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Below is an enthusiast article written by the automotive experts at GM High-Tech Performance. Check out Bruce Hawkins owner of Hawks Third Generation and his Hugger Orange 1999 Chevy Camaro SS convertible. Helping Bruce crank out over 600hp is a GT76mm ...     read more
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1999 Chevy Camaro SS Convertible - Paying The Cost To Be The Hoss

Data File:1999 Camaro SS Convertible
Owner: Bruce Hawkins
Body: PPG black stripe applied by Doug at Expectations Custom Paint with clearcoat, black rear taillight panel
Interior: Autometer A-pillar gauges, Wolfe Race Craft 4-point black powdercoated roll bar
Engine Block: LS1, 346 cid
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Heads: 6.0L truck heads, Patriot Dual springs
Cam: Comp Cams/Speed, Inc. hydraulic roller, 225/225 duration at .050, .581/.581-inch lift, 113 degree centerline
Pistons: Diamond, forged
Rings: Diamond Plasma Moly
Crankshaft: Stock nodular iron
Rods: Eagle, forged
Bearings: Clevite/Dura Bond
Oil Pump: SLP
Intake Manifold: LS6
Throttle Body: Stock ported
Fuel Pump: 255 lph in-tank
Fuel Pressure Regulator: Aeromotive, 55 psi
Injectors: 60 lbs/hr
Ignition Wires: MSD
Spark Plugs: NGK TR6
Exhaust: Ported stock manifolds, 2.5-inch offroad Y-pipe, SLP center-mounted exhaust tips
Engine Management: Stock PCM, 3-bar MAP speed density, tuned by Speed Inc
Power Adder: GT76 turbo, STS remote mount
Intercooler: Custom Griffin air-to-air
Boost: 13 psi
Transmission: T56, built by Hawks Third Generation
Clutch: SPEC 3+
Rear End: Stock 10-bolt, 3.42 gears, Torsen diff
Front Suspension: BMR upper and lower control arms, Bilstein shocks, Hotchkis springs
Rear Suspension: BMR control arms w/ lower control arm relocation kit, Bilstein shocks, Hotchkis springs, BMR torque arm
Wheels: American Racing Torq-Thrust II
Tires: BFG 275/40/17 front, 315/35/17 rear
Best ET/mph: 10.30/135
Current Mileage: 70,000

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