SOM z28
01-06-2010, 08:11 PM
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01-07-2010, 08:27 AM
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The Z28 code was the RPO code they used when the 67 Camaro was to be ordered with an engine that met the specs of the SCCA Racing. that engine had to have less then 305 Cubic Inches.
So Chevy took a 327 block, installed a 289 crank, and got a 302. This was used for both the 67 and 68 years. In 69, they had the TRUE 302 (DZ302) that they used.
The Z28 moniker was not planned on being displayed, until the huge success of the orders. So, in 68, they started calling the cars with that RPO a Z28.
Also, besides the engine, suspension and a few other items where cnaged as well.
Z28 was such a popular name, that it stuck to the end of the Camaro.
So Chevy took a 327 block, installed a 289 crank, and got a 302. This was used for both the 67 and 68 years. In 69, they had the TRUE 302 (DZ302) that they used.
The Z28 moniker was not planned on being displayed, until the huge success of the orders. So, in 68, they started calling the cars with that RPO a Z28.
Also, besides the engine, suspension and a few other items where cnaged as well.
Z28 was such a popular name, that it stuck to the end of the Camaro.
01-07-2010, 09:13 AM
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SOM is not too far off from Cayenne Red Metallic (chevy)/Red-Orange Metallic (pontiac). I think those were '98 only colors....then we had nothing similar till '01 when SOM was released.
Hugger Orange is still my favorite of the oranges though.
Hugger Orange is still my favorite of the oranges though.
01-13-2010, 08:52 PM
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