Fuel Injected 93-03 GM F Body Classifications

[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

[Wayne Totaro]

Originally Posted by Smitty

Thanks guys, that clears it up for me. I just did a google search and it looks as if the SS model wasn't introduced until 97.

Smitty,

The SS was brought back in 1996. I owned a 96 SS Camaro Convertible with the LT-1. Still have the original brochure.

The 96 SS also came with a functional hood scoop, forced air induction and high flow exhaust manifolds!

[Jesse Knapp]

Does anyone know the weight of a 97 ss auto. camaro? I know the NHRA number but looking for the weight from the factory without any mods or anything removed. Is it close to the number NHRA has listed? IHRA Pure Stock's factor for the engine is 315 hp. Jesse

[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