Check Out the Detroit Muscle SeaFoam 1969 Camaro Build

Detroit Muscle found themselves in possession of a very nice 1969 Camaro SS/RS with a 350, a four-speed manual, and factory air. But very nice wasn’t nice enough, so they replaced the drivetrain, updated the suspension and brakes to 21st century standards, and gussied up the interior a bit. To top things off, PowerNation and the folks at SeaFoam gave it away to some lucky viewer that wasn’t us. You can see the build on PowerNation TV.

Engine Accessories 
The Camaro’s small block 350 was tired, putting just 231 horsepower and 308 lbs.-ft. of torque to the rear wheels. Tommy and Marc had Engine Power build a badder 350 that allowed the Camaro to make a much more satisfying 391 horsepower and 402 lbs.-ft. of torque at the rear wheels. 

When the 350 came back to the shop, Detroit Muscle added a few items like a Vintage Air Front Runner accessory drive system, Summit Racing full-length headers, a Frostbite Performance aluminum radiator and fan/shroud kit, and a Summit Racing air cleaner. Technically the Holley Sniper EFI conversion fuel tank is not part of the engine, but since that’s where the 350 gets its gas we included it in this combo.

Drivetrain 
What’s better than a four-speed stick? A five-speed, because it has one more gear. Detroit Muscle installed a TKO600 five-speed manual transmission using an American Powertrain bellhousing and Hydramax throwout bearing kit, a McLeod RST clutch kit, and a Centerforce billet steel flywheel. The Camaro’s factory 10-bolt rear axle was replaced with a 9 inch Ford-style assembly using a Heidt’s rear axle housing, 31-spline axles, and a Currie Enterprises third member with a limited slip differential and 3.50 gears.

Chassis and Brakes
The Camaro’s 51 year-old chassis got a huge makeover. Up front is a Heidt’s Pro-G front suspension package complete with a new subframe, coilover shocks, tubular control arms, and two inch drop spindles. The kit also has power rack and pinion steering which drops 80 pounds off the front end of the car and makes more room for long tube headers.

Out back is a Heidt’s Pro-G four-link kit with coilover shocks and a Panhard bar. Wilwood disc brakes sit on all four corners, as do Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 tires on 18 and 20 inch Weld Racing RTS S-71 wheels.

Interior Combo
The Camaro’s interior also got some upgrades to make it a nicer place to be. The front bucket seats were replaced with TMI Pro Series buckets with classic black and houndstooth-pattern upholstery. The matching TMI rear bench upholstery was done by students at Wyotech, who also fixed the seat’s twisted frame. A TMI carpet kit covers the floor, and an Eddie Motorsports Racer billet wheel tops the steering column.

SEE THE DETROIT MUSCLE SEAFOAM 1969 CAMARO PARTS LIST