Vehicle Description
What do you see when you dial up our website and check out this
polished Camaro? One of the coolest muscle cars ever produced? One
of the most in-demand classic cars on the market? A highly
functional pro-tourer that doubles as an athlete and a show queen?
All of the above?
Sure, first generation Camaros are some of the coolest and most
popular classics around, and the luxury and ergonomics provided by
the pro-touring movement really put the icing on the cake. But this
F1... Well, it's on a different level. Complementing everything
great about timeless Detroit muscle with thoughtful design and
exceptional construction, this Camaro is an extremely capable
version of one of the most popular muscle cars ever created.
Let's start with the car's purpose. The enthusiast who commissioned
its build wanted a show worthy classic that was specifically
designed to endure the rigors of events like Goodguys AutoCross. To
get something with that level of capability, he enlisted the pros
at Smitty's Custom Automotive. Not only has Smitty's spent the last
20 years making a name for themselves in the pro-touring scene,
they're also partner numero uno for RideTech's competitive
Autocross program - meaning they build AND race the firm's latest
and greatest track warriors. When combined with $275K and 2,400
hours of skilled labor, that kind of expertise produces incredible
results. And those results become quite obvious when you take a
moment to look deeper at the car's build.
POWER
Dyno-tuned by Denver, North Carolina's Mass Acceleration
Motorsports, this Camaro's hearty Chevrolet Performance LSA crate
engine turns a whopping 670 rear-wheel horsepower into 696 lb./ft.
of tenacious torque. Exclusive to the second-generation Camaro ZL1
and second-generation Cadillac CTS-V, the LSA utilizes a
lightweight aluminum block and big Eaton blower to create 9 pounds
of boost straight from the factory. Inside the internally balanced
mill, a forged crank, powdered connecting rods and hypereutectic
pistons join a low-lift roller cam to create stout 9.1 to 1
compression. That compression is managed by proven L92-style heads,
which hide lucid roller rockers under Proform "Chevrolet" valve
covers and a polished bowtie cap. Those heads are fed by GM
electronic fuel injection, which attains a perfect mixture thanks
to a custom air tube, a billet throttle body and a remote filter
element. Beneath that tube, a heavy duty serpentine belt spins a
reduced diameter blower pulley between a polished alternator and a
polished AC compressor. In front of those ancillaries, a sealed
support seats a meaty C&R Racing radiator between a C&R
Racing intercooler and dual electric puller fans. The car's tidy
engine bay is dotted with first class accessories, like stainless
fluid lines, a billet clutch reservoir and loomed MSD Super
Conductor plug wires. And almost as cool as the engine itself is
Smitty's top notch install, with billet hood supports and clean,
Satin Black fenders complementing exposed hood weave and a
smoothed, Redline Red firewall.
POWER MANAGEMENT
While the idea of making an old car as good as or better than a new
car might seem a bit optimistic, the pro-touring movement is not
without merit. That said, as with any dynamism, it embodies varying
degrees of severity. It's a safe assumption that most pro-touring
cars best their traditional brethren on the road, but what of the
track? Well, that's what sets builds like this sweet coupe apart
from the masses other red Camaros. A 670 wheel-horsepower engine
could easily overwhelm a three or four speed, so this Chevy's
builders installed a proven Tremec T56 6-speed. And behind that
gearbox, $5K worth of Moser 12-bolt spins hearty 3.55 gears that
have been micro-polished and cryogenically hardened.
Given the builder's partnership, it's no surprise to see everything
rolling on choice RideTech suspension components. Out back, a heavy
duty 4-link hangs Triple Adjustable Coil-Overs between seventh
generation Corvette bearings that reduce vibration on track day. Up
front, a full outfit of StrongArms strings two more Triple
Adjustable Coil-Overs in front of a power-assisted Turn One
steering box. It might seem curious that this Camaro is bereft of
rack-and-pinion. But, since the car was engineered by professionals
who've spent countless hours chasing cones, it's safe to trust
their judgement.
Speaking of handling, stops are handled by a trusted Wilwood master
cylinder, which clamps 14-inch slotted rotors through two 4-piston
calipers and two 6-piston calipers. Exhaust floats from stainless
shorty headers to custom, large-diameter pipes, which employ
aggressive Magnaflow mufflers. Torque meets the pavement via
familiar Forgeline wheels, which twist massive 275/35ZR18 BF
Goodrich g-Force Rivals in front of predictable 335/30ZR18 BF
Goodrich g-Force Rivals. And the car's undercoated floors frame
many high quality ancillary items, like a Holley oil pan, proven
Detroit Speed sub-frame connectors and a Rick's fuel tank that's
finished with a ZL1 pump.
CONSTRUCTION AND CONDITION
As a rule, the best restorations begin as solid cars, and this
fully documented Camaro was already in good shape when it rolled in
to Tiffin, Ohio's Smitty's Custom Automotive. The idea behind the
car's build was two-fold: 1) Create a lights-out classic that could
win trophies 2) Give that lights-out classic the ability to hold
its own at the Autocross course. Naturally, intense focus was put
on this Chevy's legendary body, with official GM sheetmetal gapped
to hand-built precision. Finessed for excellent fit, that metal was
bathed in PPG Global 2-stage, which stretches from the car's
factory drip rails and filled cowl all the way to its tucked
bumpers and carbon fiber Cowl Induction Hood. That paint,
reflecting 2014 Dodge Redline pigment, is accented with a Satin
Black grille that frames modern headlamps, and a Satin Black
valance that frames modern taillights. Fresh glass rides behind
Satin Black frames and Satin Black wipers. The sides of the car are
predictably clean, with second generation Camaro mirrors reflecting
nothing more than aftermarket door handles. And details include a
billet fuel filler and a Spoilers by Randy chin spoiler.
Given the broad aftermarket support enjoyed by the Camaro marque,
it's relatively easy to build a serious performer. But most builds
fail to refine that muscle into something that's livable on an
everyday basis. After all, what fun is winning at the course if the
ride there and back is almost insufferable? Well, refinement, and
specifically interior refinement, is one of this Camaro's many
virtues thanks to Baltimore, Ohio's Trent's Trick Upholstery.
Trent's kept most of the car's timeless lines, finishing them in
materials that are akin to today's top cockpits. Firm seats, tall
Recaro buckets up front, have been dressed in tight leather and
body-matched stitching. The car's dash wraps a Detroit Speed
instrument panel around detailed, electroluminescent telemetry
while balancing an Alpine CD player opposite Vintage Air climate
control. Beneath that dash, a custom, full-length console surfs a
billet shifter in front of sleek power window switches. Beneath
that console, fresh carpet complements metal foot pedals and
custom, speaker-infused kick panels. In front of the driver, a
removable Momo steering wheel laps a tilting column. Behind the
passengers, a detailed trunk seals hidden storage between a big JBL
amp, JBL deck speakers and a hearty Optima battery. And a suede
headliner frames a custom roll bar that employs a removable center
section.
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