The Camaro Club (UK)

We do blasting and powder coating at work, so it's easy for me to get little parts done as long as it's in a standardish colour.
Thanks


Just had news that my headers have arrived, will see if they fit tonight.

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My '80 progress thread - hugger orange! Now with LQ9 power - forged pistons, LS2 rods, 236/242, .621/.612, flowed and milled 317 heads. MS3X

4L80e, 12 bolt, 4.11, Moroso brute strength posi, steel shafts.

Subframe connectors, g-braces, solid body bushes, carbon hood and front bumper, custom door cards, Autometer gauges.

Well those shiny stainless headers are now nice and blue after running the motor for a bit.

I've been working away on lots of little jobs to get the car ready for the road again. Hoping to get it tested in a couple of weeks, ready for the start of the next month.

I've had a few problems with the transmission controller and also spent a lot of time trying to get it idling properly. More or less sorted now with the exception of second gear starts, which I am still trying to figure out.

The biggest issue I had was the torque converter clutch was locked, this as a result of inadequate fluid flow in the release circuit. Quite common apparently and thankfully Sonnax make a pressure regulator valve to fix the issue that fits in the pump. I drained the fluid, dropped the pan and fitted it and it seems to have solved my problem.

I've refitted the front bumper and lights, tidied the power steering hoses and clipped all of the wiring up properly.

I had to do some internal modifications to the transmission controller to get it working properly - mainly my fault in the first place to be fair.

I'm still waiting for a few parts to arrive. I have a leak from the coolant crossover pipe so I need to change that, and I need to fit the last bits of intake pipe and do some tidying of wiring in the trunk. I also have a bit of a weep from the oil pan - blame my welding.

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My '80 progress thread - hugger orange! Now with LQ9 power - forged pistons, LS2 rods, 236/242, .621/.612, flowed and milled 317 heads. MS3X

4L80e, 12 bolt, 4.11, Moroso brute strength posi, steel shafts.

Subframe connectors, g-braces, solid body bushes, carbon hood and front bumper, custom door cards, Autometer gauges.

One of the sharpest 2nd gens out there, well done.

Looks excellent! Hope to see it in the metal later this year!

Thanks.... I haven't driven it up the road yet, it might not work

Whoever thought polished alloys were a good idea? Maybe in California... A few hours of filthy work and they are back to their former glory.





And I managed to make a mount for my shift paddles. Needs a bit more of a trim here and there and then painting. I must also sort out my horn button...

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My '80 progress thread - hugger orange! Now with LQ9 power - forged pistons, LS2 rods, 236/242, .621/.612, flowed and milled 317 heads. MS3X

4L80e, 12 bolt, 4.11, Moroso brute strength posi, steel shafts.

Subframe connectors, g-braces, solid body bushes, carbon hood and front bumper, custom door cards, Autometer gauges.

I must also sort out my horn button...

I thought it was the Vauxhall Griffin.

One o´ these will smarten it up....
http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/g ... /overview/

Took me a while to find the pic.

Looks much better - need to sort a few other things before I move onto the shiny bits

Finished the paddle mount off properly, just need to wire them into the car, only 3 wires to run, should be able to get it done before the weekend...

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My '80 progress thread - hugger orange! Now with LQ9 power - forged pistons, LS2 rods, 236/242, .621/.612, flowed and milled 317 heads. MS3X

4L80e, 12 bolt, 4.11, Moroso brute strength posi, steel shafts.

Subframe connectors, g-braces, solid body bushes, carbon hood and front bumper, custom door cards, Autometer gauges.

So are paddle shifters really that basic ? Just a 2 way switch to tell the trans up or down. ?

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“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”

For electronic transmissions yes.

You can't paddleshift a hydraulic trans

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My '80 progress thread - hugger orange! Now with LQ9 power - forged pistons, LS2 rods, 236/242, .621/.612, flowed and milled 317 heads. MS3X

4L80e, 12 bolt, 4.11, Moroso brute strength posi, steel shafts.

Subframe connectors, g-braces, solid body bushes, carbon hood and front bumper, custom door cards, Autometer gauges.