First Drive Disaster + Game Changer Parts! | 3rd Gen Z28 Revival Ep. 12

In this episode of the 3rd Gen Camaro Z28 Revival, the car finally hits the road for its first real drive, revealing new issues, surprises, and a whole lot of sketchy moments as I troubleshoot brakes, coolant temps, and a stubborn automatic transmission. But the biggest moment comes afterward, when I reveal a rare, long-sought part I managed to score for just $300 — a major upgrade that will completely change the direction of this build. From first-drive drama to a huge step forward for the project, this episode pushes the Z28 closer than ever to becoming the car it should’ve been.

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – I Found Something Big for the Z28
00:17 – Episode Preview
00:46 – The Part We Needed to Finally Fix the Cooling System
01:48 – Burping Coolant, Carburetor Tuning, Trying the Gears & Steering
03:24 – Recap & Explaining the Critical Issue
04:06 – Sealing Coolant System
04:35 – New Part Reveal Pt 1.
05:31 – Brakes Fixed; Here's What Went Wrong
06:31 – First Drive!
08:18 – Mystery Fluid Leak
08:58 – The Big Upgrade Reveal
10:11 – What’s Next for the Build

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