The B4C, Z28 or Not?

[Sweet Chops]

B4C is your package code on a Z28.

Yours is B4C and my 35thLE code is Z4C. Essentially all V8 camaros are Z28's . Then you have additional packages added to them.

WU8 is the SS package.
B4C is the Law Enforcment package.
Z4c was teh 35thLE package. (in 2002)

These are just some examples.

+1 I'm with this guy

[Z28boy2000]

SuperCop: The B4C Police Option Camaros were Z28s without the badges, etc. And yes, a B4C car is higher performance and is more desirable than a straight Z28 car.

You may want to run your VIN thru the VIN decoder at the top of the forum for all the straight skinny on your car.

Glad to see another B4C in here. . .

Rip

damn glad to see another B4C here as well

[SHines-IT]

SuperCop: The B4C Police Option Camaros were Z28s without the badges, etc. And yes, a B4C car is higher performance and is more desirable than a straight Z28 car.

You may want to run your VIN thru the VIN decoder at the top of the forum for all the straight skinny on your car.

Glad to see another B4C in here. . .

Rip

I don't see a VIN Decoder?

[najaf4life]

I don't see a VIN Decoder?

http://www.camarosource.ca/php/camar...year=1971&tm=1

[sleeper]

1fp87 is the Z28 option and all b4c's are a z28's in short.

[Ripinator]

Someone else has probably provided this link, but here it is again anywhoo.

http://www.camarosource.ca/php/camar...(VIN)_Decoding

Rip

[jad628]

What were the performance tweaks that made it stronger than a Z28?

[Ripinator]

The B4C cars car had a different suspension setup. There is also an oil cooler and a few other heavy-up items like positraction, etc. Although I can't prove it, I also think the computer has a slightly different map in it. There is also a different rear end ratio than in a Z28 (3.23 in mine with an automatic trans).

You should really check out the stickey at the top of the forum concerning the "GM Vehicle Inquiry System." If you supply that guy with your VIN, and if you are nice. . . I think he can give you chapter and verse concerning the options and specs on your specific car.

Rip

[Ripinator]

Sorry Jad, I thought you were the original poster. . .

[jad628]

The B4C cars car had a different suspension setup. There is also an oil cooler and a few other heavy-up items like positraction, etc. Although I can't prove it, I also think the computer has a slightly different map in it. There is also a different rear end ratio than in a Z28 (3.23 in mine with an automatic trans).


Rip

So pretty much nothing in a performance boost. I say this because every, single police package I have ever known about is really set up for hard use, not performance. Police and Taxi packages are usually the same thing. Increased cooling, higher-amp alternator, slightly improved suspension, extreme duty hoses, and such. Very rarely have I known of a police package that truly offers a substantial performance increase when the engine is also offered in their regular line. Actually, it's usually the opposite since in duty form the car is several hundred pounds heavier.

Of course when the car is stripped down for resale, that evens things out a bit. I just thought the police-package Camaros were in the same league.

[WARP211]

I have friends with both 00 Z28 and 01 SS cars...I have driven both and believe my B4C has a slight perfomance advantage (both handling and motor) over both of their cars. I Love my B4C....

LOL... U can't be serious?? really I didn't know B4C where quicker than an LS1 even with all that heavy duty suspension and better cooling hoses.. Must of pick up an extra 20HP... No Way..!!!!

[jad628]

Sorry Jad, I thought you were the original poster. . .

No sweat, just interested in the topic.

[supercopone]

LOL... U can't be serious?? really I didn't know B4C where quicker than an LS1 even with all that heavy duty suspension and better cooling hoses.. Must of pick up an extra 20HP... No Way..!!!!

They have a diffrent factory tune, shift , rev limiter is diff and a higer top end speed.

[Z28boy2000]

They have a diffrent factory tune, shift , rev limiter is diff and a higer top end speed.

thats what the guy that tuned my car said that too, but i was never sure about it

[sleeper]

On the following pages is information on the Camaro.This catalog is
not updated during the model year and should not be used for ordering purposes. It is intended as a source of basic information. All illustrations and specifications in this literature are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Chevrolet reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.

B4C - CAMARO SPECIAL SERVICE POLICE PACKAGE
2001 CAMARO SPECIFICATIONS
CAMARO 2 DOOR HATCHBACK
STANDARD EQUIPMENT SUMMARY
To order Camaro Special Service Police Package, model 1FP87 and option B4C as well as 1SP Preferred Equipment Group must be ordered.

