Was the SS version of the camaro available in 1987, if so what engine did it have, and could anyone tell me any info about it??

 

Nope

 

monty carlo ss

 

Actually - it was, well at least in 86...
However, it was much more an appearance package than anything else. No direct changes to performance other than side pipes.
This is what came with the package:
* Custom Hand Painted Pinstriping
* Special Effect Rear Spoiler
* Shielded Sporty Side Pipes - Color Matched
* Fuel Inj. Logo if 4 or 6 cyl or to match cui.
* SS Logo Emblems

Optionally you could also get:
* Cragar Protech 15" Custom Wheels
* 14" Leather Steering Wheel
* European Wood Dash with glove box
* Burlewood or Aluminum Dash

However, the SS package was the least expensive of 3 conversion packages offered by Choo Choo Customs at the time. The other two was the SX, which had a few more details and then the TeamCamaro that was the so-called "ultimate" Camaro styling at the time. This was the most expensive of the 3 packages. Im not sure what these different pkgs cost at the time..

Not many have heard of these conversions and I have yet to see one first hand..


Ken

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There wasn't an SS from the factory again till 97. Any Thirdgen SS's would have to be custom like the one mentioned above.

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The newer ones arent factory either. They are converted Z28's by SLP, the 3rd gens were converted by CCC...but, one can certainly argue how much of an "SS" it was with little or no hp improvement.
However, I guess what you mean is that you couldn't order a 3rd gen SS like you can order an SS today - that might very well be true. The CCC conversions I would guess were dealer conversions...I don't know this as a fact though.


Ken

 

ChevyKen,

To the best of my knowledge, SLP no longer makes the SS -- GM does. SLP mearly offers suspension upgrades (and a few appearance modifications ie. wheels, dash plaque, etc..) The hood and spoiler are done at/by GM now.

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Adam .R - 1992 25th Anniversary "Heritage" Camaro Z28 5.7L 350ci - SLP Intake Runners, SLP 58mm Throttle Body, SLP Catback Exhaust, SLP Crank Reduction Pulley, SLP Custom PROM Chip, SLP Shift Improvement Kit, SLP Flow-Booster Airfoil, SLP 160 Thermostat,GMC "Syclone" Fuel Pump (90psi), Accel Fuel Pressure Regulator (38psi), Richmond 4.10 Gears, BMR Lower Control Arms,

 

Thats exactly what I meant. You couldn't order it then like you can now!

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Red 1986 SC, 2.8L, rebuilt 700R4, 3.42 Posi, t-tops, 135K miles and counting, K&N air filters w/ removed air baffles, hopefully more to come!

 

Magnus you are right the SS camaro is made by GM now however the Firehawk is still SLP. TINFY

 

Really?? Wow, that has passed me by - I sure didn't know that. I guess that explains why the SS's that were pretty "rare" in previous years all of a sudden flooded the dealerships..

Well thanks for clearing that up for me!!


Ken

 

Have you guys seen the SS's with the SLP package, with the SS grill...I looked at the window sticker the other day and that grill was $250. WOW! thats a set of headers for me. hehe

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Jason,

Didn't the Camaro SS make its debut in 1996? I ran against one yesterday and it did NOT have parking lamp daytime running lamps (I know cause he was in my rearview mirror!!). I know 1997 was the first year for these. Just curious.

Willie

 

Yes, 1996 was the first year for the 4th gen SS.

 

what does ccc stand for? as in ccc car, ccc conversions etc?

 

Anyone got links to pics of that third Gen SS from Choo Choo? Id love to see how they ran the exhaust. Thanks.