RS/SS - to transform it or keep it stock? - Lateral-g Forums

**califconstruct** · #1 04-29-2012, 07:19 AM

If you had an RS/SS - original camaro, with all its original parts, would you convert it into a Pro-touring type car?

Front/Rear Suspension
Engine swap, 500hp. - and keep the original in the corner.
keep the interior stock. - deluxe
18'sx11's at the rear. 18's front.

looking for a little feedback.

Thanks Art

green 69 · #2 04-29-2012, 07:44 AM

You could do everything on your list including brakes but I don't think I would mini tub it for the 18x11. I would use a size that works in the stock wheel wells,18x9 or 9.5 maybe. It looks like a great car so I wouldn't do anything to it that you couldn't unbolt to put back to stock.

Brian

**214Chevy** · #3 04-29-2012, 07:50 AM

That's a loaded question. It depends on your taste and style. If you were a senior in high school and a 67 RS/SS was your first car or a car your dad bought back then and you've wanted one ever since then, then you may want to keep it stock. If you're on a budget and the car is nice and it will only take $2k-$3k to get it in top running shape, then keep it stock. Now, on the other hand, if you're like me and could care less about stock, then pro-tour it. I love the idea of a 500 hp engine with 18x11's in the rear with some nice 3-piece wheels and a 5 or 6 speed tranny rumbling down the freeway. But, all of that comes at a larger budget too. So, it's entirely up to you. I will end it with this, that is a nice looking first Gen you have there to me.

SuperSport · #4 04-29-2012, 08:41 AM

Bolt on, bolt off Danielson.

Bucketlist2012 · #5 04-29-2012, 09:39 AM

It is personal taste..

I modified a number's matching car that I have owned for 28 years.

No tubs or fuel cell, so everything is bolt on...But I love the braking and handling and looks of my car now..

Just yesterday a punk in an Audi thought he would ride my A$$ going into some turns coming off the freeway..

He thought I would have to slow down....I sped up...Left him in the dust...Never going over the 65 mph speed limit...I just did it in the turns...

Track Junky · #6 04-29-2012, 10:24 AM

If I had a super clean RS/SS and wanted a PT car I would sell the RS/SS to someone who appreciates that type of thing. It would be a shame to cut up a TRUE matching numbers car.

**Flash68** · #7 04-29-2012, 11:18 AM

Art, doesn't this car already have a botched mini tub job that needs repairing? I thought I read that...

**WSSix** · #8 04-29-2012, 11:25 AM

I'm with Gae on this one. It's only original once. Getting another car opens you up to not being constrained to bolt on or easily removable parts. Besides, once you do modify it, even with parts that can be removed, the car is no different than a non original car with the same changes.

jeff71 · #9 04-29-2012, 12:58 PM

Maybe keep it and do something like this....

http://www.rushforthwheels.com/galle...8/100_0822.JPG

or

http://www.rushforthwheels.com/galle...6/100_0782.JPG

Bucketlist2012 · #10 04-29-2012, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff71

Maybe keep it and do something like this....

http://www.rushforthwheels.com/galle...8/100_0822.JPG

or

http://www.rushforthwheels.com/galle...6/100_0782.JPG

Bingo, we have a winner...

That is what I am talking about...I saw those cars and more on the website..

For me, that is it...But again, it is only my opinion, and my opinion only works for me...

I will keep my car for life, then someone else can do whatever they want..

Whatever you each decide...They are cool cars no matter what..