1968 Camaro - GM History
GM began designing the "F-Car" as early as 1963 to compete with other automakers in ways that the Chevy Corvair could not. This was one of the first American cars to use computers extensively in the design process, later lending characteristics to other Chevy nameplates. Collaboration between engineers and designers on handling, performance and fluid-theme styling was realized. Camaro got its name from a French dictionary that cited it's meaning as comrade or pal. Others have said it implies being a part of the owner or personal driving experience. Either way, it would become an American icon prompting songs, movies, plays and books to be written about it. The first Camaro's were sold in 1966 as ’67 models. Unlike its main competitor, Camaro consisted of a sub-frame attached to a uni-body for better road and noise isolation as well as better ride quality. From the Style Trim Group to the Rally Sport Package to the Super Sport, there were a myriad of options. There was even a special edition Z28 with a special small-block V8 engine that was developed as a contender for SCCA's Trans-Am Racing Series. Recognized for its performance and style, Camaro was selected as the Official Pace Car of the 1967 Indianapolis 500. The 1968 model year was the first to have the now-famous Houndstooth cloth interior option along with astro ventilation. The Camaro SS offered two distinctive hoods: one for the 350 engine and one for the 396. 235,147 Camaro's were produced in 1968. The RS Headlamps now are vacuum operated and more reliable. The Side Vent Windows were removed and side marker lights were added. This was the "middle" year model of the First-Gen Camaro's built by Chevrolet.
Lopez Racing Modifications
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383 LT4 SBC V8
Holley 950 cfm Double Pumper GM Performance Carbed LT4 Intake AFR Aluminum Ported & Polished Heads Comp Cams Camshaft Harland Sharp Roller Rockers w/Poly Locks Crane Cams Lifters Crane Cams Push Rods Mr. Gasket Co. Gaskets Hooker Super Comp Headers Lopez Racing Custom Built Oil Pan GM Performance Aluminum Valve Covers ARP Fasteners MSD 6AL Ignition System MSD Billet Distributor MSD 8.5mm Race Wires AC Delco Spark Plugs Jimmy Arabie Racing PowerGlide 4500 Stall Torque Converter Hurst Quarter Stick Shifter Hurst Line Lock Hurst Line Lock Shifter Knob Ford 9" Rear End Moser Axles & Third Member Precision Gear 5.00 Rear Gears |
Mickey Thompson ET Fronts - 26x4.5x15's
Mickey Thompson ET Drags - 32.0x11.5x15's (at certain events MT ET Drags - 29.5x10.5x15's) Weld Mag Lites 2.0 - 15x3.5 Weld Drag Lites - 15x12 (at certain events Weld Drag Lites - 15x10) Full Frame built by Lopez Racing S&W 12 Point Roll Cage Lakewood Welded Driveshaft Loop QAL Adj. Rear Coil Over Shocks QAL Adj. Front Coil Over Shocks Jaz 3 Gallon Fuel Cell Moroso Black Electric Fuel Pump Russell Fuel Line Fittings Russell Braided Fuel Line Autometer Tach & Gauges Moroso Cage Mount Switch Panel Harwood Fiberglass Hood Harwood Fiberglass Trunk Lid DUZ Fasteners Kirkey Racing Seat & Seat Cover Lopez Racing Roll Bar Video Camera Mount Simpson Cam-Lock 5 Point Safety Harness Simpson Window Net Lopez Racing Aluminum Tub Lopez Racing Back Half Kit |
