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Old 09-13-2014, 04:35 PM   #402 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cosmick View Post
I have a hitch on my '86 Camaro, because my '91 Camaro had no trouble with a 16' camper trailer. This hitch I have now I custom fabbed for my old '84 trans Am ( same chassis ) and is massive overkill.
This '86 Camaro now has a 2001 4.8L V8, an OD automatic with a 0.696:1 fourth gear, a 3.059:1 low, and the rear axle is pending, but will be messed with until it averages 30 MPG. I'm prepared to go to 2.47:1 if necessary. But this is a turbo build, starting at 540 horses into the trans, and is a ULEV build also. Total investment under $ 5400. Including 14" 4-piston brakes.
No new car has ever been offered, at any price, anywhere on earth, that has 4 seats, 540 HP, 14" brakes, and 30 MPG. I'm building the better mousetrap, now how long until the world beats a path to my door, cash in hand?
The highest factory tow rating for this chassis was 2000#, but experience proves it's good with double that. I have a little utility trailer from Harbor Freight, and a pop-up camper trailer. Next will be an open 16' utility trailer.
But I won't tow that until I get my subframe connectors welded in. This 'maro is a T-top.
Got any pictures of your tow Camaro?
Or is this the tow Camaro build over on thirdgen.org that pissed every one off so much?

In the US if you look up car towing specs you will see a pretty low number. If the same vehicle is offered over seas they will usually give 2 numbers. The lower unbraked number is usually about the same as the US number. The high with brakes number is usually around double the non-braked rating.
But they have learned something, a concept that no American can seem to grasp, they actually slow down when towing something heavy.
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