# 1969 Camaro LSX/T56 Twin Turbo - 705rwhp **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [April 2, 2013, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718 "2013-04-02T16:09:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2013, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/121 "2013-04-07T08:33:54Z")
Nice to see another 69 on this site. Do what you want with it. It’s an SS Camaro. Make it fun. Mine was originally a 6 cylinder, so I went to town. Want to buy a 472 big block? It’ll swap right in 🙂 I’m thinking of going to a LS motor for mine this summer. Mine had 4 wheel drums too. Forst swap was to 70-71 Chevelle front discs. Next swap was to 4 wheel SSBC disc brakes. ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2013, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/122 "2013-04-07T10:02:34Z")
> [@BadnewsMike](#): > > Just knock down the ugly house next door and build one 😛 > > I do like the new addition. Ive always liked the look of the older camaros. nice pick up. I agree, to both. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2013, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/123 "2013-04-07T16:37:35Z")
> [@camarojoe](#): > > Nice to see another 69 on this site. Do what you want with it. It’s an SS Camaro. Make it fun. > Mine was originally a 6 cylinder, so I went to town. > > Want to buy a 472 big block? It’ll swap right in 🙂 I’m thinking of going to a LS motor for mine this summer. > > Mine had 4 wheel drums too. Forst swap was to 70-71 Chevelle front discs. Next swap was to 4 wheel SSBC disc brakes. I am looking at some disc brake kits right now. Any tips or suggestions to which kit to look at? I would love a 472 but you know my heart is with the LS swaps so I would go that route myself. ---
**Author:** ![camarojoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c67d28/32.png) [@camarojoe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/camarojoe)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2013, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/124 "2013-04-07T19:57:08Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > I am looking at some disc brake kits right now. Any tips or suggestions to which kit to look at? I would love a 472 but you know my heart is with the LS swaps so I would go that route myself. Looking for cheap, get a set of front discs from a 69-71 Chevelle. Check into SSBC too since they have a few different options. If you decide on a set of theirs, get in touch with me and I’ll check with my contacts there on a price for you. Plus you can get red calipers PIMP. [http://ssbrakes.com/c-624171-vehicle-specific-products.html](http://ssbrakes.com/c-624171-vehicle-specific-products.html) Drum brakes SUCK on a first gen. Probably one of the best upgrades I did was 4 wheel disc. As for the 472, it was cool, but it’s obnoxious. Probably won’t have trouble selling it. Doing some research on building an LS and getting some better driveability and coolness. Got to bring that out to a few cruises and park with the rest of us first gens. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2013, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/125 "2013-04-07T20:22:29Z")
I am game for cruise nights for sure. Can you link me to the kit you went with? Should I reuse the power system on it and just get discs for all 4? Prop vale? Also what are your thoughts on the drop spindle? I have read mixed reviews so was going to just add QA1 coilovers to the list. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2013, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/126 "2013-04-28T23:06:59Z")
I need to get some pics…but figured I would update anyhow. Some new goodies 18x9.5" Wheels 275 nitto 555 for rubber(don’t want to explode the 10 bolt just yet) ARP wheel studs for all 4 corners Front big brake kit using C5 vette calipers and rotors Stuff I need still for this season Pick a rear disc kit, prop valve, prob a different master/booster Fix a small oil leak. Looks like rear main seal but hopefully its the oil pressure sensor. Havent really looked Look over the tune. Plugs looked lean when I changed them Find the time to install any of the fun stuff ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2013, 4:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/127 "2013-04-29T04:19:46Z")
Wow, you’re really treating that Nova right ! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2013, 4:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/128 "2013-04-29T04:34:28Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > I need to get some pics…but figured I would update anyhow. > Some new goodies > 18x9.5" Wheels 275 nitto 555 for rubber(don’t want to explode the 10 bolt just yet) > ARP wheel studs for all 4 corners > Front big brake kit using C5 vette calipers and rotors > > Stuff I need still for this season > Pick a rear disc kit, prop valve, prob a different master/booster > Fix a small oil leak. Looks like rear main seal but hopefully its the oil pressure sensor. Havent really looked > Look over the tune. Plugs looked lean when I changed them > Find the time to install any of the fun stuff Your Nova will have an 8.5" 10-bolt not a 7.5" like in a 4th gen. You won’t hurt it. They can handle a lot of power. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2013, 5:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/129 "2013-04-29T05:31:27Z")
