4cyl Camaro?

[Soup DeVille]

The kid in the turbo Civic won't know what hit him!

And the guy in the Mustang will be even more perplexed!

[Lazerous]

And the guy in the Mustang will be even more perplexed!

Viva La Camaro!

[Eye of the Tiger]

Viva La Camaro!

I thought you were selling it.

[Soup DeVille]

Actually, the more I think about it, the more I would love to have a low-buck no options manual 4-cylinder turbo Camaro...

[Eye of the Tiger]

Actually, the more I think about it, the more I would love to have a low-buck no options manual 4-cylinder turbo Camaro...

would wouldn't?

[S204STi]

It's kinda like the return of the Mustang II SVO or whatever that was called...only good!

[Lazerous]

I thought you were selling it.

Only to buy a turbo 4 cylinder.

No really, I'm confused on whether or not to sell it.
Too many good memories with that car. If only it wasn't such a dog...

[Eye of the Tiger]

Only to buy a turbo 4 cylinder.

No really, I'm confused on whether or not to sell it.
Too many good memories with that car. If only it wasn't such a dog...

Do you have a garage and a little extra cash? It could be a fun project car. Put a turbo on it.

[Lazerous]

Do you have a garage and a little extra cash? It could be a fun project car. Put a turbo on it.

I do have a garage back home. It is currently occupied by both of my parents' cars but they would be more than willing to allow me to take up one of the spaces if I needed to work on the car.

How much in cash are we talking for a decent turbo?

[Eye of the Tiger]

I do have a garage back home. It is currently occupied by both of my parents' cars but they would be more than willing to allow me to take up one of the spaces if I needed to work on the car.

How much in cash are we talking for a decent turbo?

How much cash? That depends on how good can you weld.
Basic parts you would need to buy for a basic low-pressure setup are a properly sized turbo ($100-500), rising rate fuel pressure regulator ($50-150), blow off valve ($100), and varioius pipes, tubes, hoses, lines, fittings and what not ($??). Fabricate all the exhaust piping, and you'll save mucho $$$.

I don't think there is a kit anywhere, but you might want to ask these guys http://www.force-fed-fabrications.com/index2.htm

[Lazerous]

How much cash? That depends on how good can you weld.
Basic parts you would need to buy for a basic low-pressure setup are a properly sized turbo ($100-500), rising rate fuel pressure regulator ($50-150), blow off valve ($100), and varioius pipes, tubes, hoses, lines, fittings and what not ($??). Fabricate all the exhaust piping, and you'll save mucho $$$.

I don't think there is a kit anywhere, but you might want to ask these guys http://www.force-fed-fabrications.com/index2.htm

I was just doing a little research myself and stumbled upon that site as well. They seem to be the best bet for info on 3.4L F-body turbos.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I was just doing a little research myself and stumbled upon that site as well. They seem to be the best bet for info on 3.4L F-body turbos.

Or you can swap in a V8.

[Lazerous]

Or you can swap in a V8.

This summer shall hold some interesting opportunities. Either some serious Camaro mods or a Ninja 250...................or nothing at all.

[Eye of the Tiger]

This summer shall hold some interesting opportunities. Either some serious Camaro mods or a Ninja 250...................or nothing at all.

Do you think you would seriously do a turbo? I would be extremely jealous.

[Soup DeVille]

would wouldn't?

huh?

(I'm sorry, but dancing meatwad is quite distracting)

[Lazerous]

Do you think you would seriously do a turbo? I would be extremely jealous.

If those guys offer a kit then I would be more than willing to undergo the project. However, I have little to no skills at welding and some of that fabrication shit you talked about. So it all depends.

I won't have much time in the summer but it will be a long summer so a couple of hours here and there should get the job done if I ever go through with it.

[Eye of the Tiger]

If those guys offer a kit then I would be more than willing to undergo the project. However, I have little to no skills at welding and some of that fabrication shit you talked about. So it all depends.

