Cars > Challenges > “Z28” Vs “Wicked Z”
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
“Z28”
1996 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
“Wicked Z”
Head to Head
About “Z28”
My work in progress street/track car. I rebuilt the engine for a gain of roughly 100hp and updated the interior with 4th-gen seats, console and all new gauges. The next year I did the rest of the driveline retrofitting a T56 6-speed with a new flywheel, clutch, shifter, driveshaft and 4.10 gears. I also rebuilt the front suspension with poly bushings and lowering springs, and wedged the subframe with solid body mounts and welding in connectors. I also upgraded the brake system with bigger rotors and converted the rear from drum to disc. To try and get the tires to hook I went with drag radials and adjustable traction bars. I also upgraded the fuel system and ignition. After I broke the rear end at the track I upgraded that also.
Next comes some body work at some point. Wheels are also on the list, and probably a shot of nitrous, because truth be told, I'm stupid like that.
About “Wicked Z”
I purchased it in September of '05 from the original owner with only 18,000 miles on it. I then transformed this Wicked White Z28 from a "Bone Stock Beauty",...into a "Bad-Ass Custom Cruzer". A whole lot of blood sweat and tears went into the transformation, (as well as about 15K) but once it made "Cruzer of the Month" for July 2006, it really made all the hard work that went into modifing it,....Completely Worthwhile!
I hope you enjoy checking out the car, and don't forget to click on the word "Mods" directly above, in order to get a full understanding of everything that's been done to it!!
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Specs for “Z28”
355ci/6spd, 4007p/422tq, 8.5" 10-bolt, posi, 4.10s, traction links, 4-wheel disc
1/4: high 12s i think
13.5 best so far with garbage 60's. 106mph
Specs for “Wicked Z”
5.7 liter V8 rated at 285 HP ~ 3.23 gear ratio ~ 3466 lbs curb weight
Factory Options for “Z28”
350ci/4spd, 190hp/280tq
1/4: high 16s stock
Factory Options for “Wicked Z”
Z28 Package ~ Automatic W/Overdrive ~ T-tops ~ Leather Interior ~ Power Seats ~ Traction Control System ~ Bose CD Stereo ~ All Power Options ~ 16" Chrome Wheels ~ Dual Converters ~ Limited Slip Differential ~ Theft Deterrant Device (Alarm)
Mods for “Z28”
PERFORMANCE
RPM AirGap intake manifold
Vortec heads (170cc, 64cc, 1.94/1.50)
Comp 280 cam (230/230 .480/.480)
1.5 ratio self-aligning rockers
TRW forged pistons
Hedman long-tube headers (1-5/8" primary, 3" collector)
3" x-pipe
Flowtech 3" cut outs
2.5" chambered mufflers & tail pipes
MSD Ultimate HEI digital ignition w/ rev limit
K&N filter
750cfm Edelbrock 1407 carburetor
Equus gauges
custom fabbed gauge bezel
Summit shift light
B&M line lock
Summit driveshaft loop
4th-gen T56 6-speed trans
Pro5.0 short shifter
SPEC stage 3+ clutch (800ft-lb)
SPEC T56 retrofit steel flywheel (26lbs)
modified GM hydraulic clutch linkage (93-97 LT1 fbody)
Denny's Driveshaft 3" HD steel
Spicer u-joints
poly engine/trans mounts
solid body bushings (wedged install)
solid aluminum tie rod sleeves
aluminum radiator
gear reduction starter (to fit T56 bellhousing)
4.10:1 gears
Moser axles & rear cover
Welded axle tubes
Mickey Thompson 275/60/R15 drag radials
CE Slide-A-Link adjustable traction bars
Hotchkis 600lb coil springs
Pro-Touring F-Body 200-lb leafs
Alston Racing subframe connectors
Alston Racing triangle braces
12" front disc brakes (92 IROCZ)
Wilwood GMIII auminum calipers
11.6" rear disc (04 Blazer)
1" disc/disc master cylinder (79 Corvette)
Hawk Performance brake pads
Summit adjustable proportioning valve
custom fabbed ebrake (Blazer)
fiberglass pin-on 3" cowl hood
revamped electrical system
100 amp alternator
Proform electric water pump
60 amp electric fan
start solenoid & battery in trunk
NHRA-spec kill switch
SFI 18.1 harmonic balancer
carter 110gph fuel pump
deadhead fuel pressure regulator converted to return style
braided stainless fuel lines with anodized AN fittings
LOOKS
4th-gen leather seats, seat belts, console, shift boot & shift knob
lots of flat black, NO CHROME
gunmetal steel wheels
Cavalier steering wheel
custom trim plates for dash (hvac & radio)
PLANNED
18" wheels
GM dark indigo blue paint
blue tri-color Z stripes
carb plate nitrous kit (100 shot)
Mods for “Wicked Z”
EXTERIOR:
Wings West Ground Effects Fiberglass SS Hood
3pc Rear Spoiler
Tinted Windows
Carbon Fiber Badging
Chrome SLP Emblem
Rear "CAMARO" Inserts
Sequential Turn Signals
Z28 Third Brake Light Decal
SLP Windshield Banner
Billet Grill
Eurolights - Headlight Conversion
Blue/Gold ION 9006 Bulbs
High-Tech Foglight Conversion
Clear Corner Lenses
Carbon Fiber Sail Panels
INTERIOR:
Whitefaced Glow Gauges
Carbon Fiber Gauge Bezel
Carbon Fiber Shift Handle
Carbon Fiber Race Pedals
Chrome Headrest "CAMARO" Decals
White Decal Steering Wheel Inserts
Custom Floor Mats
Hard Wired Radar/Laser Detector
Lexan Switch Panel Below Stereo Deck
AUDIO:
"JVC" KD-LHX550 Satelite Ready Touch Screen Deck
"Audiobahn" A2300HCT 2Ch High Current Amp 2400W RMS Mono into 1 Ohm
"Audiobahn" A6004T 4ch 600W Intake Series Amp 75W RMS Per Ch
(2) "Audiobahn" AW1208T 12" Subwoofers 1500W RMS each
(4) "Audiobahn" AS65Q 6.5" 3-Way Speakers 100W RMS each
(2) "Precision Power" Componet Tweeters 75W RMS each
(1) HC-800 Powercell Stronger Than 100 Fared Caps
0 Guage Amp Installation Kit
SUSPENSION:
Goldline 1.5" Lowering Springs (2" Drop)
KYB-AGX Adjustable Shocks/Struts
J&M Sub Frame Connectors
J&M Lower Control Arms
J&M Relocation Brackets
J&M Strut Tower Brace
UMI Adjustable Panhard Bar
Full Polyurethane Bushing Kit
ENGINE: SLP Airfoil
Polished Intake Elbow
Polished Cold Air Intake
Descreened MAF
TB Bypass
Hypertech 160 Thermostat
Manual Fan Switch
Amsoil S2000 0W-30 Full Synthetic Oil & (EAO25) 25,000 Mile Oil Filter
EXHAUST:
Flowmaster Catback
3.5" SLP Chrome Tips (Slash Cut)
WHEELS & TIRES:
17 X 9.5 Enkei "Win" Wheels
Falken 275/40/ZR17's
FUTURE MODS:
One Big Turbo.....that's it!!
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| Points for Z28 | Total Votes | Points for Wicked Z |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | 31 | 88 |
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