Thrd Gen Camaro Recommendation

STR001 · 01-31-2018, 02:02 PM

Trying to determine which year and body style Camaro would be best for a carbureted small based cam 305. I personally like the Camaros with the ground effects. But, is there an advantage claiming the Camaro as a sport coupe over the Z-28 model for example? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Jason Tucker

Larry Hill · 01-31-2018, 02:42 PM

How many pounds of fruit cake is the answer worth?

jmcarter · 01-31-2018, 05:54 PM

For the un-enlightened, Jason lists his hometown as Claxton GA. Known around these parts at least for fruit cake. Makes for good ballast after sitting around for a few months too.

Mark Yacavone · 01-31-2018, 06:26 PM

Jason, Your best bet here is to tell us the exact combo and class you want to run, and where.
We'll pick it apart from there. LOL

Oh, and send me a nut assortment instead at Christmas time.
I don't even know what that stuff is in fruitcakes.

REGGIE WINKLES · 01-31-2018, 06:54 PM

Jason, my deal is the small cam/dished 150/244 combo. With the 84 Z/28 trim it's a natural J car, I prefer the extra weight and usually run in K. This engine combo is available for the 82-84 F-body.
The 85 & up small cam/ flat top engine is also an option, I think it fits in I or J. If I had it to do over I would go with the big cam/flat top setup. My 2 cents worth!

Larry Hill · 01-31-2018, 07:21 PM

I believe that fruitcake possesses a certain growth hormone.

STR001 · 01-31-2018, 11:57 PM

Guys, this is supposed to be the 305/150 small cam, flat top piston motor which I think is for the 85 Camaro. Does it matter if I use a sport coupe Camaro vs. the z-28 style with the ground effects? Is there an advantage to using one over the other?

BTW, never been a big fan of the fruitcake but somebody must like it based on the size of the houses these owners live in that makes the stuff. I think using it as ballast is an excellent idea! Jason

MR DERBY CITY · 02-01-2018, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STR001

Guys, this is supposed to be the 305/150 small cam, flat top piston motor which I think is for the 85 Camaro. Does it matter if I use a sport coupe Camaro vs. the z-28 style with the ground effects? Is there an advantage to using one over the other?

BTW, never been a big fan of the fruitcake but somebody must like it based on the size of the houses these owners live in that makes the stuff. I think using it as ballast is an excellent idea! Jason

The answer to your question can be found in the stock classification guide under NHRA competition.....the sport coupe 85 model is a natural H car while the Berlinetta with auto ,Z28 ,and IROC are all natural I cars.....

terry1 · 02-01-2018, 09:33 AM

The weight break of the Z28 over the "coupe" is similar to the
late 70's Z(heavier ) compared to the "coupe". The Z is natural J, where the
"coupe" is a natural I.
Terry K

stock1080 · 02-01-2018, 10:12 AM

also if your running a stick or autoooooooooooooooooooomatic...

01-31-2018, 02:02 PM	#1
STR001 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Claxton, Georgia Posts: 55 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thrd Gen Camaro Recommendation Trying to determine which year and body style Camaro would be best for a carbureted small based cam 305. I personally like the Camaros with the ground effects. But, is there an advantage claiming the Camaro as a sport coupe over the Z-28 model for example? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Jason Tucker

01-31-2018, 02:42 PM	#2
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,268 Likes: 1,629 Liked 9,410 Times in 1,948 Posts	Re: Thrd Gen Camaro Recommendation How many pounds of fruit cake is the answer worth? __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

01-31-2018, 05:54 PM	#3
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,136 Likes: 1,967 Liked 2,680 Times in 852 Posts	Re: Thrd Gen Camaro Recommendation For the un-enlightened, Jason lists his hometown as Claxton GA. Known around these parts at least for fruit cake. Makes for good ballast after sitting around for a few months too. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock

01-31-2018, 06:26 PM	#4
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,413 Likes: 2,578 Liked 4,447 Times in 1,693 Posts	Re: Thrd Gen Camaro Recommendation Jason, Your best bet here is to tell us the exact combo and class you want to run, and where. We'll pick it apart from there. LOL Oh, and send me a nut assortment instead at Christmas time. I don't even know what that stuff is in fruitcakes. __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers

01-31-2018, 06:54 PM	#5
REGGIE WINKLES Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Augustine, Fla. Posts: 228 Likes: 479 Liked 37 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Thrd Gen Camaro Recommendation Jason, my deal is the small cam/dished 150/244 combo. With the 84 Z/28 trim it's a natural J car, I prefer the extra weight and usually run in K. This engine combo is available for the 82-84 F-body. The 85 & up small cam/ flat top engine is also an option, I think it fits in I or J. If I had it to do over I would go with the big cam/flat top setup. My 2 cents worth! __________________ Reggie Winkles 2650/Stock

01-31-2018, 07:21 PM	#6
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,268 Likes: 1,629 Liked 9,410 Times in 1,948 Posts	Re: Thrd Gen Camaro Recommendation I believe that fruitcake possesses a certain growth hormone. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

01-31-2018, 11:57 PM	#7
STR001 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Claxton, Georgia Posts: 55 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Thrd Gen Camaro Recommendation Guys, this is supposed to be the 305/150 small cam, flat top piston motor which I think is for the 85 Camaro. Does it matter if I use a sport coupe Camaro vs. the z-28 style with the ground effects? Is there an advantage to using one over the other? BTW, never been a big fan of the fruitcake but somebody must like it based on the size of the houses these owners live in that makes the stuff. I think using it as ballast is an excellent idea! Jason

02-01-2018, 09:33 AM	#9
terry1 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Moncton, N.B. Posts: 276 Likes: 24 Liked 24 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Thrd Gen Camaro Recommendation The weight break of the Z28 over the "coupe" is similar to the late 70's Z(heavier ) compared to the "coupe". The Z is natural J, where the "coupe" is a natural I. Terry K

02-01-2018, 10:12 AM	#10
stock1080 Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: malden,ma Posts: 228 Likes: 224 Liked 81 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Thrd Gen Camaro Recommendation also if your running a stick or autoooooooooooooooooooomatic...

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