my dad has this car but not the rs he has the actual z28 car with the 302 hood and he has a different cam in his so it probably has about 425 horsepower he said
I have a 1968 Z/28 Camaro, bought it used in 1970, one owner, local guy. I raced it for three years, typical street-racing, a few 1/4 mile and 1/8 mile track trips. Got beat by two big-block Fords and a big-block Chevy roadster. The 427 Chevy killed me and my Z. Many of the "old crew" guys still come around to look at the "Z" and talk about the old muslce car racing days; over beers of course but not as many now. Great fun, great car. The engine is currently out on a stand being rebuilt.
Why is my 1994 Camaro Z28 no quicker than it's predecessor from 1968, revs only to 6800rpm and makes only 275hp, all despite having 0.7 liters more displacement and modern technologies like the PCM and fuel injection that they didn't have in 1968?
@wildbloodydragon The original Z28 was basically as close to an all out racing engine that was still streetable. Loooong duration cam, dome pistons, and a high rise intake. It was actually about 350 horsepower, they underrated them. As for RPM's, these were only 3" stroke engines so they revved higher, the 350 is a 3.48" stroke motor and thus makes more power at lower RPM. More streetable that way. No way would the DZ302 run on today's gas.
@arizonaresident1 I read that the cars from the 60s were actually overrated by today's measurement standards, and that the drop in power came with new measurement standards. Hence the similar performance in the later models that had apparently much less power.
Or I maybe that information was false...I dunno. lol.
@wildbloodydragon In 1972 they started rating on "net" horsepower, which accounts for stock exhuast and accessories, versus "gross" horsepower (better timing, headers, and no accessories). The 1971 LT1 350 was 330 HP gross, 275 net. So take off like 55 HP for all pre-72 HP numbers to compare to today. The 1970 was 370 HP gross, or would be like 315 by today's standard, and was a 5.7L, but again, it was a radical cam, high compression, high rise, wouldn't be allowed in a new car today.
I had one, I wrote the heartbeat of america on the back spoiler, sold it in 1993, fuck do I kick my ass for ever selling her, she came from the southern US so it didn't have a spot of rust i also had the inside restored, it was a pussy car, I loved it
My Dad own a 68' Z28 rs options,with the 302,mucie package.has the same headlights,rear and front spoiler,all steel cowl induction hood that came stock,and fold down back seats.hes owned it since he was 17.second owner.the original owner was a mechanic at a gm dealer and bought it new in 68' fully specd' oh yea stock in dash tach.the car screams .
I hope so its all original and clean its worth well over 100 grand, may be pushing 200 grand. A Yanko Camaro in this down market just went for well over 1/2 million, close to 300 grand. You can still get a nice 1st Gen in the teens, but is these all original mile stone cars that get the big bucks from the collectors (who have millions in the bank).
If you are referring to the flat, standard hood on this car, that is what came on the 67 and 68 Z/28's. It wasn't until 69 that the cowl induction was available, although some people have put cowl hoods on 67 and 68's it would be incorrect. And especially to a Camaro purist. Hope this answers your question.
I believe the Cowl Induction hood was an option in 68,on ANY 68 Camaro?The Cowl hood was an option on 69s as well,the flat hood was the standard hood on the car.
Check Jerry Macneish's first generation Camaro book. It outlines the 1967 and 1968 Camaro Z/28, and that only flat steel hoods were correct. Numerous first generation Camaro publications substantiate the claim as well. Jerry Macneish is to the Camaro is what Galen Govier is to Mopars and PHS is to Pontiac and what the Marti report is to Ford.
That was an option and not sure if the 1968 had it available. The reverse Z28 hood for first Gen was on 1000's of no Z camaro's because it was so popular. I know I bought several from GM parts and put them on two camaros I had.
actly the cowl induction came out in 67 for the trans am racing so they chould stick a high rise intake on the car to make more power to smoke the mustang
my dad has this car but not the rs he has the actual z28 car with the 302 hood and he has a different cam in his so it probably has about 425 horsepower he said
kon854 3 months ago
I have a 1968 Z/28 Camaro, bought it used in 1970, one owner, local guy. I raced it for three years, typical street-racing, a few 1/4 mile and 1/8 mile track trips. Got beat by two big-block Fords and a big-block Chevy roadster. The 427 Chevy killed me and my Z. Many of the "old crew" guys still come around to look at the "Z" and talk about the old muslce car racing days; over beers of course but not as many now. Great fun, great car. The engine is currently out on a stand being rebuilt.
augvoorde2 1 year ago
No spoiler on the trunk lid is interesting.
1971SuperLead 1 year ago
I test drove a 68 z-28 in 1980. The guy wanted $3000 for it and he sold it an hour before I could scrap up the cash. : (
1971SuperLead 1 year ago
nice
Ls3guy 1 year ago
Why is my 1994 Camaro Z28 no quicker than it's predecessor from 1968, revs only to 6800rpm and makes only 275hp, all despite having 0.7 liters more displacement and modern technologies like the PCM and fuel injection that they didn't have in 1968?
