Chevrolet Performance, formerly GM Performance Parts, and General Motors have had a long relationship with Holley, starting in the ’60s when GM’s performance muscle cars wore Holley carbs and their performance crate engines had them too. It’s hard not to think of GM when you think Holley and vice versa.

In 2012 the COPO (Corporate Office Production Order) Camaro was rereleased to fill the need for a factory-produced race car. The ’60s version was a way to sneak a super high-performance version under the noses of the GM higher-ups. Each of those early COPO Camaros was topped with a Holley carburetor, so it was only natural that Holley be involved this time around. “The COPO Camaro program has been a huge success for Chevrolet Performance. It’s been amazing to be a part of a program that has brought back one of the most storied muscle car nameplates ever produced.

“Today’s COPO benefits from 40 years of regular production and motorsports engineering to offer the consumer a product that is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built drag Camaro. These cars are as special as the people that buy them,” says Dr. Jamie Meyer of Chevrolet Performance.

These cars are built to perform, with each being fit with an NHRA-approved roll cage and other safety equipment, along with a purpose-built racing chassis and suspension components, including a unique solid rear axle system in place of a regular-production Camaro’s independent rear axle. The NHRA Super Stock or Stock Eliminator classes welcome this performer.

The first year out the COPO Camaro came with a Holley LS Hi-Ram intake manifold for the N/A versions and an Earl’s Transmission cooler. In 2013, not only were those two parts carried over, but a third Holley product was installed on every single car produced. COPO Powertrain Program Manager, Robin Wright, said, “The Holley LS Hi-Ram intake manifold is a significant performance element for the COPO Camaro. The addition of Holley’s HP EFI Engine Management System for two-thousand thirteen will increase user-friendliness and COPO customers will truly enjoy features like pounds per hour-based fueling and self-tuning fuel table strategies, plus the internal data-logging ability with 2 gigs of memory.”

Holley’s HP EFI was selected to power the COPO Camaro for its robust control features and racer-friendly tuning capabilities supported by Holley’s longstanding involvement in racing through organizations like the NHRA and NASCAR. Holley EFI has been a leader in aftermarket fuel injection since its introduction to the market. It’s simple yet infinitely adjustable, making it an excellent choice for the first time user or the professional tuner.

In 2013, 69 COPO Camaros were produced to honor the ZL1 Camaros released in 1969. If you’re weren’t one of the lucky few to get ahold of one of these cars, you can still boost your LS-powered Camaro with the same Holley parts the COPO edition comes with. For the past decade, Holley has been charging full speed ahead into developing a ton of parts to take advantage of the LS engine platform. Since they have been in production for more than 15 years, they are a common and inexpensive swap to perform. The Holley and Weiand brands have several intake manifold options, including the Modular Hi-Ram (found on the COPO Camaro), the Modular Mid-Rise for street and race applications, a trick 2×4-bbl Mid-Rise, and a street performance factory-style Weiand manifold. The fun doesn’t stop there, dozens of headers, fuel system components and engine and transmission adapter mounts and cross members are available to fit most popular transplant vehicles.

For more information about the 2013 COPO Camaro, visit Chevroleperformance.com. To learn more about Holley parts for your LS-powered ride, visit Lsheadquarters.com.

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