Dynamic Camaro
- Thread starter Space Dynamics
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- Odin_Wednesday
Not sure exactly what series you're looking at running in, but NASA's American Iron might be worth a look (if you haven't already considered it).
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As fun as a racing series would be I in no way have the time or money for that. But I have ran in NASA's HPDE courses in my E30:
And I plan to do more of that. Then just open track days and time trials.
Here's what's goin on the car right now:
Rear wheel spoilers from 80-81
And I plan to do more of that. Then just open track days and time trials.
Here's what's goin on the car right now:
Rear wheel spoilers from 80-81
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BAM
I am really no good at taking pictures. Nice to have the car back after five months though!
I am really no good at taking pictures. Nice to have the car back after five months though!
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Builletproof is what I was hoping for, but I know nothing about paint. Too late did i realize that having no clear coat makes the paint very very easy to scratch with no way to buff it out. Sure looks good for now though!
Update: The tranny grenaded the other day. Good time for a shift kit I guess.
Update: The tranny grenaded the other day. Good time for a shift kit I guess.
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Yea the whole car got a good steam clean.
Its a TH350. I originally took it in because the governor gear stripped out and it got stuck in 1st. I was just going to get it serviced, then they discovered that the clutches were just puking into the pan. I'm lucky that I was able to make two 150+ mile trips without breaking down before then.
And that was supposed to be my rear-end money!
Its a TH350. I originally took it in because the governor gear stripped out and it got stuck in 1st. I was just going to get it serviced, then they discovered that the clutches were just puking into the pan. I'm lucky that I was able to make two 150+ mile trips without breaking down before then.
And that was supposed to be my rear-end money!
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- slashfan7964
Awesome, I'd love to seen an engine bay shot.
Turbo 350s are good transmissions but they are kinda weak in comparison to a Turbo 400. Hope it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to rebuild, but for what you'll spend on that you might as well swap in a manual.
Turbo 350s are good transmissions but they are kinda weak in comparison to a Turbo 400. Hope it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to rebuild, but for what you'll spend on that you might as well swap in a manual.
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I would love to put a manual in it. But it's just not in the budget at the moment and there is so much more that needs attention before that point. This rebuild should last me 'till I can put something else in it. My biggest gripe with the th350 is running 3k rpm on the highway!
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3.42 and the tires are also 225/60 not the original 225/70.
CAMAROBOY69
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You can get a GALLON of clear coat for usually around $150.00 with the hardener. Its not that expensive at all. .
EDIT: I just called and confirmed it is indeed 1 gallon of clear and 1 quart of hardener for $150.00. That's enough to easily do an entire car inside and out multiple coats.
That's why I installed a 6 speed into my 69 Camaro 10 years ago. At 70mph I am only somewhere around 1,750 rpm.Ah, ok, now that I think about it in third you should be spinning about 2700. That's normal. Welcome to owning an old car
Or he could go with a 700R4. Very easy upgrade.
And yes it needs to be cleared asap. You can get a gallon of clear coat with hardener for about $150. Way more than enough to clear your car inside and out.
You cant buff "flat" or "satin" paint. The only way to repair flat or satin paint is to repaint the scratched or damaged area. Satin paint is a nightmare to maintain. Last car I painted had satin stripes on gloss paint. Just a nightmare to keep maintained.
Only problem with clear coat from my experience, is they don't sell flat or dull clear coat. So once you clear it, the car will be very shiny. The great news is you will be able to buff it.
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- slashfan7964
Is this at a professional body shop or doing it yourself? I don't have a sprayer and that's what they quoted me. :/
Maybe I was thinking per gallon and not quart
That's why I installed a 6 speed into my 69 Camaro 10 years ago. At 70mph I am only somewhere around 1,750 rpm.
Or he could go with a 700R4. Very easy upgrade.
700R4's are great transmissions.
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I was thinking of getting a mildly built 200-4r. They have a longer 1st and 4th (slightly) and the only thing you need to do to make it fit is move the crossmember. I'd be doing that right now but I just don't have the money, thus why I am rebuilding the th350.
CAMAROBOY69
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That's if you purchase the clear coat from a local professional paint shop and spray it yourself. I am guessing you just confused quarts with gallons. Easy to do especially if you don't paint on a regular basis.Is this at a professional body shop or doing it yourself? I don't have a sprayer and that's what they quoted me. :/
Maybe I was thinking per gallon and not quart
700R4's are great transmissions.
Yes 700r4s are a great replacement for the TH350 especially if you are driving on the highway. I helped a friend convert his th350 over several years ago. We did it in a few hours. Very easy swap. Just have to watch the shifter linkage and the cross member.
The gas mileage saved with this 700R4 would eventually pay for the transmission. Well worth it plus it will save wear and tear on your engine since it wont be revving so high all the time.
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- slashfan7964
I know the difference between the two, but I don't know what I was thinking
I'm familiar with both transmissions and have seen them in different Camaros but I've never done the swap. But I would imagine it would be pretty easy 👍
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Yea the price was close for the swap, but the rear pinon bearing is going out so I need to spend that money on rebuilding the rear end before it xplodes. With the cost of a new tranny, needed accessories and logistics I just couldn't afford it at this time.
I plan to focus on refreshing the chassis after I rebuild the rear end. The th350 will serve me well at the autocross and track when I get to it for the time being.
I plan to focus on refreshing the chassis after I rebuild the rear end. The th350 will serve me well at the autocross and track when I get to it for the time being.
CAMAROBOY69
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Oh yeah if you are mainly just using it for autocross or track events then the TH350 will be more than enough. Its when you start doing the long haul when you will start really wanting a 700R4. If you only drive locally and don't make long trips you will be fine with the TH350.
Sub frame connectors would be a great first start for the chassis. You can even make them yourself if you have any skill a welder.
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Thanks guys, soon as its out of the transmission shop I will get more pictures.
No dbout I will get subframe connectors. My uncle knows how to fabricate so I will see what he can do.
@88: I don't really race competitively so I'm not too worried what class I end up in. I appreciate the tip though! The next autox here isn't 'till april... I will most likely still qualify for a stock class since all I am doing for now is refreshing the whole chassis.
No dbout I will get subframe connectors. My uncle knows how to fabricate so I will see what he can do.
@88: I don't really race competitively so I'm not too worried what class I end up in. I appreciate the tip though! The next autox here isn't 'till april... I will most likely still qualify for a stock class since all I am doing for now is refreshing the whole chassis.
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