1969 Chevrolet Camaro Build - From Street/Strip to Pro Touring

[Motown 454]

Nathan it looks great, you guy are doing some great work.

[camaro69boy]

Some updated pics of the underside showing the stainless steel fuel tank, ridetech suspension, and 3" exhaust getting installed.

[Zoomin]

First class!

[454bug]

FANTASTIC job!!!

[Motown 454]

It's definitely coming together under there. Looking good.

[camaro69boy]

The list of remaining items is getting shorter. 3" exhaust with DynoMax Ultra Flo mufflers installed and LT4 engine is running. Tire alignment, mounting seat belts, and running AC/heater lines are among the final things left to complete.

[Motown 454]

I like the sound of the DynoMax mufflers.

[Jerems]

Pictures are great but a video of that motor running would be awesome! I have the same engines and have been debating between the black widows or the Dynomax Ultra flo

[camaro69boy]

It's been a while since this thread has been updated so here is what has been happening with the '69 LT4 Camaro:

Below are photos of the body modifications and paint repair needed to install the Fesler flush mount glass.










Fitting the AC compressor in with the LT4 engine took some fabrication as well:








Here are current photos and a video of the LT4 motor starting.

[Zoomin]

It's so cool to see how clean that looks in there. 10/10 on the Zoomin Jealous Scale

[DJW32]

This looks great! Good job.

What intercooler did you use? How difficult was the install?

[camaro69boy]

Below are some photos and video of the Camaro at the Goodguys 18th Del Mar Nationals last weekend.

[minendrews68]

Really Nice!..

[chiva]

Any updates? Shakedown miles, etc. Just wondering how it’s working out. Any speeding tickets? LOL!

[camaro69boy]

Any updates? Shakedown miles, etc. Just wondering how it’s working out. Any speeding tickets? LOL!

Yes, it has been getting miles! During the initial test driving it was maxing out near 3500 RPM and felt nowhere near 650 hp. An ECU scan showed a vehicle speed sensor error so engine was running in "limp mode". Ran great after the VSS was connected! It's rather tame below 50% throttle, beyond that it opens up, gets noisy and pulls hard. I've had limited freeway miles, mostly driving around the hills and coast of south Orange County, CA, and its been averaging about 15 MPG. I had a clear bra installed on the bottom half of the car as these tires are sticky and pick up everything.

Here is a picture of the Advanced Keys fob where I cut down a key to fit inside the fob (if needed for emergency). The Advanced Keys setup is nice, just walk up to the car and it unlocks, push the button to start, just like a new car.




Below are some recent pictures of the car.

[MikeD73USA]

Amazing build! I have a 68 RS/SS and I purchased those specific seats in xl, and the morris classic 3 point seat belts. I currently have 295 Outback, 335 would awesome, did you install the Detroit speed mini tubs? adding the ride tech 4 link with the tubs you were able to get the 335 to fit with no rub? I also want to do the double din and back up camera. I read in one of your posts you installed a modified Detroit speed adapter/bracket/mount in the dash? Why was this needed? The console is great also, the whole car is amazing. Thanks for your time, Mike

[camaro69boy]

Amazing build! I have a 68 RS/SS and I purchased those specific seats in xl, and the morris classic 3 point seat belts. I currently have 295 Outback, 335 would awesome, did you install the Detroit speed mini tubs? adding the ride tech 4 link with the tubs you were able to get the 335 to fit with no rub? I also want to do the double din and back up camera. I read in one of your posts you installed a modified Detroit speed adapter/bracket/mount in the dash? Why was this needed? The console is great also, the whole car is amazing. Thanks for your time, Mike

Thanks, Mike. Yes, it has DSE mini tubs with ridetech 4-link. No rubbing at all with 335s. In the summer of 2019 I replaced the 12 bolt rear end with a Ford 9 inch. With this setup it could fit slightly wider tires.



In regards to the dash, I had purchased the DSE dash insert but later decided I wanted the double DIN stereo as high as possible (to keep eyes on road) so that's why we modified the dash. In hindsight we could have just built a custom dash rather than modifying the DSE one.

Thanks for the compliment on the console. I had a custom console built in 2020 to get cup holders and a bin to hold/charge phone for use with Apple CarPlay. I also installed a Banks Power 66760 iDash 1.8 DataMonster (OBDII connection) which has been a wonderful digital gauge, data logger, and simple way to view or clear engine codes.

[DT69Cam]

Awesome car!!!!!

[Motown 454]

The car looks amazing! I love the drivetrain combo.

[flyinhawaiian]

Thanks for the post! I’m working on a 68. Thanks for all the pictures. It’s definitely giving me ideas and helping me make decisions . Congratulations on an Awesome build!