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Well, after goofing around with Porsches for a while I've decided to get rid of them and build a Camaro for the track for next year.

I sold my '85 911 last weekend and now I'm selling my 944 that I spun a rod bearing in a couple weeks ago. I just bought a 1994 Z28 hardtop 6-speed car and I'm picking it up Saturday.

As I sell my other car and some parts to come up with cash I'll be going through the brakes and suspension to get it ready for next season, mainy for AX, and HPDE's. The car has some engine work and probably makes 325hp at the wheels, so it should be pretty fun. I think once I add some 1.6 rockers and get the computer tuned it should get me another 25hp at least.

I've been reading up on some of the information here, it's definitely helpful as I'm a relative newcomer to the F-body. My brother has had a 1999 T/A for a few years, but he's more interested in drag racing. The upside is he has an LS-1 aluminum driveshaft, and LS-1 rear brakes (the car already has LS-1 fronts) so I'll get a few freebies from him.

I'll be sure to post here as my build progresses. I'm sure I will also have lots of questions for you guys! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

vanwyk4257 View Member Profile	Aug 9 2007, 03:53 AM Post #1
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 246 Joined: 8-August 07 From: Grand Rapids, Michigan Member No.: 1,881	Well, after goofing around with Porsches for a while I've decided to get rid of them and build a Camaro for the track for next year. I sold my '85 911 last weekend and now I'm selling my 944 that I spun a rod bearing in a couple weeks ago. I just bought a 1994 Z28 hardtop 6-speed car and I'm picking it up Saturday. As I sell my other car and some parts to come up with cash I'll be going through the brakes and suspension to get it ready for next season, mainy for AX, and HPDE's. The car has some engine work and probably makes 325hp at the wheels, so it should be pretty fun. I think once I add some 1.6 rockers and get the computer tuned it should get me another 25hp at least. I've been reading up on some of the information here, it's definitely helpful as I'm a relative newcomer to the F-body. My brother has had a 1999 T/A for a few years, but he's more interested in drag racing. The upside is he has an LS-1 aluminum driveshaft, and LS-1 rear brakes (the car already has LS-1 fronts) so I'll get a few freebies from him. I'll be sure to post here as my build progresses. I'm sure I will also have lots of questions for you guys! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

wdtiger View Member Profile	Aug 20 2007, 08:34 AM Post #2
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 90 Joined: 15-May 06 From: Anchorage, AK Member No.: 1,207	Welcome! I've learned more by simply reading threads here than i have anywhere else on the web. I don't post much (mainly because i never have anything constructive to add (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ), but i visit often and skim through the threads. I recently installed Sam Strano's springs, Strano's offset upper a-arm bushings and a set of Koni SAs. Went from being a 15th place car, to 6th my first time out with the setup. This was raw overall time rankings. We usually only have 35-50 cars show up, so even though we run our classes, we tend to just talk raw times. haha... This post has been edited by wdtiger: Aug 20 2007, 08:35 AM