Schwartz 2nd gen Turbo Trans Am

[WS6]

I'm so glad to hear this car will be completed. So many nice little touches that make it really cool. Thanks for letting us know it's still out there Jeff

[jeff s]

It will hit the road soon!

[jeff s]

another eng shot

[BulldawgMusclecars]

Glad to see if coming together, Jeff!

[sokoloka]

Looks amazing as is - glad to see this one getting done!

[ryeguy2006a]

Nice updates.

[pedro gonzalez]

jeff will the car see the hot rod power tour this june?if so lets meet up, im in milwaukee,mines a 79 my pal has a sick 78!

[jeff s]

Yes, planning to drive it on HRPT 2012. After finish a Chevelle chassis
It was at the Milwaukee Auto Show for 10 days, ending last Sunday.
Not yet ready to drive, but getting closer.

[CruizinKev]

looks good!!

[ryeguy2006a]

Looking good, I would like to see some more pictures of the Turbo setup.

[pedro gonzalez]

LOOKS GREAT!Dammit I had no clue it was at that show in mke,anxious to see it perform,Im sure to mount that hot schwartz billet optima battery mount in trunk by pt time!

[Schwartz Performance]

We've been working after-hours on this for the past few weeks. There are so many little details at the final stages of a build.

We made a big push last night to send the TransAm to compete in the Pro Builder Shootout at the CAR CRAFT Summer Nationals. We're excited and flattered to be competing against some great builders and cars from around the country. We would really appreciate your support (read: votes)!

You can vote online here: http://www.carcraft.com/summer_natio...out/index.html
Voting starts tomorrow (Friday) at 9am and goes until 12pm (noon) on Sunday.

Now, on to the pics!

Fitted our amazing STACK dash unit with a few other STACK gauges in a custom turn-polished dash (with matching door cards and shifter plate):

DSCN9625 by Schwartz Performance, on Flickr
Finishing up the YearOne interior and tightening all the fittings in the bay:

DSCN9634 by Schwartz Performance, on Flickr

Jeff Schwartz closing the hood finally!

DSCN9637 by Schwartz Performance, on Flickr

Painstakingly applied the obligatory Schwartz Performance windshield banner:

DSCN9644 by Schwartz Performance, on Flickr

Check out the intake tube Jeff designed... Both intercoolers feed into each end of this. To help the air make the sharp upward turn, Jeff used two 90-degree Vibrant pieces (cut down to about 45), which you can see inside:

DSCN9627 by Schwartz Performance, on Flickr

DSCN9628 by Schwartz Performance, on Flickr

And finally, the 1010hp twin-turbo LS9 engine. We've played around with a few intake options and finally deciding to fabricate our own. We're still going to powdercoat all the piping. Everything will be black for a simple OEM style. The whole feel/vibe of this car is understated style, luxury and performance.

DSCN9652 by Schwartz Performance, on Flickr

Don't forget to vote for us tomorrow after 9am! http://www.carcraft.com/summer_natio...out/index.html

[ILLMATIC]

very nice

[Schwartz Performance]

Thanks!

Voting is open for the Car Craft Pro Builder of The Year. We're up against some great competition so we really appreciate your votes!

http://www.carcraft.com/summer_natio...out/index.html

[Schwartz Performance]

Tiny update, but we got the intercooler piping back from powdercoating. Jeff decided to go with satin black.


Powdercoated Intake piping by Schwartz Performance, on Flickr

Powdercoated Intake piping by Schwartz Performance, on Flickr

[pedro gonzalez]

Cant wait to see your finished product,and cars performance,spoke to your son at woodstock square last week,last minute roadtrip went in the white and orange ta from road america.btw the shop truck looks awesome!

[ryeguy2006a]

That car is just awesome!! The engine is insane. Any finished pictures of the interior?

[Schwartz Performance]

That car is just awesome!! The engine is insane. Any finished pictures of the interior?

I'll dig up some photos. We're using a very cool STACK dash (all-in-one display), but the whole interior isn't finished. The carpet we had didn't fit well, so we're swapping it out. Also, we're installing a bolt-in ridetech TigerCage: http://www.ridetech.com/store/tigercage

[jeff s]

After 6 years, I've actually driven it around the block a few times.
On the Chassis dyno next week.
Can't wait to beat on it at driving events this year.

[jeff s]

I still have to adjust and trim the seat belts.