October's Feature Ride:

John Millican's 1986 Camaro SC

     If you ever thought that a Sport Coupe wasn't much of a performer, John Millican's former LG4 equipped '86 SC will prove you wrong.  This Camaro was two years in the making, and has proven that good things do  come to those who wait!  My first impression, after first seeing this car, I was not very intimidated, but had I pulled up next to him at a red light, I would have gone home with my head hung shamefully low.  John has put together quite an impressive package, that has proven to be quite a performer.  Here is a list of what you would never suspect under the hood:

• 383 Speed-O-Motive Short Block stroker, 4-bolt main

• 10.5:1 Flat top pistons

• Crane Cams H-278-2 (278/290)

• Trick Flow Twisted wedge G2 Aluminum Heads

• SLP 1 3/4" Headers

• 3" Dynomax Catback exhaust

• 24lb/hr SVO Fuel Injectors

• BBK AFPR

• 58mm Accel Throttle Body

• Ported Plenum

• SLP Cold Air Induction

• Serpentine Belt setup

• Energy Suspension motor mounts

• Dual IROC Cooling fan setup

• Custom Street&Performance PROM

• 160* Thermostat

• Accel HEI Super Coil

• Accel Performance Distributor

• Hi-Torque Mini Starter

To make it all look pretty, John shot the engine bay with a fresh coat of paint while the engine was out.  My only question is:  Where are the flames?  But then I guess that would ruin the "sleeper" look this car has presented so well.

But that's not all!  There is more to a car than just the engine. The drivetrain has to be able to handle this stout package, and John tackled that with the same frame of mind as he did the engine.

• 3.73 Rear Gears

• Auburn Pro Limited Slip Diff

• Summit Cast Aluminum Diff Cover

• Jegs Driveshaft Loop

• Energy Suspension Trans Mount

• B&M 2400 Stall, Lockup Converter w/ B&M Racing Trans Fluid

• B&M Trans Cooler

• Autospecialty Power Stop Slotted Brake Rotors

• VGX Metallic High Performance Brake Pads

Impressed yet?  I was, but John wasn't finished yet. For the "hook up" off the line, no setup would be complete without an upgraded chassis:

• Hotchkis Lower Control Arms

• Hotchkis Panhard Bar

• Hotchkis Sub-frame Connectors

• Global West Front Steering Brace

And finally, the cockpit.  After all, that is  where you spend most of your time, isn't it?

• Panasonic CD Player

• Pioneer 4x6 front, 6x9 rear speakers

• Legacy 800 watt 4 channel Bridgeable amp

• Custom Sealed, carpeted Subwoofer box w/ Dual 10" Rockford Fosgate Punch XLCs

• Rockford Fosgate Punch 45 Sub-woofer Amp

• Autometer twin A-pillar gauges, w/ water temp & oil pressure

• Dynomax Soundproofing under a brand new carpet

If you would like your car to be a Featured Ride of the Month, please submit a brief description of your car to ADMIN.  Please have photos handy, in case your car is selected.  I will host photos, if you send them through the mail, but they are non-returnable.

All photos and data are used with permission by John Millican for SEThirdgen.org.

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