Making My 69 Camaro FASTER!! Too Soon??

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  • @canadianclassics
    @canadianclassics Před 4 lety +10

    It’s great seeing bigger channels get into classic cars

  • @LsXUnderground
    @LsXUnderground Před 4 lety +38

    Nick: “I’m not gonna be drag racing it”
    Me: “Wanna bet”

  • @98idizy
    @98idizy Před 4 lety +16

    Also when you change the gears in the rear you need to change the speedo gear tooth to get the speedometer reading right again

  • @automotiveanarchist
    @automotiveanarchist Před 4 lety +7

    Throttle linkage gave me fits in my '67, changed to the Lokar cable setup. Save yourself the headache.

  • @garrettkoetter5406
    @garrettkoetter5406 Před 4 lety +12

    Put a 4.11 in with an overdrive transmission. Get the best of both worlds

  • @BJizzel21
    @BJizzel21 Před 4 lety +2

    I will tell from experience a wide open 454 big block is like a feeling you can’t imagine. These modern engines are powerful and these cars can handle it with their frames. A 454 on a car frame built in 69 at full throttle. *Insert Johnny bravo woah momma voice* lol great video, I’m in love with the car keep up the vids

  • @pontiacmaniac7772
    @pontiacmaniac7772 Před 4 lety +13

    It’s never too soon to go fast

  • @bryanrothe4245
    @bryanrothe4245 Před 4 lety

    Enjoying the content with the new Camaro definitely a breath of fresh air that nobody else channel has, this is the stuff I was doing when I was in my 20's🇺🇸💪

  • @Boobtube.
    @Boobtube. Před 4 lety +2

    3:73 good choice for overall enjoyment.

  • @keithlane4343
    @keithlane4343 Před 4 lety +3

    Hey Nick.
    Loving your new '69 Camaro. Here is a tip for you from a guy who has been there.
    I've built a bunch of '69 Camaros starting in the late '70's in high school, and you can learn from my experiences.
    Definitely a good idea to put a safety chain on the driver's side of the engine between one of the accessory bolt holes on the front of the head, and bolt the other end of the chain to the sub frame with the chain not pulled tight. With a solid rod throttle, when the motor mount breaks, and the driver's side mount will, the engine will lift on the driver's side and the solid rod throttle will hit the intake manifold or valve cover depending on routing, and the torque from the motor will pull the throttle to wide open. Then when you take your foot off the gas, the throttle will still be at wide open throttle, and the only way to throttle back will be to slap it into neutral and turn the key off at the same time so the RPMs don't go thru the roof, and let the engine drop back down on the mounts. The chain will prevent the engine from lifting in case the motor mount breaks.
    You can change to solid motor mounts with no rubber to separate, but the vibrations are annoying.
    The first time this happens to you, you won't forget it. A couple of bolts and a small length of chain is cheap insurance .
    Make sure if it does happen, you turn the key back just enough to kill the engine, and not enough to lock the steering wheel.
    Take care Bud. Speed safely.

  • @miguelrichiekarservicecolo6180

    Yeah man, I'm glad that you had your Father with you when you dropped the beautiful Classic Car Chevrolet Camaro off. It's just a great thing that you are sharing this experience with him. I even a bigger fan more. I'll be watching all your videos, keep your Dad involved. It's going to be the best time years of your life sharing this with your Father. Can't wait until the next video, and I really hope that you keep him involved with everything you do to the Beautiful Classic Chevy Camaro.

  • @Purplegt22
    @Purplegt22 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome choice with the 3:73’s man. That’s crazy that you are not getting full throttle lol. I can’t wait to see how she feels with full throttle. Great video brother I am loving these videos.

  • @alecmicah
    @alecmicah Před 4 lety +2

    Can’t wait for it after a few more mods, It’s so good now imagine then. Congrats Nick.

  • @clayschevy66
    @clayschevy66 Před 4 lety +13

    You need a set of headers on that big block. Need more flow lol
    You should be able to shorten that rod that goes to the carb or put a bend in it....which should give you more pedal travel which will give you full throttle .

