04-17-2013, 07:19 PM | #12573 | |
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I'll answer this way. This assumes that you leave the brakes and seats alone. If I were the occasional track type, say 3-5 times per year I would build as follows. Headers, Mid build Cam (Livernois 2C), CAI, Custom Cal, goal of 445 to the wheels. Pedders Supercar Coilovers as part of Camaro Justice Package I think this would be a pretty kick butt setup for the average guy. You can't really make a Z/28 from a 1LE but this would be a pretty awesome 1LE. |
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04-17-2013, 07:19 PM | #12574 | |
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04-17-2013, 07:22 PM | #12575 |
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Hence it makes much more sense to buy a purpose built vehicle with the costs already absorbed in, but we already knew that.
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04-17-2013, 08:05 PM | #12577 |
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Thanks guys. I didn't want to be too detailed to see where you might take it. Again it would be an availability issue more than price. Considering the Z/28's performance more than an exact replica. The LS7 is available online for under $14K. Other thoughts; go with the ZL1 brake set up and even consider the ZL1's hood, but love the Z/28 rear spoiler. Yes, the Pedder's Justice suspension setup would be the way to go (hello Pete?). The 1LE tranny on back is already the same as a Z/28 I believe. The interior is essentially the same. I assume the NPP and steering are the same...
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04-17-2013, 08:11 PM | #12578 | |
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04-17-2013, 08:18 PM | #12579 | |
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04-17-2013, 08:22 PM | #12580 |
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Good point, but the ZL1 is really a very different animal. It's that dang 427 that's so expensive, but I love it!
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04-17-2013, 08:23 PM | #12581 |
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...I see your thoughts are the same as mine...it's going to be a tough catch. But if it's not in the cards, a consolation prize, if there ever was one, could always be a gently used ZL1....at a great used price!
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04-17-2013, 08:23 PM | #12582 |
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True, but if you go the route of building your own "Z", the burden of reliability falls upon you.
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04-17-2013, 08:25 PM | #12583 |
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I didn't mean as a direct comparison, only in a monetary sense.
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04-17-2013, 08:27 PM | #12584 | |
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It's funny we finally have the Z/28 in the flesh and the House is still somewhat quiet???
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04-17-2013, 08:30 PM | #12585 |
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Yes that's a consideration. An it's being considered. Maybe get a ZL1 and sell the LSA and buy an LS7.
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04-17-2013, 08:34 PM | #12586 |
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I think that's what is so great with Chevy coming out with different iterations of the Camaro. If something is out of reach for someone's budget, if they have the patience, you could still get a great muscle car that's been, as you say, gently used. I can foresee in the near future, it will be very difficult to make a choice of which Camaro to get if you're looking for something that is used. So many to pick from...it's...AWESOME
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