Cars > Challenges > “Beast” Vs “GhostRider”
1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
“Beast”
1989 Chevrolet Beretta Euro GTU
“GhostRider”
Head to Head
About “Beast”
I brought this car almost 2yrs ago and I loved it the moment I saw it.The day I drove it home from the dealer I was so scared cause it was my first v8 and my first manual trans.For the first week I was doing a lot of cruising and constant drooling over the car until one day on my way to a I noticed the temp started to creep up so I quickly shut it off and went to pay for the gas. About time i got out I saw antifreeze all on the ground...me being a rookie didn't think to much about it other then it being too much coolant in the system. So as I pulled away (lika dummy) the temp went up! I drove as fast as I could to get back home and before I did the cars power was steadily dropping and I was like oh sh8t! When I got it to my driveway it overheated. The result cracked heads, leaky radiator..Currently I pulled the motor cause it chewed up the crank bearings so its time to build my 383 and hope I can get my rear mount twin turbo going too!
About “GhostRider”
I bought the car on the cheap almost 3 years ago and have been fixing her up ever since. Originally purchased with a mere 67,000 miles, she now has only 113,000!!
The car is not only a daily driver, but my Auto Cross and Rally Cross car as well. It actually performs very well as a Rally Cross car and took second place in the Rocky Mountain Divisional Rally Cross in 2006. Since then I have been Autoo Crossing it mostly, trying to work on that perfect line...
There were a few thousand Berettas made for the European countries with different headlights, tail lights, side mirrors and more. This car is the most complete European conversion of a Beretta outside of the European countries.
Specs for “Beast”
5.7L V8 LT1
Features
Sequential-port fuel injection.
A low-restriction three way catalyst after Y pipe (93-95)
A low-restriction three way catalyst on each cylinder bank (96+ & California).
Reverse-flow cooling system channels cooler water to the cylinder heads first.
Gear-driven water pump ensures coolant flow even if accessory belt breaks.
A short runner intake manifold with multi-port fuel injection, high compression pistons, free-flowing aluminum cylinder heads, and a hydraulic roller cam.
Heart-Shaped combustion chambers enhance combustion effciency (fast burn heads)
Type:90 Degree V
Longitudinal 5.7 V8 350ci
Firing Order:1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 ;
Left Bank:1-3-5-7;
Right Bank:2-4-6-8
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Valve Config : Overhead Valves; Manufactured: Flint, Michigan ; Valve Lifters: Hydraulic
Bore x Stroke: 4.00x 3.48 in. ; Fuel System: Sequential-Port Fuel Injection;
Horsepower:
265 hp@ 5000 RPM single Catalyst
275 hp@ 5000 RPM dual Catalyst
Torque: 325 ft lbs; Block:Cast Iron ;Cylinder Heads:Cast Aluminum; Intake Manifold:Cast Aluminum
Fuel: 91 octane; Pistons: Cast Alum. (impacted) ;Connecting Rods: Forged steel early models, Powdered iron late models
Crankshaft: Nodular Cast Iron ; Coolant thermostat opens at 180 Degrees F; Fuel Tank Capacity:15.5 Gallons
Fuel Tank Location:rear and above rear axle; Fuel injectors at Inlet Ports; Exhaust is All Stainless-Steel
Transmissions
T-56 Manual Six-Speed
Gear Ratios:
(Man) 1st:2.66
(Man) 2nd:1.78
(Man) 3rd:1.30
(Man)4th:1.00
(Man)5th:0.74
(Man)6th:0.50
(Man)Reverse:2.90
Axle Ratio:3.42
Pinion teeth:12
Ring gear:41
Maximum Upshift MPH
1-2nd: 48mph 2-3rd:93mph 3-4th:150mph= 2.73 Axle
1-2nd: 36mph 2-3rd:73mph 3-4th:126mph= 3.23 Axle (performance axle)
Max. Upshift Engine Speed= 5700 RPM
(Auto) Max. Kickdown Speeds
4-3rd: 142mph 3-2nd:86mph 2-1st:29mph=2.73 Axle
4-3rd: 118mph 3-2nd:67mph 2-1st:31mph=3.23 Axle
Axle Ratios:
3.23: Pinion=13 Ring Gear=42 (performance axle)
2.73: Pinion=15 Ring Gear=41
Rear Axle Limited Slip Differential type= Disc Clutches
Antilock Front and Rear Disc Brakes
Standard Tire Size Z28 P235/55R16
Optional Tires: Hi-perfomance Z rated tires P245/50ZR16(With this option car is not speed limited because tires are capable of speeds in excess of 150mph)
Performance Package (RPO CODE 1LE:Intended For Serious Performance Enthusiasts Only)
Includes Engine Oil Cooler and Special Handling Suspension System, Oil cooler also included with performance axle)
Including Larger Stabilizer Bars, Stiffer Shock Absorbers and Bushings.