Additional options may be added.
INTERIOR FEATURES
AIR CONDITIONING With Environmentally Friendly Refrigerant (R134A)
CLOSEOUT PANEL Cargo Compartment Area
CONSOLE Center, w/Cup Holders, Storage Compartment
DEFOGGERS Side Windows
FLOOR COVERING Carpeting, Full-Includes Cargo Area, Front and Rear Mats
GAUGES Gauge Package with Tachometer and Digital Odometer
GLASS Tinted, Solar-Ray
HATCH Remote Hatch Release
LOCKS Power Door Locks
MIRRORS Rearview, Day/Night w/Dual Reading Lamps
OUTLET Auxiliary Power in Console
RADIO AM/FM Stereo w/Cassette
RESTRAINT SYSTEM Driver and Passenger Side Air Bags
SEATS Cloth Reclining Bucket with Integral Head Restraints and Power Seat (6-Way Driver)
SPEAKER SYSTEM Extended Range Speakers
SPEED CONTROL Electronic w/Resume Speed
SPEEDOMETER 155 MPH
STEERING WHEEL Comfort tilt with 4 Spoke Sport Steering Wheel
STORAGE BIN Compartment in Doors
VISORS Covered Mirror LH & RH (with Storage Straps)
WARNING LIGHTS Check Gauges, Low Coolant Level, Low Oil Level, Low Fuel,
Hatch/Decklid Ajar Light
WARNING TONE Headlamps-On
WINDOWS Power Windows w/Driver Side Express Down Feature
STANDARD EQUIPMENT SUMMARY
EXTERIOR FEATURES
BUMPERS Energy-Absorbing Front and Rear 5 MPH w/Body Color Fascias
HEADLAMPS Composite with Reflector Optics and Automatic Control
LIGHTS Automatic Daytime Running Lamps
MIRRORS Mirror Sport, Twin Remote Electric
PAINT 2 Component Clear-Coat
PASS KEY II Theft Deterrent System
SPOILER Integral Rear
WIPERS Variable Delay
CHASSIS FEATURES
AXLE Zexel-Torsen™ Limited Slip Rear Differential
BATTERY Rundown Protection
BELT Accessory Drive, Single Serpentine
BRAKES 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Disc Power Front and Rear
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (Automatic Transmission)
ENGINE 5.7 Liter LS1 Corvette Inspired Aluminum Block GenIII V8
EXHAUST Stainless Steel
FUEL TANK 16.8 Gallon Capacity
SHOCKS Monotube, Gas Charged (Front/Rear)
SPARK PLUGS Platinum Tip
STABILIZER BAR Front and Rear
STEERING Power Rack and Pinion
SUSPENSION Performance Ride and Handling, Short/Long Arm (SLA) Front, Torque Arm/Track Bar Rear,
4-Wheel Coil Spring w/Computer-Selected Springs
TRANSMISSION 4-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic
TIRES P245/50ZR16 BW All Season Performance with Compact Spare (16”)
CAMARO SPECIAL SERVICE POLICE PACKAGE
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
DESCRIPTION
NW9 ACCELERATION SLIP REGULATION (Traction Control)
VK3 BRACKET - License Plate, Front
DEFOGGER - (MUST SPECIFY)
C49 REAR WINDOW - Electric
R9W REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER - Not Desired
EMISSIONS - (MUST SPECIFY)
FE9 FEDERAL EMISSION REQUIREMENTS
K05 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
UL0 ELECTRONICALLY TUNED AM/FM STEREO RADIO - Monsoon™ 500 Watt Peak Premium Sound
System, AM/FM Stereo ETR Radio and Cassette w/Seek-Scan, Digital Clock, Theft Lock, Speed
Compensated Volume, 8 Speakers and Auxiliary Amplifier
UN0 ELECTRONICALLY TUNED AM/FM STEREO RADIO - Monsoon™ 500 Watt Peak Premium Sound
System, AM/FM Stereo ETR Radio and CD w/Seek-Scan, Digital Clock,Theft Lock, Speed
Compensated Volume, 8 Speakers and Auxiliary Amplifier
U1S 12 DISC CD CHANGER - Requires UL0 Radio
B84 MOLDINGS - Body Side, Color-Keyed
AU0 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY - w/Illuminated Interior Feature Includes Theft Deterrent Alarm System
UK3 STEERING WHEEL - Leather Wrapped w/Redundant Radio Controls (Requires UL0 or UN0 Radio),
Includes Leather Wrapped Transmission Shifter and Parking Brake Release Handle
MN6 6-SPEED MANUAL - (Includes Performance Axle)
N98 16” CHROME ALUMINUM
ENGINE TRANSMISSION AXLE
OPTION TYPE DISPLACEMENT FUEL CODE TYPE OPTION RATIO
LITERS/CU. IN. SYSTEM
Sequential 4L60E 3.23
LS1 V8 5.7/350 Fuel MXO 4-Speed, Auto GU5 Limited
Injection w/OD (Standard) Slip
Sequential 6-Speed 3.42
LS1 V8 5.7/350 Fuel MN6 Manual, w/OD GU6 Limited
Injection (Optional) Slip
NOTE: • B4C Special Service Package is only available with Federal Emissions (FE9).
• Coolant hoses are EPDM (Ethylene-Propylene-Diene) rubber; silicone hoses are not available.
• Electronically controlled transmission provides protection against over-revving the engine in low range gear and a
mechanical low gear blockout is not required. If a driver manually selects LOW range and fails to manually upshift to
HIGH range, the Powertrain Control Module automatically protects the drivetrain
2001 CAMARO SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Model 2 Door
Drive 2 Wheel Rear
EXTERIOR
Wheelbase 101.1
Overall Length 193.5
Overall Width 74.1
Overall Height 51.2
Tread Front 60.7
Tread Rear 60.6
FRONT COMPARTMENT
Head Room 37.2
Shoulder Room 57.4
Hip Room 53.5
Leg Room 43.0
REAR COMPARTMENT
Head Room 35.3
Shoulder Room 55.8
Hip Room 44.4
Leg Room (minimum) 26.8
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT CAPACITY
Cargo Volume (seat down) 32.8
Cargo Volume Behind 2nd Seat (seat up) 12.9
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
(gallons) 16.8
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS CITY/HIGHWAY
5.7L Engine (6-Speed) 19/28
5.7L Engine (Automatic) 18/26
EPA label values, actual mileage will vary with
options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle
condition.
ALTERNATOR
Type CS-130
Amps 105
Amps @ Idle 46
Features:
• Sealed High Capacity Bearings
• Transient Voltage Spike Protection
• Vehicle Low Voltage Idle Boost Compatible
• Load Response Control
• Reduce RFI
ENGINE
Type (LS1) V8
Displacement Liters (cu. in.) 5.7 (350)
Horsepower/RPM 310 @ 5200
Torque/RPM 340 @ 4000
Fuel System SFI
Compression Ratio 10.1:1
Exhaust Dual Outlets
TRANSMISSION
Manual with Overdrive 6-speed
Automatic Electronic with Overdrive 4-speed
AXLE
Ratio-Manual 6 speed 3.42
Ratio-Automatic 4 speed 3.23
BRAKES
Dual Hydraulic, Power System Disc/Disc
Front Disc Diameter/Front Area 11.9” x 1.27”/238.6
Rear Disc Diameter/Rear Area 12.0” x 1.02”/169.0
Total Break Swept Area (sq. in.) 407.6
TIRES
Type “Z” Speed Rated
Size P245/50ZR16
WHEELS
Type (with bolt on center cap) Aluminum
Size 16” x 8”
CHASSIS
Frame Full Unitized Steel
Front Suspension Independent-SLA, Coil Steel Alloy Spring
Steel Anti-Roll Bar, Gas Charged Shocks
Rear Suspension Salisbury 4-Link, Coil Steel Alloy Spring,
Steel Anti-Roll Bar, Gas Charged Shocks
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio 14.4:1
BATTERY
Type Maintenance Free
BCI Group Size 75
Volts 12
Amp Hour Rating 54
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0o F (-18 C) 525
Reserve Capacity @ 80o F (27 C) 90
Features:
• Maintenance Free Design
• Built-In Hydrometer
• Reinforced Polypropylene Case
• Built-In Flame Arrester
• Side Mounted Terminals

