1984 Chevrolet Camaro

Z28 Camaro Coupe

355 c.i. High Output, carbureted

Automatic

1G1AP87G5EL191382

Clear

Gasoline

This is it, the car I never wanted or intended to sell. For sale, my favorite, a one-owner 1984 Z28 Camaro, originally ordered from Hawkins-Corlew Chevrolet in Clarksville, TN. The car was ordered early in 1984 and built in the Van Nuys assembly plant in California, according to the original invoice (delivered to the dealership on a car transporter the last week of April, as I recall). It had the 5 liter L69 High Output (H.O.) engine with the 4 speed automatic Turbo 700R4 transmission. Also included were the performance axle ratio (3.73:1; GT4 option) rear end with posi-traction, four wheel disc brakes (J65 option), and the AM/FM stereo radio (no tape deck so there would be no hole in the dash), Arctic white paint with gold trim (the original wheels were gold faced), and a camel (light brown) interior. It has the optional locking back well cover and rear window defroster; no power windows or door locks. Not long after purchase, the car was once weighed with 3/4 tank of gas and scaled at 3417 lbs. The newer engine is probably heavier, so a curb weight of 3500 is likely now. Performance is good, significantly better than the L69 (an additional 150+ horsepower makes a difference). Dimensions are standard: 188 inches long, 74 wide, and about 50 high. When new, only a few months old, the car was Zeibarted (rust preventive and sealant) at the Zeibart location in Nashville, TN. The original seals are still in place in the door wells (black rubber/plastic plugs). In spring of 1994 the car was changed from the factory original. A series of modifications over the next few years began. The first was the engine, then there were changes in the exhaust system, and finally the suspension modified with various components replaced. Currently, a K&N filter is used on the re-built factory Rochester 4 barrel carburetor; the engine builder called for Castrol 20W50 motor oil (so that is used; 4.5 quart capacity). What follows is intended to be a comprehensive listing of all the components, parts, and modifications. Specifications 54,630 (as of this date) miles on 145 mph GM speedometer (this is the car’s third speedo) 80,000 total on chassis—25,000 on original speedometer + 500 on crazy second speedo; approximately 30,000 on “new” engine (built and installed in 1994) Engine: built by Jim Allen’s Engine Shop in Morristown, TN (east Tennessee, near Knoxville); Allen built engines for short/dirt track racers in the area 355 cubic inches: horsepower (builder’s estimate) 360; takes Castrol 20W50 oil and (usually) a Fram PH30 filter; premium fuel recommended, 92 octane cast iron block, 0.030 over, 4.030 bore; originally two bolt, converted to four bolt with steel main bearing caps (block and heads painted black, stamped steel valve covers); the block was a seasoned core purchased for the buildup of the engine Wiseco forged pistons (4.030), high tension rings roller timing chain Crower Sportsman connecting rods, 5.7 inch hydraulic roller camshaft .210 @ 0.030 (.450 lift intake, .470 exhaust, approx.); the engine idles with a bit of a lope, aggressive note (a friend of mine used to say "It sounds like it wants to go") hydraulic roller lifters and installation kit (lifter valley retainer) LT-1 cast iron “big valve” heads; 2.02 intake, 1.60 exhaust; “gasket match” porting; approximately 9.45:1 compression (premium fuel recommended, 92 octane) Manley steel valves, double wound valve springs, steel rockers, screw-in studs Chevrolet forged steel crankshaft: 3.48 stroke (standard 350 engine) Fluidamper harmonic balancer aftermarket Edelbrock Engine Management System (EMS) computer in passenger side lower dash in place of original OEM computer Edelbrock tuneable engine control module (control unit under dash, driver’s side) Suspension: Bilstein front struts and rear shocks Hellwig front and rear anti-sway, larger/heavier than stock Edelbrock panhard rod, solid rod to locate rear end Edelbrock lower rear trailing arms, boxed and more rigid than stock components stock factory torque arm (no change) factory steering box and ratio (as from factory) Transmission: GM Turbo 700R4 re-built with heavy duty clutch packs and shift kit (firm shifting and chirps tires 1-2 and (if on the gas hard), 2-3 shifts B&M Holeshot torque converter, 2000 stall speed (approx.) stock driveshaft Rear end: factory Chevrolet Posi-traction; optional performance 3:73 ratio, GT4 option four wheel disc brakes, factory J65 option Exhaust system: Edelbrock Tubular Exhaust System (T.E.S.), Jet Hot metallic-ceramic coated (silver luster coating), with 3 inch main pipe (catalyst back to muffler) high flow aftermarket catalytic converter Edelbrock RPM muffler with dual exhaust tips (stock appearance) Wheels and tires: American Racing Equipment (ARE) Torq-Thrust II, 16 by 7 inch (same offset front and rear), satin finish, with wheel locks BF Goodrich Comp TA 16R55Z/225 (16 inch, 55 aspect ratio, 225 mm tread face Z speed-rating) Interior Camel (light brown) trim, factory sport bucket seats, no other changes except for three spoke Grant aftermarket steering wheel (black), Chevy bowtie in red center button This car is also for sale locally. More photos are available upon request. Local sale may end the listing. Otherwise, a deposit of $500 through PayPal is required. Cash or cashier’s/certified check required at time of sale. I am the original owner and the only title holder with the state of Tennessee. The car is located in Clarksville, TN, about 50 miles northwest of Nashville off of Interstate 24. I hope to find the car a good (better) home.