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pyroguy · 03-20-2019, 09:58 AM

I know the feeling! I may not have a manual as I always thought I would, but when I kick over the engine and hear that healthy cammed V8 rumble through my long tube headers and bare minimum muffling it just makes me feel like a kid listening to cars go by at car shows. Feeling the cams thump in my chest as they went on by. Gotta love a nostalgic muscle car with a V8!

As for your flux capacitor, keep checking here for when they’re back in stock

gringo · 03-20-2019, 01:19 PM

I get the same feeling with my Camaro. It doesn't have to be a "V8" either. When I'm cruising along, just slightly uphill to put a load on the engine, I hear and feel a rumble from the LFX when in a lower gear. Even the exhaust sounds good. It always puts a smile on my face.

Then, when I'm driving around normally, the ultra smooth and refined feeling of the 7k rpm redline of the DOHC engine reminds me of a modern car. It's this split personality that I love so much. With the manual transmission, you can tap into both at will.

redirish · 03-20-2019, 03:25 PM

Great thread! I love my car and it still feels like new! Unless I go on a long drive I rather listen to the engine/exhaust while rowing through the gears

JLSuperfly · 03-20-2019, 03:41 PM

I know what you mean. I have had eight cars since I was 16 (now 44) and my Camaro is the only one that I am still in love with after five years of ownership. I actually look forward going to work on Monday so I can drive it because on weekends/long trips, we always take my wife's SUV because of the room and car seats.

dporter6 · 03-20-2019, 05:50 PM

I def agree with you on this. I still can't believe I'm in my Dream car till this day, Its everything i expected and more. Especially being 23, I just feel so fortuante to even say I'm a owner of one.

Iron Lung Jimmy · 03-20-2019, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

I know what you mean. 71 outside the car / 17 behind the wheel every time! Talk about a time machine in addition to a hurst shifter I've got MP3 reverb version tunes on my ipod playing thru Mylink ...it's the 60s all over again

Also notice the redline tires

ps - booked hotel today for lawn showing of Woodstock film for Woodstock50 at Bethel Art Center. I missed the first one doing basic training at Ft Dix

I like the Mooneyes sticker!

I have the Mr Horsepower bird there.

tomlink · 03-20-2019, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gringo

It doesn't have to be a "V8" either.

Yep, I'm with you there. It is so exhilarating to just punch it. At least once every time I drive it even if it is just 0-45.

spyderbuddy · 03-20-2019, 07:07 PM

love mine it is 9 years old and it still gives me a smile

Vipercar · 03-21-2019, 07:34 AM

Yup, still in love with mine after nine years. Storing for the winter helps because when I take her out she feels like a brand new car.

qcman · 03-21-2019, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Vipercar

Yup, still in love with mine after nine years. Storing for the winter helps because when I take her out she feels like a brand new car.

Agreed! I am always surprised when I take the first rip in it after winter storage how fast the car is again. I had it out last Friday for the first time since early November & found some back roads to set it free! Was a hoot.

rontammy0 · 03-21-2019, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by qcman

Agreed! I am always surprised when I take the first rip in it after winter storage how fast the car is again. I had it out last Friday for the first time since early November & found some back roads to set it free! Was a hoot.

This is so true. After driving a truck and a Crv all winter it still blows my mind the first spring pull....aggressive trans tune with the stall and 391 gears just plants my ass in the seat.

kburlar · 03-21-2019, 11:19 AM

My wife regularly finds me in the garage just staring at my Camaro. She just shakes her head and goes back inside. Some people just don't get it.

SSEssence · 03-21-2019, 11:30 AM

awesome, love the nostaglic touches youve added!

TooCool5 · 03-21-2019, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by spyderbuddy

love mine it is 9 years old and it still gives me a smile

X2 will be 10 years this August and still have my Permagrin everytime I drive my Camaro. They knocked it out of the park with the Gen5.
All original except the tires and a few mods.
Love the rumble up hills or under load.

03-20-2019, 09:58 AM	#15
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,927 View My Garage	I know the feeling! I may not have a manual as I always thought I would, but when I kick over the engine and hear that healthy cammed V8 rumble through my long tube headers and bare minimum muffling it just makes me feel like a kid listening to cars go by at car shows. Feeling the cams thump in my chest as they went on by. Gotta love a nostalgic muscle car with a V8! As for your flux capacitor, keep checking here for when they’re back in stock __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

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03-21-2019, 11:19 AM	#26
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03-21-2019, 11:30 AM	#27
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03-20-2019, 01:19 PM	#16
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	I get the same feeling with my Camaro. It doesn't have to be a "V8" either. When I'm cruising along, just slightly uphill to put a load on the engine, I hear and feel a rumble from the LFX when in a lower gear. Even the exhaust sounds good. It always puts a smile on my face. Then, when I'm driving around normally, the ultra smooth and refined feeling of the 7k rpm redline of the DOHC engine reminds me of a modern car. It's this split personality that I love so much. With the manual transmission, you can tap into both at will.

03-20-2019, 03:25 PM	#17
redirish Drives: 10' IOM 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,354 View My Garage	Great thread! I love my car and it still feels like new! Unless I go on a long drive I rather listen to the engine/exhaust while rowing through the gears

03-20-2019, 03:41 PM	#18
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	I know what you mean. I have had eight cars since I was 16 (now 44) and my Camaro is the only one that I am still in love with after five years of ownership. I actually look forward going to work on Monday so I can drive it because on weekends/long trips, we always take my wife's SUV because of the room and car seats.

03-20-2019, 05:50 PM	#19
dporter6 Wicked_2SS Drives: 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 106	I def agree with you on this. I still can't believe I'm in my Dream car till this day, Its everything i expected and more. Especially being 23, I just feel so fortuante to even say I'm a owner of one.

03-21-2019, 07:34 AM	#23
Vipercar Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oshawa, Ont Posts: 499	Yup, still in love with mine after nine years. Storing for the winter helps because when I take her out she feels like a brand new car.