Stats on OrangeChevyII’s impressive run!: – 1.64 60ft – 7.10@101 – 10.96@125mph (quarter mile run) Modifications: – Front wheels are CCW 16×3 – Rear wheels are Z06 18′s with MT 315 30 18 dragradials at 22 psi. – Front brakes are 2002 Fbody – Car has 1-7/8 LG SuperPro longtube headers, LG Catback, CAI, Custom [...]
The Camaro5 SoCal crew met today (Saturday) for another meet, this time in the South Bay Area (Torrance). Despite the triple digit temperatures in the Los Angeles area, a record number (32 to be exact) of SoCal Camaros turned out for this meet! HERE are many photos of the various meet locations taken by several [...]
29 Aug, 2009
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The weekend is upon us and it’s the perfect time to get together with your local fellow Camaro enthusiasts! Check the regional forums below for any gatherings this weekend in your local area. Some Camaro5 meets and events this weekend: > California: SoCal Meet in Torrance, CA — 8/29 > Texas: First Austin, TX Camaro5 [...]
A Sad Day for Camaro5. One of our most respected and valued members, Number 3, has been asked to return the CTF Camaro 296 to GM on Monday, Aug 31. Mr. and Mrs. Number 3 have both been long time GM employees until Mrs. Number 3 left the company. As such, both of them have [...]
Follow Pedders’ conversion of their Camaro into the “Revolution Camaro.” (UPDATES) The Pedders Revolution Camaro conversion will not only feature boosted power, in the form of a ProCharger supercharger, but will feature enhanced styling as well. Planned cosmetic enhancements (many of which have already been installed) include: Front Splitter Upper and Lower Grilles Cowl Induction [...]
A 2010 Centennial Edition Indy Camaro is now being offered for purchase. Only 24 of these special limited edition Camaros will be sold. This edition includes the following features and experience: — Victory Red Exterior with Black Interior — Indy Centennial 2SS Edition with RS Package and special striping — V8 Automatic Transmission — Includes [...]
As we previously mentioned, member 2SSRS had a prototype Hurst short shifter installed on his 2010 Camaro SS a few months back. For fun and a preview, he has now installed the Hurst T-handle on the shifter. The install took merely 10 minutes. While we personally prefer the traditional white cue ball shift handle (also [...]
Courtesy of member CamaroScotty, it’s been confirmed that backup sensors will be available on the 2010 Camaro beginning on August 31, 2009. The sensors will be included on the 2SS, 2LT and 1LT w/ SRJ package. These sensors should be helpful for those who have rear-viewing difficulty due to the Camaro’s rear width and strong [...]
THESE 8 Camaro convertibles were spotted at the Holden plant in Fisherman’s Bend, Australia. All 8 were silver in color and all but one of them had a tan roof. The remaining one at the end of the line had a black ragtop. All these convertibles were left-hand-drive. To us, it appears that the roofline [...]
26 Aug, 2009
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A not insignificant number of V8 L99 engined Camaro owners have reported sluggish acceleration and seemingly underperforming power from their cars. These owners’ experiences not only relied on the old “butt dyno” but were borne out in timed acceleration runs showing slower-than-official estimated acceleration times. Recently, member Scott@Bjorn3d’s L99 based Camaro was examined by GM [...]
Tillman Speed Inc. of Aston, PA has released some details and performance #’s to their Stage 3 upgrade package for the 2010 Camaro. Good for over 500+ RWHP on 93 octane gas, the Stage 3 package includes the following: Kooks 1 7/8″ x 3″ Long Tube Headers ADM Cold Air Induction System Corsa Cat-Back Exhaust [...]
25 Aug, 2009
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In celebration of “Papa” John Schnatter getting his 1971 Camaro back, which he sold to keep the business alive its early days, it’s been announced that all Papa John’s locations will be giving away a free large one-topping pizza to any Camaro owner tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26th! To redeem, Camaro owners must arrive at their [...]
