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08-10-2011, 05:12 PM
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The ultimate question - How much to sink into a FBody
So, I love my 2002 Camaro Z28. I had a 98 as a teen, and at 32 I just picked up a very nice 2002 version. At this point in my life I have a fair amount of coin to potentially sink into turning this car into a supercar. All in all I'd be happy to sink $25k-$30k into it, and I think it would become a truly amazing car.
Before I start on this process, does anyone here know any reason why I should NOT do this? As far as I know the FBody is a great car, and know of no reason to not proceed, however considering the $ I'd rather solicit some feedback first  .Thanks! |
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08-10-2011, 05:35 PM
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$25-$30k for a 4th gen?
what all do you want to do with the car?
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08-10-2011, 05:47 PM
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Internals -
LS3 Supercharger Suspension Breaks Headers Cam Forged Internals Driveshaft etc Exterior - HID/Halo lights Dark Tungsten/Gunmetal Metallic paint Functional hood replacement to aid in cold air induction Interior - Replace seats Investigate HUD Simple stereo (not more than $2k, no sub) Gauge update Illiuminated door sills Anything else that looks nice, elegant, and not over the top (rice101) Ultimate goal is a fierce performer with over 600hp to the rear and excels at track Time Attacks while remaining street legal. I'm doing this for the enjoyment of it, and have no intention of selling. |
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08-10-2011, 06:20 PM
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Headers + Cam = Not street legal.
Which is more important to you? Welcome to the forums! This should be a great build. Good luck with it. =) |
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08-10-2011, 06:32 PM
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It is your money and your dream car. Hell, people Turbo Pinto's and love them!!! Do what you want to to your car just know that you will never get the money back out of it unless you are lucky!
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08-10-2011, 08:46 PM
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Gunning for Sixth
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$10,317...
And that's just putting her back together. 
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08-10-2011, 09:44 PM
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I'll probably be moving forward with this once I get a break from travelling at the end of this month. Going to start with performance and leave the rest for after. I will be sure to setup a build thread to show progress  Zabo - saw the thread and feeling for ya man. It's all worth it in the end. Toesuf - if I ever lose to a pinto... |
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08-10-2011, 09:54 PM
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shouldnt be too hard. finding/building the engine and trans will be the biggest part.
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08-10-2011, 11:12 PM
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08-11-2011, 12:10 AM
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I'm going to do a tour of three shops and decide when I have met everyone.
The contenders are... Blu808 Synergy GDPerformance |
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08-11-2011, 02:25 PM
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Don't Like it? Suggit.
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08-11-2011, 02:25 PM
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Don't Like it? Suggit.
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 This is gonna be fun
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"Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp |
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08-11-2011, 02:32 PM
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 CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler |
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08-11-2011, 02:43 PM
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Sad thing is since I bought the car I've been travelling so much I haven't had much time in the seat, and the past week it was in transit to CA from IL. It finally arrived and they sent me a pic of it there. Was like falling in love all over again, I gotta do the work on this car~ Can't wait to get back in town tomorrow and drive. First stop, Lake Tahoe.
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