{"id":61,"date":"2026-01-22T19:53:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T19:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/?p=61"},"modified":"2026-01-22T20:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T20:00:10","slug":"1968-chevrolet-camaro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/?p=61","title":{"rendered":"1968 Chevrolet Camaro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It turns out you CAN have it all!  Love the look of classic cars, but prefer the driveability and convenience of late model cars?  Look no further!  This car even retains that clean classic engine bay look while equipped with electronic fuel injection, computer controlled ignition, and a mighty Tremec TKO 5-speed overdrive manual transmission. <br><br>The owner purchased this car from a private collection and was ecstatic about the looks, power and sound that only a 1st generation Camaro with a 383 stroker engine can deliver!  But he was accustomed to the convenience of EFI, so he converted the car to Holley EFI.<br><br><strong>Engine:<\/strong><br>Phoenix Engine 383 stroker<br>CNC ported alumimum heads<br>Holley Hyperspark distributor<br>MSD Ultra 6AL Ignition Box<br>Long Tube Headers<br>Billet Accessory Drive<br><br><strong>Drivetrain:<\/strong><br>Silver Sport Transmissions Tremec TKO 600 Kit (includes custom shifter, cross member, and driveshaft)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fuel System:<\/strong><br>Holley OE-Style Drop in fuel tank module<br>80lb fuel injectors in Terminator Stealth Throttle Body<br>Original fuel line modified for EFI to retain period correct look<br><br><strong>Cooling:<\/strong><br>Cold Case Two row aluminum radiator<br>Cold Case Dual Radiator Fans with integrated shroud<br>Current Performance E-Fan Module (computer controlled)<br><br><strong>Suspension:<\/strong><br>Full Tubular Front Suspension<br>Disk Brake Conversion<br><br><br><strong>Steering:<\/strong><br>Borgeson Street &amp; Performance Quick Ratio Steering Box<br>Proforged Pitman Arm, Idler Arm, Drag Link, &amp; Tie Rods<br>New Power Steering Pump<br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20250510_231747932_preview-1024x771.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20250510_231747932_preview-1024x771.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20250510_231747932_preview-300x226.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20250510_231747932_preview-768x578.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20250510_231747932_preview-1536x1156.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20250510_231747932_preview.jpeg 1913w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20251004_215333123_preview-1024x771.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20251004_215333123_preview-1024x771.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20251004_215333123_preview-300x226.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20251004_215333123_preview-768x578.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20251004_215333123_preview-1536x1156.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20251004_215333123_preview.jpeg 1913w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20240406_224055914_preview-1024x771.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20240406_224055914_preview-1024x771.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20240406_224055914_preview-300x226.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20240406_224055914_preview-768x578.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20240406_224055914_preview-1536x1156.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20240406_224055914_preview.jpeg 1913w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20240622_221723032_preview-1024x771.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20240622_221723032_preview-1024x771.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20240622_221723032_preview-300x226.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20240622_221723032_preview-768x578.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20240622_221723032_preview-1536x1156.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ottosautos.reidwilson.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20240622_221723032_preview.jpeg 1913w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"68 EFI first run\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hnIEbyQGhyQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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Love the look of classic cars, but prefer the driveability and convenience of late model cars? Look no further! This car even retains that clean classic engine bay look while equipped with electronic fuel injection, computer controlled ignition, and a mighty Tremec TKO 5-speed overdrive manual transmission. 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