Monza’s Split Bumper Camaro Nears Completion with Huge Weight Loss

When you think of the Street Outlaws OGs, few cars stand out more than Jerry “Monza” Johnston’s iconic split bumper Camaro. It’s been a staple of the show since the very beginning back in 2012, starting life as a nitrous car before evolving through twin turbos, and now, it’s gearing up for its next chapter with a ProCharged Hemi setup.

Over the past few months, Monza’s Camaro has been undergoing some major changes, and it’s finally nearing completion. One of the biggest talking points isn’t just the new combination under the hood—it’s the drastic weight loss this car has achieved.

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From Heavy Hitter to Lean Machine

At one point, Monza’s Camaro tipped the scales at well over 3,000 pounds. Even the last time we saw it with the twin-turbo 41X setup, it was still around 2,900 pounds. But thanks to a fresh front half, new front end, lightweight doors, and other updates, the car is now sitting at 2,341 pounds without a driver.

Once race-ready with fuel and driver, the Camaro is expected to weigh in around 2,600–2,650 pounds. That’s a massive drop of more than 250 pounds compared to its last outing. For a steel-roof, steel-quarter-panel car, those are serious Pro Mod-level numbers.

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Power to Match the Weight

The new setup features a ProCharged Hemi with an F4X-136 unit, a motor that actually came from Scott Taylor. Fans know that combo has already proven itself to be wickedly fast in Scott’s car, and now with Monza’s lighter chassis, the potential is huge.

At roughly 2,650 pounds with driver, this Camaro is sitting right at the IHRA Pro Mod minimum weight for a ProCharged combo. That means Monza’s ride could potentially line up against full-blown Pro Mods—and hold its own.

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Where Will We See It Race?

That’s the big question. Big tire no-prep racing has slowed down a bit with the growing shift toward small tire events. But with the weight savings and power of this setup, Monza’s car could easily be competitive in either class. On big tires, it’s going to be a monster. On small tires, it might just shock a lot of people.

No matter where it lines up, one thing is clear—this split bumper Camaro is back, leaner than ever, and ready to make some serious noise in 2025. Fans of Street Outlaws have been waiting for this comeback, and it looks like Monza is about to deliver in a big way.