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 Dec 20 2009, 06:20 PM
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Well, we are heading full boat into the resurection of the Camaro in ITE. On order, being built, or currently being fabbed in are a new Speedway Engineering full floating 9" rear, NASCAR Tex 101A transmission and LS7 powerplant.
We have started with the rear, and have fabbed it into the car as of this weekend with a Unbalanced Engineering torque arm attached to it. I can say it is a TIGHT SQUEEZE! Man that housing is big! We had to dent up the gas tank to allow for the diff movement and new torque arm mounts on it! The diff should get all welded up this week and the major fab work done on the rear....I will get some pics soon. The NASCAR parts from OvalSpeed on eBay...basically Tilton magnesium bellhousing, Tilton T/O bearing, Tex 101A, trans cooler etc....should be in this next week, and the motor in early January. Pics to follow of the build. Here is a little tidbit from the last race: (IMG:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2781/4200093975_50580bc12f_b.jpg) YIKES!!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) The last weekend of the car the starter jammed into the flexplate and we got it unjammed but the starter was done....push started the car for 2 races. Well, looky at the ring gear knocked COMPLETELY off the flexplate! Just sitting loose in there! I am so lucky that that thing didn't hit the flexplate spinning at 7000 RPM!!!!! KERPOW!!!!! THAT would have been "bad"! |
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Feb 4 2010, 06:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 295 Joined: 30-July 05 Member No.: 833 |
any idea what the new trans/clutch package weighs compared to the old setup. I just pulled my t-56 and my left nut is still rolling around some where. I was thinking of doing some thing like you are. Since i need a new clutch assembly and a starter.
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Feb 4 2010, 07:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (198esp @ Feb 4 2010, 01:32 PM)  any idea what the new trans/clutch package weighs compared to the old setup. I just pulled my t-56 and my left nut is still rolling around some where. I was thinking of doing some thing like you are. Since i need a new clutch assembly and a starter. Well, I had the Tex 101a and bell shipped to me.....weighed 100 lbs. I shipped out my trans and bell......weighed approximately 150 lbs. Go figure! ;-) |
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 Feb 4 2010, 07:37 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 10-May 07 From: fort wayne indiana Member No.: 1,784 |
QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Feb 4 2010, 02:16 PM) QUOTE (198esp @ Feb 4 2010, 01:32 PM) any idea what the new trans/clutch package weighs compared to the old setup. I just pulled my t-56 and my left nut is still rolling around some where. I was thinking of doing some thing like you are. Since i need a new clutch assembly and a starter. Well, I had the Tex 101a and bell shipped to me.....weighed 100 lbs. I shipped out my trans and bell......weighed approximately 150 lbs. Go figure! ;-) Yep, 150lbs. Have the delivery paper work to confirm it. Thanks for the transmission Randy ! Now if I could only find a driveshaft (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Feb 4 2010, 10:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (97bird @ Feb 4 2010, 02:37 PM) QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Feb 4 2010, 02:16 PM) QUOTE (198esp @ Feb 4 2010, 01:32 PM) any idea what the new trans/clutch package weighs compared to the old setup. I just pulled my t-56 and my left nut is still rolling around some where. I was thinking of doing some thing like you are. Since i need a new clutch assembly and a starter. Well, I had the Tex 101a and bell shipped to me.....weighed 100 lbs. I shipped out my trans and bell......weighed approximately 150 lbs. Go figure! ;-) Yep, 150lbs. Have the delivery paper work to confirm it. Thanks for the transmission Randy ! Now if I could only find a driveshaft (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I went to the box store yesterday and bought a tube for it......I just need to get out to the shop on Saturday to pick up the driveshaft. I will ship it on Monday I think. :-D |
