Owner:

Tony Whatley, Houston, TX

E-mail:

ynot_dv8@hotmail.com

Year:

1969

Make:

Chevrolet

Model:

Camaro SS

Color:

Radiant Fire Red

Engine

2002 GM LS6 Gen III, 346ci, billet rods, forged pistons, 9:1 compression ratio (for supercharger), Motorsport Technologies ported/polished heads, custom billet camshaft, all ARP hardware

Ignition

Stock LS1 based setup

Induction

Supercharged by Magnacharger

Transmission

T56 6-speed, RAM clutch

Exhaust

Stainless Works long tube headers, Stainless Works dual 3" exhaust with X-pipe and turbo mufflers

Suspension

Global West tubular upper A-arms, GW lowering coil springs, GW Del-A-Lum bushings in factory lower A-arms, factory drum brake spindles, GW rear leafs, QA1 12-way adjustable billet shocks front and rear

Brakes Front

Stainless Steel Brakes Co. 13" Tri-Power slotted disc 3 piston

Brakes Rear

Stainless Steel Brakes Co. 12" slotted disc 2 piston

Front Wheels and Tires

Intro Wheel "GT Sport" 17x8 (4.75" bs), Nitto 555 tires 245/45/17

Rear Wheels and Tires

Intro Wheel "GT Sport" 17x10 (5.50" bs), Nitto 555 Extreme-R2 tires 275/40/17

Interior

2001 Camaro front seats, YearOne houndstooth covers, Stewart Warner "Power Series" gauges, custom Covan dash panel, comfort grip 1969 steering wheel

Special Thanks To

YearOne, Motorsport Technologies, Brewers Restoration, Stainless Works, Stewart Warner, RAM Clutches, Stainless Steel Brakes Co. All of my project sponsors!

Awards and Events

Best of Show and Sponsor Choice in first show ever, local Houston area show, when the car was stock.

Other items

BRP 2001 Camaro rack and pinion steering kit, modern LED tail lights installed, GM 12-bolt rearend with 4.10 gears, Vintage Air A/C system

Story

My first car ever was a 1969 Camaro. I've always regretted selling it, so now I'm building a new and improved version! Classic Muscle styling, with late model LS6 power and handling. Doesn't get any better!