83 camaro questions, parts car i found...

[V]

i got a chance to pick up an 83 z28 parts car but i dont know if i will for sure. I have yet to go look at it but its up in NY waiting for me, lol. Its a running/driving ttop z28 auto and has the functional factory fiberglass ram air hood, 305 crossfire engine and 700r4 trans, the one thing that got me was what i was told about the interior, it has the "camaro" upholestry on door panels and seats, but what threw me is that the seats have headrests and are power. also i was told it says "camaro contuer"(or soemthign like that) on the seats. if i remember back when i dealt with 3rd gens more, there was some rare seat option, if anyone has any info about this, let me know. If i get the car, i already have a buyer for it whole or just the crossfire engine, so i may part it or not, i dunno, work is keeping me busy. My price is dirt cheap to get the car so i may pick it up just for the hell of it and decide what to do with it in a few months. EMAIL me if you got REAL info, i dont have time to check these boards. thansk in advance. -Paul

[PDubs87Z28]

yeah the early 3rd gens have camaro writen all over the place.....like every hump in the seat says camaro and what not.....i heard crossfires were junk( i only heard that....never owned one, don't hate) if you get it and wanna part it i'll come check it out.

[IROCdan330]

the rare seat option was Recaros.

[Batman]

I knew there was a Recaro T/A didn't know there was a camaro. Also the crossfire engine isn't junk, it just has issues. Biggest of which is the computer. You can get an upgraded computer and a X-ram manifold and pick up about 40HP on them. I almost went that setup for awhile but it was too pricey. Before you chop it up (if you buy it) shoot me the VIN and I will see what I can find out about it. Also where is it in NY? I may be able to take a look for you.

[Pampered-Z]

That was a special option only offered in late 93 and into 94, I'll say it's rare, but not sure if it gives the car enough value to save? Â*

It was the Contour addition. Â*It included Seats ( front + rear ), door panels, and the lower body strips that matched. Â*There were two color options. Â*I had the Orange/red, the other was blue ( and maybe grey).

Package consisted of Front seats with adjustable headrest, manual recline, side bolster, and lumbart and the front thigh adjustment plus 6-way power. Â*Very confortable!

It didn't sell well because it was exspensive ( I think near $1,000 option. )

Can't see the seats to good on this page, but they matched the lower stripes

http://www.pampered-z.cz28.com/photo.html

If the seats are in fair shape and you want to sell them please let me know!

[karr95]

I was reading in a issue of High Performance Pontiac, a lot of people ditched their crossfire setup for something that was a little more efficient. However, according to the mag you can make decent money selling the crossfire setup. Some people are into bringing these things back to factory specs.

[Koll]

Crossfire = noes!

Friend has a vette with it.
Not only does it not make all that much power, but it is a total PITA to tune.

And its not like its even worth anything (cant even get $2)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=42604&item=7970445058&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Although like anything else, in 20 years, who knows

[Batman]

I had 2 crossfire setups that needed complete rebuilds and I got over $100 for each, a good set can run between $400 and $500 is you really hold out for that price.

[V]

ok, so i was right about the rare/expensive power seat option. i knew about the recaros but i knew the camaros had somethign of their own. The car runs and drives fine, just had some of the undercarriage bashed up, and no title, so if i get it, i'm 99% sure ill be parting it out. I just wanted to be sure i'll be able to get enough out of the car to make it worth my while stripping it and trying to sell parts.

[Batman]

You should be able to get a new title from DMV