71 RS build.

[Alan Alford]

Hello, I have been really busy with my 71 build, amoung other things.... As like most of us, I find myself coming to this forum for information. So, I decided to go ahead and join!
Anyhow, I'll just give the short version of my build. I attended the season opener for Optima Search, in Vegas last year, 2017, to see what type of car I needed to build to be competitive. Since I've always wanted a second gen camaro, it was decided. Luckly, a very nice and clean 71 came up for sale, in a town not to far from me. Brought it home and got busy. The suspension needed to my main focus because it's going to driven hard. After looking at all my options, I called up Art Morrison and ordered their IRS rear. Since I wanted to keep my rear seat, they went the extra mile and redesigned the sub-frame to fit. The stock seat frame needed to be modifed to fit, but it's there! I am going with their front suspension, but they have a new style being tested, so I'm waiting to hear back. The rear setup was allot of work to install, but I believe it will be worth it! Engine and trans to get the car up and running is an Ls1 and t56. After the mock-up I plan to build the engine to get me in the 500Hp range. The trans has allready had it fair amount of upgrades. The interior plan is to keep it somewhat stock with a few changes. The ouside has a few changes but it will be mostly stock looking as well. Being and old body and paint guy, it will really help out on the buget! Wheel choice is Forgeline. The color choices for the paint and interior are getting close, but its still not final. I have a few pictures of the build, but I am more a builder the photographer.
Well, that was the short version, hope I didnt bore anyone.....
Also, I am not to much into posting stuff, so if this in the wrong place, I apologize.

 

[71RSLS]

Welcome and it definitely sounds like you have a sweet build going! I'm building a 71 RS and I put a 5.3 and Super T10 in it. I plan to tackle the suspension stuff this winter or spring. I'd like to auto cross mine too. Oh yeah, we like pics. Haha

 

[Alan Alford]

Thank you.... I figured about the pictures. I do have some on my phone..... I'll post some later. I was planning to go with a 5.3 too, but decided on the ls1 to save a few extra lbs up front. Plus right after I picked up a nice 5.3, I came across a good deal on a 2000 z/28. Still have the 5.3, but it is going to another project. I plan to do more than Optima for sure. There is a number of events on the west coast I'll be going too as well.... My car though, is going to be outdoing my skill level... ha.
What suspension are you thinking about? It is nice to have so many options for the 2nd gen Camaros!

 

[71RSLS]

I'm probably going to get the Custom Works 2G kit. Mine won't be full tilt auto cross and I see a lot of stupid fast auto cross 2nd gens running modded stock type suspensions.

 

[Da-bigguy]

Welcome, always love to see another 71 get worked on! Looking forward to seeing pics of your project.