LEE PAYNE 1971 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Paint: Dulux Miami Bluegreen

ENGINE

Brand: 540ci Dart bigblock Chev

Induction: Ported Edelbrock Victor, Holley Sniper Stealth 4500 1400cfm throttlebody

Heads: Dart Pro 1 aluminium

Camshaft: Solid-roller, .785in lift, 268/283 duration

Conrods: Eagle

Pistons: SRP high-dome

Crank: Eagle

Fuel system: Deatschwerks 350il pump

Cooling: Four-core radiator, twin Spal fans

Exhaust: 21/8in Hooker headers, twin 3.5in stainless system, Hooker mufflers

Ignition: MSD 6A, FAST

I91 coil, Holley Hyperspark dizzy, ICE leads

Power: 540rwhp

TRANSMISSION Gearbox: Paul Rogers Turbo 400, reverse-pattern, transbrake

Converter: Dominator

4000rpm

Diff: Braced 9in, Strange 3.7:1 gears, 35-spline axles

SUSPENSION & BRAKES Front: Pedders springs & shocks

Rear: Mono-leaf springs, Caltracs, Pedders shocks

Brakes: Wilwood 320mm discs and four-piston calipers (f & r)

Master cylinder: Hydratech

WHEELS & TYRES Rims: Weld V-series; 15x4.5 (f), 15x10 (r) Rubber: Mickey Thompson

Sportsman; 28x6x15 (f), 28x12.5x15 (r)

THANKS

My wife (treasurer) – without her it wouldn’t have happened; my mate Bob Mason for help with wiring, head gaskets and hand-made fuel and brake lines; Jason & Kylie Wise from Bodywise Smash; Rick from Bodywise Smash for brewing up such a spectacular colour for me; Rod Scott for the help with getting that BBC and trans in; Paul Rogers for ongoing support with the trans; Jessi for the final welding of my made-up exhaust; Darren & Guido from Stitched Up Custom Trim; Mick Lepiane for sorting out my Holley Sniper; Mark & Mitch Sullivan at Procoat; Jez at DVS for a great tune