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Elvis-Freshley · 01-07-2009, 10:02 PM

Okay Don Yenko is the original

Yenko Camaros

Those Were Sick

Don Yenko Was A Chevy man if their ever was

Donald ("Don") Yenko (May 27, 1927 – March 5, 1987[1]) was an American racecar driver best known for creating the Yenko Camaro, a high-performance version of the Chevrolet Camaro.

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1 Biography
2 See also
3 Notes
4 External links

[edit] Biography
In 1957, Yenko set up a performance shop for Chevrolet vehicles. The customers could either order high performance parts or have their car modified by Yenko's mechanics. In 1967, when Chevrolet began selling the Camaro, Yenko began to modify SS Camaros by replacing the original L-78 396 in³ (6.4 L)engine with a Chevrolet Corvette's L-72 427 in³ (7.0 L) and upgrade the rear axle and suspensions. He also modified other Chevrolet vehicles like Chevelle and Nova by fitting them with L-72 engines.

The 1970s saw the decline in muscle cars due to higher insurance premium and tighter emission rules, Yenko began to modify Chevrolet Vega with spoiler, turbocharger and design graphics. Due to difficulties with United States Environmental Protection Agency‎ certification, he only sold the modified Vega without a turbocharger. Instead, the turbocharger sold separately at the Yenko dealership. In 1972, Yenko stopped selling modified cars and began publishing a performance parts catalog from cosmetic modification to engine modification. One of his notable product was the ZL-1 engine and he produced them under permission from Chevrolet. In 1981, Yenko made his last modification, the Turbo Z Camaro. He added a turbocharger to 350 in³ (5.7 L) engine. He sold the Yenko Chevrolet dealership in 1982, which had been family owned since 1934.

Yenko, along with his three passengers, died in March 1987 while piloting his Cessna 210M into land near Charleston, West Virginia. The landing was hard, causing the aircraft to bounce and Yenko to lose control. It then hit a dirt bank, fell into a ravine and crashed.[2]

He is no longer alive but im sure as shooting that he woulda made a 5th Gen. Yenko Special Edition

He has to have some relatives that would okay the idea////

I am saying that we here at Camaro5.com

Show Saleen whats up by Starting a Petition to Bring back the YENKO

STARTING SIGNATURES
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1.BRAD DAVIS

*The_Blur* · 01-07-2009, 10:09 PM

I support bringing back the Yenko name for performance Camaros if someone can buy the rights.

*Milk 1027* · 01-07-2009, 10:29 PM

Like i said before. i would love to see a Yenko Camaro but seeing Tom Henry, Nickey, Baldwin Motion, SLP... etc is more realistic at this point.

The_Stache · 01-07-2009, 10:32 PM

Not going to happen... Yenko is now owned by honda.

Been over this over and over and over...

*Milk 1027* · 01-07-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diarmadhi

Not going to happen... Yenko is now owned by honda.

Been over this over and over and over...

Yup.
and off topic...
Blur you should highlight your disclaimer for others to see.

Elvis-Freshley · 01-08-2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diarmadhi

Not going to happen... Yenko is now owned by honda.

Been over this over and over and over...

Yes ive heard this but it doesnt mean his family would not sell the rights of his Car to GM

Maybe not a Yenko but maybe a COPO

Shit honda ruins everything

*Milk 1027* · 01-08-2009, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvis-Freshley

Yes ive heard this but it doesnt mean his family would not sell the rights of his Car to GM

Maybe not a Yenko but maybe a COPO

Shit honda ruins everything

His family doesn't have the rights honda does.

Elvis-Freshley · 01-08-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

His family doesn't have the rights honda does.

Thats Gay... Your family doesnt even have the rights to your own last name

Never2LowChevy · 01-08-2009, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvis-Freshley

Yes ive heard this but it doesnt mean his family would not sell the rights of his Car to GM

Maybe not a Yenko but maybe a COPO

Shit honda ruins everything

They sure improved the motorcycle! Want proof? Look at a harley davidson(a.k.a. boat anchor) next to a honda. Name something a harley does and a honda does it 10 times better. But I think a Yenko would be bad ass. Im sure an aftermarket company will make a replica sticker kit for the 5th gen but thats as close as youll get.