I won't have much time in the summer but it will be a long summer so a couple of hours here and there should get the job done if I ever go through with it.

Or a Ninja

[Lazerous]

Or a Ninja

A Ninja would be the much easier route.

[Eye of the Tiger]

A Ninja would be the much easier route.

Yeah, so get a Ninja. The Camaro will pay for it.

[Lazerous]

Yeah, so get a Ninja. The Camaro will pay for it.

I don't get any money from selling the Camaro, remember?

[Eye of the Tiger]

I don't get any money from selling the Camaro, remember?

In that case, you can sell it to me. I'll give you nothing for it! 

[Lazerous]

In that case, you can sell it to me. I'll give you nothing for it! 

I'll get nothing for it. You'll have to pay up to my parents, though.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I'll get nothing for it. You'll have to pay up to my parents, though.

Tell them I will have $371 if I ever get my paycheck from last month,which reminds me...
WHERE IS MY DAMN PAYCHECK!?!?!?!?! I NEED TO BUY A CLUTCH WITH THAT MONEY! 

[Lazerous]

Tell them I will have $371 if I ever get my paycheck from last month,which reminds me...
WHERE IS MY DAMN PAYCHECK!?!?!?!?! I NEED TO BUY A CLUTCH WITH THAT MONEY! 

Haha! You got robbed of your money!

[omicron]

Your car also rides on a chassis designed, and thus optimized, specifically for that car.  When you build a smaller car on the platform originally intended for a larger one, you end up with a car that is heavy for its physical size.  The platform is not optimized for use in a smaller car.

Why does the Challenger weigh 2 tons?  Because the full sized sedan platform it's built on is made heavy to support its primary design purpose.

Why is the 350Z so heavy for its size?  Because it's based on a platform that underpins not just a midsize car, but also a full size sedan and a crossover SUV.

And the Camaro's Zeta platform was originally developed as a four-door five-metre family sedan, five-door station wagon and two-door ute - so I don't expect a Camaro to weigh much less, if at all, than its V6/V8 Commodore equivalent.

SS-V manual = 1790kg (3946lb)
SV6 manual = 1725kg (3802lb)

[LonghornTX]

Like previously pointed out, these new pony cars are heavy as an anvil because of being parts bin specials - not because of safety or anything else.  I'd really think something that would sell in the volume of a Mustang/Camaro could at least get its own frikkin chassis....

The Mustang pretty much DOES have its own chassis.  It shares a few parts and design features with other cars, but for the most part, it is on its own chassis.

I really think you're logic is misguided, to be honest.  If you're RX8 had a V8 in it, and a strong enough braking system and drivetrain to support it, it would probably not be much lighter.

[LonghornTX]

It's kinda like the return of the Mustang II SVO or whatever that was called...only good!

The SVO Mustang was quite good.  If this car is anywhere near as good (for its time of course), it will be a success.

[Cobra93]

Awww, did the 'stang fanboys get all mad at my statement?

Yeah, you really hurt my feelings.   I crack a little joke and you get defensive. Get over yourself, sensitive ponytail guy.

Care to provide a link nethead? I looked through the first two pages but couldn't find it. Interior styling comes back to a persons personal taste, but to say these two cars ('stang vs 'maro) are only about some glitzy interior is just wrong.

http://www.carspin.net/forums/index.php?topic=12721.0  Notice that almost everyone hated the interior. I hope GM does better with the production version, because I would definitely consider one. I guess I'm not much of a fanboy, after all. 

[Byteme]

Camaro and shitty are two terms that are never used in the same sentence. Mustang and shitty is a different story.

I had an 84 Camaro.  The Thesaurus listed the word "Shitty"  the entry was "See Camaro".

I do remember the iron Duke being offered in 84, but I think it was phased out in 85, with the 2.8 V6 being the base engine.

[SVT666]

I had an 84 Camaro.  The Thesaurus listed the word "Shitty"  the entry was "See Camaro".