Former NASCAR driver Jason Keller fondly remembers his first car; a 1985 Camaro IROC-Z. So when it came time to build a 1985 IROC-Z with modern performance, he turned to Hawks Motorsports.
Lifting the Ultra-Carbon carbon fiber hood reveals a supercharged LSA V8 producing 800 hp to the wheels. The motor features a Kong Performance ported supercharger, BTR Stage 3 camshaft, 2.3 upper pulley, 9.5 crank lower pulley, LSX Innovations accessory system, stainless steel 2-inch headers, and 3.5-inch exhaust.
The motor is paired to a Tremec Magnum-F six-speed manual transmission and McLeod RTX twin-disc clutch. From there a Driveshaft Shop 3.5-inch aluminum driveshaft sends power to Hawks Motorsports 8.8-inch rear end.
Jason also wanted Hawks Motorsport to upgrade the Camaro’s handling. Underneath they installed a full Detroit Speed front suspension with a Turn One steering box. In back is a Detroit Speed rear suspension and UMI torque arm kit. Each corner holds a JRI ajustable coilover.
Hawks Motorsports installed ZL1 Baer six-piston calipers with 14-inch rotors in front and Baer six-piston calipers with 13-inch rotors in rear. Over those are custom Forgeline 18×10-inch wheels holding Falken Azenis RTK615+ 315/30 tires.
The interior features a full set of Lear Siegler seats. The wrapped IROC-Z steering wheel sits in front of Hawks Motorsport’s Restoration Series instrument cluster.
Listen to Jason discuss his career before Hawks Motorsports covers all the work they put into the Camaro.
Source: Hawks Motorsports (project page)