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Feb 5 2010, 04:00 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 16-January 04 From: Chandler AZ Member No.: 130 |
QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Feb 4 2010, 03:46 PM) QUOTE (97bird @ Feb 4 2010, 02:37 PM) QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Feb 4 2010, 02:16 PM) QUOTE (198esp @ Feb 4 2010, 01:32 PM) any idea what the new trans/clutch package weighs compared to the old setup. I just pulled my t-56 and my left nut is still rolling around some where. I was thinking of doing some thing like you are. Since i need a new clutch assembly and a starter. Well, I had the Tex 101a and bell shipped to me.....weighed 100 lbs. I shipped out my trans and bell......weighed approximately 150 lbs. Go figure! ;-) Yep, 150lbs. Have the delivery paper work to confirm it. Thanks for the transmission Randy ! Now if I could only find a driveshaft (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I went to the box store yesterday and bought a tube for it......I just need to get out to the shop on Saturday to pick up the driveshaft. I will ship it on Monday I think. :-D Quick sidebar - 4th gen driveshafts will fit in a single golf club box (3 or 4 iron length or longer). Check with your local golf store for a free box... Back to our regularly scheduled programming... |
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rmackintosh .....the resurection..... Dec 20 2009, 06:20 PM
roy Ouch on the ring gear Dec 20 2009, 06:31 PM Rob Hood Keep the updates coming...nice upgrades! Dec 20 2009, 09:10 PM firehawkclone Keep the pic's coming Randy! Build that ls... Dec 20 2009, 10:34 PM CMC #37 Wow! Tres kewl Randy! Dec 21 2009, 04:57 AM rmackintosh OK....some pics of the Speedway Engineering Full F... Dec 27 2009, 02:00 AM rmackintosh The new Tilton Magnesium Bell Housing:
Is a VERY ... Dec 27 2009, 02:07 AM 1meanZ Something moved in my shorts when I looked at the ... Dec 27 2009, 06:02 PM
StanIROCZ QUOTE (1meanZ @ Dec 27 2009, 01:02 PM) So... Dec 29 2009, 01:19 AM rmackintosh QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Dec 28 2009, 08:19 PM)... Dec 29 2009, 04:55 PM 00 Trans Ram A NASCAR team was using an LS7? Or will other bell... Dec 28 2009, 04:09 PM rmackintosh QUOTE (00 Trans Ram @ Dec 28 2009, 11:09 ... Dec 28 2009, 04:20 PM Blainefab Nice looking stuff, Randy! Remember I owe you... Dec 28 2009, 06:38 PM rmackintosh QUOTE (Blainefab @ Dec 28 2009, 01:38 PM)... Dec 29 2009, 01:41 AM GlennCMC70 are those lines backwards on the slave? shouldnt t... Dec 29 2009, 12:32 AM rmackintosh QUOTE (GlennCMC70 @ Dec 28 2009, 07:32 PM... Dec 29 2009, 01:43 AM 00 Trans Ram Randy, you said that you put the bleeder going bel... Dec 29 2009, 02:34 PM rmackintosh QUOTE (00 Trans Ram @ Dec 29 2009, 09:34 ... Dec 29 2009, 04:50 PM nape Used circle track parts are where it's at. Buy... Dec 30 2009, 01:25 AM 00 Trans Ram QUOTE (nape @ Dec 29 2009, 07:25 PM) Used... Dec 30 2009, 02:18 PM rmackintosh Progress is slow......but shiney!
All... Jan 12 2010, 11:35 PM rmackintosh FINALLY the trans arrives! Jan 15 2010, 05:00 AM StanIROCZ Sweet!
I could probably google it and find it... Jan 15 2010, 01:27 PM rmackintosh QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Jan 15 2010, 08:27 AM)... Jan 15 2010, 05:02 PM Rob Hood Randy, will you have any clearance issues with the... Jan 15 2010, 01:31 PM rmackintosh QUOTE (Rob Hood @ Jan 15 2010, 08:31 AM) ... Jan 15 2010, 05:04 PM 00 Trans Ram Beautiful, just beautiful.
Please continue to doc... Jan 15 2010, 02:52 PM StanIROCZ I had to ball peen hammer my trans tunnel for the ... Jan 15 2010, 06:40 PM rmackintosh QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Jan 15 2010, 01:40 PM)... Jan 15 2010, 06:58 PM rmackintosh OK. We borrowed an LS block with heads on it so th... Jan 24 2010, 11:03 PM rmackintosh Photo updates:
The old junker motor in there:
Ne... Feb 3 2010, 11:52 PM StanIROCZ QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Feb 3 2010, 06:52 PM... Feb 21 2010, 01:01 AM rmackintosh QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Feb 20 2010, 08:01 PM)... Feb 22 2010, 04:11 PM StanIROCZ QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Feb 22 2010, 11:11 A... Feb 22 2010, 04:29 PM rmackintosh QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Feb 22 2010, 11:29 AM)... Feb 22 2010, 07:23 PM aftermidnight nice work..... couple of good places to go
speedw... Feb 4 2010, 02:55 AM dailydriver SCHWEEET!
