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09-12-2018 #1Registered User
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TERMINATOR Camaro Build. An American Supercar by Fast Lane Performance ATL.
I am excited to be the owner of this build. I think the car is going to be a lot of fun! I will post the build pictures and all the information in this thread hopefully frequently!
Background:
I am a Mechanical Engineer and I have wanted to do a pro touring 2nd gen for quite some time. However, almost every nice one I see is a 70-73. Well I like challenges, therefore I decided to go with a 1975 Camaro. Which in my opinion is the “grandma” style 2nd gen that not many people want. Big heavy awkward metal bumpers, awkward rear panel, etc. This allows me to be a little different and build a car with more ideas that have not been done before. Things like the MEAN rear diffuser and custom 75 Camaro tail lights that I have in mind, and the center mount exhaust to name a few.
Purpose/Goal:
I want this car to be an American Supercar. Maybe even a Hypercar. Something that is built to go fast, and handle like its on rails, but still have street manners and a touch of luxury too. Something with amazing engineering features. Huge cooling ducts, amazing suspension, airlift jacks, etc. However, I want to retain the key features of the 70’s Camaro body. It will be powered by a compound boost LSX setup. (Twin Turbos and Supercharger). I also want the car to be extremely competitive in autocross and road course.
Shop:
The shop doing the work is Fast Lane Performance. They are located in Atlanta, Georgia. They do a lot of Late Model American Muscle performance work. They also have a fab shop within the facility that does chassis, cages, etc. If you are looking for camshaft, supercharger, or a full car restoration they are the go to guys. Great group of people to work with.
Now For the fun stuff!
I found the car at a storage unit. Here it had an old sbc motor in it held in place by a 2x4 piece of wood. There was no transmission. And the car had no rust with the exception of the floors, which wasn’t a concern.
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09-12-2018 #2Registered User- Join Date
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Quick Google Sketchup CAD model of the end game.
Time for tear down!
Next is to strip every thing else and make it basically a shell. So out comes the floors, tank, interior, etc.
09-12-2018 #3Registered User- Join Date
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Next Phase.
Tear down is now complete. The Body will be media blasted, then final floor pan cuts will be made.
Now its Chassis Design Time. Fast Lane Performance used Google Sketchup for quick CAD Models. Solid Works was later used for the actual engineering drawings. I wanted something very strong, but still looks good. We chose round tubing since round tubing generally has less flex than square tube. They are going to put these chassis in production for 70-81 Camaro and Trans am.
Here is the start of the chassis on the frame table
Now It is time for to create the rear main hoop! Here is the rear main hoop test fitted to the body Nice tight fit!
Hoop fits. Lets keep it moving!
09-12-2018 #4Registered User- Join Date
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Time to start mocking up the engine cradle and engine placement.
1. We want the engine to sit back pretty far to get the weight towards the middle of the car.
2. We want the engine to be offset to the driver for a better balance.
3. The location of the motor plays a big role in radiator, turbo, and external cooler location.
09-13-2018 #5Registered User- Join Date
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