[ansonivan]

Hi, I'm from Columbus OH, part of a group from the GRM forum who are assembling a LeMons/Chump team around a 1985 Camaro.

I have zero f-body experience and have a backround in vw/bmw so I have much to learn.

The car is a v8/5speed with several layers of paint/bondo/rust, our plan is to run a mild 350 through a t5 and 9 bolt limited slip rear axle.
We have some hope of making the April 16-17th race at Gingerman but it's going to be one hell of a push to make the event.

A roll cage is the first order of business, at this point it's a toss up between a pre-bent kit from S&W or another supplier or me spending the time to make templates and have Tubular Techniques bend a cage.

List of parts we're looking for, cheap cast off stuff and local preferred

transmission cross member
t5 bellhousing
clutch/flywheel
clutch fork
clutch master/slave/line
pedal box

front calipers - standard size or larger
rear calipers
performance pads
torque arm
Twin Fans
Radiator
16" wheels

The car prior to being extracted from a snow bank in Scott OH
(IMG:http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5422234214_851d5f1121_z.jpg)

Behind my shop awaiting drivetrain/safety items
(IMG:http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5462380742_dfd4916d1c_z.jpg)

This post has been edited by ansonivan: Feb 23 2011, 02:52 PM

[ansonivan]

Thank you guys for the input, please keep it coming.

- the car came with the 9 bolt as a spare which is the only reason we're using it.
- S&W is now building cages specifically for Lemons/chump, they do meet the requirements for the series, hopefully it fits reasonably well.

[Blainefab]

Thank you guys for the input, please keep it coming.

- the car came with the 9 bolt as a spare which is the only reason we're using it.

OOps, Ya, 9bolt <> 9" . You're good there with fresh fluid, and check the axle seals for leakage, bearings for wear.

- S&W is now building cages specifically for Lemons/chump, they do meet the requirements for the series, hopefully it fits reasonably well.

So they do! It looks like a good start from the diagram, let us know how it fits. I advise using the 1.75" DOM version, with a 220v welder.

[Shortcutsleeping]

You may want to look at this thread: http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?showtopic=13728

I'll be happy to answer questions or provide specs/advice on what we did and why if you have any questions.


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