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Published: September 25, 2006
Every Camaro built comes in a variety of packages that include different engines, suspension, transmissions, interiors, and much more. Keeping track of all the Camaro parts floating around on the Internet and sitting in garages is a difficult task. Here I will provide an overview (not exhaustive) of many Camaro parts - at least one from each generation - and give a brief description.
Following the Camaro parts section, I will list some resources to help you find the Camaro parts you may be looking for with ease.
Beginning with the first generation of Camaros (1969 to 1970) the Camaro parts available made the car incredibly customizable and gave each car a personalized feel. The numerous Camaro parts were demonstrated by the fact that there were over seventy factory and forty dealer options available when it first came out. The original Camaro came as a coupe and a convertible (the convertible option would be dropped and picked back over the years).
The base engine on the sports package was a 140hp V6 with the option to upgrade to a 155hp V6, a 210hp V8, a 275hp V8, a 325hp V8 and a 375hp V8. The many engine options would be a sign of things to come.
The brakes on all versions of the car were four-wheel drum brakes. Affecting the ride was the Camaro's suspension that consisted of independent double A-arms in the front and semi-elliptical leaf springs suspending the rear axle. The first version of the Camaro came as a short-ratio three- or four-speed manual and also as an automatic: the sloppy two-speed Powerglide or the impressive three-speed Turbo-hydramatic.
The second generation Camaro was much bigger and heavier and was no longer available as a convertible. Many Camaro parts had not changed since the previous generation. For example the frame had not changed and the suspension was similar in that it still had A-arms in the front (which had been redesigned) and leaf springs in the back. The other Camaro parts are similarly familiar.
Engines also received very little change. They consisted of the 155hp V6 (now the base), a 200hp V8, a 250hp V8, a 300hp V8, a 350hp V8, and a 375hp V8. Due to emissions regulations and fuel shortages, many engines would be downgraded in power to meet certain regulations and demands from their consumers who had to pay too much for gasoline. Depending on the particular package, consumers had the choice between particular Camaro parts - in the interior glitz of the RS version or the heavier duty suspension of the SS.
The third generation of Camaros were the first built without front sub-frames or leaf-spring rear suspensions. The front was held up by new Camaro parts - a MacPherson strut system - and the rear end relied on a long torque arm and coil springs. It came with a four-speed automatic (as opposed to a three-speed on earlier versions) or a five-speed manual transmission. Cosmetically, the wheels were either 15 or 16 inches and it came in a hatchback body style.
The first engines in 1982 were a 90 hp 2.5 liter V4, 115hp a 2.8 liter V6, a 145hp 5.0 liter V8, and a 165hp 5.0 liter V8. This engine line-up was hardly anything to be proud of in a car built for performance.
Beginning the fourth generation of Camaros came a new body style with a new front suspension, though it shared its rear suspension with the third generation Camaro. The Camaro parts available were divided into two packages the base sport coupe which was powered by a 160hp 3.4 liter V6 and the Z28 which had the Corvette engine, a 275hp 5.7 liter LT-1 V8.
When looking for specific parts for either tuning or repairs, make sure you know all of the specifications for the part, usually this will consist of knowing your car's year (if you don't know look up the VIN) and the part number. To begin the search for parts, it is easy to start by browsing the Internet just to see a) if the part exists and b) to get an image of the part. Always buy a part from an authorized dealership. Usually it is easier to bring the car in to a garage in person, so professional mechanics can help if you have any questions or need help with installation.
A few good places to start are at www.classicindustries.com/camaro.htm, www.camaroland.com, www.ecklerscamaro.com, www.firewheelclassics.com (for first generation Camaro parts only), www.dennyscamaro.com (first and second generation Camaro parts), and www.partstrain.com/shopbyvehicle/chevrolet/camaro. For a good tuning site to begin your search, check out www.camaros.net. This website provides many different services and gives information on which combinations yield the best results when installing tuner parts on a Camaro. For a good book to help finding Camaro parts you might want to try Chevrolet Parts Locating Guide: Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, Monte Carlo, El Camino, Chevy II, Malibu - All Years or check www.themotorbookstore.com and browse for the type of book you are looking for.
Chevrolet Camaro. 2006. Labor Law Talk. 19 Sept. 2006. http://dictionary.laborlawtalk.com/Chevrolet_Camar o.
Chevrolet Camaro Z28. 2006. Conceptcarz.com. 19 Sept. 2006. http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z2217/default.a spx.
