1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 302 Muscle Car Of The Week Video #55

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 302 Muscle Car Of The Week Video #55
This week, we're taking a look at a Muscle Car that proves one didn't need the biggest engine to be a bad machine! The 1969 Camaro Z/28 boasted a high-revving 302 cube V8 - a size dictated by the SCCA for Trans Am racing legality. But don't let the relatively small displacement fool you - the Z/28 302 was conservatively rated at 290 HP - although many claim it made closer to 350 HP at a higher RPM than the original rating. This Dusk Blue example retains all the cool parts that made up the Z/28 package. From the Brothers Collection.
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[@billz410]

My older brother had a '69 Z-28 with a 302. It was yellow with black stripes, and the houndstooth interior. I was just a little shaver at the time, but I remember fondly the sound of the mechanical lifters on the 302- really sounded 'cool' to me. It was quite a machine in it's day.

[@cap6159]

It was a 327 block with a 283 crankshaft. That's how they get a 302. Fuelie 202 double hunp heads were 2.02 intake valve's and a 1.80 exhaust. Solid lifter cam, aluminum intake and that big Holley carb. You could get close to 6500 and up to 7000 rpm's with the right valve springs and a hood set of headers. Just my 2 cent's worth of what I've read in the past. Mostly from an old book called Hot to Hot Rod a small block Chevy.

[@zapper302]

I had one years ago. It was a real screamer with the option cam. Hit 2nd gear and front wheels pulled, (I was told this by the guy TRYING to race me). 😊

[@user-my3ff5lj6m]

double hunp heads? hood set of headers? Hot to Hot Rod? You should proof read before you publish.

[@dannyroggemann5821]

Best Camaro ever built...

[@secondthought2320]

My factor headers had to installed by a local muffler shop, the dealer refused!! After they were installed, it cut my factory warranty in half to 6 months or 6000 miles. So being the smart ass kid that I was, I blew the engine at 5850 miles and got a new service engine, oh ya less the headers that the dealership refused to give back or install! I went to another dealership and bought another with the 396 L 79, wish I still had both.

[@johnjacobjingleheimerschmi3857]

So many 302's blew because of the solid lifer's. An accurate tachometer was important. Thanks for your memories.

[@RonConrad-pl6hc]

I bought a brand new 1969 Z/28 a month before our wedding in August 1969 . What blast it was driving that car thru the Rocky Mountians on our honeymoon !

[@lesterhankins5251]

That white roof really looks sharp! Nice car!

[@willthetrill4849]

Now that's one hell of a nice car!

[@jeremythompson9122]

The 69 Z28 is my favorite Camaro ever made other than a 69 ZL-1. That little 302 was one of the meanest small blocks of that whole era. 290 horsepower Lol....yeah right. Just like the Plymouth AAR Cuda and Dodge Challenger T/A with the 340/6 and the BOSS 302 Mustangs and Cougars only made 290 horses lol.

[@billyfoster3223]

An icon, the way the Boss 302 is to the Mustang!😄😁

[@Boobtube.]

The reason for the rear bumper guards was due to Federal Bumper guidelines. The bumpers had to be a certain height, due to the Z-28 sitting so low, it would not pass the Federal guideline, so GM put the bumper guards on them to pass the guidelines to make the rear bumper legal in the US. (In effect the guards made the bumper higher)

[@aaron4757]

Looks horrible imo

[@Boobtube.]

@@aaron4757 you would be in the minority. The first gen camaro still holds big popularity over 50 years later as evidenced by the auction prices. And the Z28 brings in the big bucks. But thanks for your opinion.

[@aaron4757]

@@Boobtube. The first gen is the best looking camaro without a doubt. I just think the guards looks bad. The bumper smooth without the fangs looks way better.

[@johnjacobjingleheimerschmi3857]

Not a fan of the color combination, except for the black interior but I would still love it like a firstborn son.

[@edstransitscott9186]

Beautiful, love that car, most iconic car ever made

[@sergeantmasson3669]

EDS Transit Scott, REALLY? Why then did the '69 Mustang outsell them?

[@charleshoward2685]

I bought a brand new 1969 hugger orange with white interior. It was fast. Bad on gas. Traded it in 1970 for a Monte Carlo with a 300 h.p. 350 engine. The z was lighter but the m.c. was faster top end. Both had approx 130 m.p.h. top end speeds. both only registered 120 but the odometer would touch the red light at the very bottom. Both had 3 yr. 36,000 mile warrenties.

