converting base to "z-28"
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converting base to "z-28"
I have a v6. I want to keep this vehicle and add every single thing necessary for it to be on par with the z-28. This includes everything in the z-28 package. does anyone know every single thing this consists of?
Another route may be just putting the LT1 in it and calling it quits there. What would I need to put an LT1 in my 3.8L 96 v6?
Another route may be just putting the LT1 in it and calling it quits there. What would I need to put an LT1 in my 3.8L 96 v6?
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Originally posted by Mirrorsaw
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"does anyone know every single thing this consists of?"
I honestly don't mean to **** you off but "every single thing" makes this a tough question. A 96 Z-28 or some other year?
Springs, shocks, sways. Wheels. Rear brakes. Steering box if you don't have Y87. No doubt a bunch of cosmetic stuff. I'm sure I'm leaving some things out. The first step would be to get a book or books and research this. Like "Standard Catalog of Camaro 1967 to 2002" or "The Genuine Camaro White Book 1967-1997".
Probably cheaper to just sell the V6 and buy a Z."
Definitely, not probably.
"Go for it though, just don't badge it up as a Z."
If he actually does _everything_ he's entitled.
It would be a bizarre amount of money and time and work.
No offense intended, but I can understand customizing your car. I can understand building a kit car yourself. Having a unique car is a powerful lure. I just can't understand doing all that work to turn your car into a car like one you could buy.
I honestly don't mean to **** you off but "every single thing" makes this a tough question. A 96 Z-28 or some other year?
Springs, shocks, sways. Wheels. Rear brakes. Steering box if you don't have Y87. No doubt a bunch of cosmetic stuff. I'm sure I'm leaving some things out. The first step would be to get a book or books and research this. Like "Standard Catalog of Camaro 1967 to 2002" or "The Genuine Camaro White Book 1967-1997".
Probably cheaper to just sell the V6 and buy a Z."
Definitely, not probably.
"Go for it though, just don't badge it up as a Z."
If he actually does _everything_ he's entitled.
It would be a bizarre amount of money and time and work. No offense intended, but I can understand customizing your car. I can understand building a kit car yourself. Having a unique car is a powerful lure. I just can't understand doing all that work to turn your car into a car like one you could buy.
Last edited by V6Bob; Oct 7, 2003 at 01:13 PM.
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I was going to drop in engine into my 99 v6 camaro, I talked to a couple mechanics and they said it isnt worth the time and money. Just go with selling the car and getting a z28 if possible, thats what I am currently doing.
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I dont know about you guys, but I have been on and off this boat for a loooooong time!
i keep on saying...yeah, Im going to install a v8 in my 95 f-body, but then i think...yeah, sell and buy a z28.
now, the pros and cons (according to me!)
pros
V8 enough said....
cons,
price for the ENTIRE swap
lack of donor z28's
INSURANCE-----huge upset in Miami, Florida
Anyone else?!?!
i keep on saying...yeah, Im going to install a v8 in my 95 f-body, but then i think...yeah, sell and buy a z28.
now, the pros and cons (according to me!)
pros
V8 enough said....
cons,
price for the ENTIRE swap
lack of donor z28's
INSURANCE-----huge upset in Miami, Florida
Anyone else?!?!
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