It wont even neeed a V6. Have you seen what the stoxk ecotec block can handle. The heads flow real good #s when ported. A aftermarket turbo kit and some head work and your good to go. GM has said that the stock crank and rods can handle 500hp and 9000 rpms (I do doubt, but they say) LPE has made 1100hp with a stock block ecotec.

 

I noticed the first gen looking quarters on the Bel Air too, but Pacer X come on....

Just the thought of the Bel Air morphing into a Camaro makes me want to just.........

 

"Just the thought of the Bel Air morphing into a Camaro makes me want to just........."

Remember bro, the first generation Camaro was a warmed-over Nova underneath, and I think its the front end of the Bel Air that makes everyone want to puke.

 

Actually, I think that the BelAir should evolve towards a different direction.


I think from a production and cost point of view one of Bel Air's strong suits is it's reliance on a truck platform and truck powertrains. (That was actually a big reason the concept was presented in the first place).

In another thread there is discussion that a new Camaro will need to compete with not only Mustang...but with 350Z/G35, Supra, etc., etc.....and will need to be abit more refined and sophisticated to do it.

So if Camaro goes slightly upmarket to go toe to toe with some of this new competition, why can't the Bel Air anchor the low cost RWD segment. It can use the Atlas I4, I5 and 5.3L V8 from it's Trailblazer/Colorado/SSR cousins.

Do you think a truck based, 5.3L V8 equipped, Bel Air Coupe for $22K would sell?

That is the big question.

 

There is a reson they dont use body on frame constuction for cars anymore.

 

A Soltice with an LS1 would be cool. Sounds more like a Fiero than a Camaro though, 2 seater and all. It still would be bad, especially if you put about a 200 shot on it!!

 

Just make the Camaro already.

 

I dont care what they call it. Just give me a RWD 2 door V8 car for a decent amount under 30 grand.