[@johnjacobjingleheimerschmi3857]

I had a '72 MC in Gold with Black top. Fantastic ride quality. 350 Automatic. Reliable and reasonably quick. 130 is spot on. Fast enough.

[@YellowjacketGTO]

That top end was due too the 373 rear end.

[@888jackflash]

In 1980 I bought a '69 RS (hidden headlights) in very good condition, freshly-painted, with that raised Supersport hood, Hound's-tooth interior and a gate shifter, for $2200. Talk about the one that got away! I was a young punk and they weren't worth a ton in those days, were pretty common. It developed a sticky lifter and I had no idea of how to fix it, (nor the money), so I sold it for a $100 profit. DOH!

[@geraldarcuri9307]

The color? Stunning! The vinyl roof? Awful! Probably the best pony car ever built.

[@gregdiatelevi3677]

Good old days long gone nice ride

[@Uncletoast52]

327 with a 283 crank.

[@gw3598]

You didn't mention the optional (ultra rare) dual 4 barrel carbs. My first Z bought new in 12/69 was red with black stripes. My second one was the same blue and white color combo but a Rally Sport without the vinyl top.

[@stevenhealy4221]

It was a 3:27 block and a 283 crank and the Pistons were special because they were a 4-inch boar and had a bit of a pop up on them and were forged

[@mikehutchinson9318]

300 hp is limit for affordable insurance…factory low rated to get kids in the game…

[@amergigolo1442]

Awesome car!!

[@paulkendzor3895]

They had to put the bumper guards on the rear. the 15 inch wheels raised the height enough that it didnt meet the height requirements for the rear bumper set by the Feds.

[@billyfoster3223]

The Camaro Icon!😁😄

[@xavierwarren9799]

Nothing like a Chevy in midnight blue and black combo...that just mezmorises me

[@Lamtitude]

I wish there were more performance options on vehicles today. Factory headers should be an option for all V8 cars and trucks. The EPA has ruined car culture on the corporate level.

[@AAYMF]

Ahh yeahh

[@danbyrne5677]

Is there a link to the pictures of this car? Can someone share the link?

[@user-ry1tx3ow8o]

I suppose to have a Z28 trying to find out one of the codes on my tag has E368 and it's built in Los plant . I would like to send picture of tag so you can check.

[@thomasauslander3757]

In Los Angeles should be stolen in 3 days.. In fact they'll follow you home even if you keep it in Garage.

[@johna.4334]

That cheesy looking white vinyl top and the bumper guards have to go... period!

[@howabouthetruth2157]

By doing that, you would totally destroy the value of this car.

[@johna.4334]

@@howabouthetruth2157 Allowing them to remain would be an eyesore and detract from the car's beauty. Repeat: They must go!

[@darrellsomers5427]

Its a pony car

[@maxmoore8876]

I had 2 1968 Camaros & a ‘69 Z-28, with the fabled 302. I now have a 1968 again. The ‘69 Z was a disappointment. The 302 was a dog, unless you had it in the R’s. Reminded me of a wild 2-stroke dirt bike. That was the one I don’t miss at all - curled dash and all.

[@gw3598]

Not a dog at all! Just needed to use the higher revs. Power started ar 4,000 rpm to 7200. Or get a 456 or 488 rear.

[@kathymackin6406]

What’s horsepower

[@TopG800]

around 300

[@gw3598]

@@TopG800 I think that weant to be sarcasm. Z was rated at 290 but really more like 375

[@sergeantmasson3669]

'69-'70 Boss 302 Mustangs ate '67-'69 Camaro Z/28 cars for snacks.

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Oh, and PS: the Chevy small block has won more races AND championships than anything else in history. Now, "go have a snack" and watch TV..........you're missing cartoons.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@howabouthetruth2157 Enjoy your delusions, Chevturd.

[@TopG800]

@@howabouthetruth2157 exactly

[@entrepreneurhomeboy]

The '67 & '68 Z28 Camaro's with the 302 blew the doors off everything & won back to back championships in SCCA Trans Am road racing in '67 & '68. You're smokin' birdseed boy.

[@TopG800]

@@entrepreneurhomeboy exactly