Dream Car: Project Blackjack- 1968 Camaro LS3

March 11, 2016

The guys over at Smithy Customs have outdone themselves once again. The start to finish photos of their vehicle known as “Project Blackjack” are nothing short of inspirational. Heres what they had to say about the build:

“Project Blackjack is a 1968 camaro RS that has a complete Chris Alston chassis and set-up with Ridetech Select air ride shocks. The rear is a canted 4-link setup with splined swaybar and Fab9 Strange rearend. The powerplant is Smithy Customs modified LS3 with MAST M90 fuel management that’s rated at over 550HP, that is backed up with SPEC3 clutch and stage 2 TR6060 6 speed transmission. Projected completion date is mid-2015.”

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What Dreams Are Made Of…

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Stats:

SUSPENSION:
Chris Alston Chassisworks ultimate suspension, 4 piston 13″ Willwoods, RideTech Select Shockwaves, G-Bar Narrowed Fab9 housing, canted 4 link, with splined sway-bar. Eaton Posi, 3.90 Ratio.

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WHEELS:
Boze Tach wheels, 18×8/12 245/335 Michelin Pilot sports.

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INTERIOR & STEREO:
Custom Made by Aaron Davis, BMW E46 M3 seats. Factory narrowed rear seat, Black Ferrari leather, brushed Vinyl highlights, Marquez 3pc headliner. Digital Designs Subs, Speakers and Amp’s. Kenwood DNX892.

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PAINT:
Paint and bodywork by Justin Smith and Kevin Willis, with assistance from Danny Kirwan. PPG Base and Clear 9700 Black.

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ELECTRICAL & PARTS:

Dakoda Digital VHX gauges, MAST M90 ECU, American Autowire, Raingear, Bowler Terminator, Samaco reverse lockout, E-Stopp, Restomod Air, Nu-relics, Mcleod shifter & clutch master and Ridetech Pro e3.

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ENGINE:

The 550 horsepower comes from a built LS3 engine backed by a Tick TR6060 Stage 2 six speed transmission with Eaton Posi differential and the brutal V8 voice of the Project Blackjack Camaro comes from a custom exhaust system by SS Stainless Works.

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Smithy Customs
11130 Neeshaw Dr, Unit A9
Houston, Texas
(281) 671-7733

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