Specs for “GhostRider”
1989 Chevrolet Beretta
2.8L V6 engine
3-speed auto transmission
120 Horse Power (or more?)
Most complete Euro conversion outside of the European states!
Extras:
- 3M clear bra application
- 136 DB air horn
- XM radio
- Trimmed antenna
- Tinted windows
- Keyless entry
- Remote start
- Sony CD player
- Infinity dash speakers
- Boston Accoustics rear speakers
- Race modified E-brake
Factory Options for “Beast”
6 speed manual trans
Factory Options for “GhostRider”
Base model to GTU conversion
- Full GTU body kit
- Power windows
- Power locks
- Remote trunk release
- GTZ interior upgrades
- GTZ seats with inflatable lumbar support
- GTZ Leather wrapped steering wheel
- 60/40 split folding seat
- Solid front grille
- Z26 style turn signals and fog lights
- Trunk mounted cargo net
- Beretta windshield logo
My wheels are factory originals but have been completely refinished and highlighted white. They are now one off white Beretta Indy style wheels.
Mods for “Beast”
head and tail light covers ,10% black tint, black painted stock rims, autometer gauges,proform shiftlight, sony xplode stereo & speakers, B&M short shifter & shift knob, red led lights for gauges and dash, Mallory ignition ,msd ignition coil, rear seat delete, relocated battery, Comp cams pushrods, BBk shorty headers, Trickflow intake elbow & custom cold air intake, sony 10 disc cd changer
Mods for “GhostRider”
Engine:
- Polished and painted intake plenum and valve cover
- Tranzgenic cold air intake
- Fast Forward Performance under drive pulley
- Fast Forward Performance billet dogbone engine mount
- Magnaflow high flow cat
- Magnaflow high flow muffler
- Custom 2 1/4" mandrel bent exhaust
- Full AC system removal
- GM Factory AC delete pulley
- Throttle body bypass on coolant line
- Best believe that engine is clean
Interiror:
- Fully custom GTZ style interior swap:
GTZ seats with inflatable lumbar support
GTZ rear seat with 60/40 split fold down
GTZ door panels with smooth felt inlay
GTZ rear interior panels with smooth felt inlay
GTZ leather wrapped black steering wheel
- Black carpet
- Black dashmat
- Black center console
- Black rear deck
- '92 Seatbelt swap
- Custom mount trunk release
Exterior:
- Most complete European Moch exterior
Euro headlight swap
Euro fender flares
Euro side mirrors
Euro tail lights
- City lights in headlights
- Z26 fog lights w/o diffusers
- Clear Z26 style turn signals
- Clear side markers
- Z34 hood louvers
Suspension & Tires
- KYB struts
- Koni shocks
- Eibach lowering springs with 1" drop
- Full Energy Suspension poly front bushings
- GM strut brace
- GM radiator to strut braces
- GM lower sub frame brace
- Addco rear sway bar
- GM internal rear brace
- Custom rear shock tower brace
- Daily wheel: Custom color matched 16" GTU wheels
- Daily tire: Pirelli Centurato P3000 @ P205/55R-16
- Race wheel: MB Motoring 15x6.5
- Race tire: Falken Ziex ZE-512 @ 205/60R-15
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| Points for Beast | Total Votes | Points for GhostRider |
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| 7 | 7 | 28 |
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