ZL1-LSA-MR+LS7+Pedders Coilovers = Z28?

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by wildpaws

And more recently, Jerry MacNeish who set a D/S record in 2010 with a '67 Camaro Z/28, 10.45 @ 126.21.

What changes have been made to the car?

[wildpaws]

Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

What changes have been made to the car?

Whatever changes NHRA D/S class allows. General engine rules are as follows:
Cars must not exceed factory specs. Camshafts must retain factory lift numbers, though any duration is allowed. Crankshafts can be balanced, but not lightened beyond OEM specs. Cylinder heads may not be ported, neither can intake manifolds. Rod and/or piston assembly can not be lighter than factory specs. Valves can not be larger than OEM. Carburetors and fuel injection throttle bodies can not exceed factory specs either. Certain aftermarket and replacement parts are allowed, but must meet the weight, volume, and other dimensions of OEM parts.
Wheelbase must meet manufacturers specs, +/- 3/4 of an inch. Slicks are limited to 9″ wide. Hood scoops are not permitted, unless that combination (car/motor) came with one.

Now there may be some other things that are/are not permitted, but I'm no expert on NHRA drag racing. I do know the cars have to meet at least minimum manufacturers shipping weight and they allow 170 lbs for the driver.

Here's one of Jerry's runs of 10.57@124:


Jerry also found and and bought/restored Dave Strickler's "Old Reliable" Z/28, and he also wanted to thank Ben and Dave Wenzel and Tim Bishop for all of their support as well as Bub Whitaker at Whitaker Racing Engines who builds his engines.

So that's a quick rundown about Jerry's cars and his Camaro Hi-Performance, Inc. business. You can find plenty about him on the internet.

[2cnd chance]

Crazy fast. How does a little 302 with only those changes have enough power to run in the 10's let alone pull a wheel stand???

[Norm Peterson]

Got to be lots of revs (courtesy of that unlimited cam duration), really deep axle gears, and a fully optimized suspension.


Norm

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

GM will need something to excite buyers especially when the new Mustang shows up. Notice how the game is played; GM the ZL1, Ford introduces the most powerful production V8 ever. Ford introduces their newly redesigned Mustang, GM will trump it with the Z**.

Outside of gm fans and camaro fans, I don't see the intro of a z28 trumping the all new mustang release. Try to think about this rationally, the mustang is finally joining the 21st century with IRS, it's going to ditch the retro design and be completely new. It's going to be a big deal in the automotive world even if the camaro nation could care less.

For s&g that would be like me saying ford bring back the Mach 1 (just pulling an old name out) is going to trump the introduction of the 6th gen camaro on a newer lighter platform with new generation v8s under the hood. Not gonna happen.

I think it would be cool to see the z return, but saying its going to be a bigger deal than a completely redesigned mustang is silly, also bc it will be on the mustang s 50th birthday

[2cnd chance]

Working' the base, working' the base.
However trust me bringing back a legendary name the most revered in the Camaro community will be a BIG deal.

[shaffe]

I betit will be a big deal in the camaro community. But in the general automotive world, it will not trump the all new mustang(in terms of being a big deal)

[Fightinfire921]

Originally Posted by wildpaws

So that's a quick rundown about Jerry's cars and his Camaro Hi-Performance, Inc. business. You can find plenty about him on the internet.

I have done business with Jerry and he is the best with 1st generation Camaros and hard to find parts. No one stands behind his work like Jerry does.


http://www.z28camaro.com/

[Fightinfire921]

Originally Posted by shaffe

I betit will be a big deal in the camaro community. But in the general automotive world, it will not trump the all new mustang(in terms of being a big deal)

[shaffe]

How is that a face palm? Please explain

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by Gramps69Z

I know, what does he want me to say?

Oh, go get um tiger!?

[shaffe]

I didn't sayit won't be a big deal, I just said it won't be as big of a deal as the all new mustang. To many things working against the camaro

[2cnd chance]

Originally Posted by shaffe

I didn't sayit won't be a big deal, I just said it won't be as big of a deal as the all new mustang. To many things working against the camaro

We're not arguing your point, it's just that your in probably the most hardcore section of "THE" Camaro forum wanting consolation on an upcoming Mustang(?).

[shaffe]

Oh hahaha then I misread your posts after your initial one lol. I know if/when the z comes back it will be a big deal to the camaro nation