Build Breakdown #2
1967 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe
This is what happens when someone takes their time.
This Camaro wasn’t built to chase trends or flex on spec sheets. It was built over more than a decade, with the goal of making a first-gen Camaro that drives like a modern car without losing its identity.
Engine & Performance
6.0L GM LQ9 Vortec V8
FiTech electronic fuel injection
Fabricated sheet metal intake manifold
CVF Racing accessory drive system
Aluminum radiator with electric cooling fan
Coated exhaust headers
The LQ9 is one of those engines that just works. Strong torque, modern reliability, and plenty of room to grow if the owner ever wants more.
Drivetrain
4L80E four-speed automatic transmission
Custom driveshaft
Ford 9-inch rear end
3.73:1 limited-slip differential
Built to handle power without drama. Smooth on the street, solid under load.
Suspension & Brakes
This is where the build quietly gets serious.
Detroit Speed tubular front control arms
Detroit Speed triangulated rear four-link
Adjustable coilovers front and rear
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Wilwood power-assisted disc brakes
The kind of setup you don’t see unless someone truly cared about how the car feels at speed.
Exhaust
Dual exhaust system
Flowmaster FlowFX mufflers
Balanced and purposeful. Loud enough to sound right, refined enough to drive anywhere.
Exterior
Metallic red paint
RS-style hideaway headlights
SS-style hood with simulated air intakes
Front and rear spoilers
Chrome bumpers
Nothing overdone. Just classic first-gen Camaro proportions, sharpened.
Wheels & Tires
18-inch American Racing wheels
Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 tires
235/40 front
245/45 rear
Modern sizing that doesn’t overpower the car visually.
Interior
Black vinyl front bucket seats and rear bench
Center console
Aftermarket air conditioning
Dakota Digital gauges
Retro-style digital stereo with trunk-mounted amplifier and subwoofer
Comfortable, clean, and modernized without losing the soul of a ’67.
The Big Picture
This Camaro is a reminder that the best builds aren’t rushed.
Modern power. Proper suspension. Clean execution.
No gimmicks. No excess.
Just a first-gen Camaro built to be driven, enjoyed, and kept for decades.
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