Camaro Fans!!! - The Firearms Forum

gun-nut · 12-27-2011, 01:30 PM

Well If you are a Camaro Fan and a drag racing fan you all got to look up the 2012 COPO Camaro! Its sounds like a heck of a car. Price from what i was told is about $85,000 for one. Just get in it and turn the key and you are down the track. But here is the real kicker. I got to help produce the connecting rods for this thing!

Just a little of something that i had to share with you all.

nynomad · 12-27-2011, 02:01 PM

Had a 1977 camaro - wishing for a 2012 SS.

Cool that you made some parts for that beast!

Marlin T · 12-27-2011, 10:07 PM

Yes Sir, looks like a bad to the bone machine.

American Leader · 12-27-2011, 10:09 PM

OH YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

marlin795 · 12-28-2011, 12:28 AM

I'm a Ford man.

gun-nut · 12-28-2011, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlin795

I'm a Ford man.

sorry about your luck LOL

gun-nut · 12-28-2011, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nynomad

Had a 1977 camaro - wishing for a 2012 SS.

Cool that you made some parts for that beast!

I cant give the specs. on the rods, but they are using the Callies Ultra rods. yes i work at Callies.

68c15 · 12-28-2011, 06:12 PM

what kind of boost is that Whipple putting out?

I would like to see the gorilla (Jeremy Clarkson) from Top Gear test that one.

it should be a good run against the Shelbys.

Popgunner · 12-28-2011, 06:20 PM

I loved the look on Clarkson's face when he mashed the peddle on the new 680hp corvette. He drives so many expensive cars & has a reserved bored look but when he hit the gas on that vette he looked surprised & got a big grin. The show where they drove american muscle cars accross a few states.

Bobitis · 12-28-2011, 06:39 PM

Had an '85 Z-28. While it could handle any curve in the road, it was a POS.

Engine problems, tranny problems, rear end, body, you name it.

I traded it in on a Chevy 4x4 in 89. That one qualified for lemon of the year. I have a complete record of shop time, and wasted repairs. The regional rep from GM and I got to know each other on a 1st name basis.

At one point, he finally asked me 'what it would take, short of going to court'.
I told him, "replace the entire drive train". They did.

Without going into details, all I can say is the technicians at GM are less than worthless.

Never again.

millwright · 12-28-2011, 11:04 PM

Camaro plus "big motor".......Brings back memories.....

Local guy in TN had one with a much tweaked small block. Bought some M/T street slicks and blew a clutch because the horse wouldn't smoke those slicks. Sent a "crate motor" to the BDGIT along with a check. A month later the crate showed up and two days later he fired it up ! Wheeled it into the street and "launched it" .....for about 200 feet ! Those M/Ts ended up just under the "B" pillar ! Took two weeks of welding/fishplating and yard scrounging to fix ! >MW

68c15 · 12-29-2011, 05:27 AM

unfortunately my fast days are behind me but there is a chance my mid-life crisis may bring them back.

I helped a buddy build a 67 Skylark Convert. that would lift the front tires and smoke an 87 GN with a bottle.
I built a 77 Impala that hit 173mph, at least that's what the cop and his radar said.
I built an 80 K20 that would haul 14 engines and still do 125mph
I had an 80 KZ750LTD that I backed off at 130mph.
now I drive to work in a 2000 Accord 4 door and fish from a 15' alumacraft

Popgunner · 12-29-2011, 12:42 PM

My camaro experiences were with a 1970 Z-28 that I dragraced/played with in high school auto shop/had tons of fun with for 4 years of high school. Also a 67 ss350 that I restored & some guy liked it that was in Maine. He had his brother buy it here in Utah & drive it to Main for him. Never drove that one too much but I had fun restoring it.

Now my Chevy's are the 68 Chevelle I finished restoring last year & my Corvette that I was able to take to Miller Motorsports park here in Utah. This summer me & the Vette went through some of the high speed driving classes at Miller's. I had driven it 105k miles on the street but never knew what it would do on a track like that

Some video of another Vette that's a little quicker than mine at Miller's. Mine hits 140 in the long straight, his hits 160: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHvJuUNJihg

Maximilian II · 12-30-2011, 08:45 PM

Had a 1980 with a hopped up 350, and an '84 with 305 that I left stock. Loved both cars, they just plain suited me for size and attitude.
I like the new ones, but also like the Mustang and Challenger.

gun-nut · 12-31-2011, 05:18 AM

Well i will just add another thing to this. My boss came out and to all the people that only work on the rod line she hand us a COPO hat. GM sent them to us. Thers only 9 of us on the rod line. Its cool to walk in the plant and the other guys just hate to see us ware them.

alex.cirabisi · 12-31-2011, 09:46 AM

I'm an american man... so i'll buy ford and chevy.

Eddie N · 12-31-2011, 09:23 PM

Still workin' on my '83. Can I have that motor?

12-27-2011, 01:30 PM	#1
gun-nut Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ohio Contributor Posts: 947	Camaro Fans!!! Well If you are a Camaro Fan and a drag racing fan you all got to look up the 2012 COPO Camaro! Its sounds like a heck of a car. Price from what i was told is about $85,000 for one. Just get in it and turn the key and you are down the track. But here is the real kicker. I got to help produce the connecting rods for this thing! Just a little of something that i had to share with you all. __________________ Don't retreat just reload. -->

12-27-2011, 02:01 PM	#2
nynomad V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 380	Re: Camaro Fans!!! Had a 1977 camaro - wishing for a 2012 SS. Cool that you made some parts for that beast!

