Classic 1973 Camaro With LS3 Power Is Taut, Powerful, Perfect
Perfectly modded, this second-gen Camaro has one of the best set-ups we’ve seen in a long time.
When Chevy released the second-generation of the Camaro in 1970, it got off to a bumpy start. By 1972, the Camaro was in trouble. Beset by strikes and new safety restrictions, Chevrolet was a crossroads. Continue onwards with design changes, or scrap the model. They chose wisely. If anyone had a doubt, this 1973 Chevy Camaro is solid proof of just how good these second-gen cars can be.
Chevy had to made some changes to keep the 1973 Camaro in production. Some were just common sense and in compliance with emissions, or safety standards. And some cuts were based in saving money. Which meant less options were offered, performance-wise. But today, much oomph can be found in a LS swap.
Listed for sale in our forums, this Camaro is an LS masterpiece. Owner TRo6 took everything that worked in the 1973 Camaro and gave it the right powertrain to mesh seamlessly. With an LS3 V8 paired to a 4L80 and upgrades all around, this build gives the ’73 Camaro the fire it needed.
And damn, it looks like heaven.
TR06 outlined some of the work he’s done. The engine is a Blueprint LS3 making a nice juicy 545 horses. Also there is a BTR Stage 2 LS3 Cam
90mm DBW TB with GM DBW pedal, 1 3/4 Longtubes, Hooker swap mounts, Holley accessory drive. dual 13 inch SPAL Fans + Aluminum Shroud
Holley EFI Terminator X MAX.
The fuel system also has new Tanks INC EFI, 455 LPH in tank pump, GM 0-90 ohm sending unit, Aeromotive FPR firewall mounted. and all new fuel lines. For the tranny, Jakes performance stage 2a 4L80e was installed, as well as Jakes billet 2500rpm stall converter. Hooker LS swap crossmember, B&M Supercooler Transmission Cooler, and Holley Terminator X Max Trans controller.
It has C6 Corvette Z06 brakes with new lines, and a beautifully restored and rebuilt suspension. Performance was key here.
Inside, the Camaro is nicely accentuated with more black–as it should be. It also boasts a new A/C dash pad, upper and lower trim pieces, new cluster bezel and gauges, and a banging audio system.
Ride quality and style is enhanced with Boze ZE forged 18 inch 2 piece wheels, 295/35/18 Rear Continential extreme contact DW, 255/40/18 Front.
We can’t get enough of how hot this Camaro is. And want to see how these upgrades translate to the road.
Bottom line is that the devil is the details here, and this bad boy has the rare distinction of being just about perfect. With 2,500 miles on the odometer this classic Chevy beast will be raging on and rabble rousing for years to come.
If you are in the market, check it out.
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