4 generation Camaro/Firebird working access

[Dragsinger]

Racers,

since a clean 4 gen is relatively easy to find and reasonably priced they are attractive as a base for a GT super stocker. In addition, a "core" body in overall good condition is a big advantage from the point of body and paint prep. Plus, with each year that passes the older cars become harder to find and in a more "weathered" condition.

My question, the "issue" I see with the 4 gen is engine compartment access. Let me hear from some of you racing a 4 generation Camaro/Firebird. Other than the initial installing of the engine how is the access?

[ss3011]

You may want to consider a 3rd Gen Camaro or Firebird. They are easy to work on !

[Ed Wright]

With half the engine under the windshield, I don't find mine easy to work on. But, I'm an arthritic 70 year old.

[Dragsinger]

Ed, I am just like you, only three years younger. Plus I have FOS [fat, old, stiff] I better build another 3rd gen. The engine is wide open with those.

[Mike Pearson]

actually if you are looking for an easy car to work on the gen 1 cars are the best as long as you aren't stuck on GT. My car is much simpler to work on than my buddies gen 3 car

[Dragsinger]

Mike, I agree but to find one at any reasonable price is just about un-heard of. Same with Nova or Chevelle.

Ease of work is not so much the issue as finding the older cars.

Also, I am not a thrash at the track racer. If I have any major problem I go home and put it on the lift.

I have raced a 3rd gen and work access was OK especially on a lift at the shop. The 4th gen looks like bad access to rear half of engine.