Chevy Camaro Buying Tips

One should have a thorough knowledge or at least the important features and incorporations in various models of Chevy Camaro Cars. The following lines will review the various aspects in the developments and changes that occurred in successive years so that before buying Chevy Camaro, either new or old, people may be in a position to assess their requirements duly.

The Chevy Camaro between the years 1993-2002 got thoroughly restyled… The pony car, so popular, the base model with V6 engine and Z28 with V8 power were on the same platform as before. The dimensions were slightly more but certain additional features caused some weight gain and improvement in power. Camaros now include brakes with anti-locking device and two air bags, reworked dashboard could accommodate all the gauges in a semicircular pod which made viewing easy.  In between the years of its existence the modifications or additions made in the original of Camaro are summarized below so that the potential buyer get the tips for the choice he makes:

Chevy Camaro 1994 model was a Convertible with rear glass window and power operated top, Z28’s 6-speed gear box had computer aided gear selection device which help acceleration from stop easily.

 Chevy Camaro 1995 model had optional traction control and for Z28 it was switched off.

Chevy Camaro 1996 model, the 3.8 litre V6 engine was the standard for the base Camaros. Since Z28 was fitted with 5.7 litre V8 engine, it gained 10 hp. Z28 versions had the SS sports option available and the SS engine HP rose to 305.

Chevy Camaro 1997 model had the dashboard redesigned, revised taillampa, revised console centre and more storage space.

Chevy Camaro 1998 had its front (nose) restyled, composite headlamps, hood and fenders restyled, the Z28 got Corvette’s aluminum V8 engine of 305hp and SS model had the engine of 320hp.

Chevy Camaro 1999 model had a new option for traction control in the base model and the fuel tank size was increased from 15.5 gallons.

Chevy Camaro 2000 model had to combat declining sales due to pollution related stinctures that forced the company to retain the “pony car” without much change in this year. Low emission engines were used and some change in door mirror color, redesigning of wheels took place.

Chevy Camaro 2001 model had the Z28 based package returned to the SS package that contained high powered V8 engine, functional hood, large tyres, rear spoiler of new design, upgraded suspension and the shock absorbers retuned.

Chevy Camaro 2002 model had the 35^th.Anniversary package as option for the SS version that contained dual silver stripes, red paint, special wheels, CD players, automatic transmission for V6 engines.

2009 Chevrolet Camaro: The futuristic program of Chevrolet Camaro indicates that 2009 Chevy Camaro will debut as a 2010 model. The sporty coupe will mark the return of the iconic “pony car”.

To get a feed of tips for buying of any of the models as above with regard to their performance – the General Motors publish details of Expert Rating Summary, Road Test Results etc. which one should go through and discuss with knowledgeable persons before opting for any specific model available.

1994 Camaro Hood Parts

Those who have a Camaro know just how great they can be, meaning the different 1994 Camaro hood parts might be used to increase the look of any Camaro. There are several hood products that can be bought for a Camaro to make it look a lot better. Hood ornaments, dual hood scoops, abs hood scoops, racing power accessories, teardrop hood scoops, and even the hydraulic bars to keep the hood in the upright position are available. 1994 Camaro hood parts will range in the items as well as cost.

Fixing the Camaro up to look a little better is going to be a bit of a high price depending on what options are chosen. Before moving to the added accessories for the 1994 Camaro, there are some parts that might need replacing as the car ages. It is hard to believe that this car is now 14 years old, but it is true and some things may be failing.

The first thing to go on hoods is usually the hydraulic bars. These are the bars on the car, of course, that allow the hood to remain upright while you are working underneath. It’s important to keep these in good shape even if the support bar is in place. They are fairly easy to change out as long as you have the right tools. Another aspect of the hood that may need to be replaced is the hood latch. This allows the hood to stay locked unless it is released. While these are metal sometimes things happen like an accident where replacement may be needed. Speaking of accidents there may even be a need for a whole new front end and therefore hood if the car has been in an accident. To restore the car, hoods can be found in junk yards or other places. A little paint on the hood and it is good as new and you save on the actual hood part. To replace an entire hood from the factory can be upwards of $1,000.

Now, on to the more fun aspects of Camaro’s, hood parts like the scoop are accessories. There are usually aftermarket products; however some Camaro’s do come with the scoops. It usually depends on how much you wanted to spend on the car when it was first bought. The scoop allows air to flow through the hood. It offers a more race car type look while helping to keep the engine cool. There are fibreglass scoops, metal, and several different designs in the scoop range.

Some of the scoops are going to be low on the hood with two air passages. The other style is called a racing power hood scoop that allows for three areas of air flow that slims down. It sits a little higher on the hood. It is also better for the dual or quad carburetor.

The 1994 Camaro hood parts offer more accessories to improve the looks of the car. There are several options open whether it is for racing or just improvement.