Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH!

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by cicero819

I've never seen a 3rd generation Camaro with a 4 cyl. I know that the option existed for California only(with aluminum Hood) but no production number are available? do you own such a Camaro? Claude

I had an 82 with a 4 speed. I think it could be done on a "dime" if you could find a dana 44 service package rear for it.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Pat Cook

82 5 liter can run an auto? that's interesting, it also can run the 1.21 carb? and the dual snorkel air cleaner? did 82 use the truck heads?

Marine heads, .429 cam and 1.21 carb. Duh, when you write it all down it starts to look pretty good at 162 HP doesn't it.

[VStock]

Originally Posted by cicero819

I've never seen a 3rd generation Camaro with a 4 cyl. I know that the option existed for California only(with aluminum Hood) but no production number are available? do you own such a Camaro? Claude

I almost bought an 84 with a 4 cyl when I was working in Colorado. I've seen an 82 in Michigan with the 4 cyl, but couldn't make a deal.

[Dave Turner]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

I had an 82 with a 4 speed. I think it could be done on a "dime" if you could find a dana 44 service package rear for it.

Where do you dig up these gems of information Uncle Billy?

[Joe Toller]

Originally Posted by cicero819

I've never seen a 3rd generation Camaro with a 4 cyl. I know that the option existed for California only(with aluminum Hood) but no production number are available? do you own such a Camaro? Claude

They exist, Firebirds too. Don't hate me for this, but during my demo derby "career", I have used one in a compact class. Very tough car.

[Dwight Southerland]

Coleman Roddy's National Championship '82 FIrebird MP car started out as a 4-cyl 4-speed.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Rory McNeil

If thats the GT 5.0 HO combination, it should be stick only.

Rory, We need one of those Mavericks to bolt a 1.21 , 2150 on it and report back ..
That's your assignment, should you choose to accept it...

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Dave Turner

Where do you dig up these gems of information Uncle Billy?

Years and years of working on lots and lots of cars.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Marine heads, .429 cam and 1.21 carb. Duh, when you write it all down it starts to look pretty good at 162 HP doesn't it.

.419/.443 cam, my bad.

Mark, the 82 has a different intake to go with the big carb but it should fit on a small carb manifold. I'm guessing.

[James Perrone]

How about a 71 comet.?.Local craigs list add has a a clean one for $2000