Vehicle Description
You can call this an RS/SS tribute if you like, but RS/SS/Xtreme
tribute might be a better description. What really sets this car
apart is a very special motor built by Tony Barker who spent much
of his life as NASCARs head engine builder. You best make sure
you're ready before you decide to cut this beast loose.
Let's talk about the rest of the build first. The paint is Black
Metallic, and it sure looks good. Long before the paint was
applied, plenty of effort was put into making sure the panels were
smooth and wrinkle free and that they lined up properly. The
results are outstanding and are something best appreciated up close
and in person. The RS front end is downright sinister looking with
no badges in the grill, outlined by thin chrome piping, and
underlined by a simple chrome bumper. There is a deep chin spoiler
that reaches for the ground too with a pair of fog lights above it.
Bold SS stripes run up the power bulge of the cowl induction hood,
picking back up on the trunk and rear spoiler, while SS badges
appear on the front fenders and the gas cap. Chrome trims out the
wheel wells with chrome 20s tucked up inside them and a bold piece
of stainless lines the rocker panels.
Open the door and you will find a Black interior that is neat,
clean and basically stock except for the addition of a couple
auxiliary gauges to keep accurate track of the beast under the
hood. The door panel has an embossed center section with splashes
of chrome across the top and bottom of it as well as on the armrest
and there is a Camaro badge in the center. The bucket seats have
pleated center panels with smooth bolsters and there is a storage
console between them. The steering wheel is a four-spoke Grant GT
which you will want to have a good grip on when you drive this car.
A stock dash houses the speedometer and basic gauges while VDO
gauges are mounted under the ventilation controls and FM radio to
keep accurate tabs on engine RPM, water temp, and oil pressure. A
T-handle shifter for the automatic transmission is mounted in the
center console and fresh black carpets and headliner tie the look
together nicely.
Pop the hood and you will find 468 cubic inches of rompin' stompin'
torque and horsepower built by one of the most respected names in
engine building. This engine isn't just about power though. The
FITech fuel injection system works with the Edelbrock intake and
aluminum BRODIX heads to provide good drivability on the street
while an aluminum radiator with electric fans keeps everything
running cool. Shorty headers wind their way out to a 3" exhaust
system with Flowmaster mufflers and the sounds it makes are
awesome! Power flows back through a 3-speed automatic transmission
to the rear wheels mounted on a fresh set of multi-leaf springs
while control arms cradle a fresh set of springs up front too
balancing out the chassis nicely. Front disc brakes assure that you
can haul this car down from speed when you decide to let the horses
run, and the rubber meets the road through 275/35R20s in the back
and 245/45/R20s in the front mounted on chrome Torq Thrust
wheels.
An RS/SS/Xtreme tribute. Killer looks, awesome power. It just needs
someone like you to take it out for some exercise every now and
again. Come on down and check it out.