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newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 25-December 05 Member No.: 1,023 ![]() |
Hi folks! I was recently bitten by the "Let's build a race car" bug. I'm looking at a 3rd gen that's already gutted. I'm thinking about using a mild 350 (read inexpensive), TH350 trans, stock 9 bolt rear, and focus on suspension and brakes. Since it's already gutted, I was thinking about putting in a weld in roll cage and race seats. It's a T-Top car, would a cage help there? Would there be other issues related to T-Tops I should be concerned about?
It looks like this is the type of forum I was looking for. Are there any links to other build sites or forums where I can find more information on building up a race car? Thanks! |
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Experienced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 16-January 04 From: Chandler AZ Member No.: 130 ![]() |
You will probably find a whole manual trans car for $3K and part out what you don't want/need. That should get you all the right parts.
A built auto trans will cost more than $500. I had over $1K in my TH-350 with an off-the-shelf converter, and that was several years ago. However, if you put in a good-sized cooler, remote filter, and change the fluid fairly frequently, it should last a few events or a season. A shift kit and/or manual valve body will help. I don't have any experience with roadracing an auto trans but some others here may. I seem to remember Herb Adams roadraced a second-gen automatic Camaro back in the day though. |
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