68 Camaro 6cyl. stocker need help!

anthony.walton · 01-05-2011, 10:17 PM

Thanks guys keep the suggestions coming, I'm on a tight schedule and got lots of work to do. Car needs some TLC before its ready for a 6cyl. stock debut. Let me know anything you think will help me, like I said I like listening!
Anthony Walton
Walton Racing Promotions
www.coastalplainsraceway.com

greg fulk · 01-06-2011, 03:44 AM

in IHRA the 250 is 140hp & the 230 is 135 hp Mark.....that being said the 250 crank is a good 18Lbs heavier!!!!! THE 250 WILL NOT RUN WITH THE 230 EVEN @ THE SAME WEIGHT! All the pistons that are approved for the 283 are also approved for the 230 ....the 250 has like 3 pistons to chose from....Now then what money do you want to spend???? I can tell you what to buy ....but it's not a cheap combo (if you want to go fast....it you want to run the index VERY cheap)

anthony.walton · 01-06-2011, 06:32 AM

I want to be able to run the index with no problem. How can I get in touch with you. My cell is 910-382-6723 for anyone that has suggestions.
Thanks
Anthony Walton
Walton Racing Promotions
www.coastalplainsraceway.com

Bobby Zlatkin · 01-06-2011, 11:40 AM

You're right Mark. I see NHRA still has the '68 250 rated at 155 HP.
My '73 is only rated at 145 and I assumed that would be accross the board.
In that case, yes the 230 would be a much better choice.
IHRA has only a 5 HP difference between the two motors.
And Billy's right about he'd like to see it with a 4 speed.
When I changed my '69 Nova from an automatic to a stick, it picked up .5ths & a little over 2 MPH. And that was going to a 3 speed manual. The Camaro is allowed a 4 speed.

Don Himes · 01-06-2011, 02:46 PM

Anthony.......here's the deal.........if you don't contact Billy, then there's nothing else to say, because he's not only the first word or last word on the Chevy six for stock......HE'S THE ONLY WORD...........period..........contact him, now!!!!!!

sterling simmons jr · 01-10-2011, 07:53 PM

Billy roll bar its a 67 rs rag top 3 point work

Billy Nees · 01-11-2011, 08:48 AM

I think that it has to be at least a 6 point. Umm, Sterling, are you feeling OK? I've seen this car.

01-14-2011, 02:16 PM

Anthony,
The U/SA index is waaaaaaaaaay to tough to tackle. Use the 230 and run it in V. This is a much better choice. Give me a call.
Take care,
Chris Hardy
231-740-5862

Harry 6674 · 01-06-2011, 02:53 PM

Why do people claim crate engines are cheaper? Don't they require the same building protocol as a regular stocker engine or aren't you allowed to touch them up? I realize some of the regular stocker castings can get spendy but where else is the savings?

anthony.walton · 01-06-2011, 09:29 PM

Ok, I am going to call Billy Nees. After a few months hopefully I will be at a Div.9 race ripping it up with the rest of you Stockers. Thanks for all the advice guys it is much appreciated! Now the original color was....Corvette Bronze......Yay or Nay? I kinda like the color with the right set of wheels!
See ya the track
Anthony Walton
Walton Racing Promotions
www.coastalplainsraceway.com

01-05-2011, 10:17 PM	#1
anthony.walton Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 31 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 68 Camaro 6cyl. stocker need help! Thanks guys keep the suggestions coming, I'm on a tight schedule and got lots of work to do. Car needs some TLC before its ready for a 6cyl. stock debut. Let me know anything you think will help me, like I said I like listening! Anthony Walton Walton Racing Promotions www.coastalplainsraceway.com

01-06-2011, 03:44 AM	#2
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 68 Camaro 6cyl. stocker need help! in IHRA the 250 is 140hp & the 230 is 135 hp Mark.....that being said the 250 crank is a good 18Lbs heavier!!!!! THE 250 WILL NOT RUN WITH THE 230 EVEN @ THE SAME WEIGHT! All the pistons that are approved for the 283 are also approved for the 230 ....the 250 has like 3 pistons to chose from....Now then what money do you want to spend???? I can tell you what to buy ....but it's not a cheap combo (if you want to go fast....it you want to run the index VERY cheap) __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

01-06-2011, 06:32 AM	#3
anthony.walton Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 31 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 68 Camaro 6cyl. stocker need help! I want to be able to run the index with no problem. How can I get in touch with you. My cell is 910-382-6723 for anyone that has suggestions. Thanks Anthony Walton Walton Racing Promotions www.coastalplainsraceway.com

01-06-2011, 11:40 AM	#4
Bobby Zlatkin Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mills River, NC Posts: 417 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 68 Camaro 6cyl. stocker need help! You're right Mark. I see NHRA still has the '68 250 rated at 155 HP. My '73 is only rated at 145 and I assumed that would be accross the board. In that case, yes the 230 would be a much better choice. IHRA has only a 5 HP difference between the two motors. And Billy's right about he'd like to see it with a 4 speed. When I changed my '69 Nova from an automatic to a stick, it picked up .5ths & a little over 2 MPH. And that was going to a 3 speed manual. The Camaro is allowed a 4 speed. __________________ Bobby & Norene Zlatkin L/SA

01-06-2011, 02:46 PM	#5
Don Himes Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Port Charlotte, Fla. Posts: 160 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 68 Camaro 6cyl. stocker need help! Anthony.......here's the deal.........if you don't contact Billy, then there's nothing else to say, because he's not only the first word or last word on the Chevy six for stock......HE'S THE ONLY WORD...........period..........contact him, now!!!!!! __________________ Don Himes 2075

01-10-2011, 07:53 PM	#6
sterling simmons jr Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chesterfield,Va. Posts: 380 Likes: 262 Liked 138 Times in 28 Posts	Re: 68 Camaro 6cyl. stocker need help! Billy roll bar its a 67 rs rag top 3 point work __________________ Sterling Simmons jr 1131 STK

01-11-2011, 08:48 AM	#7
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,506 Likes: 3,613 Liked 7,858 Times in 1,750 Posts	Re: 68 Camaro 6cyl. stocker need help! I think that it has to be at least a 6 point. Umm, Sterling, are you feeling OK? I've seen this car. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

01-14-2011, 02:16 PM	#8
Chris Hardy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 68 Camaro 6cyl. stocker need help! Anthony, The U/SA index is waaaaaaaaaay to tough to tackle. Use the 230 and run it in V. This is a much better choice. Give me a call. Take care, Chris Hardy 231-740-5862

01-06-2011, 02:53 PM	#9
Harry 6674 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 589 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 68 Camaro 6cyl. stocker need help! Why do people claim crate engines are cheaper? Don't they require the same building protocol as a regular stocker engine or aren't you allowed to touch them up? I realize some of the regular stocker castings can get spendy but where else is the savings?

01-06-2011, 09:29 PM	#10
anthony.walton Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 31 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 68 Camaro 6cyl. stocker need help! Ok, I am going to call Billy Nees. After a few months hopefully I will be at a Div.9 race ripping it up with the rest of you Stockers. Thanks for all the advice guys it is much appreciated! Now the original color was....Corvette Bronze......Yay or Nay? I kinda like the color with the right set of wheels! See ya the track Anthony Walton Walton Racing Promotions www.coastalplainsraceway.com