    • @Muscle.Car.Central
      @Muscle.Car.Central  Před 4 lety +2

      Clayton L I’m gonna try that first, but I may end up just switching to a cable setup

    • @nickgrillo4830
      @nickgrillo4830 Před 4 lety +1

      GuitarmageddonZL1 go cable it is much safer those old linkages tend to bind and stick wide open at some point

    • @Chevymetal69z28
      @Chevymetal69z28 Před 4 lety

      Looks like you need a similar one for the 302, given the height of that intake.

  • @dlang1009
    @dlang1009 Před 4 lety +11

    3:73 is a great gear for all around drives. Get you some drag wheels/tires a little shorter that will help a little more at the drags. Great video and sweet ride..

    • @albertchavez2693
      @albertchavez2693 Před 4 lety

      God I sure miss my youth and my 68 Camaro with 373s , man I could smoke two city blocks with street BFs :))))) :) love your car bro :) class of 1978 still rocking

  • @crazychris7417
    @crazychris7417 Před 4 lety

    Don’t fear the gear ⚙️ 4.10s baby.

  • @jkheslekrants
    @jkheslekrants Před 4 lety

    When the secondaries kick in the entire attitude of the engine is gonna change. You're gonna be happy. 100%

  • @musclebone7875
    @musclebone7875 Před 4 lety +3

    Get rid of that throttle linkage and install a cable! You'll love it!

  • @mikeypl1957
    @mikeypl1957 Před 4 lety

    You can see threads showing on the linkage, loosen the jam nut and adjust. If all the adjustment is used up shorten the rod and cut some new threads.

  • @tl5108
    @tl5108 Před 4 lety

    I went with bouchillon performance engineering for my throttle and kick down cable and I am super happy with it. Good instructions and just a real quality product. Just to let you know if you go that way

  • @mrjimbobtx
    @mrjimbobtx Před 4 lety

    The throttle arm where it connects to the firewall was a pain for me in my big block 67. Had to grind the arm down to clear the head. I was then able to shorten the rod to the carb and it brought the peddle off the floor and allowed wide open throttle.

  • @mattmec85
    @mattmec85 Před 4 lety

    Whoever had it before you obviously had it on the old granny setup with a 3.08 gear and a limited throttle linkage. You already took care of the gear. All you need to do to fix the throttle (temporarily) is to literally turn a couple of nuts to shorten the linkage and get more pedal travel.

  • @cool62chev
    @cool62chev Před 4 lety

    Looking great Nick, awesome car!

  • @HellcatDreaminJosh
    @HellcatDreaminJosh Před 4 lety

    GuitarmageddonZL1 Great Video I'm sorry to hear that you're having a problem with your 69 Camaros Throttle Linkage and I'm you're going to have it taken care of so you can have some real fun

  • @keithlane4343
    @keithlane4343 Před 4 lety

    Pop Mazzoc. I tried solid mounts. With a choppy cam there is way too much vibration. With the power steering pump shield you have to really look to see the safety chain. I'll take safety every time. To each his own.

  • @dannewton5363
    @dannewton5363 Před 4 lety

    I always liked 3.73, they're a good all around gear, especially with that big block, have a good one man👍

  • @chickensfloat7427
    @chickensfloat7427 Před 4 lety

    The throotle like that is nice cause you can floor it everywhere and not speed as easily lol

  • @lucaskacin16
    @lucaskacin16 Před 4 lety

    You go from 1000 hp cars to this no shit you’re gonna want this thing faster

  • @eddieh2091
    @eddieh2091 Před 4 lety

    Holley makes a nice throttle cable bracket that bolts to the carb mounting flange . I’d get a new cable and get rid off the rod assembly

  • @keno8351
    @keno8351 Před 4 lety

    Newer to the channel. Really like the videos. Hope to own my own camaro soon.