Xanthos · 01-08-2009, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Never2LowChevy

They sure improved the motorcycle! Want proof? Look at a harley davidson(a.k.a. boat anchor) next to a honda. Name something a harley does and a honda does it 10 times better. But I think a Yenko would be bad ass. Im sure an aftermarket company will make a replica sticker kit for the 5th gen but thats as close as youll get.

I vote that the sound of a Harley is better than the sound of a honda.

Though exhaust sound is always just personal preference.

By the way, your sig pic cracks me up. Especially when looking at your post count.
- Xanthos

Never2LowChevy · 01-08-2009, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XanthosV6

I vote that the sound of a Harley is better than the sound of a honda.

Though exhaust sound is always just personal preference.

By the way, your sig pic cracks me up. Especially when looking at your post count.
- Xanthos

And just think, once you get a little older, realize what sarcasim is and "get it" it will really crack you up!

Xanthos · 01-08-2009, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Never2LowChevy

And just think, once you get a little older, realize what sarcasim is and "get it" it will really crack you up!

Yes. I was being serious when I said I thought it was funny. I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt and say you're being sarcastic again - because the alternatives are "retard" and "douche."

- Xanthos

*The_Blur* · 01-08-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

His family doesn't have the rights honda does.

If we all pool our money, we can buy the name back! I have $1. Who's with me?

*Milk 1027* · 01-08-2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blur

If we all pool our money, we can buy the name back! I have $1. Who's with me?

5 dolla right here

01-07-2009, 10:02 PM	#1
Elvis-Freshley Drives: Many White Cadillacs Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Memphis Posts: 58	Bring back the Yenko Okay Don Yenko is the original Yenko Camaros Those Were Sick Don Yenko Was A Chevy man if their ever was Donald ("Don") Yenko (May 27, 1927 – March 5, 1987[1]) was an American racecar driver best known for creating the Yenko Camaro, a high-performance version of the Chevrolet Camaro. Contents [hide] 1 Biography 2 See also 3 Notes 4 External links [edit] Biography In 1957, Yenko set up a performance shop for Chevrolet vehicles. The customers could either order high performance parts or have their car modified by Yenko's mechanics. In 1967, when Chevrolet began selling the Camaro, Yenko began to modify SS Camaros by replacing the original L-78 396 in³ (6.4 L)engine with a Chevrolet Corvette's L-72 427 in³ (7.0 L) and upgrade the rear axle and suspensions. He also modified other Chevrolet vehicles like Chevelle and Nova by fitting them with L-72 engines. The 1970s saw the decline in muscle cars due to higher insurance premium and tighter emission rules, Yenko began to modify Chevrolet Vega with spoiler, turbocharger and design graphics. Due to difficulties with United States Environmental Protection Agency‎ certification, he only sold the modified Vega without a turbocharger. Instead, the turbocharger sold separately at the Yenko dealership. In 1972, Yenko stopped selling modified cars and began publishing a performance parts catalog from cosmetic modification to engine modification. One of his notable product was the ZL-1 engine and he produced them under permission from Chevrolet. In 1981, Yenko made his last modification, the Turbo Z Camaro. He added a turbocharger to 350 in³ (5.7 L) engine. He sold the Yenko Chevrolet dealership in 1982, which had been family owned since 1934. Yenko, along with his three passengers, died in March 1987 while piloting his Cessna 210M into land near Charleston, West Virginia. The landing was hard, causing the aircraft to bounce and Yenko to lose control. It then hit a dirt bank, fell into a ravine and crashed.[2] He is no longer alive but im sure as shooting that he woulda made a 5th Gen. Yenko Special Edition He has to have some relatives that would okay the idea//// I am saying that we here at Camaro5.com Show Saleen whats up by Starting a Petition to Bring back the YENKO STARTING SIGNATURES ----------------------- 1.BRAD DAVIS __________________ View Poll Results: Which one you would like to see? Intruder/ ZL1 30 32.97% Baldwin Motion 6 6.59% Penske/ Sunoco 3 3.30% Foose 9 9.89% Yenko / COPO 39 42.86% Other (Specify) 4 4.40% From 5thgen.org

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Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	Like i said before. i would love to see a Yenko Camaro but seeing Tom Henry, Nickey, Baldwin Motion, SLP... etc is more realistic at this point. __________________

01-07-2009, 10:32 PM	#4
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,803 View My Garage	Not going to happen... Yenko is now owned by honda. Been over this over and over and over... __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

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