VRE 1970 Camaro 427 LS1 Project

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

It ‘s hard to believe, but our portion of project 1970 Camaro LS1 Swap is complete. The engine will soon be off to another shop where a PTE-88 turbo will be strapped to the front. Here is a brief wrap up and specs on the project.

The Darton MID Sleeved 427 was acquired from Steve at Race Engine Development.

The customer opted to spare no expense and we installed a Callies Race Master 4.000” Forged Crankshaft, Howard Specialties 6.125” Connecting Rods, and Custom Diamond Pistons.

We had the rotating assembly, and windage tray Teflon coated by our good friends at DART Machinery.

After we received all the items back from coating we began the installation process. At this time the customer decided to go for the show car look and have the oil pan, front cover, and rear cover powder coated glossy black. As always Bill at QC Coatings was up to the job, and everything came out excellent.

We topped this stout short block with ET Performance 255cc 11 degree cylinder heads, Morel hydraulic lifters, Comp Cams Pro Magnum Rockers, and a ported Edelbrock Carb Style Manifold.

Future plans include Accufab 105mm Elbow, Wilson 105mm throttle body, and Big Stuff 3 Unit.

More pictures can be seen in our customer gallery.

 

[388Monte]

Looks killer, great job guys !!!!!

 

[82hatch]

Wow, looks like it's gonna be one helluva motor!

 

[Hugger Z]

Sweet! Awesome build up with some nice accessories. I like the black components with the aluminum. Really sets it off.

 

[Casper302]

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[black_bullit]

:badass: eelout: eelout: eelout: eelout:

 

[Fryguy302]

Awesome. 70-73 Camaros rule. Post some pics of the car please.

 

[Eric@VictoryRacing]

We have been requesting picture for about 3 months now, but the customer has failed to send us them. The car is currently some where in Kansas, at a shop, awaiting the engine.

 

[$uperstang]

Holy crap THAT IS AWESOME!!!!! $$$$$

 

[91trunk]

I like the product placement ads :lol:

 

[mdhmi]

Looks nice, but why would the customer not spend the extra few grand for a C5-R block?

 

[Uthinkso]

Looks nice, but why would the customer not spend the extra few grand for a C5-R block?

A lot of people use the wet-sleeve stuff over the C5R block, its roughly $3500 cheaper to go this route. Its not a race piece so he didn't need a race block.

 

[dpmcghee]

I'm a bit suprised at the choice of Rockers for that engine. The ProComp Magnums are nice pieces ( I had them on my last engine), but most people who plan to make really serious power step up to a nice shaft-mounted rocker system, don't they?

Dan