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[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Evan Smith

So a COPO 427 Camaro is a production car, available to the masses? Please. And it is OK to run a '98 LT-1-powered F-body (that never existed)? This is OK. No one seems to be able to answer why when GM "works" the system that it is alright, but Ford is evil for building a car that will bring the company exposure and hopefully sell cars on Monday.

Last time I checked, all the manufacturers played this game in the '60s and '70s. And many racers benefited from this. I can appreciate the hard work and years of research. If a new car came into my class I wouldn't be happy, but guess what, that's racing.

Evan

I remember going to Sport Chevrolet and walking the car lot in 1969, There were 15 COPO Camaros of all colors with sticks and automatics in one area and 12 COPO 427 Chevelles arcoss the lot all for about $3600 each. The ZL-1's were at different dealerships (I saw 3 at 3 different dealers) in the Maryland area but at $7200 they were out of reach for the average guy but at least they sat on showroom floors for those that had the $$$$$$ to buy them. THATS why they are called "PRODUCTION" line cars. I bought a Corvette ($4200) instead (stupid me) and raced that for a few years. If only someone would invent a time machine so we could go back . That was at just ONE Chevy dealer and you didnt have to be a "SUPER STAR" to buy one or be a millionare either to finish setting it up. I think the REAL complaint is the SUPERCHARGER. Why didnt they build these cars without forced induction?

[Andrew Hill]

I don't think it would be so much of a problem if these cars weren't going 138+ on pump gas. I mean come on, that is low-mid 9's! On a 10.90 index!!!

[Chad Rhodes]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

I think the REAL complaint is the SUPERCHARGER. Why didnt they build these cars without forced induction?

my guess would be because they are a brick without it. Thats just about the only way to make mod motor run from what I've seen.

[Bruce Noland]

Evan,
Thanks for the response. You mentioned the deal about the Mustangs coming out of the Roush building?

I don't think the Ford executives listened when you spoke to them about running a ringer. I spoke to several of them at the SEMA Show and they were in full gloat over their plans for Stock. You know the deal at SEMA we have both done the Show for 20 years. I thought the Ford guys had a concept car and were just blowing smoke, but I know now they were not.

Good luck. I hope you guys enjoy your little rocket.