RSx302 Update Pic

[RSX302]

For those who remember what it started out as. Big difference!
http://users.adelphia.net/~rderaad/images/RSX302.JPG

[Ralph LoGrasso]

The car looks great, Ron! A few people have questioned it's status over the past couple of months, so I'm sure they'll be glad to see the update. Nice work.

[1970cuda]

now i know....thank you for the update

[DJ Mabe]

Very cool looking car. You've gotta give us a little more pics than just one. Nice work.

[RSX302]

Aw-ite here's some more....You ask and you shall receive...

All pipes are going to be sent over to Jet Hot to get coated. I was going to get chromed, but as you can see from the blue tint, Chrome won't stand a chance. I like the heat reduction as well.

I have not dyno'd it yet, but it pulls like a bat out of He$$. I'm guessing 650hp. It'll start to spin the 335's on the freeway in 3rd (4.5Krpm@ 65mph) Pulls very hard to 7K. This is just with 8-10 psi of boost. Will go to 15 psi. Wicked Fast. It's so damn cool!

RSX302 Pic 1 RSX302 Pic 2 RSX302 Pic 3 RSX302 Pic 4 RSX302 Pic 5

[TitoJones]

Good to see you back in here with a progress update! Looking killer!

Tyler

[colt zantop]

that looks killer. what are you running in the back to get that stance? very very nice!!!

[Matt]

That thing is hot... great job. Can I get more info on the motor?

[derekf]

Welcome back, Ron. We'd been wondering what happened to you.

Nice to see the progress on your car, too.

[ProTeal55]

Awesome car, dig the sidepipes....

[RSX302]

Although I haven't updated my website in a long time. (I need to get off my A$$) been very busy. It will have all the info. on the engine and suspension.
Ron's 68 Camaro

I changed over to the Accel DFI air gap Intake, Accel DFI 1200 CFM throttle body and the Banks upper box to bring it all together. More air flow to 7K rpm.

The custom Ron Davis Radiator/Intercooler set-up works fantastic and Tim has always been great to work with. (PLUG)
It has been cool out, but I never see anything over 115 deg at the intake manifold. The engine temps are always at 190.

I wasn't sure on the side pipes, but I needed 3" exhaust and it would have been fun to get under the car and route around the 5 link. One thing they do is give the car is a lower look.

[patriot68]

Hey Ron how do you like the martz set up..i talked to you last year before you had it on the road..im curious to see how mine will be..
scott

[andrewb70]

How dare you rip the soul out of that Chevrolet and insert that POS FORD engine!

I am joking of course and pocking a little fun at the thread in the open discussion forum.

BTW this thread is worthless without video.

Andrew

[RSX302]

patriot68, The Martz piece is good place to start for the money. I did many mods to it to adapt to my configuration. I added some triangulations to key areas to help support rigidity. I also had to moved the suspension back ~3/4" to get tire to fender clearance. Don't know what they are doing today, but 3 years ago the suspension sat more foward in the wheel well then factory. With less front space on the wheel it probably would of cleared. Now that its all done, the alighnment came right in and it works very good so far. We will see more when I get it to the track.

andrewb70, Yea, to each his own. My reply when someone asks me why I put a Ford in a Chevy is "Why Not!" Why do people put Chevy's in Ford's? Why do people do a lot of things they do. It's all good!

and Yes, I'm trying to get out to Willow Springs for some action video. We will see what she's really got. It would be really cool to have a drifting music vid.

[USAZR1]

Welcome back,Ron. I've often wondered how you and the car were coming along. Tell us more about the mirrors and sidepipes. My Motion 69 Nova had Hooker sidemounts on it and I've wondered about something similiar for my El Camino.

[F70t/a]

Oh my God that camaro turned out sweet!!! Any more interior pics?

[derekf]

Clint, you're welcome to the sidepipes off my Elky if you want them. I'd love to not have them.

I reckon they're not the style pipes you're looking for though.

[StRacerDuke]

That's awesome Ron!

And I have a feeling you will be pushing it to the limit out on the track. I would second the vote to see more motor pictures. Those little 302's with turbo's are awesome little motors...

Great job.

[Larry Callahan]

I wanna ride!

[JMarsa]

Ron,

Love the ride. :icon996:

I'm considering sidepipes on my 4th Gen Nova or going with something like in your Horton renderings. Are they off the shelf units? Looks like you painted the front of them? Any reqrets with the sound or scraping (or burnt legs)?

--JMarsa