View Full Version : 72 RS Z28 Air cleaner


Sebjr
Apr 1st, 08, 05:52 PM
Hey guys,
I'm a Chevelle guy and a 3 year member over @ Team Chevelle ... but without a doubt my next car will be a Gen II Camaro.
Actually the first car I ever bought myself was a 70 Camaro Yellow with black Vinyl, buckets with console and horseshoe shifter.:cool:
I loved that car, I was 18 and the rust had already got it when I bought it.:(
Anyway... my brother -inlaw just recently purchased a 72 RS Z28, 4 speed, he's trying to confirm the correct air cleaner & hp decal, he believes the aircleaner is correct, but not the decal.
I'm convincing him to join this site ... as I've told him how much help Team Chevelle has been with my Chevelles.
Anyway here's a pic and all help is greatly appreciated.

thanks
Seb

http://www.camaros.net/showroom/data/500/medium/IMG_0100.JPG (javascript:;)

Sebjr
Apr 1st, 08, 06:11 PM
Heres some pics of the car... I like it :yes:, It's a #'s matching car, 4 speed M22 that he's looking to make correct under the hood except the headers, I've already pointed out the painted brake booster, but anything else you guys notice... please chime in.

thanks again
Seb

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/2296/img0097bd7.jpg (http://imageshack.us/?x=my6&myref=http://my.imageshack.us/v_images.php)

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/3489/img0096xd3.jpg (http://imageshack.us/?x=my6&myref=http://my.imageshack.us/v_images.php)

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/5312/img0099gk6.jpg (http://imageshack.us/?x=my6&myref=http://my.imageshack.us/v_images.php)
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/6605/img0101ff7.jpg (http://imageshack.us/?x=my6&myref=http://my.imageshack.us/v_images.php)

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/9576/img0104nx0.jpg (http://imageshack.us/?x=my6&myref=http://my.imageshack.us/v_images.php)

VCAMARO42769
Apr 1st, 08, 06:31 PM
Hi is that a cast intake . i have a 74 z-28 engine in my 69 coup and i trash the air cleaner dum , but that was 1985 who thought . I could call a gm dealer and get anything mostly the next day.

Sebjr
Apr 2nd, 08, 07:55 AM
Hi is that a cast intake .

No , it's an aluminum intake

Sebjr
Apr 2nd, 08, 10:27 AM
Anyone know if this aircleaner is correct?? or have a pic of a correct one.

thanks again

davidpozzi
Apr 3rd, 08, 11:12 PM
That air cleaner looks the same as our 70 Z/28, so should also be what a 72 came with.
If it's a Norwood built car, the trim tag will say Z/28 on it.
I see the Z/28 alt pulley, intake, valve covers, heat shield under the carb all look correct.
Our 70 booster is not painted. BTW most repro boosters are way too much gold a color. OEM boosters were silver with a tinge of gold to them.
David

Sebjr
Apr 4th, 08, 07:32 AM
That air cleaner looks the same as our 70 Z/28, so should also be what a 72 came with.
If it's a Norwood built car, the trim tag will say Z/28 on it.
I see the Z/28 alt pulley, intake, valve covers, heat shield under the carb all look correct.
Our 70 booster is not painted. BTW most repro boosters are way too much gold a color. OEM boosters were silver with a tinge of gold to them.
David

Thanks David,
We thought it was the correct air cleaner itself and the HP sticker is probably correct for the 70, but the hp rating dropped for the 72.
The trim tag does have the Z28 and the booster shows signs of the original finish under the paint ... he's going to try to clean it up.:thumbsup:

If anyone can help out on the correct decal for the air cleaner on a 72 that would be great.

thanks again
Seb

LT1FUN
Apr 4th, 08, 09:08 PM
The air cleaner is correct for a 72 Z28.
Decal should read 350 / 255HP.

Sebjr
Apr 5th, 08, 05:31 AM
The air cleaner is correct for a 72 Z28.
Decal should read 350 / 255HP.

Finally....:disco:
are the decals available aftermarket ?

thanks for the help :thumbsup:....

gro51
Apr 5th, 08, 07:19 AM
Here's a great 2nd gen Camaro site:

http://www.nastyz28.com/

I agree with LT1FUN about the aircleaner and decal being correct.
I believe Classic Industries and others have the correct decals.

(I owned a '73 Type LT Z/28 for 25 years. Awesome car even though rated at only 245 H.P.)

Sebjr
Apr 5th, 08, 05:38 PM
Here's a great 2nd gen Camaro site:

http://www.nastyz28.com/

I agree with LT1FUN about the aircleaner and decal being correct.
I believe Classic Industries and others have the correct decals.

(I owned a '73 Type LT Z/28 for 25 years. Awesome car even though rated at only 245 H.P.)

Thanks... he's on there regularly and either the info's not there or he just isn't looking in the right places.... me using Team Chevelle all the time ... figured I'd help him out.
Next we have to check on his steering wheel.:yes: