1968 Chevrolet Camaro on 2040-cars
Palo Cedro, California, United States
ENGINE
Type: '70 Chevrolet
Cylinder Block: 454 ci, stock bore/stroke
Crank Shaft: Moldex, internally balanced
Connecting Rods: Chevrolet LS6 with 7/16-inch bolts
Pistons: Chevrolet LS6, 10.0:1 compression ratio
Camshaft: Comp Cams, 248/294 degrees duration at 0.050, Comp Cams 3/8-inch pushrods, double roller timing chain
Oiling System: Modified with custom Milodon oilpan and Blueprinted Pump
Cylinder Heads: Ported Chevrolet iron oval port, 122cc combusion chambers, 2.19/1.88 valves, Comp Cams roller
rockers and valve springs, 10-degree valve stem locks
Induction: Edelbrock Victor Junior oval, Holly 800 CFM carb
Ignition: MSD Pro-Billet HEI
Exhaust: Modified headers, 3-1/2 inch exhaust system, X-Pipe, FlowMaster mufflers
Built By: Dan Keversan
Output: 550 HP at 6,000 RPM
Performance: 11.18/124 (4.11:1), 11.40 /119 (3.73:1) and 11.60/117 (3.50:1)
Top Speed: 165 mph
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission: Tremec TKO 600, 5-speed
Clutch: 10,000 RPM, Drag-Racing Clutch and Flywheel Assembly with Kevlar Disc
Drive Shaft: Steel, shortened by BSI
Rear Axle: Ford 9-inch narrowed 3.65:1 with Detroit Posi Unit, Pinion Support, Moser 31-spline axleshafts
CHASSIS
Front Suspension: ’85 Corvette spindles, Afco upper arms, Afco lower strut rods, frame sectioned for more
favorable Ackerman angle, Koni coilover 650 lb-in springs, 1-inch anti-sway bar, fabricated crossmember, sectioned
rails, engine plate
Rear Suspension: Tubular back-half, Koni coilover 225 lb-in springs, 3-link with locator bar mounted via bearing at
rear axle
Steering: Converted to front-steer, 21-inch BRT power rack, 12:1 ratio
Brakes: Baer Racing 13-inch front, 11-inch rear, Afoco dual master cylinder
Other: Weight distribution, front to rear 50.5/49.5, no bumpsteer through 4-inch travel, 1.5-inch scrub radius,
22-point rollcage, engine relocated rearward
WHEELS & TIRES
Wheels: Budnick 11x17, 13x17
Tires: Kumho ECSTA-XS Front 275/40 ZR, Rear 335/35 ZR
INTERIOR
Seats: ’93 Z28, black and gray cloth by Auto Trim & Glass
Dashboard: Stock with Auto Meter gauges, no air conditioning
Steering Wheel: Grant
BODY & PAINT
Modifications: Fiberglas hood and decklid, wheel opening of front fenders raised and widened, DuPont Maroon
Urethane Paint by Weight Autobody
Weight: 3,150 pound class minimum; 2,825 pounds dry
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