Due to other projects and time constraints, the ’98 Camaro was left in the garage this season. In 2012 SAM decided to run the top end challenge at the Texas Mile. The students added a rear wing and a front spoiler to stabilize and help the aerodynamics of the ‘98 Camaro at high speeds. Also, a parachute, fire suppression system, and an engine diaper were installed. The car was lowered and road race tires and wheels replaced the drag race setup. The film crew from Horsepower TV came to the Texas Mile event and everyone’s expectations were highly exceeded when the ’98 Camaro became a member of the 200 MPH Club at its first mile event, running 200.4 MPH. Only a few naturally aspirated cars have reached that benchmark and Team SAM Tech is proud to be among them. In 2014, Team SAM Tech hopes to run even faster having picked up more than 50 horsepower with the SAM Tech CNC Class designed intake.
Specs
Engine & Drivetrain
DISPLACEMENT: 427
BLOCK:
GM LS1
BORE: 4.125″
STROKE: 4.000″
PISTONS: Diamond
PISTON RINGS: Total Seal 043, 043, 3mm
CONNECTING RODS: Callies 6.00″
COMPRESSION: 12:1
CAMSHAFT: Competition Cams Solid Roller
CAMSHAFT DURATION: 265/275 @0.050
LIFT INTAKE: .750
LIFT EXHAUST: .750
LOBE SEPARATION: 112 LSA
HEADS: LSR Edelbrook
INTAKE FLOW: 430 @ .800
EXHAUST FLOW: 270 @ .800
COMBUSTION CHAMBER: 40cc
INTAKE: Custom billet by SAM
COMPUTER: Holley EFI
INJECTORS: 60lb/hr
THROTTLE BODY: Dual Nick Williams 102mm DBW
Race Results
2012
Texas Mile 200.4 MPH
2011
NMCA Tremec True Street, 10.00 Second Average, Runner up — Bradenton, FL
NMCA Proform LSX Rumble, 10.00 Second Average, Winner — Commerce, GA
2010
Holley LS Fest True Street, Runner up — Bowling Green, KY
Holley LS Fest 10.00 second class, Winner — Bowling Green, KY
5th fastest of 82 car field Tremec True Street Class at LSX Shootout — St. Louis, MO
2009
New Best ET and MPH 9.96@135mph at LSX Shootout Memphis, TN
2007
5th fastest of 82 car field MSD True Street Class at LSX Shootout Memphis, TN
2005
Year One Experience LT1-LS1 Super Mod Runner Up
2003
NMCA EFI Class Winner Atlanta, GA.
2002
Thunder Racing Shootout Qualifier Low E.T. in class
2001
NMCA EFI Class Winner Chicago, IL.
