Chevrolet Camaro 1967-2002 - Progress on '72 Camaro




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SierraSport
10-08-2009, 11:10 PM
I havent made a thread that is just for the Camaro, so here it is..

I have been working on this car on and off for 11 yrs..

This is what it looks like at the momment..
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2540/3711697590_b084130e85_b.jpg

Here is the link for all the pics I have taken during the time of the work..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26414016@N00/sets/72157603998601359/

The Power plant for this car is at the motor builders..

Started life as a 1990 SS454 Truck block(4 bolt main).

Eagle 496ci Stroker Kit-Forged Crank
ARP Main Studs and Heads Studs
6.385 H-Beam Rods
10.2:1 JE Pistons
Comp Cams Hydraulic roller tappet
-Basic Operating RPM Range: 2,500-6,200
-Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift: 232
-Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift: 232
-Advertised Intake Duration: 290
-Advertised Exhaust Duration: 290
-Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.578 in.
-Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.578 in.
-Lobe Separation (degrees): 110
Roller Lifters
1.7 Comp Cam Roller Rockers
Brodix Heads
Combustion Chamber Volume (cc): 119
Intake Runner Volume (cc): 270cc
Intake Port Shape: Oval
Exhaust Port Shape: Round
Intake Valve Diameter (in): 2.250 in.
Exhaust Valve Diameter (in): 1.880 in.
Retainer Material: Steel
Locks Included: Yes
Lock Style: 10 degree
Rocker Arm Nut Thread Size: 7/16-20 in.
Guideplates Included: Yes
Guideplate Pushrod Size: 3/8 in.
Accessory Bolt Holes Drilled: Yes
Intake Valve Angle: 26
Exhaust Valve Angle: 26
Valve Seat Machine Style: 3-angle
Dart intake
Single Plane
950cfm Holley dp


MESS
10-09-2009, 02:49 PM
Best looking body style of the camaros IMO :D

SierraSport
10-09-2009, 03:31 PM
Best looking body style of the camaros IMO :D

:cool:


gavspurplez
10-13-2009, 12:31 PM
if i ever got rid of my camaro, i would get into a split bumper 2nd gen

friggin sweet

litemup02
11-02-2009, 11:48 PM
Coming along nicely... love the wheels..what are they again? i still have a pic of it saved from awhile ago..had blue on the door

SierraSport
11-04-2009, 09:04 AM
The Wheels are Boyd Coddington Rebels..

MESS
11-04-2009, 07:35 PM
Can you post a pic of the rear of the car underneth? I'm looking to do coil over's on mine.

FASTEDDIE Z
11-04-2009, 08:38 PM
I love the look of the early 70's camaros :D

SierraSport
11-04-2009, 10:56 PM
Can you post a pic of the rear of the car underneth? I'm looking to do coil over's on mine.

I dont know why you want pics of mine, it is still leaf springs..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3343111158_58e8c13c00_b.jpg

davered00ss
11-05-2009, 06:25 PM
:drool: Nice car.

green97ss
11-23-2009, 10:18 PM
nice ride