jhowell34

I,m about to buy a auto 95 camaro z28 and i have two questions
If i stroke the lt1 to a 383 (cams, nitrous, etc.) will that drastically affect my gas mileage ?
Do anybody know where i can buy some fenders and body panels for the camaro?

SpeedDensityZ

iTrader: (5)

My car was getting from 18-20 mpg. 383 w/cam. I was using a 6 speed. When I had the TH350 it was still getting 15mpg at 3000 rpm

jhowell34

thats not that bad but i got to drive 45 min to school and back so maybe not

z2896

if 18-20 mpg is bad then y are u buying a v8??
18-20 stroked and a cam is defently not bad for a v8
my stang had mild ported head intake stock bottom end and 3.73 5 spd got 11mpg

chavez885

iTrader: (12)

he's worried about gas mileage and wants to build a stroker...funny joke

96capricemgr

iTrader: (1)

Adding displacement is NOT the answer to power. It can be a piece of the puzzle but if you thinki it is THE answer one more reason to pass on these cars.

BOLO

iTrader: (40)

It just doesn't make any sense talking about stroking the motor to 383,cams,nitrous etc. which = to POWER....and then asking if gas mileage is affected?.? what?.., maybe look into buying one of those cars from the movie "Fast and the Furious". lol.

jhowell34

well im just sayin if i did do a 383 would it be reliable and get some decent gas mileage instead of gettin 5 mpg

94'BLKBRD

iTrader: (76)

Just get a Honda

BOLO

iTrader: (40)

I know what you're saying and yes , I'm sure you'll get some decent gas, depending on how you will be driving your toy. Just messin' w/ you about "Fast and the Furious"

slingshot928

It all depends on how you drive it...if I drive my cammed lt1 pretty hard, it usually gets around 10-13 and that is beating the crap out of it....when I drive to work I usually get around 17. You should not be worried about gas mileage, seriously, if you do not think you can afford the gas, or have to worry about it, buy a cheap honda to commute and save this as a weekend toy.

grey1k

i'm hoping your doing this right and this isn't your only car... hot rodding your only car is a very stupid idea.. if it's not your DD i mean who really cares about the mileage of a "sunny day" type of car.

bottem line is if your can't afford a cheap beater, you can't afford to race.

i just scored a sweet deal on a very very nice car, the kid took a huge lose cause he tryed to hot rod his DD.

koolaid_kid

iTrader: (21)

Lots of non-helpful comments here.
First, define what kind of mileage you are looking for. Not being 5 mpg is not quite clear enough.
Second, define how radical you would like the engine to be. Nitrous on the stock 347 is pretty good.
Third, it is a computer controlled, fuel injected engine. So your fuel economy will be reasonable, compared to a carbed car of the old days.
Best of luck.

jhowell34

thanks all i just was trying to get an idea of a 383 and was it driveable as a dd

Stroked96Bowtie

iTrader: (22)

I DD my car No subaru or honda driving me to work

This is on a 228 cam.

Do the homework, most critical step, and understand all the costs (or most them) prior to getting started. You will not be able to map out everything there will always be these nip-pick items that come up. Get quality parts or what your bank account will allow for...be sure to have fun with it. Be prepared for alot of work and time being spent!!

Good luck bro!

LT1MAN

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i use about a full tank every week and i drive mine every day to work and back plus around here and there. if you baby it, you get decent gas mileage. if you floor it everywhere your going to get 5.

jhowell34

yea ok thanks i think right now im just goin to do a 100shot and air intake and exhaust and least the 350 for right now

LT1MAN

iTrader: (6)

sounds like a winner

RickyMartinZ28

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Mine's bored and/or stroked

Moderate Cam.

Full bolt-ons.

etc...

I got 26 last time I drove the interstate, and get about 17 or so putting around town.

So it's possible to get decent mileage and go fast.

-Rick