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Basic Specifications
Vehicle Color: White with black stripesEngine Type: 6 Cylinder
Transmission: Auto
Est. Horsepower: 333 HP
Est. Curb Weight: 3,400 lbs.
Mileage: 84,000 miles
At the Track
Best 60': 1.80Best R/T:
Best 1/8 Mile ET: 7.93
Best 1/8 Mile MPH: 88.76
Best 1/4 Mile ET:
Best 1/4 Mile MPH:
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Boostin' and Juicin' V6
About this Current Vehicle:
This is my 1997 Camaro RS 3800 V6. It is actually my second Camaro, I had anohter 97 and sold it to get this one. This car has been a project and a half from the start. Here is what was either broken, missing or needed fixed when I bought it:
-Whole passenger side cracking/peeling paint
-CD player didnt work
-Wrecked front end
-Keyless entry/alarm didnt work
-Interior was disgusting
-Wheels nearly ruined from caked brake dust
-Exhaust was shot
-Stock plugs with 48,000 miles on them
-Driver/passenger door lock buttons broke
-Left turn signal didnt work
All that has been fixed or replaced. I did all the work myself, even the paint and body work.
My 1/4 mile goal is high 11's - low 12's.
Vehicle Journal:
Jun 09
Track Times With New Stall Coverter
Same setup = 12 psi and 2 separate 50 shots of nitrous.
Best run of the night:
60'...1.80 <---new PB
1/8...7.93<---new PB
mph...86.87
Second best run:
60'...1.88
1/8...8.055
mph...86.53
I pulled a few other 1.9 60's as well, but as soon as the second stage hit...blew a clamp...shitty run.
Weather was not favorable at all. It was low 80's all night with 95% humidity...turbo does not like that.
We have some more tuning to do as well. The tune right now is from January when it was cold and dry as hell so it was running rich all night, but we couldnt get a good tune to look at because the car kept breaking (blowing off intercooler clamps).
I was happy to 7.9, but I'd like to do it a few more times.
Apr 20
New Stall Converter
Today I installed my brand new Fuddle stall converter. Its a 3200 rpm with a 2.0 STR. The boost comes on waaaaaay faster than before! This car a blast to drive now. I still have to install a tranny cooler though.
New track times coming soon...
Dec 16
More Personal Bests in the 1/8
This time it was dual staged. I hooked up the 50 dry shot just for the launch and armed the 50 wet shot after the 60'...worked like a champ. We also put 130# valve springs in it. The springs made a very noticeable difference too. Boost was set at 11 psi. I would have run 12-13, but my injectors wouldnt handle it.
Best 4 runs:
60'...1.91
330'...5.40
1/8...8.18
mph...88.08
60'...2.03 (spun)
330'...5.33
1/8...8.09
mph...88.56
60'...1.92
330'...5.29
1/8...8.05
mph...88.56
60'...1.92
330'...5.24
1/8...8.01
mph...88.76
12's in the 1/4 are a very real goal now...
Factory Options:
Power locks
Power windows
Power mirrors
Power seats
RS appearance package
Exterior Modifications:
Custom rally stripes (painted)
Weld Pro Star 15x3.5 wheels in the front with MT Sportsman tires
Weld Pro Star 16x8 in the rear with MT drag radials
Smoked turn signals
GTS tail light blackouts
Interior Modifications:
Autometer Phantom II nitrous pressure gauge
Autometer C2 fuel pressure gauge
Autometer C2 boost/vacuum gauge
PLX wideband A/F ratio gauge
Autometer triple gauge pod
White face dash gauges
Performance:
HKS air filter
Pacesetter headers (coated)
EGR delete
3" Flowmaster cat-back exhaust
Summit 3" cutout
QTP electric cutout actuator
Rollmaster double roller timing chain
130 lb valve springs
Comp chromoly pushrods
Cometic MLS 4 layer head gaskets
ARP head studs
Taylor Spiro 8 mm plug wires
MSD Blaster coil packs
160* thermostat
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
42.5 lb/hr fuel injectors
NGK 3346 Spark Plugs
Tuned with HP Tuners
Nitrous system (2 stage sys):
NOS Powerfogger wet kit, 50 shot
NOS Dry kit, 50 shot
NOS purge kit (custom dual purge)
NOS window switch
NOS bottle heater
NOS remote bottle opener
Summit nitrous bottle blanket
FFF Turbo Kit:
MP T70 Turbo
Custom under K member Y pipe
Custom made intercooler
Tial BOV
JDM wastegate
Turbonetics boost controller (set for 15 psi)
3" Downpipe
Suspension/Chassis:
UMI Lower control Arms
UMI Panhard bar
KYB Gas-a-just Shocks
Energy Suspension rear sway bar end links
KYB AGX front shocks with Moog springs
Moog front sway bar end links
Drivetrain:
Fuddle Racing 3200 stall converter
Zexel Torsen LSD
GM 3.42 gears
Jeg's differential cover
1 piece aluminum drive shaft
Trans-Go shift kit
SLP Line Lock
Electronics:
AIWA CD player
Pioneer door speakers
PLX wideband system
To-Do List:
Get the tune dialed in
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31 Comments on Shodown's Camaro RS
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Nice ride, Just gave you 15 stars, Check mine out and rate it and tell me what you think if you would, Thanks
very awesome maro! have you done anything really to strengthen the tranny or rear aside from the shift kit and differential cover? hows it all holding up?
haha even better
very nice. love the LT1 front ends 15 stars
That's one sweet V6, thnx 4t +
Sweet car. Love the mods
I am surprised you havent seen it yet, I work at the Fire dept in FWB, just moved to the one by the fairgrounds.. I drive it to work quite often...I am surprised I havent seen yours, do you go to Holt??
nicceeeeee!!!!!!! very nice car indeed.
Awesome car!!
wish i could be there on sunday! damn...
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