Hello all! I’ve been actively looking through this forum for a good while, along with several others. I have learned a lot and have had my eyes opened to a lot of other things along the way. I haven’t seen a ton of relatively new posts about the latest and greatest upgrades available. My pops has a 67 Camaro, 327 that I hope to surprise him with by getting it back on the street. Just looking to rebuild the 327, maybe get a few more ponies out of it, and a few other goodies. Looking for info on a disc conversion (no drop spindle), a relatively simple way of lowering it a touch, and a nice wheel (17-18) tire combo. Thank you all in advance!!!!
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Hello all! I’ve been actively looking through this forum for a good while, along with several others. I have learned a lot and have had my eyes opened to a lot of other things along the way. I haven’t seen a ton of relatively new posts about the latest and greatest upgrades available. My pops has a 67 Camaro, 327 that I hope to surprise him with by getting it back on the street. Just looking to rebuild the 327, maybe get a few more ponies out of it, and a few other goodies. Looking for info on a disc conversion (no drop spindle), a relatively simple way of lowering it a touch, and a nice wheel (17-18) tire combo. Thank you all in advance!!!!
From what I read and hear on the internet and TV, the SBC engine is still the most popular engine to "build". They have been around so long and there are so many aftermarket parts the sky is the limit building one for more power. Try to find a local engine shop to rebuild the 327. A set of heads, cam, intake, carb and headers can completely transform a SBC engine.
A company called Right Stuff has lots of options for disc brake conversions and they are economical, replace the flex lines while you are at it. There are other options too.
Simplest way to lower the front a little is to cut a half coil off the spring, basically a free job if you can do the labor. Cut a little at a time, once it is cut off you can't put it back on.
There is a ton of info for fitting 17s and 18s on these cars. Most people run a staggered set, wider in the back than the front.
17x7 front and 17x8 rear is common and conservative, some run 17x8 in front and 17x9.5 in the rear, same widths in 18". Do your research, every car is a little different.
Awesome idea and project! Post some pics when you can.
A company called Right Stuff has lots of options for disc brake conversions and they are economical, replace the flex lines while you are at it. There are other options too.
Simplest way to lower the front a little is to cut a half coil off the spring, basically a free job if you can do the labor. Cut a little at a time, once it is cut off you can't put it back on.
There is a ton of info for fitting 17s and 18s on these cars. Most people run a staggered set, wider in the back than the front.
17x7 front and 17x8 rear is common and conservative, some run 17x8 in front and 17x9.5 in the rear, same widths in 18". Do your research, every car is a little different.
Awesome idea and project! Post some pics when you can.
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Where in the states are you?
South Carolina
Sounds like you a thing or two. More than 1 way to skin a cat. High hopes for sure, just really nervous about modifications as I’m not a welder and don’t want to go too far down the rabbit hole!
Sounds like you know a thing or two…sorry
I am in SC too. I am between Rock Hill and Columbia, you close by?
Everything you are looking to do is bolt on and go, nothing difficult, no welding required. These cars are uber popular and "bolt on" kits are the norm... for pretty much everything.
If you have rust repair or major body work to do, thats where welding can come into the picture.
Everything you are looking to do is bolt on and go, nothing difficult, no welding required. These cars are uber popular and "bolt on" kits are the norm... for pretty much everything.
If you have rust repair or major body work to do, thats where welding can come into the picture.
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For your question about 17/18 tire combo; my ‘68 has Hanhook Ventus V12 evo2 tires; front is 225/50ZR-17 and rear is 275/40ZR-18. Running on US Mags Vintage 1-piece cast aluminum wheels, torque thrust style gun metal spoke with polished rim. Photo below for reference; sorry that’s not the best, but only one I have on phone. I’m in Aiken SC, originally from upstate near Clemson.
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Brakes (pozziracing.com) <--brake swap. Little bit of leg work gathering parts, but cheap and easy. You don't even need to remove the spindle, but you're wanting to lower it.
Cutting 1 full coil dropped me just over 2"... 1/2 a coil "should be "approximately" 1 with half a coil (but I would start with 1/4 of a coil)
Cutting 1 full coil dropped me just over 2"... 1/2 a coil "should be "approximately" 1 with half a coil (but I would start with 1/4 of a coil)
Slick ride! Also in Aiken…small world
Aiken, SC…definitely looking for bolt-on. Would love to stay close to specs on a lot of things, but do want to give a smoother ride
1967 11A CAMARO CONVERTIBLE, REBUILDING 67 HEADLIGHT MOTORS
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Yes Welcome. I would sort out the tire and rim combination prior to doing any form of lowering. Saves you having to undo ride height after.
I haven’t. I’m a little concerned about changing too much, bc some folks don’t like change. I haven’t talked to him about it (it’s a surprise), just remember hearing him talk about how hard it was to control when he got on it…Thinking of ways to improve handling/drivability
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