Project round two: 1992 Chevy Camaro

[Darren]

Micheal if you figure out what it is I might be interested. I think a 600 is too small for what I am looking to build but a 650 would be perfect even a 700 wouldnt be bad. If you have a 650 and have a price in mind shipped to my door let me know!

I am trying to work a deal over on TGO right now (thanks jon) for the cam I want with lifters, timing chain and possibly roller rockers as well.

[hoogiesngrinderz]

Do you have a compression goal? With a cam in the 230 range I would try to get close to 10:1 or higher as your dynamic CR will drop

[Darren]

Do you have a compression goal? With a cam in the 230 range I would try to get close to 10:1 or higher as your dynamic CR will drop

Havent really thought about that, kinda still in the planning stages. How hard is 10:1 to achieve?

[c0ncEpT]

A GOOD 600-650 carb will be more than enough for what you want to do. The smaller bore will keep the velocity up increasing responsiveness, especially in the lower RPMs. A track car would go faster with a larger carb but from what you said you want to do I don't think thats the right way to go for you.

[bri2203]

I am not looking for a HP monster I would be happy with 330-350 HP at the wheels...

You would be happy with 300 at the wheels!

I agree most likely a 600 cfm card will be best.

Do you plan to use premium fuel? If you raise the compression and depending on your ignition timing you might need to run premium fuel

[Darren]

You would be happy with 300 at the wheels!

I agree most likely a 600 cfm card will likely be best.

Do you plan to use premium fuel?

your probably right, I would just be happy to drive the car all season next year!

I was thinking 600 would be too small but if you guys think that would be ok you know better then I do. I am looking at carbs now but always interested in picking up a used one as I am a cheap ass,

I will use whatever fuel I need to use, I did put premium in the car for the few times it left the garage this past summer. Is that whats recommended?

[hoogiesngrinderz]

got more details on the block like casting number and ID stamp?

Edit: I went and looked back at the pictures (forgot you posted them) and I would say it's a late/80's early 90's truck block from a 3/4 ton. LO5 is the engine code, but they made two different versions. 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks got the 9.1:1 and the heavy duty blocks got 8.3:1

I'm going to say the fuelie heads will get you 9.6 to 9.7:1 CR. Unless they went to different pistons during the rebuild.

600cfm should max around 6200 to 6400 rpm

[c0ncEpT]

I was thinking 600 would be too small but if you guys think that would be ok you know better then I do.

Bigger isn't always better for a street car. The bigger you go the worse the driveability down low will be.

[hoogiesngrinderz]

I like my old Weiand dual plane intake, it's been sitting on the shelf for many years now

[Darren]

got more details on the block like casting number and ID stamp?

Edit: I went and looked back at the pictures (forgot you posted them) and I would say it's a late/80's early 90's truck block from a 3/4 ton. LO5 is the engine code, but they made two different versions. 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks got the 9.1:1 and the heavy duty blocks got 8.3:1

I'm going to say the fuelie heads will get you 9.6 to 9.7:1 CR. Unless they went to different pistons during the rebuild.

600cfm should max around 6200 to 6400 rpm

here ya go 14093638

[hoogiesngrinderz]

here ya go 14093638

Got the ID stampings too? The are in front of the passenger side cylinder head, stamped into the flat spot of the block. Those matched with the casting # will tell us exactly what it is. If the pistons were changed it really doesn't matter then...they will have to spec'd to determine compression. Pretty important for cast iron heads...they don't like 11:1

[deeznuts94]

Unfortunately not Been working hardcore on my garage in preparation of a few things and additions. I am pretty much in the acquiring parts stage and with a wife who doesnt enjoy nor understand the car hobby its quite hard. I have established a "Car Fund" and once there is enough money in the jar to buy the next part I do so.


I am saving right now to get my heads rebuilt and then I need to pick out a Cam, Jon and I have discussed this for many nights and I am thinking about ordering this cam http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-12-246-3 but am open to suggestions as well. After that I need a carb, these three things are my major purchases for the car that I have left.

The engine bay is all torn down with the exception of the brake booster, need to drain the fluid and get that off and then start sanding and prepping it for paint. Maybe will have it primed sometime soon and then painted once winter is over...

Sounds good dude! I'm still planning on trying to help you out with your build fund. At the moment all of the funds are tied up in Christmas shopping. I will let you know when I can.

[hoogiesngrinderz]

The intakes I have:

Weiand 8004 - Idle to 6000. Powder coated silver
Edelbrock Performer 3710 w/ EGR and thermal choke (both capped) - Idle to 5500.
GM 397211 - 1970 LT1 intake - You won't want to pay what it's worth

Carbs:
Holley R84021-3 - 650cfm, electric choke, I think vacuum secondaries.
Holley #3230 - 585cfm, off a 1966 327/275hp car.

[Darren]

The intakes I have:

Weiand 8004 - Idle to 6000. Powder coated silver
Edelbrock Performer 3710 w/ EGR and thermal choke (both capped) - Idle to 5500.
GM 397211 - 1970 LT1 intake - You won't want to pay what it's worth

Carbs:
Holley R84021-3 - 650cfm, electric choke, I think vacuum secondaries.
Holley #3230 - 585cfm, off a 1966 327/275hp car.

I know the numbers your talking about I will get them tomorrow did I post the picture with the oil pan off? I cant remember. I am going to pull the heads soon too maybe tomorrow or the next time Jon is over.

I am all set on a intake I have a nice RPM intake I am going to use. I'll shoot you a PM and maybe work something out on that carb.

[Darren]

Found some motivation tonight...








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