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    1. #1
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      Jul 2016
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      1969 Pro Touring Camaro - Speedtech ExrReme, LSx454, T56 Mag, ITB intake, DSE!

      I know most on here already have PT cars, but maybe you have a buddy or neighbor looking to dive in? Please keep this ad clean, if you have any comments on how I can improve my next build, please PM them to me. Thank you in advance! Sorry the photos are so large, mods feel free to resize them if you'd like.


      1969 LeMans Blue Camaro RS – Pro Touring, Restomod for sale – Located near Pittsburgh, PA


      All parts were purchased brand new for this build.


      Suspension/driveline:
      Speedtech ExtReme front subframe (serial # 0174) – ridetech double adjustable shocks – can fit 315 front tires
      C7 Corvette front hubs
      Sweet Manufacturing power steering rack spec’d by Speedtech
      ridetech triangulated rear 4-link – Ridetech double adjustable shocks
      Hotchkis subframe connectors
      Solid body mounts
      Speedtech polyurethane engine and transmission mounts
      T-56 Magnum close ratio transmission
      S1 Sequential shifter with gear indicator - https://www.s1sequential.com/ - pull back to upshift, pull forward to downshift...pretty cool!
      Balanced Steel Driveshaft
      Strange Engineering Ford 9” rear with S-trac and 35 spline axles, 4.10 ratio. Big Ford bearings.
      McLeod RST dual clutch kit, RAM slave cylinder, Tilton clutch master cylinder with Detroit Speed mount
      Front camber is currently set at -2.0 degrees.

      Engine:
      LSX454 – 630hp – Built by Ilmor Engineering in Plymoth MI – Broken in on engine dyno by Ilmor
      Harrop Hurricane ITB intake manifold with Fluix carbon fiber air boxes ($8,500 intake system)
      Displacement (cu. in.): 454 (7.4L)
      Bore x Stroke (in.): 4.185 x 4.125 (106.3 x 104.8 mm)
      Block (P/N 19244057): LSX 454 with six-bolt, cross-bolted main caps
      Crankshaft: Callies Dragon Slayer 4340 forged steel with Six-bolt flange
      Connecting Rods: Callies H-Beam 4340 forged steel
      Pistons (GM P/N 19166958): Forged aluminum
      Camshaft Type (P/N 19166972): Hydraulic roller
      Valve Lift (in.): 0.648 intake / 0.648 exhaust
      Camshaft Duration (@.050 in.): 236° intake / 246° exhaust
      Cylinder Heads: GM Aluminum LS3-L92 port; with "as cast" 70-cc chambers
      Valve Size (in.): 2.200 Inconel intake / 1.610 Inconel exhaust
      Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
      Rocker Arms (P/N 12579615 int): Investment-cast, roll trunnion
      Rocker Arms (P/N 12579617 exh): Investment-cast, roll trunnion
      Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.8:1
      Recommended Fuel: 92 octane
      Maximum Recommended rpm: 7100
      Reluctor Wheel: 58X
      Balanced: Internal
      Oil Pump: Melling
      Mast Motorsports Oil Pan
      Speedtech Headers (Ultimate – specific for Speedtech Extreme subframe), all stainless, TIG welded, 3" tubing, V-Band clamps, and Magnaflow mufflers. Exhaust exits from the rear of the car in the stock location.
      GM E38 ECU + Speartech custom wiring harness - running a speed density tune by Ed Hutchings.
      Throttle by wire
      ATI Dampener
      Holley LS valve covers
      LS3 ignition coils – Taylor wires
      Jones Racing Power Steering pump - spec'd for Speedtech steering rack
      Derale power steering cooler
      Griffin aluminum LS Radiator with oil to water oil cooler
      Dual Spal cooling fans with Corvette C6 pwm fan control
      Engine bottom end was built to handle any future power increases if desired.

