Originally posted by iroc2nv
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Originally posted by 83firebirdS/E
Does it look like this?

Originally posted by zedder 1 9 9 0
The LT1 305 is a very rare engine, I'd buy the car just for that alone

Player's Ltd. GM Motorsports was a series that was run in Canada from 1986-1992 (East division in 1986-1992 and West division in 1987-1992). The race was the best sponsored series EVER in Canada. Races were at F1 tracks, Ovals. All broadcast on TV (Wide world of sports)

GM produced "purpose built" showroom stock cars for these race series. Approx. 90-100 cars were built each year in 1986-1989, and more in 1991 since 1991 contained both 1990 and 1991 race years. About 70% of the cars were camaro's and 30% were Trans Ams, although as the years progress mored Camaro's were choosen over the Trans Ams.

In 1991, there was 97 Players Challenge Camaros built. Combine that with the fact that ALL the cars had the 1LE option, makes for a pretty rare car. And it may have racing history.

What's special about your car? Here are some details (verified with GM documentation):

- Engines are built from selected components and extensive efforts were made to reduce variatsions. (IE. All cylinder heads were from the same casting batch to minimize compression ratio and flow variations, all cam lobes were contour checked, close attention was paid to piston clearances and fuel injectors were flow checked). All engines were dyno tested and those selected were within a 1% power band.
- All engines were sealed to prevent unauthorized adjustments. (Paint marks on bolts, some visable paint, others ultra violet).
- Special front struts to retain damping ability under extreme conditions. (in 1988 the teams were supplied with matching rear ones, but in 1987 they used stock components, 1989 and up they came from the factory that way)
- 1989-up rear springs were pre-selected at the factory based on track feedback
- 1989-up rear sway bar was reduced to 23mm from the 24mm due to track feedback.
- lower volume power steering pump reduced fluid temps. (same pump as 1987 but with change to serpentine.)
- 100% inspection of all cars at assembly plant
- corner weights measured and recorded to 0.1 KG for each car.
- special spare wheel assembly to clear new brakes (this became standard equipment in 1989)

Provided to, or adjusted by the teams:

- Front brakes and rear brakes were stock in 1986, but teams were allowed to use special race pads. In 1987 a front brake kit was available (corvette calipers, 12" rotors), 1988 similar front kit although this was the soon to be 1LE package, 1989-up 1LE.
- Dual dump side exhuast provided to the teams. Manufacture by Walker in Ontario. All parts carried GM part numbers. (You can still look these up at any GM dealer)
- Revised engine PROM. Optimized performance and fuel range. Special driver's aides (IE. shift light came on at 5000 instead of stock 4000-range). Fuel shut off at 5650rpm.

Interesting note from GM. Max shift points were recommended at 5200 in 1st, 5150 in 2nd, 5000 in third, and 5050 in 4th. These are based on the gear ratios, as well as engine power. GM determined these were the optimum range for the cars (based on 305 TPI, 5 speed and 3.45 gears).

I have at least 1000+ pages on the series ... more information than most people care to know.

Looks like you found a good investment.

MArk.