The 4 link bars offer more precise positioning of the rear axle to eliminate flexing and increase stability through the corners. The system eliminates the OEM leaf spring and replaces them with a 4 link rear suspension. The area of largest improvement is the handling and cornering performance. The ride quality is dramatically improved over stock… instead of a wallowing soft ride you’ll experience a crisp, controlled ride quality that will inspire more confidence for performance driving. The ride height of your car is typically lowered by approximately 2”. The RideTech Bolt-On 4-Link installs onto the oem leaf spring mounts of your prized muscle car… no cutting, no fabrication, just four small tabs to weld to the axle for your upper bars. After driving a new Camaro or Mustang, the compromises of a standard leaf spring suspension just doesn’t cut it! Now there is a solution…… In the end, both cars were a success for GM and will go down in history as two popular American muscle cars.Muscle cars have always been the backbone of hot rodding … and now they are hotter than ever! The problem is nobody wants to put up with the ride quality, handling, and braking technology of 40 years ago. Back in the day, the Camaro was widely available and was considered “the people’s car.” The Firebird was the Camaro deluxe but was reserved for people with more money. Almost 200,000 more Camaros were produced than Firebirds and aftermarket parts were better available. Choosing the top vehicle comes down to personal opinion and the numbers.
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However, the Firebird offered a better interior and a few more luxury options. Most people believe the 1967 Camaro and Firebird are essentially the same vehicle. Thanks to the deluxe features, the 1967 Firebird was touted as the upmarket version of the Camaro. This engine was capable of producing 165 horsepower. The base model Firebird included an OHC inline-6 engine and single-barrel carburetor. The big difference between the two cars was under the hood. The end result was a distant cousin to the Camaro. However, the company did not want direct competition against the Corvette. The first generation of Firebirds had a similar design to the Camaro with a “coke bottle styling.” Originally, GM had plans to create a sporty two-seater. The 1967 Firebird was another GM creation that shared the Camaro platform. It was introduced as a “Junior Corvette” that appealed to family men looking for a sporty feel with practical four seats.
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Chevrolet described the first Camaro as a stable road machine with great power. The horsepower was rated at 290, and the cars could reach top speeds of 140 mph. The limited number of Z-28s were meant as racing machines. The SS package could produce 375 horsepower and was designed with simulated air-intakes, bumblebee striping and a blacked out grille. The base model included a six-cylinder motor, but the upgraded versions had more powerful V8 options. Numerous packages were available including the RS, SS and Z/28. It was carried on the same subframe as the Chevy II Nova.
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The showdown begins with a closer look at the 1967 Camaro. When these two GM products are compared, different opinions erupt as to what car comes out on top. Two of the most popular muscle cars of all times would be the Pontiac Firebird and Chevy Camaro.