94camaro34
05-12-2003, 03:16 PM
alright guys, i've been thinking about sellin the v6 and gettin a z28.
my problem is the body on my 6 is nice, no dents or anything, and the interior is great, the only problem with it is that its slow.
you think i should keep my car and buy a used tranny/motor or just sell it and buy a z?
oh and my car has 120k miles on it and i hear that the head gaskets blow usually around 126k or so...
Becca_007
05-12-2003, 03:38 PM
Aren't there more differences than just the tranny/motor? I thought gears and suspension were different too. Honestly I don't know though. Have you priced it out? What will it cost you to drop in the needed parts to get you up to a Z performance wise? What will it cost to sell yours and buy a Z (net)?
I for one love the getup and go of the bigger motors, so I'd say do what gets you into a Z or even an SS the fastest!
Sorry I'm not that informative.
CPFarhood
05-12-2003, 04:07 PM
I'd keep the v6 as a driver and pickup an early 4th gen Z that needed work.
IrocSS85
05-12-2003, 09:59 PM
I was faced w/the same problem before I bought my 95. dont even bother putting in a v8. itd be way too cost prohibitive. unless you intend on installing all new aftermarket susp. and built eng/trans. anyways. but if you have a budget, then youd be waay ahead of the game by buying one thats already somewhat modded. or even a stock Z thats cheap.
chris
IROC5.7TPI
05-13-2003, 05:06 PM
Turbo the sixxer :D
I know people that could make you a kit... PM me if you want info.
PhantomTA
05-14-2003, 10:10 AM
just buy the z.. it; be a lot easier in the long run
91 Redd Sledd
05-14-2003, 04:37 PM
I faced the same problem about 6 years ago.I had a 89 RS with a 2.8 six shooter in it.The car was from Florida.It had a really clean body and interior but lacked balls.I sold it (and shed a tear at the same time)drove 2 hours to Farmington Hills and bought my Z.I think it paid off in the end.It was just as nice if not better than the 6er and had a few more balls too.The only thing I regret was I should have kept the 89 as a driver and bought the 91 as a toy.I would recommend doing that if you can afford it.If you can't then get the Z but a Turbo 6 shooter does sound interesting;) .
James