  • @carlbecker3828
    @carlbecker3828 Před 4 lety +1

    She sounds sick bro I think my favorite part of this car I how clean it is especially in the engine bay not many car this old are this clean the previous owner must have taken good care of it. Hope you and your family is well I'm watching this with stomach bug but dam she sounds good

  • @firemedic1943
    @firemedic1943 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful car Nick glad you got your dream car

  • @thesinisterminister3538

    LIGHT EM UP NICK!!

  • @lavish4887
    @lavish4887 Před 4 lety

    Are you sure it’s the right carb for the intake? Cause my 82 c20 with a big block did the same thing because the carb was a spread bore instead square bore

  • @aaronward1496
    @aaronward1496 Před 4 lety

    Looks like there's about an inch or more of adjustment on the throttle linkage. Turn that in and it will take up a bunch of that slack... it'll raise the pedal up...

  • @papioscarw
    @papioscarw Před 4 lety

    3.73 Gears ,headers, Flow masters, Medium Cam and ported and polished Heads, Intake manifold, you will have 500+ HP yet will run for 100,000 miles and smiles. Been there and done that with an 392 powered IH Scout II

    • @papioscarw
      @papioscarw Před 4 lety

      PS That Scout runs with the 70-80'S Vettes

  • @joshuanewell7594
    @joshuanewell7594 Před 4 lety

    Love the first gen videos bro

  • @dominickirkwood
    @dominickirkwood Před 4 lety

    I love it my boy nick keep up the work and love video 💯💯💯💯💯

  • @Guitars4Stars
    @Guitars4Stars Před 2 lety

    Hello….What Tranny are you running with the 3.73 rear gears? I have a 454 in my 69 Camaro & it sucks bad on gas! I also have a turbo 400, automatic. Thank You 😊

  • @lb9gta307
    @lb9gta307 Před 4 lety

    See if you can change the position of the linkage on the throttle lever.

  • @clnfreakone8486
    @clnfreakone8486 Před 4 lety

    At least you know the car wasn’t beat on before you owned it because it has never had full throttle 👍

  • @mmatma31
    @mmatma31 Před 4 lety

    That throttle rod is adjustable have some one hold the pedal all the way down and adjust it till it’s all the way open

  • @cole-trickle50
    @cole-trickle50 Před 4 lety

    I had a 456 set of gears in a 1972 SS Nova with a built 400 small block . With the stall converter talk about a launch out of the hole ! Top speed clearly was shit lol but it was fun

  • @J-ThomasRST
    @J-ThomasRST Před 4 lety

    I feel like you would benefit from one of those 0-60 data loggers before and after the linkage fix.

  • @paulcondie2520
    @paulcondie2520 Před 4 lety

    Make sure your kick down cable is adjusted correctly as well or you will have premature damage done to your transmission!

  • @JCunningham21
    @JCunningham21 Před 4 lety +2

    did you get the speedo gear changed?

  • @CrippleNickel555
    @CrippleNickel555 Před 4 lety +2

    Take it to Andy in his new shop..🤭

  • @garydziubek1864
    @garydziubek1864 Před 4 lety

    My neighbor's son had a 1968 Camaro in his parents garage he waited 10 years and got it fixed up completely.

  • @deepbass0
    @deepbass0 Před 4 lety

    too late now but best compromise would be a built 4L60 trans, so u get the short 1st gear and the overdrive, and a 3:42 rear gear... and maybe a 2400 stall converter...

  • @bob2973
    @bob2973 Před 4 lety

    Nick that car had a small block from the factory that uses a throttle arm , it wont work with a big block , it needs to
    be changed to a cable , and it will get full throttle , The problem is the arm hits the back of the head
    with a big block , cause of its size.

  • @patdenney7046
    @patdenney7046 Před 4 lety

    Good choice!

