Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

For some reason I have Van Halen "Hot for Teacher" in my head. Don't know if its the drums that sounds like a cammed up motor or what.

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

These 427ci Automatics (Paddle Shifters) are really catching on. We have been working to clear the top of the engines of all the GM Spaghetti. [image]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79...dDennis008.jpg[/image] [image]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79...dDennis007.jpg[/image] [image]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79...dDennis001.jpg[/image] [image]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79...dDennis002.jpg[/image]

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

Getting closer to the finished product.

Z0-6 427 engine.

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/430...oEngine007.JPG

Silver grille.

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/430...05-2grille.JPG

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

Why no FAST intake? With a big cube LSx, you'd make more power with an upgraded intake.

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

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Nope...gained 4hp (?) I think it was, but killed the TQ. The FAST intake is better suited to the big port (LS7) heads versus the cnc'd LS3 pieces on our 427...as with our bbc's, bigger (runners) are not always better.

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

The fast intake is good for more HP generally speaking, no doubt. We performed much of the R&D for this intake along with the Guys at Wegner Motorsports.

Our Stage II NA 600hp Nickey which Bob McClurg test drove still has the experimental intake on it.

Regarding Tom's engine, he had a specific goal in mind and we bested those numbers without the additional parts (over 550hp) and were able to focus on drivability.

His engine idles better than the stock 376ci and has incredible tq at 2,500rpm up to redline.

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

Ha! We posted at the same time...

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

Geez...same here.


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Actually no.

Because so many of the modified tuner cars of the past, such as of the '02s, really were not "drivers" I stressed drivibility to my engine builder. Because he went conservative with the cam and heads, the FAST intake made less HP on the dyno. I wanted something my wife, who is not a car person, could drive and enjoy. The car, with the upgrades, idles at 650 RPM, nice smooth musclecar sound, has a ton of torque (560), and is not a PITA in traffic.

We did not know what to expect sound wise, as we had not heard the car with the 427. At MCACNs I started it several times to move it, and not only did the wife and I like the sound, but several others commented on the quite rumble. IMO, sort of sounds like our '69, nothing harsh, but you know there is something extra under the hood.

The Nickey crew did a great job building the car of my dreams, not only peformance wise, but the little things. As far as I know, my car was the first 2010 with a silver grille (Blue bowtie), and the engine Chevy orange. Both were well received, and I think at least the Silver grille will be showing up on a lot of cars before long.

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

Rob is exactly right. While many other shops are just bolting stuff together we are actually testing the various components both on the engine and chassis dynos.

You would be surprised at how many of the big name tunners/builders are using Wegner to CNC port their heads and copy the component list we use.

How many 427s were at SEMA? We drove all three of our to the MCACAN show along with the Twin Turbo and some of the other Nickey Cars.

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

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Why no FAST intake? With a big cube LSx, you'd make more power with an upgraded intake.

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Nope...gained 4hp (?) I think it was, but killed the TQ. The FAST intake is better suited to the big port (LS7) heads versus the cnc'd LS3 pieces on our 427...as with our bbc's, bigger (runners) are not always better.

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Rob, was the fast intake ported before it was installed? I have seen marginal gains from unported fast setups but ones that have been ported and retuned after the install I have seen huge gains. A local friend of mine with a heads/cam bolt on LS1 trans am picked up 33 rwhp and about 20 ft lbs going from a stock LS6 intake with a ported stock throttle body to a ported fast 92MM intake with matching fast 92MM throttle body.

Is there a victor jr or super victor type intake available now for LS3 heads? I know that these intakes have had pretty good results on LS1s. If they did and it worked well, it would be a much cheaper alternative to a ported fast setup.

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

2010 Yenko 10001 heading home to Alton, MO


[image]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79...10Yenko007.jpg[/image]

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

But I don't live in Alton, MO! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/laugh.gif

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

Stefano,

I may have missed it in this thread, and you may want to PM me an answer, but how much for an identical unit out the door? Has anyone researched the 50th state (CA) smog implications? I'm not so much concerned with the sniffer levels as I am with failing visual. I can see the look on my smog guy's face now...

I consider myself a level headed, law abiding citizen, but my big concern is getting stupid behind the wheel of one of these. I have had to lock cars in my garage for years because I was witnessed by local law enforcement missbehaving.

JB

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

Back home. https://www.yenko.net/attachments/436335-backhome.JPG

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

Well, we had a chance to play with the 2010 Yenko Camaro today..

Steve and the gang at Nickey Chicago accomplished the impossible. We now have a cool car that is as equally comfortable going to the super market (which Diana did this morning) as it is in full race mode (which the boys tried).

Idles at 650RPM, very slight lope, takes off smooth, shifts as normal, exhaust has a nice deep rumble, not too loud.

