Fuel Injected 93-03 GM F Body Classifications

[Jack Matyas]

While we're on the subject of things never made -- the title of this thread indicates that an '03 F-body was built--never ever even one rolled across the assembly line at St. Therese that was an '03 . BTW , the "REAL" reason LT1's were allowed in '98 Firebirds and Camaros is because there was an engine shortage in the GM camp and they couldn't provide engines to the GM teams so the NHRA let them use LT1's after proper paperwork was filed (kinda like the letters Mr. Shelby wrote years ago) .

On another note the author of this thread indicated that on a Camaro you could change classes by changing the hood alone .To properly make it into an SS one must also add the "correct" three piece rear spoiler among other small items . Super Sport Camaro's were available in 1996 on.........

[Smitty]

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

While we're on the subject of things never made -- the title of this thread indicates that an '03 F-body was built--never ever even one rolled across the assembly line at St. Therese that was an '03 . BTW , the "REAL" reason LT1's were allowed in '98 Firebirds and Camaros is because there was an engine shortage in the GM camp and they couldn't provide engines to the GM teams so the NHRA let them use LT1's after proper paperwork was filed (kinda like the letters Mr. Shelby wrote years ago) .

On another note the author of this thread indicated that on a Camaro you could change classes by changing the hood alone .To properly make it into an SS one must also add the "correct" three piece rear spoiler among other small items . Super Sport Camaro's were available in 1996 on.........

Good catch Jack, I realized that after the post went up. I couldn't find anything that stated the SS was availiable in 96, forgot about the spoiler so I guess it was a few more cosmetics than I actually mentioned.
It appears to me that the best option for running a F body would be the Pontiac based on the numerous ndy choices.

[Jesse Knapp]

I bought an SS Aniversary 97 camaro new. I still own it. SLP changes were the ram air hood and a better exhaust system (two cats) than Z-28. The Z was rated at 285hp and the SS rated 310hp. SS also came with 17" wheels and 323 rear gear as opposed to 16" wheels and 273 gear for Z. I am trying to run IHRA Pure Stock with it next week. Does anyone know the shipping weight of these cars? Guessing it to be around 3500lbs. or so, I should be in D/PS. My index is 13.10 First time out for this car, next weekend. Also, I thought 97 was the last yr. for the LT1 as well. Jesse

[FED 387]

97 SS coupe 3370 pounds-per NHRA

[DIAPERMAN]

I hate to sound stupid but what is the HP and weight on my 97 lt1 camaro also c,d or e class

[countrypuppy4865]

Dennis,
Lt-1 = 341 HP factored
C - 3235
D - 3410
E - 3580

[DIAPERMAN]

Thanks Jimmy see you at St Louis

[Chevy454]

I always thought a '98-'99 1LE Formula would make a great starting platform...

[Chuck Norton]

The 1LE option related to suspension items. Claiming the 1LE package results in a heavier shipping weight and limits choices in terms of class selection. Any Formula can claim the 1LE option on the tech card and run the heavier weight if the owner chooses. Most if not all of the 1LE components such as shocks, springs, swaybars, would be removed or replaced during drag racing prep anyway so there is no particular advantage to beginning with the heavier and more expensive package.

You are correct in your belief that a '98 Formula is one of the most versatile platforms in the class guide, almost as versatile, in fact, as a '69 Camaro. A '98 Formula has a number of options with the LT1 in terms of ram air versus non-ram air, 1LE versus standard suspension, stick versus automatic, etc. Then, it can be called a '99 and that opens the door to a full range of possibilities with an LS1 drivetrain (ram-air versus non-ram-air; 1LE suspension versus standard, stick versus automatic). Someone did a lot of homework on behalf of Pontiac back in 1997-98.

[Woodro Josey]

Chuck, you are so right in your observation