Author Topic: Ryan's Camaro Project Thread... (Read 36354 times)

FUBAR · « **Reply #25 on:** October 18, 2005, 10:21:38 pm »

Its a 700R4 AFIK in perfect working condition, nobody's called shotgun on it yet.

You were looking for an overdrive weren't you Jamie?

This is another reason why i'm keen on this car, I know the engine fits under my bonnet & won't kill the box because its the same as mine!

Ryan

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 18, 2005, 10:30:39 pm »

You were looking for an overdrive weren't you Jamie?

I was indeed - hence the question.

FUBAR · « **Reply #27 on:** October 18, 2005, 10:33:39 pm »

I was indeed - hence the question.

See this car is seeming more & more like a good idea, thats 4 of us who could have bits from it now...

Anyone fancy a group purchase??

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 18, 2005, 10:42:52 pm »

Depends very much on price, but potentially yes.

Anyone know how much a used 700r4 costs?

FUBAR · « **Reply #29 on:** October 19, 2005, 01:08:28 am »

BTW here are the Pictures I have of the Car, don't know it you've seen them before:
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[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/ryanbudd/Dash.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=150> [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/ryanbudd/RearPanels.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=150> [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/ryanbudd/BootCarpet.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=150>

Ryan

philoldsmobile · « **Reply #30 on:** October 19, 2005, 03:41:16 am »

hmm,,, he did a good job on that one, didn't he!

like i said ryan, be VERY sure what you want, any used engine is a risk, where as a goodwrench engine is a brand new, from the factory lump...

55starchief · « **Reply #31 on:** October 19, 2005, 04:13:08 am »

Ryan,

A stock 305 rebuild kit inc pistons,cam,lifters,gaskets,oilpump and bearings would run around $350 from performance automotive warehouse in the usa

FUBAR · « **Reply #32 on:** October 19, 2005, 07:21:18 am »

$34 for a catalogue!

do they do non stock rebuild kits too?

55starchief · « **Reply #33 on:** October 19, 2005, 03:42:00 pm »

do they do non stock rebuild kits too?

Yup, everything mate. The catalog is thicker than the yellow pages hence the price. Deano has an old one of mine see if he still has it and get a lookie lookie

FUBAR · « **Reply #34 on:** October 19, 2005, 03:43:43 pm »

I'm confused again now
more avenues that need investigating...

55starchief · « **Reply #35 on:** October 19, 2005, 03:49:51 pm »

For around $3500 i could have you a 350ci new block and heads, forged pistons and rods all the other goodies etc around 400hp, not sure what the economy would be ,but bloody good fun mate

FUBAR · « **Reply #36 on:** October 19, 2005, 03:55:25 pm »

you have to remember my boundaries on this, its GOT to work with a stock 700R4 & my drivetrain, i.e. no more than 300hp & the fuel economy is important as my only Daily car. (probably something like Holley Pro-jection that Phil is saying about)

I'll see what Steve wants for his whole car & take into account saleable bits. There's a bit of time yet & I don't mind spending a bit of money on my current block to get it running better if things aren't happening instantly but if its going to be replaced I won't be spending a fortune!

FUBAR · « **Reply #37 on:** October 19, 2005, 04:53:42 pm »

Whats this like?

http://www.holley.com/products.asp?product=81002001

and this...

http://www.holley.com/products.asp?product=91403211

Shiny

55starchief · « **Reply #38 on:** October 19, 2005, 05:02:38 pm »

that last one is gonna cost you about $2500+

FUBAR · « **Reply #39 on:** October 19, 2005, 05:07:29 pm »

ah...

I see...

FUBAR · « **Reply #40 on:** October 19, 2005, 11:49:23 pm »

different thing,

How much normally are those kits you can get for putting shiny things over your top & bottom Rad Hoses? don't know what they're called but they have end things on them & some flexible "hose" in the middle...

Ryan

55starchief · « **Reply #41 on:** October 19, 2005, 11:51:27 pm »

How much normally are those kits you can get for putting shiny things over your top & bottom Rad Hoses? don't know what they're called but they have end things on them & some flexible "hose" in the middle...

those are a little chavy mate

Roadkill · « **Reply #42 on:** October 20, 2005, 12:10:33 am »

How much normally are those kits you can get for putting shiny things over your top & bottom Rad Hoses? don't know what they're called but they have end things on them & some flexible "hose" in the middle...

You mean braided hose covers

You can pick a kit up for £20-£40.

They do Fuel, Heater and Rad Hoses.

Check the sizes first !!!

Coolflex do the proper stuff.

FUBAR · « **Reply #43 on:** October 20, 2005, 08:42:31 pm »

Thats what i'm talking about

http://www.coolflex.com/cfm/store.cfm?maincat=3600&subcat=299&mode=kits&type=1

they do stuff for the heater hoses & wiring looms too...

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #44 on:** October 20, 2005, 08:45:14 pm »

Not seen that before, not sure I like it either - reminds me of vacuum cleaner hose.

Roadkill · « **Reply #45 on:** October 20, 2005, 09:05:24 pm »

Gotta admit I like the shiney wire-loom covers they do . . .

FUBAR · « **Reply #46 on:** October 20, 2005, 09:08:16 pm »

Gotta admit I like the shiney wire-loom covers they do . . .

I'm glad someone else does...

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #47 on:** October 20, 2005, 09:10:36 pm »

Actually, they're growing on me. May have to take a proper look in the future.

Roadkill · « **Reply #48 on:** October 20, 2005, 09:11:43 pm »

I'll definately be looking to add some to the caddy . . . . not too much, mind you . . .

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #49 on:** October 20, 2005, 09:22:38 pm »

Roadkill
not too much, mind you . . .

Too true - potential for bling overload there.

Maybe get away with more if you used the darker colours.