I have waited 6 months for this day. I finally get a crack into the Camaro, modification in anger!!!
Had 4 hours to play with so cracked into some engine dress up. After a fruitful harvest of wires (20% of which actually had a purpose in there) i could see basic engine. First to come off, the rocker covers:
This allowed me to see the general condition in there. Stock rockers but all in all its seems in good condition. Oil was even fairly fresh looking!
Next up, removal of more 10mm gauge steel bracketry:
now you see it....
...now you dont. Still need to find a cap screw to secure the pump end of that bracket. Next up, the rocker covers:
Hight top billet alloy covers with push in chrome breathers. New cork gaskets and T bar handles to secure it all down. One side done...
...and the other side to match. Starting to look a lot more like a V8 now. You may note the rather horrid looking manifolds letting the side down. I agree, so enter these:
Freshly wrapped 4 into one manifolds. Well... one of them. I ran out of exhaust wrap so these will have to wait before i can fit them. Look good though.
As i was running low on time i decided to finish the aircon delete and pull out the core from in front of the radiator. After a faff I was left with this:
A core that resembles a full size car radiator. Wasnt the lightest either. So we have reduced about 3kg all in today... not bad going. I have also developed a better idea of what needs done and what still needs bought on this project... I still need:
*A new clutch release bearing. The drive to the garage from its 6 month resting place drove that point home. Depending on the state of the clutch i may replace this too.
* All remaining engine components need fitted. Dependant on how enthusiastic i go with the overhaul i may need a full gasket kit to complete this, just to be on the safe side...
* Exhaust. The new headers once fitted will mate to no available system for a gen 3 Camaro. Will have to get a bit custom with that, and i may outsource it too. Could be the most expensive outstanding purchase for the car.
* Interior. I have a few bits to fit but new seats are a must, along with the potential for a rollcage. More to come on that.
* Wheels. These are bought, but the tires are not. Plans are developing for that conundrum.
After that list its really down to paint then, unless i find more issues along the way. Mind you, most of the components will be serviced by this point anyway, so i cant imagine there is much left for me to do after that point but drive it!!!
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