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CamaroDreams76 · 11-16-2021, 12:46 PM

I didnt even watch the video. Just did, sounds like there's a small cam in it. On the video there's two rat nests of wires not one like I mentioned.

Glad you chosen to stay clear of that one.

xstuntman · 11-16-2021, 02:11 PM

Miles, price, pictures of the theft damage, etc?
Without that no way.
It could be a diamond in the rough if the price were LOW but a 2 second vid of the motor isn't wowing me.

Scott S · 11-16-2021, 03:30 PM

You can usually pay an inspector to go take pics and they are usually allowed to start it and see if it moves. They can not drive it though. I bought one from Copart and the inspector sent me 60 pics and called me when standing by the car. He was more than willing to take more pics. Only cost $150.00 at the time..I was highest bidder...

BiggFoot · 11-17-2021, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by slowbro

Hi all, I'm thinking about bidding on this Camaro that was involved in a theft and side collision but something about the engine on the car feels off to me. I see that the gauge is displaying a check engine light but this might be from mods the owner installed, it looks like it may have an aftermarket exhaust. The only problem is all I have is a picture and video regarding the engine so I can't look at in person. You guys are much more familiar with these engines than I am so I was wondering if you could tell me if anything is off just from the pictures? Thank you.

Video: https://streamable.com/h6e85b

Cheapest route is not always the best. If you want to buy a Camaro that has been taken care of then I would look here in the forum for your car. Most of the guys here take excellent care of their cars and sometimes life throws us a curve ball and someone has to sell. I bought my Camaro here about 8 yrs ago and after much correspondence with the guy, knew he took excellent care of it. Wife and I flew to Chicago, bought the car, and drove it to Texas. Rest is history.

myold88 · 11-17-2021, 01:21 PM

Life's too short, move on imo

Car Nation Videos · 11-18-2021, 09:40 PM

Looks like it has a distributor or something. And he bought that catch can at Walmart.

11-16-2021, 12:46 PM	#15
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,419 View My Garage	I didnt even watch the video. Just did, sounds like there's a small cam in it. On the video there's two rat nests of wires not one like I mentioned. Glad you chosen to stay clear of that one. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

11-16-2021, 02:11 PM	#16
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,367	Miles, price, pictures of the theft damage, etc? Without that no way. It could be a diamond in the rough if the price were LOW but a 2 second vid of the motor isn't wowing me. __________________ '18 SS wheels, colored matched Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, victory red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter, Hot Wheels steering wheel and seat covers, Hot Wheels exterior emblems.

11-16-2021, 03:30 PM	#17
Scott S Scott S Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Minnesota Posts: 156	car You can usually pay an inspector to go take pics and they are usually allowed to start it and see if it moves. They can not drive it though. I bought one from Copart and the inspector sent me 60 pics and called me when standing by the car. He was more than willing to take more pics. Only cost $150.00 at the time..I was highest bidder... __________________ 769HP/699 Torque LS3 heads ported and polished with BTR Spring kit & Trunion upgrade, LSA supercharger ported by DC Porting, 102MM throttle Body, 2.40 pulley upper pulley, Innovators West 10% Overdrive lower, BTR Stage 3 PDS Blower Cam, Mighty Mouse Catch Can, SMG Flex Fuel kit, SMG Aux Fuel System, FIC 1000 Injectors, MGW Flat Stick Shifter, RPM Stage Vll Transmission, McLeod RXT clutch, ARH 1 7/8 Headers, 3" X-pipe with Borla S-Type mufflers, ZL1 3:23 rear diff and Axles, 1LE suspension. Bmr Bushings in back. TUNING AND SPECIAL ALIGNMENT BY CARL@Twincitiesperformance

11-17-2021, 01:21 PM	#19
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,167 View My Garage	Life's too short, move on imo __________________

11-18-2021, 09:40 PM	#20
Car Nation Videos YouTube-Car Nation Videos Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 248	Looks like it has a distributor or something. And he bought that catch can at Walmart.