Gen 5 Camaro Internal Engine Tech - Body In White are ready to start shipping

GM Performance Parts announced the availability of a "Body in White" program at the Performance Racing Industry Show in Orlando.

That program would give hard core racers the ability to purchase bare 2010 Camaro bodies for all out race cars.

Well I am happy to announce that the bodies are starting to hit the GM Performance Parts Warehouse. Back orders will start to ship this week!

Those who have ordered bodies should be contacted by their GM Performance Parts dealer.

If you haven't ordered yours for next season now is the time to contact your dealer.

I know the number of BIW Camaros that have been ordered. I am excited to these things in the hands of some of the most talented chassis builders.

You will also notice in the picture some of the GM Performance Parts crate engines at the warehouse. Mountains of crate engines!!!!!



Robin


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holy crap....i might have to sell my car as a roller and do something else with my 454 :devil:

Wow, that just looks so freaking cool. . . . . . :)

wow....that's all i can say:hail:

What do they run?

I think I read about $7,000

New...background....new underware...

has anyone put a solid rear axle in one of these yet?

$7000 dollars = awesome! Look at all those crate engines.

damn that is expensive! By the time you add in freight it might be cheaper to get a regular camaro and sell off what you don't need.

damn that is expensive! By the time you add in freight it might be cheaper to get a regular camaro and sell off what you don't need.

:huh: I don't think so Tim.

damn. i mean damnnnnnnn. those really are mountains of crate engines. oh, and i guess the BIW is badass too :lol: i cant wait too see one of those with a BG cube/FI motor in it:devil:

Can I have just one LS7 out of that stack....Please?

:huh: I don't think so Tim.

All depends on what your doing with it. Suspension, powerplant, drivetrain, wheels/tires, k-member, wiring harnness,glass or lexan, bumper covers, cage, Dash, seats, steering, door mech all add up. I have about 40k into my 4th gen BIW with me doing all of the work with the exception of the cage.

With a new shell everything has to be fab'd and since you can't go bone yard hunting like you can with a 4th gen you are stuck getting some parts from the dealer. The nicest thing is having a fresh piece of canvas with no melt sheet or other insulation material that is applied to a new car. Would I buy another body in White in a 5th gen? In a hot second!

Robin where's ours?? :) :) :)

Now... THAT is a toy store.

Can I have just one LS7 out of that stack....Please?

I know right? They have a million of those things just sitting there when they could be in our hands being promoted out on the street. Thats what GM needs, some real life "hobbiest" people out there promoting free products and parts. :judge:

Think about it; Who would you "believe" more when looking at an engine choice?...The local racer at the track enjoying his favorite hobby in the world?...or a known sponsored guy who gets paid to tell you that his engine rocks and there is nothing better?

Ill take the local racer anyday, period.

My ex gf's father did development work for "The Big Three" (back when thats what it was) and the first time I took him out in the camaro, he said to me, "you should have been here last year when I had three LS6 corvette engines just sitting in the basement...." Needless to say, I was sadden that my baby could of had a free brand new Ls6. :cry:

Sorry for the rant, those shells are neat and I cannot wait to see some amazing new camaros to come out of them. Whats the weight on one of those bad boys?

I know right? They have a million of those things just sitting there when they could be in our hands being promoted out on the street. Thats what GM needs, some real life "hobbiest" people out there promoting free products and parts. :judge:

Think about it; Who would you "believe" more when looking at an engine choice?...The local racer at the track enjoying his favorite hobby in the world?...or a known sponsored guy who gets paid to tell you that his engine rocks and there is nothing better?

Ill take the local racer anyday, period.

My ex gf's father did development work for "The Big Three" (back when thats what it was) and the first time I took him out in the camaro, he said to me, "you should have been here last year when I had three LS6 corvette engines just sitting in the basement...." Needless to say, I was sadden that my baby could of had a free brand new Ls6. :cry:

Sorry for the rant, those shells are neat and I cannot wait to see some amazing new camaros to come out of them. Whats the weight on one of those bad boys?



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Dr. Jamie Meyer
Product Integration
GM Performance Parts

Hell, while we're at it, what about these: http://image.popularhotrodding.com/f/tech/17040457+pinline_medium/0904phr_09_z+gm_performance_parts_lsx_454+valve_co ver.jpg

GMPP part number 19171272. I NEED a set of these to finish off my LSX build. I've been told they're unavailable but nobody can tell me why. Obviously they exist somewhere in some quantity, however limited they may be. I'd like to know how i could get ahold of a set if Robin or Dr. GMPP could tell me.

Thanks

We aren't going to release them until we start shipping the long-awaited LSX 454 crate engine. That will hit in mid-Oct.

Jamie

WOW!!! The possibilities are just freakin' endless.:cool:

That is awesome. Now If i can clear it with the wife to stop putting money in a college fund and into my car fund. I need one of those crate motors too!!!

I would love to have an LS7 crate motor for my project

I would love to have an LS7 crate motor for my project

Lots of LS7's in stock. Call a GMPP dealer, or you can now order them online here:


https://store.gmperformanceparts.com/store/SelectProd.do?prodId=7701&redir=true&manufacturer=GM&category=Engines&name=LS7%202006%20Corvette%20Z06%20&model=%3C!--19211710--%3E



Put a zip code in, pick a dealer, and you'll see their pricing.


Thanks,
Jamie

WOW that is crate engine city in there..
WOW those LSX valve covers are absolutely sick!

thats awesome you can get them finally! 7k is a drop in the bucket when you build $100,000 10.5 and stock/ SS/ comp cars