Let's collect parts for a sensible Z/28....
03-22-2009, 06:30 PM
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Modify the SS's LS3 with a higher-performance camshaft, maybe the "hot cam" in the crate-engine LS376/480. Squeeze a few more ponies out with a better tune, upgraded fuel injectors, etc.
Lighten the car, if possible. Obviously, this can't be expensive, so carbon-fiber body panels are out of the question. Maybe some lightweight wheels and suspension components, as well as a lighter hood and trunk lid. Every little bit helps.
These lightweight suspension components have to improve on the SS's handling. The Z/28 will ride a little harsher, but it will have stellar handling.
Lighten the car, if possible. Obviously, this can't be expensive, so carbon-fiber body panels are out of the question. Maybe some lightweight wheels and suspension components, as well as a lighter hood and trunk lid. Every little bit helps.
These lightweight suspension components have to improve on the SS's handling. The Z/28 will ride a little harsher, but it will have stellar handling.
03-22-2009, 07:43 PM
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Either a larger cowl hood, or a functional hood scoop (similar to the photoshop done by Motor Trend) would work well.
03-22-2009, 08:15 PM
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Lighter wheels (LS7 show car design if possible)
275 front tires
Pedders suspension or equivalent
Cold air kit
Mufflers from 436hp Corvette
Hot cam if it'll pass smog
3.73 gears or better
Concept rear valence and exhaust tips
18 Z28 badges and stickers
275 front tires
Pedders suspension or equivalent
Cold air kit
Mufflers from 436hp Corvette
Hot cam if it'll pass smog
3.73 gears or better
Concept rear valence and exhaust tips
18 Z28 badges and stickers
Last edited by yellow_99_gt; 03-22-2009 at 08:21 PM.
03-22-2009, 08:40 PM
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I think the accessory ground effects' rear valence should get the nod over the concept's.
03-22-2009, 10:51 PM
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I'd love to see something similar to these looks-wise for the Z/28. I love the chin spoiler - a nod to the one on the '69 Z/28. Paint it flat black just like these. I also love the hood on the two PHR cars. Through in a lighter hood, rear deck and spoiler (and make the gills on the rear quarter functional 
). Performance wise - lighter and wider wheels, more aggressive tire, spring and shock package. And of course a massaged LS3 or possibly a "poor-mans" version of an LS7. That's my dream Z/28 anyways.
). Performance wise - lighter and wider wheels, more aggressive tire, spring and shock package. And of course a massaged LS3 or possibly a "poor-mans" version of an LS7. That's my dream Z/28 anyways.