12-27-2011, 10:07 PM	#3
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: Camaro Fans!!! Yes Sir, looks like a bad to the bone machine. __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

12-27-2011, 10:09 PM	#4
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: Camaro Fans!!! OH YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-28-2011, 12:28 AM	#5
marlin795 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calvary Chapel Bible College; Murrieta,CA Posts: 755	Re: Camaro Fans!!! I'm a Ford man. __________________ Native born Californian, adopted by the Great State Of Texas! PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!!

12-28-2011, 06:12 PM	#8
68c15 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,156	Re: Camaro Fans!!! what kind of boost is that Whipple putting out? I would like to see the gorilla (Jeremy Clarkson) from Top Gear test that one. it should be a good run against the Shelbys.

12-28-2011, 06:20 PM	#9
Popgunner Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Contributor Posts: 1,764	Re: Camaro Fans!!! I loved the look on Clarkson's face when he mashed the peddle on the new 680hp corvette. He drives so many expensive cars & has a reserved bored look but when he hit the gas on that vette he looked surprised & got a big grin. The show where they drove american muscle cars accross a few states.

12-28-2011, 06:39 PM	#10
Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Re: Camaro Fans!!! Had an '85 Z-28. While it could handle any curve in the road, it was a POS. Engine problems, tranny problems, rear end, body, you name it. I traded it in on a Chevy 4x4 in 89. That one qualified for lemon of the year. I have a complete record of shop time, and wasted repairs. The regional rep from GM and I got to know each other on a 1st name basis. At one point, he finally asked me 'what it would take, short of going to court'. I told him, "replace the entire drive train". They did. Without going into details, all I can say is the technicians at GM are less than worthless. Never again. __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all

12-28-2011, 11:04 PM	#11
millwright Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,445	Re: Camaro Fans!!! Camaro plus "big motor".......Brings back memories..... Local guy in TN had one with a much tweaked small block. Bought some M/T street slicks and blew a clutch because the horse wouldn't smoke those slicks. Sent a "crate motor" to the BDGIT along with a check. A month later the crate showed up and two days later he fired it up ! Wheeled it into the street and "launched it" .....for about 200 feet ! Those M/Ts ended up just under the "B" pillar ! Took two weeks of welding/fishplating and yard scrounging to fix ! >MW

12-29-2011, 05:27 AM	#12
68c15 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,156	Re: Camaro Fans!!! unfortunately my fast days are behind me but there is a chance my mid-life crisis may bring them back. I helped a buddy build a 67 Skylark Convert. that would lift the front tires and smoke an 87 GN with a bottle. I built a 77 Impala that hit 173mph, at least that's what the cop and his radar said. I built an 80 K20 that would haul 14 engines and still do 125mph I had an 80 KZ750LTD that I backed off at 130mph. now I drive to work in a 2000 Accord 4 door and fish from a 15' alumacraft Last edited by 68c15; 12-29-2011 at 05:27 AM.. Reason: I gots to learn how to spell

12-29-2011, 12:42 PM	#13
Popgunner Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Contributor Posts: 1,764	Re: Camaro Fans!!! My camaro experiences were with a 1970 Z-28 that I dragraced/played with in high school auto shop/had tons of fun with for 4 years of high school. Also a 67 ss350 that I restored & some guy liked it that was in Maine. He had his brother buy it here in Utah & drive it to Main for him. Never drove that one too much but I had fun restoring it. Now my Chevy's are the 68 Chevelle I finished restoring last year & my Corvette that I was able to take to Miller Motorsports park here in Utah. This summer me & the Vette went through some of the high speed driving classes at Miller's. I had driven it 105k miles on the street but never knew what it would do on a track like that Some video of another Vette that's a little quicker than mine at Miller's. Mine hits 140 in the long straight, his hits 160: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHvJuUNJihg Last edited by Popgunner; 12-29-2011 at 12:58 PM..

12-30-2011, 08:45 PM	#14
Maximilian II Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northwest GA Posts: 1,385	Re: Camaro Fans!!! Had a 1980 with a hopped up 350, and an '84 with 305 that I left stock. Loved both cars, they just plain suited me for size and attitude. I like the new ones, but also like the Mustang and Challenger. __________________ Karma is just justice, without the satisfaction. And I don't believe in justice. -Joe Sarno, bagman.

12-31-2011, 05:18 AM	#15
gun-nut Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ohio Contributor Posts: 947	Re: Camaro Fans!!! Well i will just add another thing to this. My boss came out and to all the people that only work on the rod line she hand us a COPO hat. GM sent them to us. Thers only 9 of us on the rod line. Its cool to walk in the plant and the other guys just hate to see us ware them. __________________ Don't retreat just reload.

12-31-2011, 09:46 AM	#16
alex.cirabisi V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Midland , Michigan Posts: 80	Re: Camaro Fans!!! I'm an american man... so i'll buy ford and chevy. __________________ I know how failure tastes, I drink it straight from the carton, I always keep a gallon in the fridge at my apartment to remind me how it feels to drop the ball like Stevie Bartman

12-31-2011, 09:23 PM	#17
Eddie N Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Contributor Posts: 1,192	Re: Camaro Fans!!! Still workin' on my '83. Can I have that motor? __________________ September 11, 2001 Hope and Change: I hope there's some change left in my paycheck! 2012: Saying good bye to my paycheck.