what is Gen 4 camaro

A Levreault · 01-10-2016, 10:02 AM

I've been away from racing for a while (25yrs). Looking to get back and was wondering what gen 4 means as far as a camaro. Pro's/Con's? I would be racing nhra stock eliminator.

Spyphish · 01-10-2016, 10:09 AM

The generation 4 Camaro spanned the years 1993-2002 and would be the greatest and last generation. Declining sales would eventually lead to cancellation after the year 2002. With all new sleek styling, rack-and-pinion steering, new short-arm/long-arm suspension and new plastic front fenders, they were the fastest and most powerful Camaros ever built. Model lineup for this generation was simplified to a base Sport Coupe powered by a 3.4 liter version of GM’s V6 and a Z28 with Corvette’s 5.7 liter LT1 small-block V8 under-rated at 275hp. The convertible was once again, not available.

The LT1 was easily the most powerful small-block installed in Camaro since its namesake 1970 LT-1, and considering the change from gross to net ratings, probably more powerful. The Z28 could be ordered with either a four speed automatic or a six speed manual transmission. With prices starting at only $17000, it was a true performance bargain. The most desirable ’93 Chevy Camaro was probably the black and white Z28 replicas of the Indianapolis 500 pace car for that year. Unlike in 1982, replicas of 1993 were identical to the actual pace car in which no mechanical modifications had been necessary to lead the race. With only a minor change of a significantly stiffer chassis, the Convertible returned for 1994. The base Camaro adopted GM’s “3800” 200-horsepower V6 as an option in 1995 which was significantly more powerful and refined and would become the only V6 in Camaros. This would make the least powerful 1996 Camaro still more powerful than the most powerful 1984 Chevrolet Camaro. The big Camaro news in 1996 was the return of the SS. Chevrolet and SLP Engineering teamed up to bring back the SS name by taking the Z28 and adding engine tweaks and 17" five-spoke wheels fitted with BFGoodrich tires. This made the SS the first Camaro to break the 300 net bhp barrier with an impressive 305bhp rating.
In celebration of Chevrolet Camaro’s 30th anniversary, Chevy offered a specially optioned white Z28 with orange stripes and orange houndstooth upholstery which was just like the 1969 pace car. The Camaro’s first and only styling update in 1998 was the addition of a new front fascia. The big news however, was under the hood with a new all-aluminum Corvette small-block engine, the LS-1. It was the first all-aluminum Camaro engine since the 1969 ZL-1 and was rated at a strong 305bhp. Chevy also made the SS model official by producing it themselves and it featured the LS-1 with standard Ram Air to generate 320 bhp.
It was obvious by 2001 that the Chevrolet’s Camaro days were numbered and 2002 would prove to be the last year for them. Changes were understandably minimal and included a new sound system, a standard automatic transmission for V6 convertibles, and a new power steering cooler for Z28s. But the 35th (and last) anniversary of the Camaro was celebrated with a special graphics package for the Z28 SS coupe and convertible. Though the package was attractive, it was hardly the sendoff that Camaro enthusiasts had hoped for.

Rich Biebel · 01-10-2016, 10:11 AM

'93 up would be Gen IV
LT-1 engine up to '98
LS-1 engine after that

I believe this is close to correct...
Gen I '67-69
Gen II 70-81
Gen III 82-92

Camaro-Firebird

Dan Fahey · 01-10-2016, 10:34 PM

Great write up Spyphish!
D

Dragsinger · 01-11-2016, 05:22 AM

speaking of the Gen 4, that body design has for lack of a better term "cab forward" that is to say about half of the engine is under the windshield making engine assess tight in the original package.

The body is a good aero package and because of the front to rear weight balance they work well as drag racers.

The cowl/windshield/wiper area sheet metal can be easily modified to greatly improve engine assess but doing so is not legal for a stocker or super stocker.

