Vehicle Description
For most enthusiasts, the privilege of owning a classic car isn't
about numbers or return on investment. It's about heading out on
the weekend and having a little bit of fun. It's about making a
statement and turning heads. It's about the excitement of putting
the wind in their face and the roar of an American V8 at their
back. That's why rides like this magazine-featured Camaro have such
a loyal following. Wrapping a hot Mast Motorsports LS3 and a tough
Tranzilla 6-speed in aggressive Baer brakes and a full Speedtech
suspension, this Chevy is stylish, cool, unique and, most
importantly, provides a whole lot of enjoyment! Want to make it
yours? Your friends at RK Motors Charlotte are happy to help!
SUPER CHEVY'S SUPER CHEVY
The beneficiary of a detailed, ground-up restoration, this
rally-esque panther is a former Super Chevy feature car and the
basis for the book Swap LS Engines into Camaros & Firebirds.
Presently, the car wears a fresh coat of brilliant blue 2-stage
that was sprayed in late 2018. Under that pigment, solid body
panels align well, presenting the kind of fit and finish that's
common on high level builds. That alignment serves as an excellent
canvas for subtle silver stripes. And those stripes feature bold
"BLUE HOUR" callouts that allude to that perfect time during dawn
and dusk when everything is cast in a magical twilight hue.
Chevrolet's first-generation Camaro is a handsome piece that, with
its distinct absence of excess, accelerated a new era of Motor City
style. At the front of this tastefully modified F1, a shaved and
black-trimmed grille hangs clear parking lamps between color-keyed
halo headlights and a traditional D80 spoiler. Above that grille, a
2-inch Cowl Induction Hood folds between a shaved header and smoked
glass that's cased in straight trim and polished wipers. At the
sides of that glass, a clean profile floats traditional door
handles and a bowtie-stamped mirror amid shaved rockers, shaved
emblems and filled markers. And at the back of the car, an
adjustable whale tail spoiler shades a factory bumper, a billet
fuel filler, a seamless valance and Eddie Motorsports tail lamps
that are finished with bright LED panels.
MAST MOTORSPORTS POWER
What good is all that 'show' if you can't back it up with a little
'go'? Pull this Chevy's pins and you'll find 416 cubic inches of
massaged LS3 power. Sourced directly from the pros at Mast
Motorsports, that brutal mill utilizes a 4.070-inch bore and a
4.00-inch stroke to twist 592 dyno-proven horsepower into 525
lb./ft. of track-scorching torque. At the top of the all-aluminum
beast, a TPiS-branded air tube distances a 90mm DBW throttle body
from a remote, reusable filter element. Behind that body, a factory
GM intake parallels choice Aeromotive fuel rails and snazzy Mast
Motorsports valve covers. Those covers cap CNC-ed Mast Motorsports
heads, which help a custom-grind Mast Motorsports cam breathe
through long Stainless Works headers. Charge comes courtesy of a
modern alternator, which, along with a coated AC compressor, spins
a smooth GM serpentine drive. Cooling is provided by a beefy
AutoRad radiator, which, along with integrated puller fans and a
matching AutoRad expansion tank, rides an aluminum core support.
And dress up items include a polished brake booster, a billet
clutch reservoir, Fesler fender braces, Eddie Motorsports hood
supports and an aluminum-trimmed firewall.
ONE SERIOUS BUILD
The LS3's power gets funneled through a Tremec T56 Magnum that,
modified by Rockland Gear, is capable of handling 1,200 horsepower
and 1,000 lb./ft. of torque. That Tranzilla, kicked by a hydraulic
RAM clutch and an aluminum flywheel, channels torque to a tough
Bear's Performance 9-inch that's finished with a Strange center
section, a posi-traction differential and big, 3.89 gears. That
pumpkin pushes a full Speedtech suspension that follows a thick
sway bar with a tough Panhard bar, a sturdy torque arm, tubular
control arms and adjustable RideTech coil-overs. Turns come
courtesy of power rack-and-pinion steering. Stops are provided by
power-assisted Baer 6P calipers, which use quality Russell fluid
lines to squeeze 14-inch drilled and slotted rotors. At the center
of the floor, big stainless pipes charge an H-shaped crossover,
which feeds polished stainless mufflers that, in traditional SCCA
fashion, dump right in front of the car's 12-inch rear tires. All
that mechanical goodness rolls on attractive Forgeline GX3s, which
spin 275/35R18 Falken Azenis in front of 315/30R18 Falken Azenis.
And behind this Chevy's carefully installed mini tubs, a big Rick's
fuel tank features three pickups that ensures the car is never
starved of fuel during hard cornering.
EXACTLY WHAT IT NEEDS TO BE
Open this F1's doors and you'll find a stylish black interior that
feels like an island of track-ready bliss. The driver and one
passenger perch on red-stitched Corbeau Legacy buckets that are
laced with suede inserts and 5-point RCi harnesses. In front of
those seats, a monochromatic dash hides 18-circuit American
Autowire wiring behind pushbutton ignition, Stack ST8130 telemetry,
Vintage Air climate control and Bluetooth-capable Infinity audio. A
custom, 4-point roll bar, which discreetly aligns with the car's
quarter windows, hangs a small fire extinguisher in front of a
custom rear seat delete. And the driver stays hooked to the track
through billet pedals, a billet shifter and a flat-bottom NRG
steering wheel that laps a tilting Ididit column.
Well-built, fully detailed and attention grabbing in every way,
this Camaro backs a lot of show with a whole lot of go. In summary,
it's what every car guy wants: speed, style and endless good times!
If you're ready to bring home one of the coolest Chevys on the
market, free up some garage space and give us a call!
HIGHLIGHTS
Awesome Camaro pro-tourer that's benefitted from a detailed,
ground-up restoration
Featured in Super Chevy Magazine
Featured in the book Swap LS Engines into Camaros & Firebirds
416 cubic inch Mast Motorsports LS3 / 592 dyno-proven
horsepower
Tranzilla 6-speed manual transmission / RAM hydraulic clutch
Bear's Performance 9-inch rear axle / Strange center section /
Posi-traction differential / 3.89 gears
Modern air conditioning
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Baer 6P 4-wheel power disc brakes
Full Speedtech suspension
Customized interior / Modern audio / 4-point roll bar
18-inch Forgeline GX3 wheels
Build receipts / Dyno Results
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inspection
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