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ShnOmac · 10-13-2009, 01:27 PM

To me a the Z/28 is a car that thrives in the twisties.... Not just a straight line.

Q-ship · 10-13-2009, 01:34 PM

Z/28 is the RPO code for the Camaro built for homogation into Trans Am series in the late 1960's and it morphed into the performance Camaro after the 1972 model year. The Z28 is the taught suspension Camaro for the real world (not necessarily the top dog either

) it comes with an improved engine over the V8 (in most cases but not necessarily) and the best componants from the parts bins for handling (springs, sway bars, shocks....et al).

*radz28* · 10-13-2009, 02:00 PM

I don't know if I think it's superior to SS, however, I know that no other car has Z28 as an RPO code, so I think it's definately unique. I always thought it represented great performance for the value and I hope that holds true in the future.

99-LS1-SS · 10-13-2009, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Q-ship

Z/28 is the RPO code for the Camaro built for homogation into Trans Am series in the late 1960's and it morphed into the performance Camaro after the 1972 model year. The Z28 is the taught suspension Camaro for the real world (not necessarily the top dog either

) it comes with an improved engine over the V8 (in most cases but not necessarily) and the best componants from the parts bins for handling (springs, sway bars, shocks....et al).

I agree with this opinion/view.

ShnOmac · 10-13-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Z28 is the King of Camaros.
The top, the best, the most sought-after.

It's a trim, not an option, and it just oozes performance value.

Your version of the Z/28 is powerd like "engines" in my avatar......

*radz28* · 10-13-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by shnomac77

Your version of the Z/28 is powerd like "engines" in my avatar......

I'll take two of those for my Z28. LSA will work too

blaSSt · 10-13-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Q-ship

Z/28 is the RPO code for the Camaro built for homogation into Trans Am series in the late 1960's and it morphed into the performance Camaro after the 1972 model year. The Z28 is the taught suspension Camaro for the real world (not necessarily the top dog either

) it comes with an improved engine over the V8 (in most cases but not necessarily) and the best componants from the parts bins for handling (springs, sway bars, shocks....et al).

In the 3rd & 4th gen 1LE meant "taught suspension Camaro for the real world and the best components from the parts bins for handling." Z28 meant base V8. (IROC & SS were upgraded V8's)

It was different in 1st and 2nd gen.

It will likely be something different in 5th gen, if it comes to pass.

anthonybyram · 10-13-2009, 02:40 PM

The Z28 was the RPO chosen to compete in SCCA and Trans-Am racing. Why? Because Z27 was the RPO number for the SS. The Z28s had 302 cu. in. motors till 69, then with the release of the 70.5 (second gen) cid went to 350cu.in. how many SS Camaros in the late 60s and 70s had solid lifters, aluminum intakes, with a Holley carb? And in the special option packages a cross-ram with two! As well as a 4 wheel disc brake option. OK You want a performance car with style,Comfort and Luxury? Get the SS. But if you wanted a factory race car get the Z28 option. Now Im talking from when it all began not the newer Camaros 77 and later. Whole different car.

manimsoblack · 10-13-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 99-LS1-SS

I thought the ZL1 was.

http://musclecars.howstuffworks.com/...camaro-zl1.htm

+1

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-13-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 99-LS1-SS

I thought the ZL1 was.

http://musclecars.howstuffworks.com/...camaro-zl1.htm

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Originally Posted by manimsoblack

+1

The ZL-1 was a one-off "extra" Camaro. Consider the ZL-1 a rowdy "cousin". Only 70 were ever built (if you include the truly one-off 1993 ZL-1). I sincerely believe we all overestimate the car's role in Camaro history, as impressive as it is.

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Originally Posted by shnomac77

Your version of the Z/28 is powerd like "engines" in my avatar......

hehe...yup!! BUT...make no mistake, "my Z28" handles better than a Vette, too.

......The King.......

SSCamaroZ28 · 10-13-2009, 06:38 PM

Camaro Z/28, Z28, IROC-Z28: All-around top model Camaro special performance. Speed, handling, braking, looks. Comes standard or is available with all the best.

That should be the book definition.

CTS · 10-13-2009, 06:40 PM

fyi

ZL1 engine option

*DGthe3* · 10-14-2009, 03:28 PM

Z28 to me is a lighter track ready Camaro where handling takes priority over raw power.

*The_Blur* · 10-14-2009, 05:39 PM

Z28 is the RPO after Z27. Z27 signifies the SS model of the Camaro. The Camaro Z28 is a recognized performance car by Chevrolet.

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ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	To me a the Z/28 is a car that thrives in the twisties.... Not just a straight line.

10-13-2009, 01:34 PM	#16
Q-ship Drives: 1968 Chevelle, 1971 Monte Join Date: May 2009 Location: Peoples Socialist Republic of California Posts: 107	Z/28 is the RPO code for the Camaro built for homogation into Trans Am series in the late 1960's and it morphed into the performance Camaro after the 1972 model year. The Z28 is the taught suspension Camaro for the real world (not necessarily the top dog either ) it comes with an improved engine over the V8 (in most cases but not necessarily) and the best componants from the parts bins for handling (springs, sway bars, shocks....et al).

10-13-2009, 02:40 PM	#22
anthonybyram Drives: 1972 Z28, torch red,454 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mexico,mo Posts: 562 View My Garage	The Z28 was the RPO chosen to compete in SCCA and Trans-Am racing. Why? Because Z27 was the RPO number for the SS. The Z28s had 302 cu. in. motors till 69, then with the release of the 70.5 (second gen) cid went to 350cu.in. how many SS Camaros in the late 60s and 70s had solid lifters, aluminum intakes, with a Holley carb? And in the special option packages a cross-ram with two! As well as a 4 wheel disc brake option. OK You want a performance car with style,Comfort and Luxury? Get the SS. But if you wanted a factory race car get the Z28 option. Now Im talking from when it all began not the newer Camaros 77 and later. Whole different car.

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