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First Gen Camaro street racing pecking order:

1. 427 ZL1 (430 hp *)
2. 427 L72 (425 hp)
3. 396 L89 (375 hp Aluminum Heads *)
4. 396 L78 (375 hp *)
5. 396 L43 (350 hp)
6. 302 Z28 (290 hp *)
7. 396 L35 (325 hp)
8. 350 L48 (295-300 hp)
9. 327 L30 (275 hp)

* = underrated but close to what the engines would be rated today

All of the other numbers are optimistic by today's ratings.

The Z28 was the master at the curved track with a better suspension and balance than the big blocks. You could also buy the Z28 with a dual quad setup and long tubes in the trunk as I recall that would move the Z28 up the list once installed. Maybe on a par with the L78 and L89. But all the power was up top. Good driver mod needed.

Edit: Oops forgot about the Z28 "Off Road Cam" in the trunk as well.