Holley made a bold move at SEMA 2025 by taking a remarkably preserved 1995 Z28 — a car with only 408 miles on the clock — and treating it to a complete mechanical transformation. The goal was to take what is essentially a museum piece and turn it into a fully modernized showcase of Holley engineering. The fourth-generation Camaro holds a special place in history; when it arrived in 1993, it didn’t just beat the competition, it helped to reignite the muscle car wars that eventually led to the high-horsepower era we enjoy today. This build honors that spark while drastically increasing the capability.
To achieve that, the team removed the factory Gen 2 LT1 350 and dropped in a supercharged LT4 crate engine. They also swapped the original T-56 manual for a 6L80E six-speed automatic. While that might annoy the purists, it serves a critical technical purpose: It demonstrates the power of the Holley Terminator X Max system, which manages both the Gen V engine and the electronic transmission in one ecosystem. This setup, backed by a Holley digital dash and fuel system upgrades, turns the drivetrain into a rolling tech demo.
Underneath, the chassis received the same level of attention. The frontend is equipped with Detroit Speed Engineering (DSE) components and QA1 double-adjustable coilovers to modernize the steering and handling. The rearend was upgraded to a DSE FN988 center section with a Truetrac differential housed in a robust 9-inch casing. Stopping power is provided by massive BAER 6S brakes up front and 6P calipers in the rear, hiding behind 18-inch Rocket Racing Flare wheels wrapped in 315-wide Toyo R888R tires.
Visually, the car is subtle but aggressive, channeling ’90s road-racing vibes with a modern twist. A 3D-printed prototype front splitter adds aerodynamic function and hints at future production parts. This 1995 Z28 is intended to be a rolling blueprint for enthusiasts, showing that these cars can be more than just nostalgia — they can be serious performers. It’s a build designed to push boundaries and likely upset a few collectors along the way.
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