NitrousSam

Tractor - I am leaning towards the 5D Mark III because it is half the price of the 1DX and I don't need the rapid fire shooting feature like sports photographers need. The other reason is that I can buy the 14 mm lens and the new flash and still have less in a turn key 5D Mark III than I would have in just the 1DX body.

Tim - Thanks! I currently have a Canon 40D with a 10-22 lens and a Speedlite EX430. My current setup can only capture 16 mm wide and if I go with the 14 mm on the full frame it is obviously wider and with the full frame sensor the 5D Mark III and the 1DX will do much better in lower light settings. The advanced HD video is a feature that is exciting because shooting videos of the interiors of homes will capture so much more of the room than with the video camera I am currently using. The lack of audio is not really an issue because we can record the audio using Final Cut.

I like the looks of the Fox notch and those cars can make excellent sleepers.

I have been kicking around the idea of acquiring another Canon DSLR for my real estate business. The Canon 5D Mark III is a nice upgrade over the 5D Mark II especially because of the enhanced focusing and camera card options. The Mark III seems like the more practical choice for real estate over the 1DX. However, I have heard that the video feature and processors in the 1DX make it much better at processing true HD video. Can anyone with actual experience on these cameras comment.

There are some seriously crazy people out there.

Thanks Shawn! I think I will gradually achieve 25 posts. The reason I am interested in the photo album feature is that we can use it for our project cars and engine builds.

Tim - I would bet that your goal of 800 horsepower will be within reach especially on alcohol.

I missed the "King of Columbus" last year and am curious if anyone remembers what the quickest ET was for the event?

Nick - That sounds like a great place to cool off and watch some starting line action.

Saw it Sunday night and thought it was well worth watching. I liked it so much that I am hoping I can check it out again this weekend and hopefully on IMAX at Easton. I am a fan of Tom Hardy and he doesn't disappoint. There are some nice twists in this movie and they really did a great job of leaving the door wide open with the ending of this movie.

I'm planning on coming down and excited about watching some really fast runs.

That video rocked and I especially liked the sideways mounted GoPro views where they show the left lane cars flying by the right lane cars...priceless!

It still blows my mind that it takes 600 horsepower to drive the supercharger.

Anyone know how I can get my photo album turned on within the forum?

Steve - Thanks! I am hoping we all have some fun hot rodding and hanging out.

 

Matt - I have a GoPro Hero II and will post some videos once I get some seat time.

Nick - That sure brings back some fun memories. That was actually my supercharged pro street Camaro and not my high school car. You and I both know that I would have benefited from spring loaded wheelie bars that night!!! That was a crazy night but not nearly as crazy as the fun we had out on Kinney / Airport Road the following night.

Craig - Thanks for the offer. Harry Glass builds some high quality stuff but sorry to say I won't be able to use it at this point mainly because the Camaro is going to be a street car for now. However, I am looking for an 8 inch inch cowl hood.

Tim - Thanks! I have had a serious passion for horsepower since the early 1980's. Feeling a little excitement now because some of my projects are moving forward after 5 years of basically just sitting still while I worked on my business.

Steve - Thanks!

 

This engine never made it on the dyno so I can't confirm legit power numbers. I suspect it makes slightly more than 1,100 on just the engine (nitrous specific cam). Where it should shine is on nitrous.

Paul - I have actually never taken photos of the car other than a few shots of the interior. It isn't really anything special but it has some good parts. 1979 Camaro Z28 with a cage, smaller tires, 40 spline rear, if it wasn't for the big sheet metal intake and dominators the car could be a very nice sleeper.

John - No wheelie bars and no plans to add them on this particular car even though it is going to need them.

 

The engine is a big bore Dart Big M block with 12 degree Big Chief heads, sheet metal intake, twin dominators, shaft rockers & belt, it was built specifically for large doses of nitrous and it has all the internal goodies. I am going to shake it down at Pacemakers on a Friday night test and tune hopefully next month. The first 60 foot should be crazy fun!!!

Garrett, Back when I was in high school I had a small block nitrous powered 2nd generation Camaro so I thought I would use this car and try to relive my youth a little (laughing).

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I picked up a 2nd generation Camaro 8 years ago with the idea that I would eventually drop in a healthy big block, add a big nitrous system and have a little fun reliving my high school days. I hadn't touched the car since the day I bought it and it has been sitting in my shop collecting dust until just recently. This past weekend I finished up acquiring the rest of the drivetrain and am hoping to get the car together and ready for some runs this coming August. Let the fun begin!!!

Tim - That sounds like a very stout engine and I can't wait to hear how it does on the alcohol setup.

Congratulations on receiving some VERY cool coverage and what an amazing car!!!