> [@1QIKZ](#): > > Wow, you’re really treating that **Camaro** right ! 🙂 Fixed. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2013, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/130 "2013-04-29T05:56:17Z")
> [@joelster](#): > > Your Nova will have an 8.5" 10-bolt not a 7.5" like in a 4th gen. You won’t hurt it. They can handle a lot of power. This thread is for the camaro ya silly. Nova has a 9" in it anyhow. ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2013, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/131 "2013-04-29T09:56:12Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > This thread is for the camaro ya silly. Nova has a 9" in it anyhow. The Camaro will also have an 8.5". They are strong and can be made bulletproof if you need it. That’s what is in a Buick GN and most guys leave them in place until they are running 8’s-9’s. ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2013, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/132 "2013-04-29T10:14:09Z")
Teaser. [![http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/BYAHH_pelican/63996E0E-D79C-4AB6-8D77-A879D9F743F8-3526-0000045F63209BF5_zps5e5c674a.jpg](http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee367/BYAHH_pelican/63996E0E-D79C-4AB6-8D77-A879D9F743F8-3526-0000045F63209BF5_zps5e5c674a.jpg)](http://s1224.photobucket.com/user/BYAHH_pelican/media/63996E0E-D79C-4AB6-8D77-A879D9F743F8-3526-0000045F63209BF5_zps5e5c674a.jpg.html) ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2013, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/133 "2013-04-29T10:30:54Z")
its looks like dividing by zero. cannot tell if I like or not. ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2013, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/134 "2013-04-29T10:43:03Z")
Great choice fggt :tup: ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2013, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/135 "2013-04-29T10:48:31Z")
New vanity plate for the Nova : RDHDSCHLD ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2013, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/136 "2013-04-29T10:50:16Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > its looks like dividing by zero. cannot tell if I like or not. I like them. Chrome, while it looks nice on it’s own, would probably be too much with the trim. I think these are a great choice. ---
**Author:** ![Pauly](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pauly/32/7493_2.png) [@Pauly](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pauly)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2013, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/137 "2013-04-29T11:37:30Z")
69 could be an 8.2 which are notorius for grenading. i tried to beef one up, lasted half a season. you can still find 12 bolts, up to 70 nova is bolt in. ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2013, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/138 "2013-04-29T12:30:03Z")
I see no issue here, burnouts won’t grenade the rear. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2013, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/139 "2013-06-17T12:11:07Z")
Rear is the 8.5" Wish I bought drag radials…thought these would hook on this wimpy motor. Wrong haha. Anyhow some minor updates Shout out to JD/Turbociv, Nitroinsane, Fggnirish, Sobo and the usual guys who help me out! Finally a big thanks to Elma Automotove aka Pat(psychopjv) and Bill for their work last week as well Some cool things happening right now, BBK installed, Vette calipers and 13"(IIRC) rotors siq stopping powa willwood prop, new master/boosted Subframe connectors installed (huge difference) Some other boring stuff, maintenance, oil leaks, etc Going to pick up a built T56 and clutch a little later tonight. While this car/motor drives amazing its looks like my desire for an LS/T56 is winning the battle Considering a color swap this winter to a gunmetal metallic. oh and maybe a new drivetrain depending on ambition levels. [![http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn302/ablake211/photo3_zpse8898e65.jpg](http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn302/ablake211/photo3_zpse8898e65.jpg)](http://s307.photobucket.com/user/ablake211/media/photo3_zpse8898e65.jpg.html) [![http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn302/ablake211/photo4_zpse0a12a92.jpg](http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn302/ablake211/photo4_zpse0a12a92.jpg)](http://s307.photobucket.com/user/ablake211/media/photo4_zpse0a12a92.jpg.html) ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718/140 "2013-06-17T12:13:09Z")
Looks awesome…whats up with the rear quarters? They look good in the pics [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718.md?page=6) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1969-camaro-lsx-t56-twin-turbo-705rwhp/229718.md?page=8)