Wicked 1970 Camaro Z28 Is a Completely Rebuilt Track-killing Monster
Fifty-year-old Chevy Camaro Z28 sports a tantalizing list of upgrades and performance parts, but it’s more than just a pretty show car.
When you think of a show car, especially one that ends up at SEMA, you might picture a flashy vehicle that is way more “show” than “go.” That’s not the case with this 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.
It’s not only one of the most complete and tastefully-done restomod jobs around. It’s also a fire-breathing powerhouse with some real power and performance upgrades underneath. The build was completed back in 2015, but we’re getting a better look at the track-eating Chevy thanks to FormaCar.
Custom Engine, Big Power
The Z/28 was built in part by K&S Customs for a professional racing driver, which explains the insane level of detail. The original V8 was scrapped in favor of a fifth-gen ZL1 heartbeat, a 6.2-liter LSA V8. In stock form, the LSA produces 580 hp, but that wasn’t stout enough for this build. A Lingenfelter supercharger package was strapped on that included CNC ported heads, a new camshaft, a custom intake, and LS9 injectors. The upgraded powerplant is said to be good for 750 horsepower at the wheels.
Nearly Every Part of the Camaro Z28 Was Upgraded or Replaced
All of that power reaches the rear wheels through a custom-built paddle shifter system for the 6L90 transmission. The system is said to have been set up similarly to the one that controls the Corvette’s transmission, and the center console shifter has been installed to look as if it rolled off the factory floor that way. The Camaro’s soundtrack comes courtesy of a Borla exhaust and stopping power is handled by 15-inch Brembo rotors and four-piston monobloc calipers. Nearly every other part of the Chevy was touched in the restoration-customization process.
The rocker panels were increased in size by two inches and the quarter panels had to be widened to fit a larger tire and wheel package. The stock hood was replaced by a fiberglass and carbon fiber piece with a steel frame inside that allows it to close without the need for hood pins. The only part of the Camaro that hasn’t been completely reworked are the doors, as even the rear glass is a custom piece that has been specially-shaped for the car.
Incredible Detail Work Went Into the Build
The underside of the car wasn’t neglected, either. Detroit Speed handled suspension duty and also provided a hydroformed front subframe. The Camaro’s hidden parts are as beautifully finished as the rest of the car, as everything is finished in the same custom PPG blue that the rest of the car has been coated with. Inside, the seats have been replaced with custom Sabelt units and a Kicker Audio system was installed.
