So after fighting wheel spin and crappy 60's at the drag strip for a while I went to a different track. They do more traction prep and I dropped a little more pressure in my drag radials. I finally got it to hook hard for a strong launch and BOOM! The launch was stronger than the welds on the rear end housing. It twisted the center section on the axle tubes and poked a big hole in the back seat.

I called up a friend with a trailer and got it towed home... Now I'm in the market for a new (stronger) rear end housing!

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I went to the track to get my suspension adjusted and the engine tuned just right to see what it will do. Due to rain and a guy grenading his engine I only got two runs in all day and neither were very good.

First run: No wheelspin. Quick burnout, 1.5/1 turns preload on the traction bars. Launched at 2000 rpm and it hooked hard... bogged down the engine down and then recovered halfway through first gear.

60ft............2.075
330ft..........5.805
1/8mi.........8.873
1/8mph......80.96
1000ft........11.503
1/4mi.........13.724
1/4mph......100.95

2nd run: Too much wheelspin. Quick burnout 1.5/1 preload. Launched at 3000 and didnt stop spinning until it got a little sideways and I lifted to get it back straight. Better top end MPH though.

60ft............2.942
330ft..........6.896
1/8mi.........10.006
1/8mph......80.19
1000ft........12.637
1/4mi.........14.867
1/4mph......101.61

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Everything is all done and functional. The 6spd, the suspension, the exhaust... It survived the 500 mile Carlisle trip and all is well. Last year's Carlisle trip I got 12.5mpg with my 4spd and 3.08s, this year I got 18.7 with the 6spd and 4.10s.

This year's event had 604 Camaros, a bunch were from Nasty Z28. We had a campground site set up with barbecues, lounging and miscellaneous hell raising. It was all a good time and I'll be back again next year.

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I decided to rebuild the front suspension while I had the car torn apart. As of tonight though, I think I'm finally to the point where I can start reassembly.

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I pulled the 4spd last night, along with the driveshaft, exhaust, headers, e-brake. The slipping clutch comes off next and then I'll take out the 355. I need to replace the engine mounts by the looks, so I'll upgrade to poly and make the whole car shake even more at idle! I installed the subframe connectors last week and I also bought a battery relocation kit for the trunk, because I want to lift the front wheels this spring!

Edit: Engine is now out. Thanks to JohnnyBy68 for the extra hand tonight.

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Well, in Photoshop anyway. I finished up modifying the beast how I want it so I have a good idea of the finished project, even though I'm probably ~$8000 away from it right now. Actually getting my vision down on paper (well, digitally) and actually seeing it has me psyched. I can't wait to actually get this thing done.



And here is the pic I started with:

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Can you say 4.10s AND better gas mileage? I'm ditching the 3.08s in now and the stupid slipping clutch. New u-joints, driveshaft, ring & pinion, and axles are on the list from moser, and probably a centerforce LT4 clutch.

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I installed the line lock and tested it out. Holy crap is that fun. I love having a RWD. All the smoke you could ever need... Check out the videos.

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Picked up some Vortec heads on ebay already clearanced to .500" lift to bump up compression and improve flow. I went with an RPM airgap intake manifold to take advantage of the big hairy cam. There were a couple issues making the new style heads fit the old block like fabbing a throttle bracket and some grinding on the alt bracket for the intake.

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