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Classic 1971 Chevrolet Camaro - Techno Flyer

When An R&D Engineer Dreams Up A Classic Muscle Machine, The Results Can Be Stunning

Photography by Paul Yniguez, Shane Reichardt
  • Classic 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Solid Suspension
    The Hotchkis F-71 Camaro has a solid suspension to take full advantage of the LS1's fluid power. Baer Claw stoppers and Bilstein dampers will make short order of the stop signs and bumps in the road.
    Classic 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Solid Suspension
    The Hotchkis F-71 Camaro has a solid suspension to take full advantage of the LS1's fluid
  • Classic 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Undercarriage
    Here's how well the underneath of the F-71 project looks. Note the routing of the pipes over the 9-inch rearend. Also, you can see the Fourth-Generation Camaro's plastic fuel tank at the top of the photo.
    Classic 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Undercarriage
    Here's how well the underneath of the F-71 project looks. Note the routing of the pipes o
  • Classic 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Rear End Handles
    A Currie Enterprises 9-inch rearend handles the chore of transmitting the power to the massive Yokohama rear tires. An aluminum driveshaft was also employed to cut critical rotating mass and provide a smoother transition of torque.
    Classic 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Rear End Handles
    A Currie Enterprises 9-inch rearend handles the chore of transmitting the power to the mas
  • Classic 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Near Completion
    With the car up on the rack, Paul's all smiles as the project nears competition.
  • Classic 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Exhaust System
    While there's always a temptation for excess, in the case of the exhaust system for the F-71, Team Hotchkis chose a tried and true 2 1/2-inch Flowmaster system that followed the stock route of the factory dual exhaust. A quality system with a nice sound and sharp-looking chrome tips.
    Classic 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Exhaust System
    While there's always a temptation for excess, in the case of the exhaust system for the F-
  • Classic 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Second View
    Another view of the underside exudes the meticulous attention given every aspect of the project.
    Classic 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Second View
    Another view of the underside exudes the meticulous attention given every aspect of the pr
  • Classic 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Checklist
    Looking down the checklist! It appears that the only thing missing at this point is the hood-and a driver.
    Classic 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Checklist
    Looking down the checklist! It appears that the only thing missing at this point is the h
  • Classic 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Side View
  • Classic 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Track
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