This makes no sense.
wildbloodydragon 1 year ago
@wildbloodydragon
cause yours gets better gas milage and better emissions
TrackingPerformance 1 year ago
@TrackingPerformance Mine gets what 14mpg? I don't know if that's worth it.
wildbloodydragon 1 year ago
@wildbloodydragon
i'm just giving you the reason, not saying it's worth it. yet, to the EPA it was at the time
TrackingPerformance 1 year ago
@wildbloodydragon The original Z28 was basically as close to an all out racing engine that was still streetable. Loooong duration cam, dome pistons, and a high rise intake. It was actually about 350 horsepower, they underrated them. As for RPM's, these were only 3" stroke engines so they revved higher, the 350 is a 3.48" stroke motor and thus makes more power at lower RPM. More streetable that way. No way would the DZ302 run on today's gas.
arizonaresident1 1 month ago
@arizonaresident1 I read that the cars from the 60s were actually overrated by today's measurement standards, and that the drop in power came with new measurement standards. Hence the similar performance in the later models that had apparently much less power.
Or I maybe that information was false...I dunno. lol.
wildbloodydragon 1 month ago
@wildbloodydragon In 1972 they started rating on "net" horsepower, which accounts for stock exhuast and accessories, versus "gross" horsepower (better timing, headers, and no accessories). The 1971 LT1 350 was 330 HP gross, 275 net. So take off like 55 HP for all pre-72 HP numbers to compare to today. The 1970 was 370 HP gross, or would be like 315 by today's standard, and was a 5.7L, but again, it was a radical cam, high compression, high rise, wouldn't be allowed in a new car today.
arizonaresident1 1 month ago
@arizonaresident1 Makes sense, that actually explains a lot. Thanks.
wildbloodydragon 1 month ago
dats JBA cheverlaaaa in glen buurrrnie maarelind....
chromalusion 1 year ago
Thank you for posting this!
2AmigosMac 2 years ago
I had one, I wrote the heartbeat of america on the back spoiler, sold it in 1993, fuck do I kick my ass for ever selling her, she came from the southern US so it didn't have a spot of rust i also had the inside restored, it was a pussy car, I loved it
islandguy911 2 years ago
My Dad own a 68' Z28 rs options,with the 302,mucie package.has the same headlights,rear and front spoiler,all steel cowl induction hood that came stock,and fold down back seats.hes owned it since he was 17.second owner.the original owner was a mechanic at a gm dealer and bought it new in 68' fully specd' oh yea stock in dash tach.the car screams .
AnthonyCarrasco84 2 years ago
nothing screams like a 302
maplelaffs 3 years ago
i wonder if that car is still around?
gogreengrowgrass 3 years ago 4
I hope so its all original and clean its worth well over 100 grand, may be pushing 200 grand. A Yanko Camaro in this down market just went for well over 1/2 million, close to 300 grand. You can still get a nice 1st Gen in the teens, but is these all original mile stone cars that get the big bucks from the collectors (who have millions in the bank).
gmcjetpilot 3 years ago
What happened to the Z-28 hood?
2006Ninja500 3 years ago
If you are referring to the flat, standard hood on this car, that is what came on the 67 and 68 Z/28's. It wasn't until 69 that the cowl induction was available, although some people have put cowl hoods on 67 and 68's it would be incorrect. And especially to a Camaro purist. Hope this answers your question.
302MO 3 years ago 5
I believe the Cowl Induction hood was an option in 68,on ANY 68 Camaro?The Cowl hood was an option on 69s as well,the flat hood was the standard hood on the car.
BLED4IT 2 years ago
Check Jerry Macneish's first generation Camaro book. It outlines the 1967 and 1968 Camaro Z/28, and that only flat steel hoods were correct. Numerous first generation Camaro publications substantiate the claim as well. Jerry Macneish is to the Camaro is what Galen Govier is to Mopars and PHS is to Pontiac and what the Marti report is to Ford.
302MO 2 years ago
That was an option and not sure if the 1968 had it available. The reverse Z28 hood for first Gen was on 1000's of no Z camaro's because it was so popular. I know I bought several from GM parts and put them on two camaros I had.
gmcjetpilot 3 years ago
the cowl induction hood came out in 69 and the hood with the 2 "vents" on the back was a SS hood for 68
seeyouinmymirrors 2 years ago
actly the cowl induction came out in 67 for the trans am racing so they chould stick a high rise intake on the car to make more power to smoke the mustang
ls6guy 2 years ago
nevermind... my computer is just slow, nice vid!
79Camaro321 4 years ago
No. It is very slow. It has to be a youtube problem.
local701 4 years ago
why is it taking so long to load?
79Camaro321 4 years ago
Loved this show. i use to watch every weekend in Maryland.75/80 racetrack good old days.
czarwright 4 years ago