1978 Camaro LT - F-Body Online

chevyguy78 · 03-28-2008, 01:13 AM

my '78 camaro LT, before engine and after.

Rocket 442 · 03-28-2008, 01:33 AM

Car looks like its in real good shape. Don't drive it in snow though!!!

FirebirdPhil · 03-28-2008, 12:31 PM

That new engine looks purdy

badbird5.7 · 03-28-2008, 02:09 PM

looks to be in great shape

steigrafx · 12-26-2009, 12:04 PM

Wow...kinda looks like my old '78...

96firephoenix · 12-26-2009, 02:34 PM

nice ride. what kinda carb you got sittin there on top?

steigrafx · 12-26-2009, 03:06 PM

Car looks almost new, doesn't it? That's because the photos are from 1983.

Here's the specs, as this 51 year old recalls them:

350 4-bolt main, decked, ported, Crane HMV-272 camshaft, chrome molly pushrods, Rhoades lifters, Cloyes double-roller timing chain, Edelbrock Performer manifold, Accel coil, Holley 1850 (I think). Eventually, the 1850 was replaced by a Holley double-pumper gas guzzler, I installed roller rockers and an MSD ignition system. I had a dual exhaust system custom made with a crossover pipe, and I eventually replaced the rusty headers with Blackjack aluminum coated headers (I couldn't stand looking at the rust next to my nice shiny engine!). Oh, and the car was dyno-tuned by Motion Performance in Baldwin, New York. Here are some more photos:

96firephoenix · 12-26-2009, 03:16 PM

ok... I was actually asking the OP about his car. Steigrafx, yours is nice to tho.

steigrafx · 12-26-2009, 03:18 PM

Whoops! My mistake, 96firephoenix. Sorry.

nascarartist20 · 12-26-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 96firephoenix

ok... I was actually asking the OP about his car. Steigrafx, yours is nice to tho.

Not sure if the OP is gonna answer your question, since he hasn't posted since April 9th, 2008

96firephoenix · 12-26-2009, 11:12 PM

rrrrg! I hate when someone brings up a TFTD

Scorps · 12-27-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 96firephoenix

ok... I was actually asking the OP about his car. Steigrafx, yours is nice to tho.

Its an Edelbrock, but can't tell the CFM by just looking at it. I got a 600 and an 800 and they are both the same

fbodyrs96 · 12-27-2009, 08:45 PM

zombie thread..

Scorps · 12-28-2009, 04:45 PM

I just noticed that...

R6Biker · 12-28-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodyrs96

zombie thread..

We need a Zombie emoticon.

fbodyrs96 · 12-28-2009, 05:25 PM

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03-28-2008, 01:13 AM	#1
chevyguy78 New Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: west des moines, Iowa Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1978 Camaro LT my '78 camaro LT, before engine and after. Attached Thumbnails

03-28-2008, 01:33 AM	#2
Rocket 442 Site Owner Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,739 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 31 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Car looks like its in real good shape. Don't drive it in snow though!!! __________________ Andy 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass - Gutless 1995 Chevy Camaro

03-28-2008, 12:31 PM	#3
FirebirdPhil FBO Supporter Feedback Score: 1 reviews Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,668 Trader Rating: (1) Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Member's Picture Albums	That new engine looks purdy __________________ -2000 Pontiac Firebird, A4, V6, Full Bolt Ons, Mild Suspension Work (SOLD) -2002 Chevy Blazer, the new DD www.fquick.com/firebirdphil

03-28-2008, 02:09 PM	#4
badbird5.7 FBO Supporter Feedback Score: 1 reviews Location: worcester,massachusettes Posts: 937 Trader Rating: (1) Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Member's Picture Albums	looks to be in great shape __________________

12-26-2009, 12:04 PM	#5
steigrafx New Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow...kinda looks like my old '78... Last edited by steigrafx; 12-26-2009 at 12:09 PM..

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12-26-2009, 02:34 PM	#6
96firephoenix Veteran Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,119 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 13 Thanked 42 Times in 42 Posts Member's Picture Albums	nice ride. what kinda carb you got sittin there on top? __________________ A.J. 1996 Firebird 3800 Series II, Stock-Ish, T5 swap "The Phoenix"

12-26-2009, 03:06 PM	#7
steigrafx New Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Car looks almost new, doesn't it? That's because the photos are from 1983. Here's the specs, as this 51 year old recalls them: 350 4-bolt main, decked, ported, Crane HMV-272 camshaft, chrome molly pushrods, Rhoades lifters, Cloyes double-roller timing chain, Edelbrock Performer manifold, Accel coil, Holley 1850 (I think). Eventually, the 1850 was replaced by a Holley double-pumper gas guzzler, I installed roller rockers and an MSD ignition system. I had a dual exhaust system custom made with a crossover pipe, and I eventually replaced the rusty headers with Blackjack aluminum coated headers (I couldn't stand looking at the rust next to my nice shiny engine!). Oh, and the car was dyno-tuned by Motion Performance in Baldwin, New York. Here are some more photos:

12-26-2009, 03:16 PM	#8
96firephoenix Veteran Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,119 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 13 Thanked 42 Times in 42 Posts Member's Picture Albums	ok... I was actually asking the OP about his car. Steigrafx, yours is nice to tho. __________________ A.J. 1996 Firebird 3800 Series II, Stock-Ish, T5 swap "The Phoenix"

12-26-2009, 03:18 PM	#9
steigrafx New Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Whoops! My mistake, 96firephoenix. Sorry.

12-26-2009, 11:12 PM	#11
96firephoenix Veteran Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,119 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 13 Thanked 42 Times in 42 Posts Member's Picture Albums	rrrrg! I hate when someone brings up a TFTD __________________ A.J. 1996 Firebird 3800 Series II, Stock-Ish, T5 swap "The Phoenix"

12-27-2009, 08:45 PM	#13
fbodyrs96 FBO Extreme! Feedback Score: 6 reviews Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 7,915 Trader Rating: (6) Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 79 Posts Member's Picture Albums	zombie thread.. __________________ F-body Of The Month September 2008 Click here BORLA_Sound_Clip Kris

12-28-2009, 04:45 PM	#14
Scorps Veteran Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 2,987 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Member's Picture Albums	I just noticed that... __________________ "kids in cars cause accidents, accidents in cars cause kids" Day Street Brothel (Local Rock Band)

12-28-2009, 05:25 PM	#16
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