Originally equipped with a 6 cylinder and powerglide, this car was purchased with the engine and transmission missing. The Camaro received a complete mechanical overhaul including a 496ci (8.1 liter) Gen 7 big block engine making 420 HP and 505 lb/ft of torque, backed by a ZF S6-40 six speed manual transmission. Suspension upgrades include tubular control arms, drop springs, and big sway bars. The stock drum brakes were replaced with 12″ discs and Wilwood four piston calipers all around, with hydraboost power assist. New 17 inch 200-S “Daisy” wheels give the car an old-school look with a modern stance.
Build Specs
- 496 cubic inch Gen7 big block Chevy, Vortec 8100
- ZF S6-40 six speed (Corvette)
- Northern aluminum big block radiator
- Spal twin high performance electric fans/shroud
- Patriot ceramic coated mid-length headers with V-band collectors
- Pypes Race-pro stainless exhaust
- 8.5” 10 bolt with posi and 4.30 gears
- Proforged solid subframe mounts
- CPP tubular control arms
- 1.5″ lowering springs
- Proforged ball joints and tie rod ends, Tall upper ball joints and outer tie rods
- Delphi 670 12.7:1 quick ratio steering box
- Wilwood four piston 12” disc brakes front and rear with mechanical drum-in-hat parking brake
- 200-S wheels, 17×7 front, 17×8 rear with 225/50R17 and 255/50R17 tires
