1969 Chevrolet Camaro EFI and Suspension Upgrades at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop

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Taking a restomod 1969 Camaro to the next level

This stunning 1969 Camaro may look finished, but at V8 Speed & Resto Shop, we know there’s always room for improvement. Take a closer look as we transform this classic muscle car into a road-ready performer!

Under the Hood:

Holley Sniper EFI System: We ditch the carburetor for a modern fuel injection system, boosting power, efficiency, and drivability on the 396 cubic inch engine.

Suspension and Handling:

Detroit Speed Upgrade: For sharper handling and a smoother ride, we install high-performance Detroit Speed suspension components.
Wilwood Disc Brakes: More power and better handling require predictable and powerful brakes.
YearOne 17″ Billet Chevy Rally Wheels: Traditional look with better clearance for modern brakes.

Further Upgrades:

Vintage Air A/C System: Beat the heat in comfort with a modern air conditioning system from Vintage Air.
Tremec TKX 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission: Cruise effortlessly on the highway with a modern 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

This cool green Camaro is a perfect example of how restoration and performance upgrades can come together to create a truly special car. Contact the V8 Speed and Resto Shop to plan the next steps for your muscle car!

Check out the video of this revitalized 1969 Camaro!

Contact the V8 Speed & Resto Shop with all your Classic or Muscle Car needs today!

817 S. MAIN STREET – RED BUD, IL 62278

V8 Speed Supercharged 1969 Camaro on Hemmings Muscle Machines Magazine Cover!

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1969 Chevrolet Camaros are some of the most popular Muscle Cars of all time, because they are equally as cool when preserved in original stock condition or modified for increased performance, style, comfort, and power. The V8 Speed and Resto Shop team recently performed some major upgrades on this show-quality 1969 Camaro, including a complete Detroit Speed suspension system and a supercharged LT4 V8 and 6-speed manual transmission. The car is a blast to drive, and is the cover car of the June, 2020 issue of Hemmings Muscle Machines Magazine!

V8 Radio Podcast: Recap From The Global Auto Salon in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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On this episode of the world-renowned V8 Radio Podcast, Kevin Oeste and Mike “Q-Ball” Clarke chat about the recent Global Auto Salon in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. V8TV’s Kevin and Kelle Oeste were both in attendance along with their friend and customer Grady, along with the 1969 Camaro “ZR9” brought in by it’s owner from Dubai. It was an amazing experience, one which broke down stereotypes, shared insights to a huge new market for automotive enthusiasts, and created wonderful new friendships. And don’t worry, Mike and Kevin didn’t forget the trivia question or nonsense, either.

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V8 Radio Podcast: Recap From The Global Auto Salon in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Top 5 Episodes By Play Count – Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode 326

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Top 5 Episodes By Play Count – Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode 326

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1969 Chevrolet Camaro Drivability Improvements at the V8 Speed and Resto Shop

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Some restored cars look completed, but still require extensive refinement and tuning to be road-ready. In this case, our customer had this sweet 1969 Camaro restored for them, but the shop did not complete some of the final drivability details, so the customer is not confident driving the car. The car is sporting some cool parts selections like a FiTech fuel injected 454 Chevy V8 coupled to a Tremec TKO 500 5-Speed transmission, all wrapped in a stock RS / SS trim package. However, the “last 5%” details still need to be addressed to make sure the car is ready for miles of trouble-free cruising. For example, the front tires rub the inner fenders when turning, the windshield washer system does not work, there are some loose radio wires, and other nuisance items. Once they are remedied, the engine tune will be optimized, brake performance dialed-in, and other systems verified for proper operation. The V8 Speed & Resto Shop team is well-versed in this process, and we’ll be performing final adjustments to remedy the quirks of a fresh restoration.

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Two V8 Speed & Resto Shop Built 1969 Camaros Included in Top 100 ’69 Camaros Display at 2019 Goodguys PPG Nationals in Columbus, OH

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The V8 Speed & Resto Shop team is honored to have two 1969 Camaros on display at the amazing “Summer Of ’69” 1969 Camaro display at the 2019 Goodguys Rod & Custom Association PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio! The event is hosting some of the most iconic and significant 1969 Chevrolet Camaros ever, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the always-popular ’69 Camaro. The V8-built supercharged LSA powered “Lou’s Change” pro-touring Camaro and the COMP Cams 454 LSX Camaro convertible will both be on hand, and we couldn’t be more excited for the owners and our team as well. It’s a tremendous honor to be included in such an amazing display, and even more-so to have the opportunity to these build awesome cars for great customers. We invite you to come see them in person at this must-see event!

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