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

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How many pounds of fruit cake is the answer worth?

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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.

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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.

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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!

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I believe that fruitcake possesses a certain growth hormone.

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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

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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.....

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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

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also if your running a stick or autoooooooooooooooooooomatic...

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Larry you must eat a lot of fruitcake

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RJ AD 182989929 84 Cutlass maybe not as pretty as a Camaro. Has dish piston small cam 305 150/232 now 150/229 (thanks NHRA ) natural "K"

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You need the 91-92 Z28 350 too combo 245/272 up. I just happen to have one I'll you lol.

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Back a few years ago when I was building my car. I studied the C/D and the numbers for the Z ground effects of the '86 were the best. Look at the package R&M ran on their pro stocker. If it off sets the weight in Stock?? I haven't a clue.. I built for a modified Lbs. per Cu In class in SS & was interested in any aero help I could get. Weight was no penalty.
If your wanting to start from scratch Terry Bell has a 79 vette (carb) that would be a real nice car and fits in the class with a few enhancements that the spec sheet gives it. I researched it pretty well and was going to buy it until I had an accident that is setting my health back.
PM if you would like to discuss.