Originally posted by csvt99:
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There were a few Camaros that had some zip..like the original Z28 was a nice car but still wasn't any competition for the Boss 302.




Because of this, GM did respond with their own 302 camaro that would pretty much run with the Boss.



This was the original Camaro Z28.

GM tried real hard to copy Ford's tried and true 5 litre powerplant but dropped it just as quickly because it wasn't as fast as the Ford 302.

Ford Started in the early 60's with the 260 ci v8
which was their answer to the Chevy 283.
The 1964 1/2 Mustang had a 260 V8.

Then they introduced the 289 in 1965 and it beat the 283 Chevy's with ease.There was even a 289 Hi-Performance with 271 Horsepower.Put into a 2500lb Mustang, it was FAST.

In 1969 it was upgraded to the 302 with a High performance version the Boss 302.Also the Shelby's were a force to reckon with thanks to Carroll Shelby who just completed his part with the New Ford GT...only $150,000.00 per copy

Ford just always had an edge over Chevy and GM in general.
Chevy made some pretty cars that ran prety good but never was any competition for the Fords.

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