In the process of building several cars over the last 30 years, most recently the 48 Hour Camaro, I have had the opportunity to use many different engine and transmission combinations. MOST have turned out very well. I’ve had great success with the 700R4, especially with a manual valve body and a Gear Vendors overdrive [...]
Jason Haines of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering shows us around their facility and explains just a few of the things they do to make their engine packages some of the best in the world.
Rick Johnson of Gear Vendors shares all the advantages of their overdrive unit installed in the 48 Hour Camaro. From the drop dead simple installation to the benefits of close ration shifting.
Check out the AirBar set-up going in the 48 Hour Camaro – only this one isn’t being built with air suspension, but using the new triple adjustable coil-over shocks from RideTech.
Some new trick stuff is going on the 48 Hour Camaro. The RideTech 1967-1968-1969 Camaro front steering setup helps fit a 10″ wide wheel on the front of the car while at the same time nearly eliminates all bump steer. And don’t forget about the Triple Adjustable Coil-Over front shocks.
The 1967 Camaro used for the 48 Hour Build wasn’t equipped from the factory with AC. That didn’t stop us from getting the best air conditioning system available! The Vintage Air Gen 4 system made the install of the condenser, evaporator and all the other components a breeze. Rick Love shows the details in this [...]
You can’t build a pro level car and keep the old worn sloppy steering column. That is why Ididit was such an important part of the 48 Hour Camaro. Take a look at what sets this column apart and how you can take advantage of Ididit’s large selection of columns and custom options
Dave from Forgeline explains how the 48 Hour Camaro’s 10″ front and 12″ Rear wheels can work, and how you can figure out what size backspace, frontspace, offset, and size you need as well as highlights the advantages of the GA3 wheels.
Solid, dependable, compact, and attractive… we’re talking about Vintage Air’s Front Runner for the LS engine. This system makes quick work of mounting all the needed components (alternator, ac compressor, water pump, power steering pump) to your LS engine.
Todd Gardtshore shows how complete the Baer Brakes system is while it is being installed on the 1967 Camaro. With 14″ rotors, and 6 piston calipers – these awesome brakes will get the job done when it comes time to slow down the 48 Hour Camaro.
Baer Brakes
BFGoodrich
Cherry Bomb
Comp Cams
Earls
Forgeline Wheels
Gear Vendors
Holley
Ididit
Lingenfelter
Moser
Rick's Tanks
RideTech
U.S. Radiator
Vintage Air
Solid, dependable, compact, and attractive… we’re talking about Vintage Air’s Front Runner for the LS engine. This system makes quick work of mounting...
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Shawn and Don Armstrong from US Radiator give us the low down on what it takes to keep todays high horsepower...
Tons of progress! Lingenfelter engine is stabbed. Moser rear end is in. RideTech suspension is done....
Nice Baer 6-piston brakes Baer hubs literally More engine shots Transmission fitting- Auto Gear 4-speed...
In the process of building several cars over the last 30 years, most recently the 48 Hour Camaro, I have had the opportunity to use many different engine and transmission...
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Rick Johnson of Gear Vendors shares all the advantages of their overdrive unit installed in the 48 Hour...
From their heavy duty axles to the extra thick flanges the Moser 12 bolt rear end was built to handle...
Tons of progress! Lingenfelter engine is stabbed. Moser rear end is in. RideTech suspension is done....
Moser Engineering joins the 48 Hour Camaro Build. We are putting a 12 bolt rear end under the Camaro....
All the power and sticky tires will require some tough rear end appointments to handle it. Look for something...
The 1967 Camaro used for the 48 Hour Build wasn’t equipped from the factory with AC. That didn’t stop us from getting the best air conditioning system...
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You can’t build a pro level car and keep the old worn sloppy steering column. That is why Ididit...
Nice Baer 6-piston brakes Baer hubs literally More engine shots Transmission fitting- Auto Gear 4-speed...
You don’t often think about those little plates in the door jamb, but these little guys can really...
Check out the AirBar set-up going in the 48 Hour Camaro – only this one isn’t being built with air suspension, but using the new triple adjustable coil-over...
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Some new trick stuff is going on the 48 Hour Camaro. The RideTech 1967-1968-1969 Camaro front steering...
When you got to make a call! Ridetech set up for the front Shop floor The...
While the stock suspension of a 67 Camaro may have provided the means to out maneuver many of the cars...
Check back often… more information on the build will be posted as it develops.
Todd Gardtshore shows how complete the Baer Brakes system is while it is being installed on the 1967 Camaro. With 14″ rotors, and 6 piston calipers –...
continue reading »Nice Baer 6-piston brakes Baer hubs literally More engine shots Transmission fitting- Auto Gear 4-speed...
One of the major areas where any 1967 vehicle will need improvement is in the braking department. The...
Check back often… more information on the build will be posted as it develops.
Dave from Forgeline explains how the 48 Hour Camaro’s 10″ front and 12″ Rear wheels can work, and how you can figure out what size backspace, frontspace,...
continue reading »
Dave from Forgeline shows us the difference between wheel offset and backspacing and how to measure both…
As we get closer to the May 16th date, we have opted to run our GA3 for this build up. Going with an...
For serious track use and performance, the 48 Hour Camaro will be fitted with the latest in high tech...
Of course, the 48 Hour Camaro will ride on premium rubber to accomplish what it needs to. So BFGoodrich...
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