 Proper Series of car construction events, I have a good engine now what? |
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 May 2 2006, 10:42 PM
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I have an '85 Camaro. It currently has a T-5 trans. I have just put together a 408 SBC. The rest of the car is stock. The intended purpose of the car is to drive to HPDEs, AX events, and general racing education. The engine bay has the engine and the radiator removed. The car was red, then white, now black (I didn't do it - bought it this way).
Should I strip the engine bay then paint it, slap the engine in and continue to the drivetrain support mods, slap the engine in and do suspension mods, or what? I would really like to drive the car, but I don't want to drive it and break it because something is overstressed. Also don't want to drive it if it is going to be dangerous. Thanks, Jason |
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May 5 2006, 03:22 PM
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Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 181 Joined: 13-January 04 From: Bloomington, IL Member No.: 122 |
Here's some advise...sell the 400 cid and T-5. Build a mellow 350 and a Tremec!
The big motor is too much for a T-5 and too much for a novice driver. The T-5 is a weak link and won't last with any HP/Trq over 300+. You need seat time, a reliable car, and good brakes. Been there, done that! Sidney Franklin NASA Midwest AI #64 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 cid 320rwhp/335rwtq Tremec TKO600RR |
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jrg77 Proper Series of car construction events May 2 2006, 10:42 PM
slowcamaro might want to swap to a t56...t5s arent the most c... May 3 2006, 01:38 AM ERVRCG What kind of HP/TQ is the engine making??? The T5 ... May 3 2006, 12:01 PM nape QUOTE (jrg77 @ May 2 2006, 05:42 PM) I wo... May 4 2006, 01:55 AM
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