  • @aaronrogers7178
    @aaronrogers7178 Před 4 lety

    Sweet car man 👍💪😁

  • @bling1634
    @bling1634 Před 4 lety

    Nick your Camaro is really cool

  • @Tampaboys
    @Tampaboys Před 4 lety +1

    Beautiful car

  • @tysonhayes5201
    @tysonhayes5201 Před 4 lety

    I have a 71 nova with a four speed manual and 373 rear gear. At 55 mph in fourth gear I am turning 3,500 rpm. Not a highway runner

  • @waynebollentin989
    @waynebollentin989 Před 4 lety

    There a throttle cable rod support that's plastic and it cracks or breaks at times, which can cause the problem . It's on the firewall. Check that before you buy anything.

  • @squatchbigfoot8577
    @squatchbigfoot8577 Před 4 lety

    3.73 is what I have in my '69 Camaro...perfect gear I think.

  • @budtackett8347
    @budtackett8347 Před 4 lety

    slap bars 👍,the peddle needing a tweeker

  • @CJColvin
    @CJColvin Před 4 lety

    Are you planning on adding a limited slip as well.

  • @marwintalens7066
    @marwintalens7066 Před 4 lety

    Speaking of the weather: here in the Netherlands I've seen the sun twice in the past 4 months, the rest was constant rain, no exceptions

  • @frankm6601
    @frankm6601 Před 4 lety

    Check the total timing and the curve also.

  • @Joeshomegarage
    @Joeshomegarage Před 4 lety

    Keep them 308s for when the twin turbos go in!

  • @mje19D
    @mje19D Před 4 lety +6

    Roots blower.....big brake kit.....everything off the “whoa that’s cool” shelf at every auto parts store haha.

  • @stevebauer6293
    @stevebauer6293 Před 4 lety

    You need to buy a throttle pedal for a 6 cyl or 302 cross ram Camaro and convert it to a cable throttle. That linkage is scary stuff it it sticks at WOT.

  • @shawns216
    @shawns216 Před 4 lety

    3.73 is the same rear gears i have in my car. good all around gears.

  • @daltonhayes3694
    @daltonhayes3694 Před 4 lety

    Awesome car

  • @JayJay-de8vq
    @JayJay-de8vq Před 4 lety +1

    3.08 to 3.73 was not enough of a change to even make it worth the 700 bucks you probably spent on that gear change. With that overdrive transmission 4.11 or 4.56 would have worked very well.

  • @nathanbrodeur
    @nathanbrodeur Před 4 lety +1

    Nick you could have put a 3:23 in the rear

  • @EricErnst
    @EricErnst Před 4 lety

    Those gears basically just turned 3rd gear into 2nd, 4th into 3rd and so on. The torquey big block doesn't care. Should have left it because first gear doesn't have traction anyway. I daily drive a supercharged 350 with a turbo 400 and can't wait to install a 4L80E with overdrive and a lockup converter so I'm not screaming at 4000rpms on the highway. It's more for putting less wear and tear on the motor.

  • @iluvmyeski
    @iluvmyeski Před 4 lety +5

    Making MY 69 Camaro faster for my dads birthday.

    • @flyingtarpon6.249
      @flyingtarpon6.249 Před 4 lety +1

      Donald Duck005 I think you hit the nail on the head! Just a matter of time!

  • @bradnichols2474
    @bradnichols2474 Před 4 lety

    Shorten that throttle linkage, it will pull the pedal off the floor, then you'll get full throttle

  • @bumtracksNew
    @bumtracksNew Před 4 lety

    When you change the gear ratio, if you dont change the speedometer drive gear on the transmission, or put taller tires on it, you will show the same mph at same rpm as the old gear. But you're going slower than the speedometer says by the % difference.

