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Although the '78 Z28 did not roll off the showroom with much power from its low-performance 350, it did exhibit very good handling. Installing a modified 350 will make it really fun to drive. Late-'70s Z28s were typically fitted with 3.42  or 3.73:1 rearend gears (depending on transmission choice or CA emissions equipment). The '71-81    F-body uses the stronger 8.5-inch rearend. The front suspension of the Camaro can also use the larger 1.250-inch sway bars found on most Second-Gen Trans Ams (Z28s were smaller, 1.125-inch).
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Although the '78 Z28 did not roll off the showroom with much power from its low-performance 350, it did exhibit very good handling. Installing a modified 350 will make it really fun to drive. Late-'70s Z28s were typically fitted with 3.42 or 3.73:1 rearend gears (depending on transmission choice or CA emissions equipment). The '71-81 F-body uses the stronger 8.5-inch rearend. The front suspension of the Camaro can also use the larger 1.250-inch sway bars found on most Second-Gen Trans Ams (Z28s were smaller, 1.125-inch).  View Related Article