Just for grins...

[Bandit]

Since we have a faithful representation of both 1st and 2nd generation GM F-bodies here, and obviously either can be made to work well, I still have to wonder...

Which one is the better value, bang for buck, for a pro touring buildup? Or is it six of one, half a dozen of the other? There are about a bazillion great aftermarket parts out there for both body styles, but does one chassis/body style have a decided advantage over the other?

Let's say you have a buddy who has a bead on two separate camaros, a 1st and a 2nd gen, but is limited by a set budget as to what he can spend on parts. He is undecided because he appreciates both body styles equally. So he decides to do his homework and weigh out the potential performance value of each as the basis for his purchase. Which F-body will he choose? And why?

Let the bench racing begin!

Paul