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Well I started to rip apart the Camaro the other day and I thought I'd share my build with everyone. So here is the background on the build.
The car is a 1988 Camaro IROC-Z, T-Top car with a 6" cowl hood. I recently built a new motor for it and since the price of gas has enabled me from driving my car, I figured that I might as well start my restoration.
What is planed:
So far I am planning on swapping a 5.3L truck motor in it and a 4L60E trans with a shift kit. I don't plan on doing that much work to the motor other than long tube headers, cold air intake, a Z06 cam, and a professional tune to eliminate egr, rear o2s, and a few other things. Also planned is a complete 4th gen interior swap. I just got a 1999 Camaro dash thanks to Adam (badinfluence) and console to go in and then I'll put some 4th gen seats in it as well as some 4th gen door panels. Other than that I just need to replace my headliner and do a few other odds and ends. But then I'm going to start some major work on the suspension. I just recently picked up a set of SS 10 spoke wheels thanks to Andrew (italicizedsponge) and they are soon to be sent out to get jet hot coated. I am yet to decide on what I want to do for the suspension, I'm either going to go with Hotchkis or maybe Spohn. After all the engine swap, interior swap, and upgraded suspension is done then the painting process will begin! I plan on keeping it the same color (Hugger Orange) and just adding a few different touches here and there. My goal is to be able to debut it at the Meet & Greet next year!
Well enough taking and here are a few pictures of the current process. I’ll keep updating everyone on the current progress and yes there will be LOTS OF PICTURES to go with the build!
The car is a 1988 Camaro IROC-Z, T-Top car with a 6" cowl hood. I recently built a new motor for it and since the price of gas has enabled me from driving my car, I figured that I might as well start my restoration.
What is planed:
So far I am planning on swapping a 5.3L truck motor in it and a 4L60E trans with a shift kit. I don't plan on doing that much work to the motor other than long tube headers, cold air intake, a Z06 cam, and a professional tune to eliminate egr, rear o2s, and a few other things. Also planned is a complete 4th gen interior swap. I just got a 1999 Camaro dash thanks to Adam (badinfluence) and console to go in and then I'll put some 4th gen seats in it as well as some 4th gen door panels. Other than that I just need to replace my headliner and do a few other odds and ends. But then I'm going to start some major work on the suspension. I just recently picked up a set of SS 10 spoke wheels thanks to Andrew (italicizedsponge) and they are soon to be sent out to get jet hot coated. I am yet to decide on what I want to do for the suspension, I'm either going to go with Hotchkis or maybe Spohn. After all the engine swap, interior swap, and upgraded suspension is done then the painting process will begin! I plan on keeping it the same color (Hugger Orange) and just adding a few different touches here and there. My goal is to be able to debut it at the Meet & Greet next year!
Well enough taking and here are a few pictures of the current process. I’ll keep updating everyone on the current progress and yes there will be LOTS OF PICTURES to go with the build!
, plus I like the color!!!
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