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by bradpric
Sat Nov 05, 2005 7:29 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Engine Placement
Replies: 5
Views: 6677

I will be using the 2005 Z06 ls7 427 block, that is 500 hp from the factory, I work for a G.M. dealership and have talked to the tech department. With the factory displacement at 427 cid, it is a much stronger block than a ls1 block from a Camaro, or Firebird. Nothing is in stone yet, I still have m...
by bradpric
Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:14 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: What changes are you making this winter?
Replies: 5
Views: 6336

Im in for a complete rebuild, I have 2 cars I am working on #1 the 68 Camaro I plan on getting into the low 7's. my car was a solid 9 second car but I need more speed. New engine, trans, fiberglass everything, more nitrous and I guess a better job to pay for it all. The second car is just a toy. It ...
by bradpric
Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:49 pm
Forum: In the Shop
Topic: Fiberglass door HELP
Replies: 6
Views: 10518

Well I went with the unlimited products fiberglass doors, and deck lid. The quality is ok, but the time it took to get them was unreal. The day I orderd them I was told 3-4 weeks, it took almost 8 weeks, good thing my car was apart. No one wants their racecar down for 2 months waiting on parts. The ...
by bradpric
Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:41 pm
Forum: Nitrous
Topic: Car Craft Nitrous Plate Shootout
Replies: 11
Views: 14701

I bought a custom intake manifold from wilson for my 454, the burst panels are great, I have only needed to replace one from a lean backfire, and I was thankful I had them. I also have 2 of the carbon fiber nitrous bottles. Great company and they do a lot of r&d. no rip offs here.
by bradpric
Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:19 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Engine Placement
Replies: 5
Views: 6677

lots and lots of nitrous.
by bradpric
Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:59 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Engine Placement
Replies: 5
Views: 6677

Engine Placement

I am in the process of rebuilding my 68 Camaro. I am installing a 427 all aluminum ls7 and a 400 trans. I have also installed glass front end, doors and deck lid. I am not sure how far back to set the motor and trans in the car. I want good weight transfer but is it possible to get too much. I also ...
by bradpric
Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:00 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: LS1 motor plate
Replies: 3
Views: 5269

LS1 motor plate

I am going to use a LS1 block in my new race car, and I can't find a motor plate from any speed shops, JEGS or SUMMIT. does anyone know where I could find one.
by bradpric
Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:26 pm
Forum: In the Shop
Topic: Fiberglass door HELP
Replies: 6
Views: 10518

Fiberglass door HELP

I am building a 68 Camaro, and I have a Harwood one piece front end. I want to install fiberglass doors, and I need some help from people who have glass doors. First the front end is very flimsy at the point where the fender and the door meet. When I called Harwood they said the doors they sell have...
by bradpric
Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:24 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: 1968 Camaro fiberglass doors HELP
Replies: 2
Views: 6932

1968 Camaro fiberglass doors HELP

I am building a 68 Camaro, and I have a Harwood one piece front end. I want to install fiberglass doors, and I need some help from people who have glass doors. First the front end is very flimsy at the point where the fender and the door meet. When I called Harwood they said the doors they sell have...