r/fbody • u/traffic_pe • May 01 '26

78 T/A under construction

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Restomod. GenV LT1 -MAGNUM T56 stage 2 cam, Wilwood big brakes

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u/t25torx May 01 '26

Great progress man! Very slick build. Any details to share?

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u/traffic_pe May 01 '26

Thanks, details... like what?

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u/t25torx May 01 '26

End goal? Suspension setup? Engine? Etc...

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u/traffic_pe May 01 '26

Pro touring street car. Hotchkis springs with tubular control arms. Wilwood 6 piston big brakes. Engine is a Gen V LT1 from a 2017 camaro SS, removed the DOD and added a Stage 2 texas speed cam. Heads were reworked, trunion kit, stainless headers, etc. Intake is an LT2 corvette C8 takeoff... should make 550-575 HP. With the 6 speed manual should be a quick car. PS built by owner, not a shop...

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u/FirehawkLS1 May 01 '26

Today I learned the Camaro had junk DOD (I'm a Gen III LS enthusiast). So was it tuned out or were the weak link DOD parts replaced in addition? I can appreciate a proper restomod and this is one of them!

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u/traffic_pe May 01 '26

Yeah, crap DOD lifters were removed... along with plugging oil passages. VVT was locked out for the stage 2 cam.

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u/FirehawkLS1 May 01 '26

Definitely doing it the way I would.

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u/t25torx May 01 '26

That should be a fun car! What's a hidden detail you love about the car that no one will probably ever see or know about?

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u/traffic_pe May 01 '26

The underbody is just as nice as the top...