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77camaro305 · 10-29-2008, 01:46 AM

I am thinking about pro touring my 77 Camaro LT. I was just wondering how much I would be looking at spending. Anyone have any ideas.

*CamaroSpike23* · 10-29-2008, 01:52 AM

depends on the shape of your current setup

engine, trans, brakes, suspension, rear end (of the car...lol)

68vert · 10-29-2008, 09:21 AM

Camaro Performers magazine has a bunch of ads for company's products such as suspension needed for a pro-touring setup. Might be a good place to start.

BAMA 69 · 10-29-2008, 11:37 AM

I am pro touring my 69 camaro and I will have over $10,000 in suspension and brakes, but that is on the higher end, It all depends on what you want,like a buget build , GM made some upgrades for the suspension like bigger sway bars and big brakes, but if you are wanting the best check out DSE http://www.detroitspeed.com/
The owners used to work for GM in producted design

SAE05 · 01-19-2009, 07:52 PM

If the body is mint then you can concentrate on the rest. Whats your budget?

It really depends what you intend to do with it. I have maybe, 3k into my suspension and brakes and they work quite well when running with the BMW and Porsche clubs I do track days with.

If you are looking for the look, you should not have to spend over 3k on the suspension and brakes. If you are looking to abuse it a bit expect to spend more to get the performance you need in braking, corning, roll control.

I bought my stuff used or new old stock someone else bought and never used. I patiently spent time searching for those items. I did the suspension geometry changes myself rather than buying a system that has that engineered into it (Guldstrand Mod).

Wheels tires are another consideration for the handling part. I did not compromise on the shocks being 12 way adjustable Konis. I used heim joints on the sway bars ends to make them adjustable allowing to set them up with a preload, which is a marginal advantage.

Urethane bushings of course everywhere. You will love it especially if you have owned it for a while and are used to the way it currently drives and handles.

GrnMchin · 01-21-2009, 09:16 PM

Lateral-g.net tons of info and a lot of help. They have answered a lot of ? I had on my 68 Pro Tour project as far as options and different manufactures components working together before I spent the $

Zspoiler · 07-06-2018, 10:49 PM

It all depends on just exactly you want ,your budget,and mechanical skills.This is mine 1979 Z-28 RS it has taken years to build.

PROZ11 · 07-10-2018, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Zspoiler

It all depends on just exactly you want ,your budget,and mechanical skills.This is mine 1979 Z-28 RS it has taken years to build.

You do realize that post is from 10 years ago and the OP hasn't' posted since then.

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PDXSSCE · 07-18-2018, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PROZ11

You do realize that post is from 10 years ago and the OP hasn't' posted since then.
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The post gets an A for effort though.

10-29-2008, 01:46 AM	#1
77camaro305 Chevy girl Drives: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st. cloud, mn Posts: 11	Thoughts on pro touring a 77 I am thinking about pro touring my 77 Camaro LT. I was just wondering how much I would be looking at spending. Anyone have any ideas. __________________ Chevy Girl

10-29-2008, 11:37 AM	#4
BAMA 69 STANG KILLER Drives: 1969 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 218	I am pro touring my 69 camaro and I will have over $10,000 in suspension and brakes, but that is on the higher end, It all depends on what you want,like a buget build , GM made some upgrades for the suspension like bigger sway bars and big brakes, but if you are wanting the best check out DSE http://www.detroitspeed.com/ The owners used to work for GM in producted design __________________ Automotive press asked Chevrolet product managers "What is a Camaro?", "a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs". (wikipedia camaro)

01-19-2009, 07:52 PM	#5
SAE05 inconspicuous observer Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dayton Posts: 146	If the body is mint then you can concentrate on the rest. Whats your budget? It really depends what you intend to do with it. I have maybe, 3k into my suspension and brakes and they work quite well when running with the BMW and Porsche clubs I do track days with. If you are looking for the look, you should not have to spend over 3k on the suspension and brakes. If you are looking to abuse it a bit expect to spend more to get the performance you need in braking, corning, roll control. I bought my stuff used or new old stock someone else bought and never used. I patiently spent time searching for those items. I did the suspension geometry changes myself rather than buying a system that has that engineered into it (Guldstrand Mod). Wheels tires are another consideration for the handling part. I did not compromise on the shocks being 12 way adjustable Konis. I used heim joints on the sway bars ends to make them adjustable allowing to set them up with a preload, which is a marginal advantage. Urethane bushings of course everywhere. You will love it especially if you have owned it for a while and are used to the way it currently drives and handles. __________________ _________________________________ Dodges . . . we don't need no stinking Dodges `O~O>

07-06-2018, 10:49 PM	#7
Zspoiler Zspoiler Drives: 1979 Z-28 RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Federal Way,WA Posts: 54	It all depends on just exactly you want ,your budget,and mechanical skills.This is mine 1979 Z-28 RS it has taken years to build. Attached Images

10-29-2008, 09:21 AM	#3
68vert Drives: 2010 SIM SS/RS, 1968 RS convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 744 View My Garage	Camaro Performers magazine has a bunch of ads for company's products such as suspension needed for a pro-touring setup. Might be a good place to start.

01-21-2009, 09:16 PM	#6
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,256	Lateral-g.net tons of info and a lot of help. They have answered a lot of ? I had on my 68 Pro Tour project as far as options and different manufactures components working together before I spent the $