This build up link has some information about modifying the cowl.

http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=60348

01-10-2016, 10:02 AM	#1
A Levreault Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Athol, MA Posts: 33 Likes: 29 Liked 15 Times in 5 Posts	what is Gen 4 camaro I've been away from racing for a while (25yrs). Looking to get back and was wondering what gen 4 means as far as a camaro. Pro's/Con's? I would be racing nhra stock eliminator.

01-10-2016, 10:09 AM	#2
Spyphish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 846 Likes: 16 Liked 679 Times in 180 Posts	Re: what is Gen 4 camaro The generation 4 Camaro spanned the years 1993-2002 and would be the greatest and last generation. Declining sales would eventually lead to cancellation after the year 2002. With all new sleek styling, rack-and-pinion steering, new short-arm/long-arm suspension and new plastic front fenders, they were the fastest and most powerful Camaros ever built. Model lineup for this generation was simplified to a base Sport Coupe powered by a 3.4 liter version of GM’s V6 and a Z28 with Corvette’s 5.7 liter LT1 small-block V8 under-rated at 275hp. The convertible was once again, not available. The LT1 was easily the most powerful small-block installed in Camaro since its namesake 1970 LT-1, and considering the change from gross to net ratings, probably more powerful. The Z28 could be ordered with either a four speed automatic or a six speed manual transmission. With prices starting at only $17000, it was a true performance bargain. The most desirable ’93 Chevy Camaro was probably the black and white Z28 replicas of the Indianapolis 500 pace car for that year. Unlike in 1982, replicas of 1993 were identical to the actual pace car in which no mechanical modifications had been necessary to lead the race. With only a minor change of a significantly stiffer chassis, the Convertible returned for 1994. The base Camaro adopted GM’s “3800” 200-horsepower V6 as an option in 1995 which was significantly more powerful and refined and would become the only V6 in Camaros. This would make the least powerful 1996 Camaro still more powerful than the most powerful 1984 Chevrolet Camaro. The big Camaro news in 1996 was the return of the SS. Chevrolet and SLP Engineering teamed up to bring back the SS name by taking the Z28 and adding engine tweaks and 17" five-spoke wheels fitted with BFGoodrich tires. This made the SS the first Camaro to break the 300 net bhp barrier with an impressive 305bhp rating. In celebration of Chevrolet Camaro’s 30th anniversary, Chevy offered a specially optioned white Z28 with orange stripes and orange houndstooth upholstery which was just like the 1969 pace car. The Camaro’s first and only styling update in 1998 was the addition of a new front fascia. The big news however, was under the hood with a new all-aluminum Corvette small-block engine, the LS-1. It was the first all-aluminum Camaro engine since the 1969 ZL-1 and was rated at a strong 305bhp. Chevy also made the SS model official by producing it themselves and it featured the LS-1 with standard Ram Air to generate 320 bhp. It was obvious by 2001 that the Chevrolet’s Camaro days were numbered and 2002 would prove to be the last year for them. Changes were understandably minimal and included a new sound system, a standard automatic transmission for V6 convertibles, and a new power steering cooler for Z28s. But the 35th (and last) anniversary of the Camaro was celebrated with a special graphics package for the Z28 SS coupe and convertible. Though the package was attractive, it was hardly the sendoff that Camaro enthusiasts had hoped for.

01-10-2016, 10:11 AM	#3
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: what is Gen 4 camaro '93 up would be Gen IV LT-1 engine up to '98 LS-1 engine after that I believe this is close to correct... Gen I '67-69 Gen II 70-81 Gen III 82-92 Camaro-Firebird __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

01-10-2016, 10:34 PM	#4
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,128 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	Re: what is Gen 4 camaro Great write up Spyphish! D

01-11-2016, 05:22 AM	#5
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: what is Gen 4 camaro speaking of the Gen 4, that body design has for lack of a better term "cab forward" that is to say about half of the engine is under the windshield making engine assess tight in the original package. The body is a good aero package and because of the front to rear weight balance they work well as drag racers. The cowl/windshield/wiper area sheet metal can be easily modified to greatly improve engine assess but doing so is not legal for a stocker or super stocker. This build up link has some information about modifying the cowl. http://classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=60348 __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W