Running a 725hp Texas Speed LS based build and TREMAC Magnum transmission, Cam Cocalis has followed on from his V12 Toyota 86 build with a full chromoly tube frame BMW E30 Vert project and pushed himself to dive into some new build aspects, a C6 Corvette suspension swap in particular, as he continues to learn the ins and outs of fabrication and custom car building.
At the Toyo Tires booth during The Sema Show Cam gives us some insight into his welding progression and working process without the use of CAD, with that being a skill he wishes to learn during future projects. The CSF triple pass radiator is rear mounted to aid with weight distribution, and interestingly, this model of E30 came with rear ballast from the BMW factory. The Radium Engineering fuel system behind the Ford 8.8 rear diff also helps to get weight over the rear and a 48/52 split.
The Redux Racing ITB-equipped 7L LS-based engine is controlled by a suite of Haltech electronics, and a Live To Offend kit is fitted to the E30 care of SOS Customs handiwork. We didn't get a rundown on the full brake package, but a Wilwood pedal box is equipped which will serve Cam well if he decides to hit the track for some time attack racing in the future.
If you want to learn more about Cams journey into automotive fabrication, check out HPA Tuned In podcast episode "097: Building a Sema Standout With Cheap Tools & the Internet."
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - BMW E30 Build
0:21 - Toyota 86 Popularity
0:41 - Learning Experience
1:02 - Chromoly Welding
1:10 - Suspension Geometry
1:42 - Home Fabrication
1:55 - Progression Vs Rework
3:02 - Always 'Good Enough', Not Trash
3:28 - Mild Steel Vs Chromoly
4:32 - Thickness Comparison Vs Weight
4:48 - Fit Up & Heat Sensitivity
5:36 - Material Cleaning
6:02 - CAD Vs Corner By Corner
7:38 - CAD Advantages
8:18 - One Off Vs CAD Projects
8:44 - Suspension Design Process
10:10 - Time Attack Goals
10:53 - Engine & Drivetrain
11:19 - Weight
11:35 - Exhaust Vs Time
12:34 - Rear Mounted Radiator
13:40 - Thanks Cam!
13:51 - BUILD.TUNE.DRIVE
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