The Camaro’s monochrome color scheme is quite befitting of its down-to-business demeanor. It’s sprayed in GM Cyber Gray metallic, which matches the gray Forgeline wheels. To save some weight, the hood and cowl panel are carbon fiber.
“At MCOTY, I felt like a small-budget privateer going up against big factory-backed teams.” —Kevin Miller
Kevin Miller, 26 • Baldwin City, KS
Popping the hood reveals an...
Popping the hood reveals an impressive network of custom bracing. The shock towers are tied together and direct load into the firewall. The radiator core support is tied into the inner fenders as well. Strategically placed Heim joints prevent the braces from binding.
Block: stock 3.900-inch bore aluminum
Oiling: factory pump, Champ pan
Rotating assembly: stock 3.622-inch crank, rods, and 10.5:1 pistons
Camshaft: COMP Cams 224/230- at-.050 hydraulic roller; .581/.588-inch lift; 114-degree LSA
Valvetrain: COMP Cams valvesprings, Trick Flow pushrods
Induction: GM LS6 intake manifold and throttle-body
Ignition: stock coil packs and plug wires
Exhaust: factory LS6 exhaust manifolds, custom X-pipe, dual 3-inch Flowmaster mufflers
Output: 500 hp and 475 lb-ft (estimated)
To integrate the trick Le...
To integrate the trick Le Mans–style gas cap into the sheetmetal, Kevin cut and recessed the driver-side quarter-panel. Thanks to custom mini-tubs, the 335mm-wide rear meats fit with room to spare.
To integrate the trick Le...
To integrate the trick Le Mans–style gas cap into the sheetmetal, Kevin cut and recessed the driver-side quarter-panel. Thanks to custom mini-tubs, the 335mm-wide rear meats fit with room to spare.
Transmission: Tremec T56 six-speed manual, Sachs clutch, Hurst shifter
Rear axle: Schreiner Enterprises 9-inch floater rearend with 31-spline axles, Speedway Motors center section, 3.89:1 gears, and limited-slip differential
Front suspension: narrowed stock control arms and spindles; custom subframe assembly, RideTech adjustable shocks, Hyperco springs, Speedway splined sway bar
Rear suspension: RideTech four-link and adjustable shocks; Hyperco springs, custom adjustable sway bar
Brakes: C6 Z51 Corvette 13.4-inch rotors and two-piston calipers, front; 13-inch rotors and single-piston calipers, rear
Wheels: Forgeline ZX3 18x11, front; 18x12 rear
Tires: BFGoodrich KDW 285/30R18, front; 335/30R18, rear