm still a forum novice