My 1967 Firebird (Updates)

[chiva]

Bad ass!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Buryingthesun]

Water pump came in the other day, working on having spacers made up to clear the front timing cover. From what I can tell this is a very high quality part, I was a little sticker shocked by the price but its worth every penny. With only a 6-7 amp draw on the electrical system this thing is going to be great! Spacers will be water jet cut locally by my neighbor and then sent off for a hard coat anodize.

[Buryingthesun]

This past weekend I made a trip out to NY to visit my engine builder and to drop off a lot of parts for him. My block is almost ready for assembly, just needs a final hone and a dip in the tank to wash it out completely and then its time to install the Callie's 408ci stroker kit. I forgot how nice the Stage 2.5 243's I had Texas Speed & Performance do for me came out!

[Buryingthesun]

Another side project I'm working on for the Firebird is the steering column. I know that doesn't sound overly exciting or complicated but I wanted to have power assisted steering without all the fuss of hydraulics (lines, pump, reservoir) Introducing The Vauxhaull Corsa C electronic power steering column and spares I picked up over the weekend. This column has been used in motorsports for a while on kit cars and rally cars alike. The nice part about it is you can variably adjust resistance of a knob I will mount on the dash! A lot of information on this was discovered from reading up on MkII Escorts in the UK used for rally racing, Then I met a guy locally to me that does Time Attack and he was swapping out his set up for some even more wild KYB system.

I fitted my Sabelt steering wheel to the Woodward racing quick release (zero play in this unit) and added some carbon fiber brackets I will be using to secure the column to the chassis.

[Buryingthesun]

More parts on order, I hope to get another full update on for next weekend

[vette427-sbc]

Loving the direction this car is heading!

[Buryingthesun]

Loving the direction this car is heading!

Thank you! I had a vision when I originally started my build but it’s evolved in a pretty solid vision now. Just time and money at this point to make it happen. Mostly time since I’m doing it all myself and I’m only home on weekends.

[Buryingthesun]

I decided to go with a more traditional look for my car. My new brakes will be based off the 1967-1969 SCCA Trans-Am series Camaro. I wanted to buy OEM calipers but it was almost $1200 a side and they are heavy as F**K so I decided to run everything period specific except for that. Wilwood D8-4 calipers will work and are much lighter. So im running factory 1969 Z/28 spindles, 1967 drum hubs, and 1969 Z/28 rotors. I will need to make a custom caliper bracket I am amusing. I think a 15" wheel and meaty tire will do the car more justice than the modern trend of 18" wheels.*










I also got my cor support mocked up with the NASCAR spec C&R radiator and NASCAR carbon fiber duct.*

[Josh@Ridetech]

Great job man. It's going to be an awesome car!!

[Buryingthesun]

Great job man. It's going to be an awesome car!!

I cant wait, I hope all the amalgamation of parts work out

[Buryingthesun]

Speaking of updates, Bottom end is assembled on the 408ci*



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[the dan]

Where in MA are you out of? I really like where this is going

[Buryingthesun]

Where in MA are you out of? I really like where this is going

I was living in central mass, But I just purchased a house near Thompson Speedway in CT

[Buryingthesun]

Huge engine update! Its assembled and going on the dyno in 2 weeks

Just waiting on a vacuum pump and a custom alternator set up and she is ready to spin. This is really exciting for me.

[Buryingthesun]

I picked up the motor a few weeks back! All in place in my subframe and ready to finish mocking up the radiator and hoses.

[ryeguy2006a]

Wow, that motor looks great! It's hard to even tell that it's an LS motor. What were your dyno results?

[67rstbkt]

Love it!

[Buryingthesun]

Wow, that motor looks great! It's hard to even tell that it's an LS motor. What were your dyno results?

That was the plan! Disguise it so people scratch their heads. It made 600's at the crank, Im not a numbers guy so I honestly dont know the exact spec. I had it dyno'd specifically to tune not to show off.

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Love it!

Thanks man! I am also a "Joe M" so its pretty funn were both building 67' firebirds

[Gil]

Hi Joe,
Very nice !
I like where this is going. nice work
Gil

[vette427-sbc]

The sub/motor/rad support look awesome all together now and I fully support the 15" wheel/tire trans am look! If you are planning to drive this thing in anger, besides having adequate brake ducting, maybe look into getting wider rotors to help dissipate heat. The lower operating temperature will allow you to run a less aggressive pad for street driving.