Bought a 2011 Camaro 2SSRS 6 speed manual from IAA auction in Washington this week

[Mr Monte]

Originally Posted by yodaslim

I'm curious to know what you can use off the 2011 for the 73?

The plan is to take engine, transmission, heating/AC, radiator, fuel system, brake booster, heated seats, center console, instrument cluster, HUD (heads Up Display), steering wheel, gas/brake/clutch peddles & complete wiring harness from the donor.

I replaced the front struts, passenger lower control arm & installed the AC belt on the 2011 Camaro. Now the AC blows cold, car drives great & straight. Brake pads are at 90%. It's just too nice to use as a donor so I'm going to keep it.

[ariZona28]

Originally Posted by Mr Monte

It's just too nice to use as a donor so I'm going to keep it.

NICE!!!
Maybe go 'ol school 383 stroker, modern 5-speed and a Moser 12-bolt w/3.73s in the 2nd Gen. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my LS powered modern hobby cars but I still enjoy the nice WOOP WOOP when you twist the throttle of a nice 750 cfm (or bigger) carburated engine. Just my opinion, of course.

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Originally Posted by ariZona28

NICE!!!
Maybe go 'ol school 383 stroker, modern 5-speed and a Moser 12-bolt w/3.73s in the 2nd Gen. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my LS powered modern hobby cars but I still enjoy the nice WOOP WOOP when you twist the throttle of a nice 750 cfm (or bigger) carburated engine. Just my opinion, of course.

Good choice on keeping the "donor" car! And I agree with ariZona on his opinion. A nice carburated, cammed up 383 stroker is a win!! A couple of my buds are running them.

[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

Glad you are keeping the donor. I’ve been following this thread and That car is to good to be an organ donor.
I have a set of ZL1 rocker skirts that would look great on that car lol

[acutron42]

Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Glad you are keeping the donor. I’ve been following this thread and That car is to good to be an organ donor.
I have a set of ZL1 rocker skirts that would look great on that car lol

Same here & nice find! Keep the vert for a cruiser & get the best of both worlds with a carbed 383 or maybe a big block hehe

[Mr Monte]

Paid $500 for some Continental DWS06 245F & 275R tires on BMW 20x8.5F & 20x10R forged rims. 85% tread. These weigh 11lbs less per wheel than what was on the car. I will paint them black & use SS center caps.

[Mr Monte]

Originally Posted by ariZona28

NICE!!!
Maybe go 'ol school 383 stroker, modern 5-speed and a Moser 12-bolt w/3.73s in the 2nd Gen. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my LS powered modern hobby cars but I still enjoy the nice WOOP WOOP when you twist the throttle of a nice 750 cfm (or bigger) carburated engine. Just my opinion, of course.

I did a 6" rod internal balanced 383 with .600+ lift roller cam in my 99 Suburban. Was funny to see the disappointment in those hearing what sounded like a built muscle car then seeing a Suburban.

[Mr Monte]

I was able to reset/clear all the fault codes then verified all lights & switches are working. Car sat for a year after the accident so rotors had heavy surface rust so I didn't notice how worn they were. I did see it had newish brake pads all around. Added 20mm spacers up front to move the tires out some and more clearance for the Brembo calipers.

I reinstalled the Eibach lowering springs up front and installed the new swaybar links. Putting new brake pads & rotors on. Making progress de-greening the car. Rear bowtie, under hood fusebox cover & + power cover are done. Next are the calipers.

Left exhaust tip is missing so I ordered new ones. Currently has cats & straight pipes but I got a complete factory exhaust off a car with 14K miles for $100 so that is going on soon. Replacement front bumper arrives Monday, going with a Gen5 ZL1 inspired one.

[Mr Monte]

Green calipers are no more. Also painted the center of the rotors and made these SS center caps for the BMW wheels going on the 2011 Camaro SS

[acutron42]

Looking good! Were you able to save the heritage grill? If so, hold on to it.

[Mr Monte]

Originally Posted by acutron42

Looking good! Were you able to save the heritage grill? If so, hold on to it.

Yes, the heritage grill is good. I am using it in the new bumper arriving Monday. The lower grill is damaged but doesn't fit in the new bumper.

[Aqua Blue RS/SS]

Nice work dude! That is going to be a great looking car, glad you decided to save it.

[acutron42]

Originally Posted by Mr Monte

Yes, the heritage grill is good. I am using it in the new bumper arriving Monday. The lower grill is damaged but doesn't fit in the new bumper.

That is awesome that it is ok & will fit your new bumper. It looks like you are having fun!

[Mr Monte]

Originally Posted by acutron42

That is awesome that it is ok & will fit your new bumper. It looks like you are having fun!

This is playtime for me. Even though I worked 15hrs I found time to install the calipers and unbox the new bumper. New bumper needs to be set out in the sun to return to original shape. No sun yet but it's getting close to original shape. Also installed a new cabin filter. TPMS sensors are being installed on the new to me wheels on Thursday.

4 of my vehicles are getting tire replacements so having a mobil tire guy come to the house Thursday.