73 camaro

[TBART70]

Sweet! how much did the rad set you back, what do you think of the quality?

[srh3trinity]

Looking good. How much second skin matt did you put down? I am about to do the same thing in my Firebird and I haven't seen a good estimate on how much to buy.

[newmexicosaint]

Stephen,

I honestly can't remember. I bought the damplifier pro and the luxury liner pro and I got the roller to apply the damplifier, mentioned the website and he gave me 10% off. With shipping it was less than $500. I told him what I was doing and he figured my square footage and was dang close (had a couple of sheets left over) however it was a ton of work to put down and in retrospect I should have done the spray as it would have saved me SEVERAL hours time.

[newmexicosaint]

TBART70,

I think the quality of the AutoRad radiator is awesome! It is a dual 1-1/2" core with a trans cooler and a condenser for A/C. It also came with dual fans and shroud. Fans were 16" and 14". Chad at Fletchers Customs got me a smoking deal. I bought the core support with the radiator and if I remember correctly it was about $2k shipped. That included overflow bottle and dakota digital dual fan controller, I mean it was absolutely everything! I have had a small issue with the core support but Jim @ Autorad has been on top of it and is a great guy to talk to. At this point I would recommend them...its good stuff.

[newmexicosaint]

Its been a while and progress has been steady but work on alot of the little things...

I have started on the stainless tranny lines in this pic (they are actually done now)


got the headers on here they were actually a good fit for being the run of the mill HOOKER, I had jethot coat them


From here you can see the mod I did at the collector, I reduced the collector from 3-1/2" to 3" and I am using V-clamps to connect the exhaust I will use them just behind the mufflers too so I can easily remove the exhaust if need be.


Here are some pics of my Hydroboost and plumbing (Its my first time on alot of this stuff)




Thanks for looking guys. I have more done but no pics yet...will bring the camera out to the shop tonite.

[John Wright]

Looks good Gene....hoping you have some sub-frame connectors to go under there.(unless I missed it)

[rfalker1]

love the car, and the paint and the engine. The build looks great

[newmexicosaint]

Looks good Gene....hoping you have some sub-frame connectors to go under there.(unless I missed it)

Thanks John. I put the hotchkis sub frame connectors on earlier this week as a matter of fact! They actually look pretty cool even!

Randal, I really appreciate the compliments man. You guys that post kind comments help keep me motivated.

[rfalker1]

Thats what we are here for!!! But please inform just how big this engine actually is? Is it a bored out 454 big block, that could rip the asphalt off the ground??? Because I have never heard of a short block before

[John Wright]

I have never heard of a short block before

Short block = engine without the heads, intake, carb...etc.(IOW, just the block and rotating ass'y)
489 cubic inches is a 454 bored oversize plus a crank with a longer stroke....ie. bored and stroked


Gene, I figured you had SCFs in mind since you plan to make some power....where are you mounting the procharger? I'm guessing over on the driver's side somewhere since the hat is aimed in that direction.

[newmexicosaint]

John is right, the kit is a 496 stroker but the block is only bored .030. An .060 overbore is needed to get the full 496 cubic inches. I am hoping for about 550 flywheel horsepower from the combo without supercharger and 1000 horse with the supercharger. John, to be honest the supercharger is on hold. I am chomping at the bit to drive the car and to be TOTALLY honest I would rather dump the $5K the supercharger would cost on finishing out the suspension. Only one problem with that thought...where am I going to get the $5k, LOL!!

Gene

[rfalker1]

ohhhhh, thanks for the info!!! seems like monster!! and i understand the short block know;)

[kovert]

wow looks like a great start on your build!! im building a 73 too and just happen to be a new mexican!! im up in santa fe would love to see the car let me know if u kneed any help i own a shop in town and build pro touring cars nice to see there are other pro touring builds in our state!!!

[newmexicosaint]

wow looks like a great start on your build!! im building a 73 too and just happen to be a new mexican!! im up in santa fe would love to see the car let me know if u kneed any help i own a shop in town and build pro touring cars nice to see there are other pro touring builds in our state!!!

Thanks! What is the name of your shop? do you have a website? How about posting some pics!! I would love to see your car and your shop!

[John Wright]

Gene, you can always add on the compressor at a later date...I think you are making the right choice to get the rest of the suspension done first.

[kovert]

Thanks! What is the name of your shop? do you have a website? How about posting some pics!! I would love to see your car and your shop!

its sure shot customs and my web designer has the site on a re model so dont think anythings up now but
its www.sureshotcustoms.com should be up this weekend ill put some pics up soon of the shop and my car ..

[newmexicosaint]

Well guys I am back with an update. We just arrived home last night from dropping of the Camaro at Mike Redpaths shop(Musclerodz) and I thought I would bring the build thread up to date. Mike is going to finish out the wiring and get the car running/tuned. I don't know much about wiring and integrating the fuel injection, fuel management and electronic trans together seamlessly and that is why it was sent to Mike. I did get the exhaust done, drive shaft in, transmission lines complete and fuel lines done (all in stainless). The trunk was rusty so I cut out the old and replaced with a new pan. Not a body man but got it complete. Its not the finest of installs but then again its not being built for a show car either. Enjoy the pics.













The rear end isn't cleaned up because it is on the list of things to upgrade



I think the car needs to come down about 2" in front and 1" in the back, what do you guys think?


And lastly, here it is fresh off the trailer at Mikes shop.

[NOT A TA]

It's coming along nicely Gene!!

[Motown 454]

Nice work its looking great.

[srh3trinity]

Car looks great. I agree that it would look a little bit better if it can come down a little in the front and back.