  • @98idizy
    @98idizy Před 4 lety

    I had 4.56 gears in my nova and it sucked on highway 65 was about 3600 rpms

  • @vincentluciano6594
    @vincentluciano6594 Před 4 lety

    Nick do me a favor check out the 69 ss upgrade wheels they’re similar to the 70 Chevelle SS wheels it would bring the car to the next level especially with the black stripes I’m telling you I had 6 69 camaro’s

  • @danielupchurch6024
    @danielupchurch6024 Před 4 lety

    Put a Holley terminator x max with built 4l80e in it and be able to run the rear gear u want and still have decent highway cruising rpm

  • @duvall408w
    @duvall408w Před 4 lety +1

    Thread the rod in at carb it will lift pedal off floor

  • @paulmills426
    @paulmills426 Před 4 lety

    You should put a 6 speed in your camaro then you'll have the best of both worlds. Great exelleration and good top speed also low RPM highway cruiseing. I was thinking you had a 4speed manual. Lol

  • @trevaundhom1850
    @trevaundhom1850 Před 4 lety

    Bigger cam next?? Also, yeah it hasn’t sounded like it’s hit the other barrels yet, there’s a pretty noticeable difference in sound when the other two barrels open

  • @garrettkoetter5406
    @garrettkoetter5406 Před 4 lety

    Does it have a limited slip?

  • @RobertKohut
    @RobertKohut Před 4 lety

    Nice!! Sunday May 3rd, my birthday.... :-)

  • @mechanicsteve2320
    @mechanicsteve2320 Před 4 lety

    Nick make sure that there are frame connectors on the 69 before you beat on it to hard.

  • @charlie910
    @charlie910 Před 4 lety

    Even if you don't go full pro touring or full on pro street build I would love to see some actual handling modifications instead of mods made towards drag racing.

  • @chriswarren1978
    @chriswarren1978 Před 4 lety

    My 68 Camaro has 308 gears also. Interested how you like the new gears.

  • @outen21
    @outen21 Před 4 lety +1

    Bump the compression up on that big block and send it

  • @a456987
    @a456987 Před 4 lety +2

    Whenever you do upgrade the rear end you mind as well get a 9" ford

    • @musclebone7875
      @musclebone7875 Před 4 lety +1

      A good 12 bolt will do, 9-inch ford are heavy and eat up more power! Excellent for drag racing though.

  • @joshshelby7322
    @joshshelby7322 Před 4 lety

    3.73 best all around gear for cruising

  • @frankminakin1080
    @frankminakin1080 Před 4 lety

    You need a GearVendors overdrive

  • @robertjohnson4784
    @robertjohnson4784 Před 4 lety

    Nothing worse than half throttle just think when you have full wide open throttle it'll be like NITROUS LOL absolutely love the new car Nick.

  • @crazywolf8760
    @crazywolf8760 Před 4 lety

    crap cant go may 3rd im gonna be in mexico

  • @Thumper68
    @Thumper68 Před 4 lety

    Honestly the shop should of fixed linkage. It’s a easy quick fix and they took the time to diagnose they should of tool courtesy and fixed it.

  • @jables2153
    @jables2153 Před 4 lety

    Pa weather is crazy this yr not like pa at all good early spring

  • @thetruthhurts2216
    @thetruthhurts2216 Před 4 lety

    Did they change the speedometer gears? If not, it's going to say the same MPH at a certain RPM, but you won't really be going that fast. If they changed speedometer gears for the new rear end then the MPH should be correct.

  • @92camarodragcar73
    @92camarodragcar73 Před 4 lety

    Did you get a Chinese turbo

  • @20b3rotordream
    @20b3rotordream Před 4 lety

    It’s not the linkage. Over time the pedal bends and works it’s way down. Just put a new pedal in it and adjust the linkage accordingly

  • @wino9NINE
    @wino9NINE Před 4 lety

    Bigger brakes first✌

  • @chrisburnham2642
    @chrisburnham2642 Před 4 lety

    3.73 is a good all around gear ratio.

  • @JCunningham21
    @JCunningham21 Před 4 lety

    may 3 sweet my last day of vacation

  • @Ws6Ms
    @Ws6Ms Před 4 lety

    long tube headers.. big carb and intake

  • @dannewton5363
    @dannewton5363 Před 4 lety +1

    5:45, shoulda went with those 4.11's lol j/k

  • @ahack14
    @ahack14 Před 4 lety

    Drivin that car in February in PA. It will be rotted TF out in a year....