SCCA CAM Class.

[dolf]

If you had a 1st Gen Camaro and a clean slate what would you build to compete in the new class? What mods to lighten it up? LS or aluminum sbc? Front and rear suspension? Brakes? Which 200 tread wear tires? Aero

[TheJDMan]

Just spend some time reading threads here and on Pro-Touring.com and you will find out what others are doing.

[SSLance]

The most extreme example of a CAM legal first gen I am aware of is Mike Dusold's 67 Camaro. There is a Vorslag thread here somewhere of a wild first gen they are building as well but it hasn't been updated in a while. Mark Stielow has built several beautiful and functional first gens, each one better than the last and the builds are documented very well here. Mary Pozzi's Camaro is a 2nd gen but you can get some great ideas from her car as well.

In those examples above you will see a ton of work and cubic dollars spent plus some very good hands on the wheel as well. Stepping down a bit from the 6 figure builds, the Ridetech 48 hour Camaro is probably the fastest I can think of still on a stock front subframe. Most all run built LS power, a ton of aftermarket suspension gear front and rear and the widest wheel and tire combos they can fit under them.

The world is your oyster, all you have to do is open up your wallet and get to cutting...

[CJD Automotive]

Compete or be competitive? HUGE distinction between the two and how you build the car.

[modernbeat]

This is what I'd build. The fenders and front valance are aluminum. The hood and doors are fiberglass. The white stuff is original sheetmetal.



It's being built around a 315/345 Hoosier tire, but can easily be swapped to a 313/335 Rival S.


Of course there's not much left of the original body...or frame...or drivetrain...or anything.


But there is a whole lot of performance in a relatively uncomplicated chassis.

[SBDave]

Very cool Jason! I occasionally check out your website and I always learn something