Cars > Challenges > “The Rocket” Vs “Teal Beast”

Phantompooper

M–28
San Diego, California
United States

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Teal_Beast

M–23
Rockledge, Florida
United States

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2000 Chevrolet Camaro Super Sport

“The Rocket”

1994 Ford Mustang Base Model v6

“Teal Beast”

Head to Head

About “The Rocket”

Super Sport #7669 of 8912 produced on May 15th, 2000. I bought my car on November 2004 from the original owner. She was pretty much stock when she came to me and has been undergoing an extensive series of modifications transforming her from a mild-mannered SS to the Street-terrorizing demon my car has become. Major mods include; valvetrain and cam, intake and exhaust, suspension and drivetrain upgrades.

About “Teal Beast”

ALL GO AND NO SHOW

This car is my first love. Nearly all the work has been done by me and my friends (95%) Although the longblock is stock nearly everything else is not.

388whp 435wtq @ 15psi

If you see a stock looking quit teal v6 mustang with window tint and GT take off rims. . . be afraid.

Specs for “The Rocket”

LS1
346 cu in. 5.7L 325hp V8 OHV Engine
10.1:1 Compression Ratio
Multi-port Sequential Fuel Injection
Aluminum Block and Heads

Drivetrain
Tremec T56 Transmission
Aluminum Driveshaft
Auburn Posi Differential

We're still waiting on the updated RWHP numbers from the head work and subsequent mods, but last time she dynoed 396rwhp/390rwtq. Never tracked her as I have no 1/4 mile track near me.

Specs for “Teal Beast”

232ci 3.8l OHV v6
9.3:1 compression
Iron Block Alluminum Heads
split port heads/intake
T-5 transmission (5 speed manual)

Factory Options for “The Rocket”

2000 Camaro Super Sport
Onyx Black
SLP Base alterations package
Preferred options group B
No ASR or rear defroster
1999 Camaro Leather Seats, added by me.
12-disc CD changer, also added later.

Factory Options for “Teal Beast”

Teal
Cloth Seats
power windows . .

This car is a totally base model car.

Mods for “The Rocket”

Engine:

SLP Lid
K&N Filter
SLP Cold Air scoop
Washer Air box mod
SLP Bellows
SLP ported Throttlebody
Throttlebody bypass
LS6 intake Manifold w/Leginfelter EGR adapter
NGK TR-55ix Irridium Spark Plugs
Taylor 10mm Wires
LS6 Oil Pump
Comp 222/222 112LSA Cam
Comp Cams Double-Roller Timing Chain
Comp Cams Hardened Moly Pushrods
Comp Cams Titanium Retainers
Comp Cams Hydraulic Lifters
Harland Sharp 1.7 Roller Rockers
PCMforless Tune

Exhaust:

JBA Ceramic-coated Short-tube Headers
Custom-welded 3" Y-pipe
Magnaflow Cat-back w/CME tips
QTP E-Cutout

Drivetrain:

Pro 5.0 Shifter w/Hurst Pistol Grip Knob
Centerforce Dual-Friction Clutch
RAM Master Cylinder
Drill Mod
RAM Slave Cylinder
US Gears 4.10s
Auburn Differential
AAM Differential Cover
!CAGS
CD Racing Cross-Drilled/Slotted Rotors
SLP Line Lock

Suspension:

Hotchkis STB
Spohn Adjustable Panhard Rod
Spohn Lower Control Arms
Spohn Lower Control Arm Weld-in relocation brackets
LG G2 Springs
Bilstein Shocks revalved by Sam Strano
BMR adjustable Torque Arm
UMI Crossmember Brace w/driveshaft loop, Shaved 1" for ground clearance
Kenny Brown Double Diamond Subframe Connectors
Spohn 33mm solid front swaybar
Spohn 21mm solid rear swaybar
Prothane polyurethane endlinks/swaybar mounts

Interior:

Autometer triple-gauge A-pillar pod
Autometer Phantom Vaccum Gauge
Autometer Phantom Trans Temp Gauge
Autometer Phantom Oil Pressure Gauge
SLP SS Dash Plaque
White Gauge faces w/Firebird bezel and SS decal
Quest Pedal Covers
SLP SS Floormats
Dash mat
Raptor Shift light
SLP SS Rear deck mat

Exterior:

RK Sport Clear Corner Lenses
Sylvania Silverstar Headlights High/low Beams
SLP SS Grille w/white-rimmed SS badges
RK Sport Chrome SS badges on sides and back
RK Sport Stainless Steel LS1 emblems on sides
SLP badge on back of ram-air hood
15% side, 5% back window Tint
17" x 8.5" Front ZO6 Rims - 245/45ZR17 Falkens
18" x 10.5" Back ZO6 Rims -315/35ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sports
Shorty Antenna
CME Valence
RKSport Chrome CAMARO Rear inserts
Chrome "SS" License plate frame
Stainless "SS" nose emblem overlay
Smooth lock covers
!Side Molding
Flat Black Berger Panel
35th Anniversary Silver LE stripes

Engine bay:

MBA Billet Engine Plaque
Air Conditioning Dryer LS1 #7669 Decal
Stainless battery, PCM, and Fuse box covers
Red Wire loom
Red hood struts
!Wire mod
!AIR mod
Stainless LS1 emblem
Chrome SS Emblem
GM Performance Division plaque
Mobil 1 oil cap
Scott Settlemire Limited Edition Signature
"Ram Air" decal
Red Valve Covers

Listing your pending/upcoming mods is for pussies.

Mods for “Teal Beast”

ENGINE
2000 3.8l v6 mustang Motor swap
Twin ported 16g's at 15psi
Stock Longblock down to the TB

FUEL
Walbro 255lph Fuel pump
42# Injectors
Custom Fuel Rail

DRIVETRAIN
G-Force spec T5 Tranny
Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter
Mcloud Clutch+PP
Alluminum D/S
8.8" rearend 31 spline axles, posi, 3.73 gears
Steeda Double Hook Quadrant
Steeda Firewall CAble Adjuster
Driveshaft Loop

SUSPENSION
MAC Subframe connecters
Lakewood Lower Control Arms
No front swaybar

VISUAL
20% window tint
99-04 GT wheels

MISC
A/C Delete
160* Thermo
Aftermarket Alluminum Radiator
Battery Relocation
28x8x15 Mickey Thompson ET DRAG SLICKS
LC-1 Wideband 02 Sensor
Battery Relocated to the Trunk
SCT X-Cal 2

INTERIOR
2 pod a-pillar pod
2 pod's on the consol
Boost gauge
oil pressure
Exhaust Temp Gauge
Wideband A:F ratio gauge
Billet Pedal covers
Steeda Shifter Bezel
Steeda Billet headlight knob
Steeda Billet Turn Signal
Steeda Billet Hollow Point Door Lock Pins
Hurst Billet Pistol Grip Shifter

AUDIO
4 5x7 Alpine door speakers
4 Alpine Tweeders
Kenwood Deck

EXTERIOR
Window tint
GT take off wheels

FUTURE MODS
Tubular k member + a arms
built stroked shortblock (4.3l)
Ported BV heads Ported intake
Cam

WAITING TO BE INSTALLED
1.8 adjustable roller rockers
Upper Control arms
MSD box
Under Drive Pulleys
Front slotted roaters
front + rear GT calipers