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48 Hour Camaro

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Profile ID: 20963
Year: 1971
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Camaro
Markets: Muscle Car, Performance, Racing, Resto-Mod
Vehicle Type: American
Contact: RideTech

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Vehicle Story

We purchased this car at the NSRA Nationals in Louisville, KY; it was so solid, we had to have it!  We knew it would be the perfect car for fitment and testing of our RideTech StreetGrip System.

“Hey, nice car. Let’s take it apart….” For our fourth 48 Hour project, we decided to disassemble the most popular car in RideTech’s current R&D fleet — our 1971 StreetGRIP Camaro — and upgrade it to full-on Pro-Touring specification. During Scottsdale auction week, the 48 Hour crew will change EVERYTHING except for the beautifully painted shell, glass and exterior trim. The carbureted 350 as been replaced with a high tech, CNC ported Lingenfelter LS3 with Holley EFI.  We replaced the analog 700-R4 transmission with a Bowler electronic overdrive 4L75E and Pro Torque LSXT billet converter. A full RideTech coilover suspension system has been installed using our new “unicradle” Bolt-On 4-Link kit and StrongArms with TQ Series triple adjustable shock absorbers.

The car’s numerous original parts including drum brakes, open diff 10 bolt rear,  gas tank wiring and gauge cluster are gone. We have already installed Baer 4 piston calipers at all four corners along with a Currie Enterprises Turn 9 Crate rear end. MillerBuilt floater hubs have been added to each end of the axle. we have yet to install the FiTech fuel tank/pump assembly or the Classic Instruments Autocross series gauges, but that should happen today.  Painless Performance has worked diligently to install their new Pro Series wiring kit.

We’re looking forward to firing the engine Friday morning and installing the Forgeline ML3C 18″ wheels with B.F. Goodrich Rival S tires. One of the final touches will be the custom interior panels. Tracy Weaver from Recovery Room Interiors has been burning the midnight oil back in Nebraska and sending us shipments each day.  The strategy is to upholster existing interior parts such as the dash pad, door panels, back seat and package tray.

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Manufacturers

  • Allstar Performance - Aluminum Air Cleaners, Adjustable Throttle Brackets with Return Springs, Air Filter Spacers
  • ANZO USA - H4 7" round L.E.D headlight black with ANZO logo, Portable 10W L.E.D Lithium powered 2"X 3" work light
  • Arizona Driveshaft & Differential | ADS - Custom Built Aluminum Driveshaft
  • Auto Custom Carpets, Inc. - Custom-Fit Carpet Kit
  • Baer Brakes - 13" Track4 Front Brake System, S4 Rear Brakes (Custom Brackets), ReMaster 15/16” Master Cylinder & prop valve
  • BF Goodrich Tires - G-FORCE®™RIVAL® S - 275-35-R18
  • Bowler Performance - 4L60 Automatic Transmission
  • C&R Racing, Inc. / PWR - Radiator Module with engine oil cooler, power steering cooler, and fans, trans cooler w/ fans
  • Classic Instruments - Gauges
  • Currie Enterprises - Turn 9” Crate rearend (Stock 61.25” width)
  • Detroit Speed, Inc. - Selecta Speed Windshield Wiper Conversion Kit
  • Earl’s Performance Plumbing - Professional Lever-Style Tubing Benders
  • Energy Suspension - Transmission Mounts
  • FiTech Fuel Injection - HyperFuel™ EFI Tank & Pump System, HyperFuel Single Pump G-Surge Tank – Internally Regulated
  • Forgeline Motorsports - Wheels: ML3C Concave w/ Light Bronze Centers, Brushed Outer 18x10 w/ 6” Backspacing
  • Holley Performance Products - Terminator EFI System, 1000CFM throttle body, injector harness, Wideband #2 Harness, NTK Wideband sensors x2, 42lb/hr injectors (set of 8), 100psi fuel pressure sensor, Single plane intake, Fuel Rail Kit, oilpan,oilpan baffle kit, Frame mounts
  • Hooker Exhaust Systems - Engine mounts, Transmission Crossmember, Stainless mid Length headers, Adapter pipe kit
  • K&N Engineering, Inc. - Washable Lifetime Performance Air Filters
  • Lingenfelter Performance Engineering - LS3 378 CID 550 HP 58x 11.5 Compression Crate Engine (w/LS3 intake setup), Billet Aluminum GM LS Valve Covers With Hidden Coil Mounts, Oil Cooler Adapter Kit
  • Lokar Performance Products - Hi-Tech Throttle Cables
  • Mac’s Tie Downs - Tie Downs, Mac's Pivot - Articulated Engine Lift Plate, Engine Lift Adapter Plate for the Mac's PiVOT, Mac's Utility Mat,
  • Mr. Gasket Co. - Aluminum Layered Exhaust Gaskets
  • Original Equipment Reproduction | OER - Injection-Molded Front Spoilers, Dash Air Vent Outlets, Inner Door Handles 9836343
  • Painless Performance Products - 23 Circuit - Pro Series - GM Keyed Column – Grommet Firewall Pass-Through, 30 amp waterproof fuel pump relay, HEADLIGHT RELAY CONVERSION HARNESS (H-4), UNIVERSAL COURTESY LIGHT KIT, BATTERY CABLE KIT (16FT. RED & 16FT. BLACK CABLES), REMOTE BATTERY JUNCTION TERMINAL KIT, 8-POINT DISTRIBUTION BLOCKS (RED/BLK), POWERBRAID CHASSIS KIT, CIRKIT BOSS AUXILIARY FUSE BLOCK/3 CIRCUITS/WEATHERPROOF (1 CONSTANT - 2 IGN.), WATERPROOF FAN RELAY W/THERMOSTAT - GM GEN III,IV ENGINES (ON 205, OFF 190)
  • Powermaster Performance - XS Torque Starter
  • Proform Parts - Self-Locking Wedge Header Bolts
  • RideTech - Uni-cradle rear suspension, Triple Adjustable Rear Coil-Overs, Tru Turn front coilover suspension, Triple Adjustable Front Coil-Overs, 1970-1981 Chevy Camaro, Firebird - MUSCLEbar with Posi-Links (Front), Rear MuscleBar for 1970-1981 Camaro / Firebird
  • Shiftworks - Automatic Transmission Floor Mount Shifter
  • Sonnax Industries - Slip Yoke
  • Summit Racing Equipment - Jack Stands, Stainless Steel Fuel and Brake Hard Line x4, AN O-Ring to AN Adapter Fitting, Hose Ends, Stainless Steel Hose -10, Stainless Steel Hose -6
  • Vintage Air - 1970-1973 Camaro Gen IV Sure Fit Complete Kit - Non-Factory Air, Bright LS Chevy Front Runner Drive System with Power Steering including pump

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