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700 HP 1969 Camaro 540 BBC Detroit Speed Suspension and Holley EFI At V8 Speed & Resto

Some say these cars are never finished, and that holds true especially when a modified car changes hands. In this case, our customer purchased this killer 1969 Chevrolet Camaro as a freshly completed Pro-Touring machine complete with a slick silver paint job and a very cool red leather interior, but the 700+ HP 540-cube Shafiroff big block Chevy and 6-speed T-56 Magnum transmission are a bit much for the otherwise stock suspension. The huge torque easily overpowers the rear tires, and the handling isn’t up to the expectations of the owner. So, the car was sent to the V8 Speed & Resto Shop so our crew could take the suspension, rear axle, wheels, tires, brakes, and a few other areas of the car to the next level. The big challenge - installing a complete Detroit Speed QUADRALink rear suspension and front subframe, wheel tubs, Currie Enterprises rear axle, Forgeline wheels, Toyo Tires, Holley Performance Products EFI, and more without damaging the beautiful silver paint or messing up the body panel fit. After all, something that looks this good should have the moves to match!

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Thoughts On Driving Old Cars as Daily Drivers from the V8 Crew

The V8TV Crew discusses some considerations regarding driving and old car every day as a primary mode of transport. While old cars look cool, there are safety and reliability concerns that could leave you hitching a ride home if you're old ride isn't up to speed.

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Now Watch V8TV on TUFF TV in St. Louis on Digital Channel 45-6

Now you can watch V8TV on TUFF TV in the St. Louis market for FREE on digital broadcast channel 45-6, WODK-LD TV! V8TV airs Monday nights at 9:00 PM and 9:30 on TUFF TV, and shows the right way to restore and modify classic American Muscle Cars and takes viewers along to the hottest car enthusiast events like SEMA and the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN). Each episode kicks off with a Muscle Car Of The Week from The Brothers Collection, and the tech and how-to programming leaves the details in, and the drama out! TUFF TV is home to all kinds of action programming, so be sure to have your TV scan the channels to add it to your list. If you don't have a digital TV antenna, you can grab one at your local Wal Mart and enjoy dozens of HD channels for FREE! Click Here for antennas! Learn more about TUFF TV here! V8TV currently airs in over 70 US markets on three national TV networks including TUFF TV, The Action Channel, and Rev'n TV. V8TV videos are also distributed online at www.v8tvshow.com and through YouTube, social medial, and other online automotive enthusiast websites.

Mr. Chevy On Display at 2017 Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, CA

If you're in SoCal, go check out the Tri-Five Invitational at the Grand National Roadster Show this weekend in Pomona! We're honored to see the Mr. Chevy '55 and hauler on display in this amazing gathering of influential tri-five hot rods, customs, and racers. The 1955 Gasser is original, and the hauler was partially restored by the V8 Speed & Resto Shop. Thanks to Goodguys Rod & Custom Association for sharing this pic in their gallery! See more here: https://www.good-guys.com/hotnews/?p=16755

Thermal Imagaing and Tuning in the V8 Speed & Resto Shop

Seek RevealPRO Thermal Camera image at V8 Speed & Resto Shop

We use thermal imaging as a tuning and diagnostic tool in the V8 Speed & Resto Shop to see how various systems are performing in the cars we build. In this image, we see the radiator is doing a good job of reducing the temperature as the coolant flows down through the core. Seek Thermal cameras allow us to see high friction areas and other problems that the naked eye cannot. Contact the shop today and we can show you the "unseen" on your Classic or Muscle Car!

Seek Thermal Imagaing in the V8 Speed & Resto Shop

Driving The Supercharged Pro-Touring 1969 Camaro "Lou's Change" Final Feature Video V8TV

In this installment, we’re driving the 1969 Camaro called “Lou’s Change” built in the V8 Speed & Resto Shop. The car is finished, and the 700+ horsepower supercharged GM LSA 6.2 V8 pulls hard through a Tremec T56 Magnum transmission from Modern Driveline. It handles the road with confidence thanks to a Detroit Speed hydroformed front subframe and suspension and a Detroit Speed QUADRAlink rear suspension and Currie 9+ rear axle. The MagnaFlow pipes sing at RPM, and the modified body includes modern ZL-1 Camaro blended with a classic 1969 Camaro look. Forgeline wheels wrapped in Toyo tires provide traction, and Wilwood brakes bring it all to a stop. OER restoration parts provide a fresh appearance.

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Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop about your dream car today!