NitrousSam Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 http://www.knoxcountyohio.com/agent_files/Cool%20Cars/Screen%20Shot%202012-07-23%20at%207.29.38%20AM.png 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!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonbergerG Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Yeah that's what every high school kid needs...... looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Looks good Sam! Any details on the engine? Planning on putting wheelie bars on this one as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitrousSam Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 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). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 pics of the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitrousSam Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 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!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Very nice What kind of power numbers are you expecting from it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitrousSam Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonbergerG Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I had my Vega in high school..... but no big motor.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I hate newbs just jerk around with hobbies and never put any serious effort into anything and just post their run down heaps of crap here. You sir make being here and tollerating the loads of newbs described above well worth it as there's usually about at least one now and then that is real. Holy Cow on some of the stuff you've built. Nicely done. Off to dream about having those skills........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 If you want to go REALLY crazy, I have a Hairy Glass one piece nose/fenders and hood for a second gen camaro (came off my '79) I would like to sell/get out of my shed. PM me if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitrousSam Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) 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!!! Just figured wheelie bars would be another ode to your old camaro. Except hopefully you wouldnt get caught on railroad tracks this time :lolguy: Let me know when you're going to PDP and I'll come up. Edited July 24, 2012 by Nickey427 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I agree with Tim, I think NitrousSam is the best new member CR has had in quite a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Awsome post some video once its done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitrousSam Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitrousSam Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitrousSam Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitrousSam Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitrousSam Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Anyone know how I can get my photo album turned on within the forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Anyone know how I can get my photo album turned on within the forum? post count has to be at 25 to have access to the album. you could always use imgur.com its free and very easy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitrousSam Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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