now i don't feel like a n00b

 

There were 69 z28/RS's as well.

 

70 too.

 

rs was an appearence package. it could be combied with ss or z28.67 z28s did not have z28 emblems

 

Hmmm.....In late 1995, when the '96s were introduced the magazines had test car(s) that had Z28SS emblems on it. I don't know if they were pre-production cars or what because any production '96 SS's I've seen only have SS emblems. For reference: Car & Driver Oct. 1995, Car Carft Oct. 1995, and Hot Rod Feb. 1996

 

I'm not sure it really matters. For years the Z28 was the top Camaro, then with the 4th gen the SS became the top package. I think the return to the SS moniker was an attempt to bring back the good old days of the muscle car from the early 70s. I believe Z28 was originally a handling package. Then there was the RS which was a 60s/70s appearance package. The SS was an engine package (H.O. 350, 396).

If you were to use the SS badge today, it would/should be like a Cobra package with a super high output engine stacked on top of the Z28 car. You don't have to call the car a Z28 anymore, just an SS.

 

They were preproduction models. The 96 models had key fobs with the Z28-SS on it as well as the air cleaner box, but they they were 96 specific things, and Chevy put a stop to it for whatever reason. Some of the original literature stated Z28/SS as well, but it didn't last very long.

 

RP- You....I mean...I oughta....grrrr......Just say.....grrr....what....why dont you just ....AAAAHHHHGGGGG!!!!

pant, pant, is it January yet?

SSo Z anzwer to the very lasst quesstion- yeSS. YeSS you are making ze
craz28y- but I kinda like itss....

What I would really love to see is a return to 1967-69: Base, RS, SS, Z/28 and COPO (427) Options!! PLUS a return to Color choices including: Garnet Red, Dusk Blue, Cortez Silver, Lemans Blue, Hugger Orange...etc.

 

Hey Scott, that snippet would make most of Washington green with envy! You should seriously consider a future in politics.

 

Can someone (anyone) please tell me if they might know whether or not the 5th gen Camaro (V8 models) will come with "true dual" exhaust set-ups from the factory??? I've asked this question in this forum a few times now without a response.

Thanks and I'll be all over the Z28 LS7 (I hope) model when it comes out as well,

Mike

 

How I would do it:

SS - 5.3ish V8 with power similar to LS1. Few things like leather and power locks/windows standard. Softer suspension, geared for gas mileage (3.23s or 3.42s probably), but still one kick *** car.

Z28 - BIG V8 (LS7 pleeeeease!), 450-500 hp. Little lower, harder suspension, little more aggressive gearing (3.73s - 4.10s), a hood/spoiler combo that makes it stand apart, a non-nonsense ***-kicker

RS - ground effects package (similar to 4th-gen skirts) available on any model

But, I'm not gonna be mad as long as a V8, RWD, 2-door coupe comes out wearing that Camaro name.

My order:
Z28, M6, T-Tops, Pewter w/ black stripes, black leather, 4.10s, true duals for me. SS, A(4?6?), Red, vert, black leather w/ houndstooth inserts, 3.42s for the wife.

P.S. - All '96 SSs had plaques on the ashtray with a Z28SS logo, as well as one on the air filter holder, didn't they?