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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 View Member Profile	Feb 23 2011, 02:44 PM Post #1
newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 18-January 11 Member No.: 43,083	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

Blainefab View Member Profile	Feb 25 2011, 09:42 AM Post #2
I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874	And I agree with Mr Costas - a bone stock 3rd gen in good running order with good fluids and brakes and alignment, not overdriven, will have plenty of performance and reliability for a Lemons race. My preference for a racing radiator (a new OEM works, too) is that you don't know what condition the existing one, or a used freebee, is in - I've seen them with side tanks bulging from running hot, clogged with sand, dog hair and who knows what. With a project of this nature you'll likely fire the motor up the first time on Friday nite an hour or so before loading for the track - that is a terrible time to discover the radiator leaks. Focus on the safety gear, a basic tune up, alignment, brakes and cooling. Don't get sidetracked with making performance mods. A bit of time organizing the team and putting together a spares package will be well spent, too. This post has been edited by Blainefab: Feb 25 2011, 09:44 AM