      Wheels and Tires:
      Formula 43 Forged Aluminum 3-piece with spin forged barrels
      18 x 10.5 Front – 295/30r18 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 N3 tires- 200 tread wear
      18 x 12 Rear– 335/30r18 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 N3 tires – 200 tread wear
      Tires are legal at Goodguys and other muscle car events which typically require 200+ tread wear tires

      Brake System:
      Front: Wilwood Forged Superlite 6R 6-Piston Big Brake kit – 14” rotors with Aluminum hats
      Rear: Wilwood Forged Superlite 4R 4-Piston Big Brake kit – 14” rotors with Aluminum hats
      Wilwood BP-10 pad compound
      Wilwood EXP 600 plus super high temp DOT 4 brake fluid
      Wilwood adjustable parking brake cable
      New custom bent lines, stainless steel braided and coated Wilwood flex lines.
      Dual 9” brake booster with Wilwood master cylinder and proportioning valve
      Auxiliary vacuum pump operated by Volvo vacuum switch

      Interior:
      Custom Interior by the professionals at Gillin Auto Interiors in Middleburg NY
      BMW black leather throughout interior and trunk
      Mercedes-Benz Carpet throughout interior and trunk
      Alcantara one piece head liner
      Alcantara wrapped steering wheel with BWM M-style stitching
      Carbon Fiber accents
      Sparco seat sliders, extension brackets so a 6’4” guy can fit comfortably while wearing a helmet
      Reclining sport seats
      Detroit Speed dash with Custom Speedhut OBDII gauges
      LED turn signal, parking brake, high beam, and check engine indicators lights
      IDIDIT tilt Steering column
      Speartech (GM) cruise control
      Leather wrapped dash pad
      Custom center console with machined switch mount plate
      Ironworks Speed and Kustom Ford GT style switches
      POLK Audio Bluetooth head unit
      Rockford Fosgate speakers throughout – Hidden behind custom kick panels and package tray
      Rockford Fosgate 10” subwoofer
      Rockford Fosgate amplifier
      Gen6 Camaro ZL1 push button start
      Digital Guard Dawg keyless entry, locks, start system, alarm
      Power windows by Nu Relics
      SCHROTH Racing harnesses with custom removable harness bar
      H3R 2.5lb fire extinguisher with quick release mount
      MODO Innovations door locks
      MODO Innovations pedal covers
      MODO Innovations electric trunk latch
      Anvil Auto carbon fiber door sills
      Clayton Machine Works door handles
      Rear view camera, display in rear view mirror
      Dyna Mat and Dyna Liner throughout, including roof

      Miscellaneous:
      Vintage Air AC and heating system with 3 knob controller
      Vintage Air AC lines
      optima red top battery mounted in trunk with billet mount
      II Much fabrication fuel and rear axle vent systems
      PTFE lined stainless braided black hose with AN fittings for all fuel/oil/power steering lines
      Detroit Speed RS electric headlight kit
      Detroit Speed wiper motor kit
      Ricks Tanks stainless steel fuel tank with notched corners for exhaust clearance
      Detroit Speed 1000 – vapor worx Fuel controller with gen 2 CTS-V pump and corner pick-ups (no fuel starvation under hard cornering)
      Anvil Auto LED headlights
      Remote starter solenoid (so starting wire is only electrified during cranking)
      Heat reflective wrap where necessary, silicone sleeve on oil and fuel hose in the engine bay.

      Body:
      Restored 2012-2015
      Painted in 2015 – Paint is very good, has some very minor wear from being driven. I’d rate it a 9 out of 10.
      December 2019 - Professionally buffed and Ceramic coated.
      New quarter panels, fenders, door skins, floor, trunk pan, hood, front end
      Detroit Speed Mini Tubs
      Can provide 100+ photos of restoration process
      Speedtech heightened transmission tunnel
      Anvil Auto carbon fiber inner fenders
      Anvil Auto carbon fiber closeout panel (not installed yet)
      Ring Brothers hood hinges (Black Airframe - not shown in photos)
      Firewall smoothed and painted satin black
      DSE fender braces (not shown in photos)