[jad628]

They have a diffrent factory tune, shift , rev limiter is diff and a higer top end speed.

Then add the 200 pounds or so of equipment, and any tweak mentioned is negated. I know a NCSHP trooper who told me he topped out in his Camaro at 164 mph, during a chase. It had a 155mph speedo too, but he probably could have verified that speed by putting the radar (K55) on stationary and reading the speed (old trick).

Not knocking the package, but once again when the same engine is available in the standard line, the police package cars are normally not going to perform any better, they are just going to hold up to rougher use longer.

[supercopone]

how are u getting 200lbs, I could see 20-30 more if that. State testing showed there top at 169.

[jad628]

how are u getting 200lbs, I could see 20-30 more if that. State testing showed there top at 169.

Lights, siren, radios, computers, radar, VASCAR, shotgun mounts, rifle mounts, and other emergency equipment in the trunk. 200 pounds is probably conservative.

[supercopone]

Ok I got u, ur talking about while on patrol fully loaded. I thought u were talking about from the factory. I know I run with a 200lbs of crap easy so yes ur right, my bad

[jad628]

Ok I got u, ur talking about while on patrol fully loaded. I thought u were talking about from the factory. I know I run with a 200lbs of crap easy so yes ur right, my bad

No sweat, brother. Watch that six out there!