Re: Cheapest Camero over 100 under 14??

First off, there is no E in CAMARO...and that's probably the nicest anyone will be when they tell you that. ;)

Cheapest to 13's and over 100 is probably going to be a warmed-over M6 LT1 Z28 - probably the cheapest of the V8 fourth generation, and while not

13/100+ cars stock, it doesn't take much. Cold air intake, TB coolant bypass, LT4 knock module, MSD ignition, and an improved shifter have brought our '94 Z28 M6 to 14.07 and 99mph. An exhaust would probably do the trick, and a set of 3.73 rear gears would probably do it as well.

Or, you could go with a '98-up LS1 Camaro, and with just the bolt-ons you should be easily into the 13's.

FWIW, the '94 has no problem putting anything short of an M3 soundly into its place. ;)

Milhouse

What is the least expensive stock late model Camero that will turn sub 14 > second 100 mph+ quater miles? Guess I am asking which year would first do > this. I am looking for a fast toy capable of blowing off most Mercedes, BMWs > and Lexus (am a Lexus owner) models, so I need that 13 sec range et. > > Is stick vs auto a big factor? Are the SS models faster than a same year > regular V8? How about reliability, are these cars pure junk like Consumer > Reports says they are? While I don't expect Lexus quality in a hot rod like > this, I don't want another Vega either. What are weak points? Do the whistler > and bells like AC and power windows hold up? Thanks. > > PS... I really love my Lexus, but you simply cannot beat that Chevy V8 power :) > > > > Thanks

LS1 (98 up) is the way to go.... :) If an LS1 runs slower than a 14.0 ... you need to give back the keys. :) The SS/WS6/Firehawk models might be a bit quicker in the 1/4 - there's a few HP in the intake and exhaust, but offset by the firmer suspension.

From the local autotrader: (all V8's...)

94 Camaro: $10 95 Firebird: $7 95 Trans Am: $11 98 Camaro: $12

My 01 TA WS6 ran about 13.6 stock with no prep work - it'll run that back to back ten times in a row. With drag radials, a bag of ice on the intake, no spare and 1/3 tank of gas it runs 13.23@104 mph. I still don't have anything done to the engine (my lid is on backorder...)

For less than $1000 in bolt ons you can be in the 12's...

And they are waaay better built than the previous ones... headlight motors still suck, the power window motors suck, and there are still squeaks and rattles, but the overall quality is just fine.

Ray