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Model Specific Discussions => Trans-Am Camaros => Topic started by: Badshifter on May 23, 2026, 08:55:45 AM

Title: Going Vintage Racing with an original Z/28
Post by: Badshifter on May 23, 2026, 08:55:45 AM
Going this route for now with this one. All bolt on parts, including the cage I built. No extra holes, no welding.
Original drive train, real DZ 302 not original to the car. Corvette 8 inch rally's that I changed the backspace 3/4 inch inboard so no tire rubbing.
Title: Re: Going Vintage Racing with an original Z/28
Post by: Badshifter on May 23, 2026, 08:59:22 AM
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Title: Re: Going Vintage Racing with an original Z/28
Post by: GMAD_Van Nuys on May 23, 2026, 10:03:34 AM
Great to see someone working on an original 1969 Z28 that is going to be raced!
Title: Re: Going Vintage Racing with an original Z/28
Post by: crossboss on June 11, 2026, 03:05:21 PM
I agree. Drive 'em, and race 'em.
Title: Re: Going Vintage Racing with an original Z/28
Post by: Badshifter on June 13, 2026, 08:58:35 AM
Yesterday at open test session. 2.5 mile course, 125 mph on the straights. Car is fun!
Title: Re: Going Vintage Racing with an original Z/28
Post by: GMAD_Van Nuys on June 14, 2026, 11:55:00 AM
Looks like you were running the Z28 at Buttonwillow.  Haven't been to that track, but have visited Willow Springs.  Great fun!
Title: Re: Going Vintage Racing with an original Z/28
Post by: Badshifter on June 14, 2026, 07:26:34 PM
Try this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Let26S66jhw
Title: Re: Going Vintage Racing with an original Z/28
Post by: 169INDY on June 14, 2026, 10:35:26 PM
Great- Have Safe Fun.
Cool.
 8)
Title: Re: Going Vintage Racing with an original Z/28
Post by: GMAD_Van Nuys on June 15, 2026, 11:22:21 AM
Nothing wrong with your shifting, Badshifter!
Title: Re: Going Vintage Racing with an original Z/28
Post by: cruiserofland on July 27, 2026, 01:36:07 PM
Racing with the DZ? There aren't that many left! If you have the partial VIN, surely you could sell the motor and have a healthy budget to fund the racing, even after building a DZ-style 302 to replace it...
Title: Re: Going Vintage Racing with an original Z/28
Post by: GMAD_Van Nuys on July 28, 2026, 10:33:50 AM
Badshifter - If you want to make your 1969 Z28 Camaro a street car again, at least you won't have to pull the engine and put in a DZ motor!
Title: Re: Going Vintage Racing with an original Z/28
Post by: Badshifter on July 28, 2026, 09:09:30 PM
Quote from: cruiserofland on July 27, 2026, 01:36:07 PMRacing with the DZ? There aren't that many left! If you have the partial VIN, surely you could sell the motor and have a healthy budget to fund the racing, even after building a DZ-style 302 to replace it...

The engine is listed in the orphan section......

My restored car sits in the heated air conditioned garage.

Guess which one is more fun?



Title: Re: Going Vintage Racing with an original Z/28
Post by: Trans Åm on August 25, 2026, 11:15:20 PM
Keep this thread updated if you keep driving this car in the future.
Title: Re: Going Vintage Racing with an original Z/28
Post by: Badshifter on August 26, 2026, 09:05:29 PM
Quote from: Trans Åm on August 25, 2026, 11:15:20 PMKeep this thread updated if you keep driving this car in the future.

I didn't think anyone cared. But I will update. Not many events running in California during the summer. But soon, hopefully very soon.