Camaro SOM 2002

I tried to purchase this vehicle with the least amount of "options" as possible.
My previous car was a 1994 Camaro M6 that I converted to an SS clone.
For this car I wanted to have more of a "stripper" type car. Less options
means more money for modifications. I also wanted to get an automatic this
time because they are easier to drive fast in the quarter mile. The launch
is easier for someone like me with little racing experience. I waited too
long to purchase this one, they had already quit making them so I had to
search. I wish I could have found this one
with no t-tops. They are an expensive options and I hardly use them.
Another goal for this car was to be as fast as a 2002 Corvette Z06 for
half the price. With my current modifications I have achieved that goal.

2002 Camaro Z28 A4 3.23
Black cloth interior
T-tops
Power windows
Power drivers seat
CD in dash
Air conditioning
Rear window defroster

Here's a picture of where I keep the 400 Rear wheel horsepower.
The picture looks MAROON, but it's like a burnt orange.
This was not taken on a sunny day.

Engine bay

HORSEPOWER MODIFICATIONS:

DirectFlowLid
Throttle body bypass with craftsman air compressor filter
APE Stage II LS1 cylinder heads, 2.02 1.57 Manley valves
COMP camshaft 228/228 .585 XER lobe 114LSA
JKWISS timing chain
APE ported LS6 oil pump
NGK TR5 spark plugs
SLP longtube headers
SLP Y-pipe
Random Technologies catalysts
Magnaflow catback, used to have LOUDMOUTH but too raspy
SLP bolt in subframe connectors
BMR strut tower brace
TCI SSF3500 torque converter, performs more like a 4000
B&M 36,000GVW tansmission cooler
OEM Z06 wheels from a 2002 corvette Z06
Pirelli Pzero tires, 265/40/17 on front, 295/35/18 on rear
BMR front(32mm) and rear(21mm) swaybars

APPEARANCE MODIFICATIONS:

Zaino brothers car polish
Dashmat with "bowtie" log on passenger side airbag area
Trans Am shifter a "T" type
RED painted MAF ends
Corvette fuel rail covers
Slotted and cross drilled brake rotors
SOM painted brake calipers
Black tail panel with CHROME camaro inserts like a "Berger" camaro

passenger viewing

Quarter mile results:

10/20/2003 13.2 107MPH
4/9/2004 13.6 103
5/5/2004 13.2 104
5/12/2004 13.4 105
9/1/2004 12.6 109 Heads/cam

I have since had the computer programmed CORRECTLY and I am
hoping for a low 12 in 2005.

Miscellaneous:

2002 Z28 OEM 16 (245/50/16 Goodyear RSA)wheel with tire = 45lbs
2002 Z06 OEM 17 (265/40/17 Perilli Pzero)wheel with tire = 43lbs (gray)
2002 Z06 OEM 18 (295/35/18 Perilli Pzero)wheel with tire = 50lbs (gray)
...
Here's a picture of the Z28 OEM 16 wheel
2002 STOCK rim


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