When you hammer it, with the new torque converter and program, the auto transmission is awesome. Add the Pedders drag race suspension to the mix, feels really strong. At wide open, the exhaust sound is very musclecar-ish.



Cannot wait for the first test –n-tune.

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

Tom,

The news could not be any better than that!! And the BIG TEST was Diana taking it to the grocery store and us getting HER APPROVAL!!

Thank you,

Dennis Barker
Nickey Chicago
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

Sounds great! When do I get a ride?

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

HUGE THANK YOU to Stef & the gang @ Nickey-Chicago, FLP, and the host of other folks who had a hand in this car...folks in town have been driving me crazy wondering about the car, and when I got to show it off today, they went absolutely BONKERS for it! Only problem is, my wife has decided she'd like to roll into work in her own new Camaro...I think she drove it more than I did today?! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

The thing rides & drives like a dream, but will run like STINK! Might be a couple of new pucker marks on the seat now, though...!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

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Back home. https://www.yenko.net/attachments/436335-backhome.JPG

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Rob,

I see the front end of the '69 Y-Camero is up in the air. You have not got the new bullet relaoded yet?

Glad to hear that the package is all you were looking for and more!!

And Rob, do what you have to but you need to get your Chevelle up and going. If that requires you to get your wife a '10 blue w/ white stripes, then you had better make her happy!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Back home. https://www.yenko.net/attachments/436335-backhome.JPG

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Rob,

I see the front end of the '69 Y-Camero is up in the air. You have not got the new bullet relaoded yet?

Glad to hear that the package is all you were looking for and more!!

And Rob, do what you have to but you need to get your Chevelle up and going. If that requires you to get your wife a '10 blue w/ white stripes, then you had better make her happy!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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BTW, that's a great picture! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

What a great way to kick off the New Year.

Congrats to all involved in this cool project.

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

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Tom,

The news could not be any better than that!! And the BIG TEST was Diana taking it to the grocery store and us getting HER APPROVAL!!

Thank you,

Dennis Barker
Nickey Chicago
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Dennis, I think most folks, even my family, thought I was kidding when said I wanted the 2010 to be a driver, something that could be driven around town, Well, it was driven (and enjoyed) by all of the Clary women, and we did not have to sacrifice performance to do so, as there are a few black marks around town where the boys were driving

While at his shop, Steve told me there are a couple of other owners of Nickey built cars who are driving theirs on a regular basis. IMO, that is what it is all about, and says a lot about the quality of cars Nickey Chicago turns out.

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

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Stefano,

I may have missed it in this thread, and you may want to PM me an answer, but how much for an identical unit out the door? Has anyone researched the 50th state (CA) smog implications? I'm not so much concerned with the sniffer levels as I am with failing visual. I can see the look on my smog guy's face now...

I consider myself a level headed, law abiding citizen, but my big concern is getting stupid behind the wheel of one of these. I have had to lock cars in my garage for years because I was witnessed by local law enforcement missbehaving.

JB

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JB,

Call Dennis Barker, he has the full specs and option list and can help you with a quote;616-204-6066 or email [email protected].

At this time we only have ONE 50 state emissions legal package, wich carries a C.A.R.B. number(The base TVS2300 Magnuson Stage II S). Everything else is built for "off road use only" and the customer is responsible for emissions compliance in their own State.

We do make every effort to build "green" and efficient engines. The Clary's 427ci runs twin cats and should be able to pass a sniff test.

If I told Rob that they only take about 5 or 6 hp from the rear wheels, he'd probably be out taking them off right now. So don't say anything https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/436335-backhome.JPG

You got WAAAAAAAAAY too much empty space in that building! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

Made/converted in the USA!

Start with a 1SS 6 speed Automatic;

* Full Custom Black leather interior with embroidered sYc headrests
* Nickey specs LS7 427 built by Wegner Motorsports
* Halltech CAI system
* upgraded transmission
* custom stall converter
* Yenko edition Headers by American Racing headers
* Racing Cats and 3" X pipe into Magna Flow Stainless Mufflers
* Custom Tune
* 1,000 hp axles and CV joints
* Justice Pete Drag Racing set up by Pedders (Including front and rear sway bars and Xa coil overs)
* Yenko Billet Valve Covers and coil stands
* Aluminum drive shaft still in production
* and a few other goodies http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79...R12BurnOut.jpg

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

looks nice Stefano.. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

Thanks, Stefano! Dropped Dennis a note/request.

JB

Re: 2010 Yenko/SC Camaro, update 11-12-2009
 

Awesome... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Found this in HOT ROD Magazine, issue February 2010:

http://up.picr.de/3548606.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...-I-Have-It.gif

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Awesome... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Found this in HOT ROD Magazine, issue February 2010:

http://up.picr.de/3548606.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...-I-Have-It.gif

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Not so much.... The Story click me