R they really that Fast?

[coolwelder62]

I guess I will jump in here.It is possible to build a camaro that will run w/DSE or Brian Finch for around 50K.But you will need to be able to wheel the thing when it's finished as well/or better than Kyle or Brian.I have ridden with both of those guy's and they are Very,
very fast.In order to build a super fast winning car for under 50K you must be able to fabricate as well as you drive (So you can do all the labor your self).You will need to build a award winning suspension,mini tub install,roll cage,and every aspect of the build will need some type of atention to detail.When in comes time to build Just putting the battery in the trunk because that is where everyone else doesnt it is just not good enough.Putting the car on the scales as you build is very important.everything must be put the perfect spot so in the end you have a balanced car w/o adding weight to get there.Remember the Dry sumped LS power plant will eat up about 20K,So now you only have 30K left for everything else.Brakes,wheels tires,saftey equipment,etc.When my chevelle is finished I will be starting a 69 camaro build,out of all new sheet metal.Every part as the body go's togather will weighed, lighted in some forum or another then carefully welded in place.I am going to build everything I can from sratch as to save money.I will be buying things like DSE mini tubs,body mount kit.These type of things cant be built for what they cost to buy.Hooker headers makes a real nice set of headers that fit my C-6 sub frame perfect.They are around $600.00 w/o jethot coating.The jet hot coating on things like this is a must for long living parts.It will probably take about 8-12 months for the total build.I will let my Kevin drive at the events where we want to compete for a win. Looking at wraping the to save a little weight.The car will get A/C and a little bit of interior.My new sub frame design will let a 12in wheel fit a 1st gen. if you are willing to rework the outer fender lip a tad. We will see how things come togather,When I get around to getting started.I do already have all the 69 body panels and a ks title for the project.700HP and a total vehicle weight of 2600# less driver should be do able.

[srh3trinity]

I guess I will jump in here.It is possible to build a camaro that will run w/DSE or Brian Finch for around 50K.But you will need to be able to wheel the thing when it's finished as well/or better than Kyle or Brian.I have ridden with both of those guy's and they are Very,
very fast.In order to build a super fast winning car for under 50K you must be able to fabricate as well as you drive (So you can do all the labor your self).You will need to build a award winning suspension,mini tub install,roll cage,and every aspect of the build will need some type of atention to detail.When in comes time to build Just putting the battery in the trunk because that is where everyone else doesnt it is just not good enough.Putting the car on the scales as you build is very important.everything must be put the perfect spot so in the end you have a balanced car w/o adding weight to get there.Remember the Dry sumped LS power plant will eat up about 20K,So now you only have 30K left for everything else.Brakes,wheels tires,saftey equipment,etc.When my chevelle is finished I will be starting a 69 camaro build,out of all new sheet metal.Every part as the body go's togather will weighed, lighted in some forum or another then carefully welded in place.I am going to build everything I can from sratch as to save money.I will be buying things like DSE mini tubs,body mount kit.These type of things cant be built for what they cost to buy.Hooker headers makes a real nice set of headers that fit my C-6 sub frame perfect.They are around $600.00 w/o jethot coating.The jet hot coating on things like this is a must for long living parts.It will probably take about 8-12 months for the total build.I will let my Kevin drive at the events where we want to compete for a win. Looking at wraping the to save a little weight.The car will get A/C and a little bit of interior.My new sub frame design will let a 12in wheel fit a 1st gen. if you are willing to rework the outer fender lip a tad. We will see how things come togather,When I get around to getting started.I do already have all the 69 body panels and a ks title for the project.700HP and a total vehicle weight of 2600# less driver should be do able.

Cool, so Scott is stepping up to the plate. I wish I could say that I will get there, but I don't have the mechanical skills and I am going to have to pay for some things. This has been an interesting and largely civil debate. Did we ever answer the initial question for the first post?

[badazz81z28]

Cool, so Scott is stepping up to the plate. I wish I could say that I will get there, but I don't have the mechanical skills and I am going to have to pay for some things. This has been an interesting and largely civil debate. Did we ever answer the initial question for the first post?

uhhh.....I don't think it was...

I know there are some fast imports out there and a few on the show...but I still say some of them were given a little slack against the $100K PT cars.