Muscle Cars: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro by Mark

Muscle Car: Chevrolet Camaro Year: 1968 Engine: 383 c.i. 4 bolt main Horsepower: 475 hp Torque: 500 ft/lbs Transmission: Turbo 400 Rear End: 12 Bolt rear with 3.42

My name is Mark and I live near Milwaukee Wisconsin. My 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is red. The original color was Tripoli Turquoise and it might be painted back to that someday with the black vinyl roof.

I have owned the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro for over three years now. I got it from a guy at my old job and have been restoring it ever since. I originally started with a number matching car and decided I needed more power. I know, the people that love original cars are going to hate me.

I started the restore of my 1968 Chevrolet Camaro with a transmission swap by taking out the old powerglide and swapping in a 700r4 out of a 1988 IROC for the overdrive.

Last year I upgraded the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro's suspension all the way around and also the front end with PST parts and also PST polygraphite bushings. This year I decided to build a 383 stroker to replace the stock 327 of my 1968 Chevrolet Camaro and also upgrade the transmission again to go with the added horsepower.

I have done this all myself with the help of friends of course. When I first saw this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro I immediately fell in love with it and had to buy it. I love the smooth look of muscle cars.

The clubs I am currently in are Project Camaro www.projectcamaro.com, Muscle Syndicate www.musclesyndicate.com. I am currently the president of the Wisconsin chapter and looking for members! I am also a member of Brew City Muscle www.brewcitymuscle.com. I frequent many local carshows such as Solid Gold McDonalds, Jefferson, and also the Wisconsin Dells car show which is once a year. I plan on getting an old Chevrolet truck and also a Full size chevrolet car such as a Belair or Impala in the future.

Engine: 383 with these parts:
I just finished building the engine and also just received my transmission so the numbers are estimated.
Estimated hp is 475
Estimated torque is 500 ft/lbs

Rotating assembly from Ohio Crankshaft
383 SBC Super Kit
* 350 4 bolt main
* OC 4340 3.75" Crank
* OC 6" H-beam rods
* SRP Flat top pistons
* Total Seal Moly Rings
* Internally Balanced

AFR 195 street heads/straight plug/74 cc combustion chamber

Edlebrock RPM AIR GAP Intake

Edlebrock Carb 750 cfm/square bore/electric choke

Lunati Voodoo camshaft - Hydraulic Flat Tappet, Advertised Duration 276/ 284, Lift .504/ .525

high volume moroso pan/pump

Drivetrain: Turbo 400 built to handle 700hp. 12 Bolt rear with 3.42's

Exhaust: Longtube headers with Flowmaster mufflers.

Suspension: PST front springs with 5 leaf PST rear springs. KYB shocks front and rear. Total PST front end rebuild.

Wheels and tires: Front: 15x7 American Racing Hopsters with 235/60/15 Radial T/A
Rear: 15x8 American Racing Hopsters with 275/60/15 Radial T/A

Interior: Original Deluxe interior. Hurst floor (ratcheting/gate) shifter