Thrd Gen Camaro Recommendation

STR001 · 01-31-2018, 02:02 PM

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

Larry Hill · 01-31-2018, 02:42 PM

How many pounds of fruit cake is the answer worth?

jmcarter · 01-31-2018, 05:54 PM

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.

Mark Yacavone · 01-31-2018, 06:26 PM

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.

REGGIE WINKLES · 01-31-2018, 06:54 PM

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!

Larry Hill · 01-31-2018, 07:21 PM

I believe that fruitcake possesses a certain growth hormone.

01-31-2018, 02:02 PM	#1
STR001 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Claxton, Georgia Posts: 55 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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

01-31-2018, 02:42 PM	#2
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,651 Likes: 1,945 Liked 10,779 Times in 2,240 Posts	Re: Thrd Gen Camaro Recommendation How many pounds of fruit cake is the answer worth? __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

01-31-2018, 05:54 PM	#3
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,301 Likes: 2,397 Liked 3,199 Times in 977 Posts	Re: Thrd Gen Camaro Recommendation 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. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

01-31-2018, 06:26 PM	#4
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,820 Likes: 2,910 Liked 5,129 Times in 1,956 Posts	Re: Thrd Gen Camaro Recommendation 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. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

01-31-2018, 06:54 PM	#5
REGGIE WINKLES Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Augustine, Fla. Posts: 229 Likes: 569 Liked 39 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Thrd Gen Camaro Recommendation 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! __________________ Reggie Winkles 2650/Stock

01-31-2018, 07:21 PM	#6
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,651 Likes: 1,945 Liked 10,779 Times in 2,240 Posts	Re: Thrd Gen Camaro Recommendation I believe that fruitcake possesses a certain growth hormone. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817