Arthur Morrow’s 2001 SS Camaro
What’s your real name? (What’s your online screen name?)
Arthur Morrow (morrowSS or SSmorrow)
Where do you live?
Granger, Indiana
What GM(s) do you drive?
2001 SS Camaro and restoring a 1971 Z28.
How long have you had your GM(s)?
The SS I bought new in 2001 and the 1971 I’ve had since 1986.
What got you into GM(s)?
I’ve always liked Camaros and bought my 71 Camaro in high school.
Have a favorite story to tell about your Camaro?
Well, one day I was heating up the tires and testing my launches on some new drag tires when I saw this sport bike coming toward me, then revving up a wheelie. At the time I was busy testing and didn’t pay much attention. Then later that night I was hanging out with some friends when a group of bikes rolled up and parked to check out my car. After they looked it up and down I heard a guy say, “Yep, that’s the one.” I asked if there was something I did or how they knew me and the guy said “I was the one that pulled a wheelie at you to taunt you, but to my surprise you pulled the front end off the ground right back at me.” We all had a good laugh and I felt pretty good showing up his taunt without even knowing it.
What’s next for your Camaro? Why?
Definitely a built block. I plan on spraying a much bigger shot and need the block to stay together. I’m also still toying with the idea of turbo charging it. Right now I’m pushing the lower end of the block to the limits.
Who has done most of the modifications on your Camaro?
My buddy Dan Baber and I have done most of the work.
What was your favorite modification? Why?
The cam. It actually put down a lot of horsepower and has an old school lopey sound; with the six speed, it is still very drivable.
Is there a particular shop you’d like to recommend?
Not really, I haven’t had any good experiences with shops doing the work.
Do you spend time on any GM sites?
LS1TECH.com & CamaroZ28.com
How much horsepower are you putting down?
When it was tuned for a 100 shot on Exotic Performance’s mustang dyno, it put down 608 lbs of torque and 533 rwhp. I took it to the strip with a 100 shot and managed a 10.9 @122 – all on a stock bottom end and the baby seat in the back. Now I’m running a 150 shot.
Modification list?
Engine:
90 mm fast intake
90 mm TPIS throttle bottle
G5X-2 cam
AFR 205 heads
ASP under drive pulley
Nitrous express 150 shot wet kit with 15 lb bottle
Drivetrain:
Pro 5.0 short shifter
McLeod twin disk clutch and scatter shield
D&D built t-56 trans with 30T viper output shaft
Custom 4″ drive shaft
Moser 12 bolt 33 spline 4.30 gears
Suspension:
Hotchkis polished strut tower brace
BMR tubular k-member and upper and lower A arms
QA1 double adjustable coilovers
Kenny Brown double diamond sub frame connectors welded
Spohn double loop torque arm
BMR adjustable control arms and panhard bar
Wolf 6 point roll bar
Exhaust:
Ceramic long tube headers
3.5″ exhaust with QTP electric cutout
SLP Quad tips
Brakes:
Baer drilled and slotted rotors with hawk pads
Electronics:
Harlan 2-step and mini led shift light
Innovate Motorsports wide band
SLP line lock
Fuel:
Racetronix 255lph fuel pump
Polished high flow fuel rails
42 lb injectors
Appearance:
Wings west ground effects
Wheels/tires:
Stock chromed 10 spoke rims the backs widened to 11″ with Nitto 555R 315/35R17 for street
Bogart rims 3.75″ fronts and 10.5″ rears with MT runners and ET street 325/50/15 for strip
Chris Mays’s 1955 Chevy Belair
What’s your real name? (What’s your online screen name?)
Chris Mays (NASTY55)
Where do you live?
Southaven, MS
What do you do for a living?
Account Manager for Competition Cams.
What GM(s) do you drive?
1955 Chevy Belair, 2003 Chevy Tahoe.
How long have you had your GM(s)?
Three and seven years, owner of Chevy’s for over 20 years.
What got you into GM(s)?
I love Chevrolets; my first car was 1967 Chevy II.
Have a favorite story to tell about your Belair?
My kids love it because of the “airplane” on the hood.
What was your favorite modification to your Belair? Why?
The Vintage Air, because in the summer it is 110 degrees in Memphis.
What’s next for your Belair? Why?
Billet hood and trunk hinges from Fesler, because they are really great engineered parts.
What was the hardest part of building your Belair?
The Air Ride suspension modifications.
What was the easiest part of building your Belair?
The stereo system.
Who has helped you the most along the way?
Tracey, my wife, with patience and understanding.
Is there a particular shop you’d like to recommend?
Kenny Davis Hot Rods in Rogers, AR
Do you spend time on any GM sites? Which ones?
Pro-Touring.com
Modification list?
The car was a frame off restoration. The frame has been dipped and painted body color, the underside of the body has been rhino lined. Crate ZZ4 powerplant, all Comp valvetrain, 700R4, 8” disc rear end and front disc brakes. The suspension consist of a set of tubular uppers and lowers, it gets its stance via Air Ride Bags with a four link rear.
The interior has stayed pretty much a stock configuration with a little flair. Custom front & rear panels, ’57 GM upholstery on the benches in the front & rear. Daytona black carpet and mats to match. Dakota digital dash, Flaming River steering column, Billet Specialties steering wheel and a 600 watt Pioneer/Kicker sound system unseen and the coldest Vintage Air that I have ever felt. 18” and 20” Billet specialties wheels.
The only other special features are a smooth deck lid with hide-away license plate, shaved side mirrors, one-piece door glass, custom radiator support and cover, smoothed firewall, body color matched engine components.
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