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1997 Chevrolet Camaro
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Last updated: May 25, 2008
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Top out at 160 when I was running HPPIII w/ supporting mods (hit speed limit)
**New Pics Coming Soon w/ T.B., SS OEM 97 SS Spoiler, Trickflow Ceramic Intake Elbow, Engine Dress Up, etc.** Based on the poll and my personal choice, I decided to go ahead and order the SS Hood and Ram Air Intake from SLP (which is now no longer being made). I basically turned my car from a Z28 into an SS. It has everything OEM SS except for the rims which I think look better chromed out in the Z28 style anyways. I am in the process of getting the OEM SS SLP spoiler fitted and painted (they are also discontinued and are becoming more rare). I am also in the process of painting the brake calipers black, possibly updating the rotors (Baer), and suspension. Please check Page #9 for all the pre-paint SS Hood pics. Feel free to leave comments and sign my guestbook. Thanks! Also don't forget to rate my car! I've put a lot of work into this car to turn it from a bone stock z28 into an SS running a high 12 quarter mile. I'll post a time slip soon. And in case you are all wondering, I turned my car into an SS because I liked my car too much to sell it and "just buy" an SS.
I paid off the car after 4 years of payments in June of '06. I am pretty much leaning on buying a 6 speed corvette (a late 90's model) when I get out of graduate school, but I will still keep the camaro. Not sure if I really want to pump any more $$ into it. I definitely would have paid it off if quicker if I didn't spend all my money on mods! But what would be the fun in that? I live in Minnesota so I don't get to drive my car 8 months out of the year...which really sux. The other 4 months I'm usually cruising around with the T-Tops off and enjoying the summer. Throw on a pair of Oakleys, show off a little beach muscle, and rev the engine a bit. Throw a few burn outs in there too. That oughta do it.
Check out my mods! PeRfOrMaNcE MoDs: ▪▪ Comp Cams Pro Magnum Self-Aligning 1.6 Roller Rockers (PN 1318-16) ▪▪ LT4 Valve Springs, Retainers, Locks, and Seals ▪▪ Holley 58 mm Throttle Body (Ported) ▪▪ Richmond 3.73 Rear End Gear Ratios ▪▪ OBD1 PCM Conversion and Performance Tuning by Madz28.com (AIR and EGR Delete) ▪▪ Pacesetter QuikTrip Long Tube Armor Coated Headers w/ 3" off road Y-pipe (No Cats) ▪▪ Borla Dual Cat Back Exhaust System ▪▪ LT4 Knock Module ▪▪ SLP OEM SS Ram Air Hood (Sheet Mold Compound not some fiberglass junk) ▪▪ SLP OEM SS Ram Air Intake Assembly ▪▪ K&N Air Filter for Ram Air PN 33-2018 ▪▪ Granatelli MAF Sensor ▪▪ Hypertech 160 Degree Thermostat ▪▪ MSD Blaster Ignition Coil PN 8231 ▪▪ MSD 6AL Ignition Box w/ Soft Rev Limiter ▪▪ MSD Wiring Harness for Single Connector PN 8877 ▪▪ NGK TR55-IX Iridium Spark Plugs ▪▪ Taylor Spiro Pro 8mm LT-1 Spark Plug Wire Set ▪▪ AC Delco O2 Sensors ▪▪ O2 Sensor Extensions 24" Flat Connector ▪▪ Percy's Seal-4-Good Header Flange Aluminum Gaskets ▪▪ EGR Block Off Plates ▪▪ New GM Serpentine Belt ▪▪ K&N Valve Breather and Cover ▪▪ Throttle Body Bypass (Free Mod, no kit needed) ▪▪ Trick Flow Ceramic Coated Intake Elbow ▪▪ New GM Tranny Mount ▪▪ Prothane Motor Mounts ▪▪ Heavy Duty Aftermarket U-Joints
aPpEaRaNcE mOdS: RKSport, BFranker, SLP, other: ▪▪ 35% Window Tint (2 Side and Back Windows) ▪▪ Chrome OEM GM Lug Nut Caps ▪▪ Chrome OEM Valve Covers and Bolts w/ Grommets ▪▪ SLP OEM GM 30th Anniversary Camaro SS Dash Emblem ▪▪ Carbon Fiber Headlamp Covers ▪▪ Carbon Fiber Foglight Covers ▪▪ 8" Short Antenna ▪▪ SmoothLock Decals (Key Hole Covers) ▪▪ GM Front Bumper Bowtie Emblem ▪▪ 4 Layer Custom Car Cover for Winter Storage ▪▪ Carbon Fiber on Silver Nose Badge Decal/Overlay Ebay: ▪▪ Chrome OEM Rims (almost in mint condition w/ 2 new tires)
SuSpEnSiOn MoDs: ▪▪ J&M 2 Point SS Strut Tower Bar Brace (Black)
OtHer: ▪▪ G-Tech Pro (Measures 1/4 Time, 0-60 Time, RWHP, Gforce) Cost: 30 dollars off ebay ▪▪ Escort Passport 8500 Radar Detector, top of the line... Keeps cops off my tail Cost: 280 dollars at Best Buy w/ PSP
Future Modifications (if any): ▪▪ LT1-Lloyd Elliot (LE1) Package for $1200, Cam, Ported Heads ▪▪ 30 LB Fuel Injectors ▪▪ Heavy duty timing chain ▪▪ Ignition Distributor (Cap and Rotor) ▪▪ Nitrous Kit? ▪▪ Baer Rotors/Painted Calipers Cost: ??
Check this out. Quite interesting LT1-LE1
New Total OVERALL Mod Costs: $7,655 w/ Sound System (Pg. 2) ($1400) = $9,055 Purchase Price of Car = $10,500 + $9,055 in Mods = $19,555 Total for everything. SS Conversion Total (including Emblems) So Far: $2,090
Page 1 You are here. Page 2 shows sound system!!! Page 3 is my Street Kill List! Page 4 Other Sweet Camaros Page 5 Why I Love Camaros Page 6 Old/More Pictures Page 7 Future/Dream Mods Page 8 Funny Pics Page 9 SS Hood Pics (Pre Paint) Page 10 Header Install Page 11 Porting Holley 58mm Throttle Body Page 12 Trash Talk Page
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