      The Story:
      This restoration began in 2012 as a light pro-touring build commissioned by the previous owner. The body work, paint, and initial assembly was done by Classic Cars of McHenry in Illinois. The car had a stock style interior, stock subframe with bolt on pro-touring parts, and C5 brakes. It was an good driver, but I wanted more. I purchased the car in 2016 with 1,200 miles on initial build and began taking it to the next level with the purpose of auto-crossing and taking the car to track days. The car was fully disassembled, swapped to fuel injection with the Harrop ITB manifold and all systems were upgraded. This included adding the 14” Wilwood braking system, re-wiring the entire car, installing the Speedtech Extreme subframe, adding 10.5” wide front wheels, and having a professionally crafted interior with high end materials installed, new gauges, new dash, etc etc. I’ve taken this car to a few track days and several auto cross events including Goodguys Columbus this year. The goal was to create a mechanically exotic and unique drive train with the Harrop ITB intake, carbon fiber air boxes, S1 Sequential shifter, and carry the carbon theme to the interior while keeping the exterior mostly “stock” looking. I chose the Speedtech subframe to fit the wide front tires and their very robust steering system. I went with the 295s to avoid any possible rubbing issues. Speedtech says a 315 tire will fit. Some serious guys are running 335s up front with fender mods with the Extreme subframe. I’ve driven a couple full DSE suspension cars which ride excellent, but I like the firmer steering feel of the Speedtech Extreme system. Both are great systems. My other car is a full DSE suspension car so I have a good comparison point. All manuals, documents, receipts, and a few hundred photos will be included with the sale. I can send anyone who is seriously interested a link to all the photos to outlining the build(s) on this car. Car has about 600 miles on its latest round of modifications, bringing the total mileage to about 1,800. There were bugs to work out of course, and they have been. The car rides great, handles well, sounds very mean, and gets compliments everywhere. Be prepared to spend 20 minutes filling up at the gas station as folks want to ask about the car. If you hate talking to people, this probably isn't the car for you.



      I encourage you to ask any/all questions, and inspections are welcome. These builds are very unique and everything is best explained and shown in person if possible. I can send a google drive link to hundreds of photos if interested. This is a lot of money to spend on a car. Please, serious inquiries only. As we all know, there is far more invested in these builds in labor and parts than the asking price reflects.


      I'm not looking for trades at this time.

      I can store the car in my heated garage until spring and even assist with delivery in an enclosed trailer within a reasonable distance. If you live across the county, I can help arrange shipping and work with the selected transporter. Please contact me to work something out. If you plan to just cruise in the car, I can adjust the alignment for better tire wear on the street.



      SOLD



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      Last edited by VTtransam; 12-02-2020 at 06:34 PM. Reason: car has sold


    2. #2
      Join Date
      Sep 2013
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      Love this Camaro!!
      GLWS!
      1968 Camaro w/ Jon Henson-DB Rods built 6.0 with Whipple SuperCharger at 10lbs making 630hp on gas and 740 on E85, T56 Mag 6 speed with triple disc monster clutch, RideTech suspension, mini tubbed and 4 linked with ford 9". Fiske 18" wheels with Toyo R888R tires. Wilwood all corners, AC.

    3. #3
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      Quick interior and walk-around video I shot today while the weather was half decent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt1lQvtuZMI


      Quote Originally Posted by badmonza View Post
      Love this Camaro!!
      GLWS!
      Thank you!

    4. #4
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      Sep 2013
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      Country Flag: United States
      Video does and says a lot for the car for sure. Love that build for sure!
      1968 Camaro w/ Jon Henson-DB Rods built 6.0 with Whipple SuperCharger at 10lbs making 630hp on gas and 740 on E85, T56 Mag 6 speed with triple disc monster clutch, RideTech suspension, mini tubbed and 4 linked with ford 9". Fiske 18" wheels with Toyo R888R tires. Wilwood all corners, AC.

    5. #5
      Join Date
      Feb 2008
      Location
      Orange County, CA
      Posts
      172
      Awesome build!
      Mike F.






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