If you’re a Camaro fan, you probably know that GM has decided to deny availability of certain Z/28 parts to non-Z/28 owners, in order to maintain the performance model’s exclusivity. Most of the restricted parts are visual elements, but the good news is that Chevrolet will allow non-Z/28 owners to buy performance Z/28 replacement parts, as well as some visual elements.
According to Car & Driver, Chevy will offer nine Z/28 performance packages for non-Z/28 Camaros, including the Camaro Z/28 suspension kit with the Z/28’s spool-valve dampers and springs, anti-roll bars, and front and rear suspension pieces. That’s interesting, since Z/28 buyers can only purchase the spool-valve dampers individually.
Another package includes the Z/28’s helical differential that comes with an integrated heat exchanger for the diff cover and boasts a 3.91:1 axle ratio. A differential cooling package is also offered – it is the same as the Helical kit, but doesn’t include the differential. Also up for grabs are the Z/28’s brake cooling ducts, cold-air intake, exhaust manifolds (V8 models only) and cat-back exhaust.
The Recaro sport seats (a factory option on 2014 model-year Camaros) are now available on all 2012 and later cars through the performance catalog.
In a somewhat contradictory move, Chevrolet will also offer some of the Z/28’s aerodynamic elements to other Camaro owners. These include the front splitter, wheel-lip extensions, underbody tray, and rear spoiler.
By Dan Mihalascu
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