Do the Spin Techs flow as well as X... Feb 4 2010, 05:23 PM rmackintosh QUOTE (dailydriver @ Feb 4 2010, 12:23 PM... Feb 4 2010, 06:06 PM StanIROCZ QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Feb 4 2010, 02:16 PM... Feb 4 2010, 08:14 PM StanIROCZ How much (-)camber you dialing into your floater R... Feb 4 2010, 09:45 PM rmackintosh QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Feb 4 2010, 04:45 PM) ... Feb 4 2010, 11:02 PM dailydriver QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Feb 4 2010, 06:02 PM... Feb 6 2010, 09:17 PM rmackintosh Got the rear mostly buttoned up today.....center s... Feb 7 2010, 02:01 AM firehawkclone QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Feb 6 2010, 07:01 PM... Feb 7 2010, 03:19 PM rmackintosh QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Feb 7 2010, 10:19 ... Feb 7 2010, 04:33 PM Blainefab Randy - Did you consider using a motor plate inste... Feb 17 2010, 10:49 AM rmackintosh QUOTE (Blainefab @ Feb 17 2010, 05:49 AM)... Feb 17 2010, 05:13 PM rmackintosh Here are the latest pictures:
The center section.... Feb 17 2010, 05:41 PM 198esp how wide is that rear, did you ever think of mini ... Feb 21 2010, 02:16 AM rmackintosh QUOTE (198esp @ Feb 20 2010, 09:16 PM) ho... Feb 22 2010, 06:13 AM Blainefab QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Feb 21 2010, 10:13 P... Feb 22 2010, 10:26 AM 198esp QUOTE (Blainefab @ Feb 22 2010, 05:26 AM)... Feb 23 2010, 05:26 AM Blainefab Randy - good time to get rid of some ballast:
an... Feb 21 2010, 03:01 AM rmackintosh QUOTE (Blainefab @ Feb 20 2010, 10:01 PM)... Feb 22 2010, 06:12 AM Blainefab QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Feb 21 2010, 10:12 P... Feb 22 2010, 10:22 AM nape Lookin' good, Randy! I really wish I could... Feb 22 2010, 08:22 AM rmackintosh Update time!!!
Look Ma....I found an ... Mar 8 2010, 11:15 PM mitchntx QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Mar 8 2010, 05:15 PM... Mar 9 2010, 01:41 AM rmackintosh QUOTE (mitchntx @ Mar 8 2010, 08:41 PM) Q... Mar 9 2010, 02:01 AM firehawkclone WOW, very nice Randy! Where does the heat from... Mar 8 2010, 11:48 PM rmackintosh QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Mar 8 2010, 06:48 ... Mar 9 2010, 02:03 AM rmackintosh WOOT! Mar 23 2010, 07:14 PM ERVRCG Electronic Throttle? Mar 23 2010, 08:32 PM rmackintosh QUOTE (ERVRCG @ Mar 23 2010, 03:32 PM) El... Mar 23 2010, 11:00 PM firehawkclone When do you go to the dyno Randy? Mar 23 2010, 11:34 PM rmackintosh QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Mar 23 2010, 06:34... Mar 24 2010, 07:25 AM rmackintosh Here she is!
I have ACTUALLY driven it ... Mar 29 2010, 01:45 AM dailydriver QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Mar 28 2010, 09:45 P... Mar 29 2010, 10:24 PM rmackintosh QUOTE (dailydriver @ Mar 29 2010, 05:24 P... Mar 29 2010, 11:22 PM mitchntx Look at the oil pressure! Are you afraid of wa... Mar 29 2010, 02:29 AM 1meanZ QUOTE (mitchntx @ Mar 28 2010, 10:29 PM) ... Mar 29 2010, 02:40 AM cccbock Veeeerrry Nice. Drool.
bock Mar 29 2010, 12:49 PM firehawkclone As always, very nice Randy.
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Why wrap the... Mar 29 2010, 02:44 AM rmackintosh QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Mar 28 2010, 09:44... Mar 29 2010, 04:49 PM mitchntx OK ... school me ...
Is there no MAF required? Mar 29 2010, 03:05 AM trackbird Randy, the car looks FANTASTIC!!!... Mar 29 2010, 01:54 PM GlennCMC70 I don't see the issue w/ the pressure. Its the... Mar 29 2010, 03:26 PM rmackintosh The oil pressure worried me a bit too. It is 80 at... Mar 29 2010, 04:46 PM GlennCMC70 never mind. i just saw the link and watched it.
... Mar 29 2010, 06:47 PM StanIROCZ re: gear whine:
I love the gear whine.... just thi... Mar 29 2010, 10:51 PM |
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