Huffman, John Pearley. "Generations." Edmunds.com. 16 June 2003. Inside Line. 18 Sept. 2006.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/ar ticleId=66170.
Beginning with the first generation of Camaros (1969 to 1970) the Camaro parts available made the car incredibly customizable and gave each car a personalized feel. The numerous Camaro parts were demonstrated by the fact that there were over seventy factory and forty dealer options available when it first came out. The original Camaro came as a coupe and a convertible (the convertible option would be dropped and picked back over the years).
The base engine on the sports package was a 140hp V6 with the option to upgrade to a 155hp V6, a 210hp V8, a 275hp V8, a 325hp V8 and a 375hp V8. The many engine options would be a sign of things to come.
The brakes on all versions of the car were four-wheel drum brakes. Affecting the ride was the Camaro's suspension that consisted of independent double A-arms in the front and semi-elliptical leaf springs suspending the rear axle. The first version of the Camaro came as a short-ratio three- or four-speed manual and also as an automatic: the sloppy two-speed Powerglide or the impressive three-speed Turbo-hydramatic.
The second generation Camaro was much bigger and heavier and was no longer available as a convertible. Many Camaro parts had not changed since the previous generation. For example the frame had not changed and the suspension was similar in that it still had A-arms in the front (which had been redesigned) and leaf springs in the back. The other Camaro parts are similarly familiar.
Engines also received very little change. They consisted of the 155hp V6 (now the base), a 200hp V8, a 250hp V8, a 300hp V8, a 350hp V8, and a 375hp V8. Due to emissions regulations and fuel shortages, many engines would be downgraded in power to meet certain regulations and demands from their consumers who had to pay too much for gasoline. Depending on the particular package, consumers had the choice between particular Camaro parts - in the interior glitz of the RS version or the heavier duty suspension of the SS.
The third generation of Camaros were the first built without front sub-frames or leaf-spring rear suspensions. The front was held up by new Camaro parts - a MacPherson strut system - and the rear end relied on a long torque arm and coil springs. It came with a four-speed automatic (as opposed to a three-speed on earlier versions) or a five-speed manual transmission. Cosmetically, the wheels were either 15 or 16 inches and it came in a hatchback body style.
The first engines in 1982 were a 90 hp 2.5 liter V4, 115hp a 2.8 liter V6, a 145hp 5.0 liter V8, and a 165hp 5.0 liter V8. This engine line-up was hardly anything to be proud of in a car built for performance.
Beginning the fourth generation of Camaros came a new body style with a new front suspension, though it shared its rear suspension with the third generation Camaro. The Camaro parts available were divided into two packages the base sport coupe which was powered by a 160hp 3.4 liter V6 and the Z28 which had the Corvette engine, a 275hp 5.7 liter LT-1 V8.
When looking for specific parts for either tuning or repairs, make sure you know all of the specifications for the part, usually this will consist of knowing your car's year (if you don't know look up the VIN) and the part number. To begin the search for parts, it is easy to start by browsing the Internet just to see a) if the part exists and b) to get an image of the part. Always buy a part from an authorized dealership. Usually it is easier to bring the car in to a garage in person, so professional mechanics can help if you have any questions or need help with installation.
A few good places to start are at www.classicindustries.com/camaro.htm, www.camaroland.com, www.ecklerscamaro.com, www.firewheelclassics.com (for first generation Camaro parts only), www.dennyscamaro.com (first and second generation Camaro parts), and www.partstrain.com/shopbyvehicle/chevrolet/camaro. For a good tuning site to begin your search, check out www.camaros.net. This website provides many different services and gives information on which combinations yield the best results when installing tuner parts on a Camaro. For a good book to help finding Camaro parts you might want to try Chevrolet Parts Locating Guide: Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, Monte Carlo, El Camino, Chevy II, Malibu - All Years or check www.themotorbookstore.com and browse for the type of book you are looking for.
Chevrolet Camaro. 2006. Labor Law Talk. 19 Sept. 2006. http://dictionary.laborlawtalk.com/Chevrolet_Camar o.
Chevrolet Camaro Z28. 2006. Conceptcarz.com. 19 Sept. 2006. http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z2217/default.a spx.
Huffman, John Pearley. "Generations." Edmunds.com. 16 June 2003. Inside Line. 18 Sept. 2006.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/ar ticleId=66170.
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