Author Topic: Any camaro guys out there (Read 1024 times)

Mini D · « **Reply #30 on:** May 05, 2006, 07:50:20 AM »

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Originally posted by moot
Sort of O/T, but is it possible to build/rebuild/find a good muscle car for under 10 grand?
The more spartan the better..

It depends on where you're located. If you're in a snowy area where they salt the roads then "no". You'll have to head to the desert or the Northwest.

You can pay less than 10k for most freshly painted muscle cars with the "collectables" exceptions. You won't find any mustang s's, camaros or corvettes (<74), 70-71 Cudas, 69-70 chargers, etc... for that, but you will find most everything else in that range. To get a pretty decent car, though, you're going to have to look to the $16k price range. If you can find something rust-free and original for less than that (especially of the cars listed above)... buy it and then sell it in on the east coast.

bkbandit · « **Reply #31 on:** May 08, 2006, 02:06:54 AM »

So what engine option would u guys like to see?

Z28---- either a ls1 or a crate engine, 350 ram jet.

SS------ a ls2 with more torque, a good 425horse and 480lbs of torque, maybe even a factory super charged ls2, that would give the ss more then enuff power to race the gt500

I would also like to see a 4 speed tranny, i hate 6 speeds in camaros.

moot · « **Reply #32 on:** May 08, 2006, 07:21:12 AM »

Thanks MiniD.

Iceman24 · « **Reply #33 on:** May 08, 2006, 10:56:36 AM »

"but is it possible to build/rebuild/find a good muscle car for under 10 grand"

Depends if you have the equipment to actually do most of the work, and if you have to actually pay someone else to do any work... I did everything myeself on my camero but the paint job, took it to a buddy and had him paint it for $2200 Total spent on my car is probably in the 15K+ range.

NitroFish · « **Reply #34 on:** May 08, 2006, 02:42:29 PM »

http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-2006-Chevrolet-Camaro-Concept.htm

"The Camaro Concept features the latest generation of GM’s legendary small-block V-8. The 6.0-liter LS2 rated at 400 horsepower."
That would have to be the top of the line, anymore and it would be competing with the Corvette.

Probably expect something like 5.3L Small Block V8 Engine 303 HP (Currently in Impalla SS)

Then a base model 3.9L V6 240HP.

http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-2006-Dodge-Challenger-Concept.htm

I personally like the looks of the Dodge Challenger. I think its closer to production then the Camaro. Who knows what will happen with the Camaro in the next 2 years but Dodge has a history of bringing concepts to production.

Mini D · « **Reply #35 on:** May 09, 2006, 07:29:13 AM »

Isn't the Impalla a front-wheel-drive car?

NitroFish · « **Reply #36 on:** May 09, 2006, 07:40:55 AM »

It sure is. Maybe thats why Chevy is having problems selling cars.

Mini D · « **Reply #37 on:** May 09, 2006, 07:52:18 AM »

There's not a whole lot of FWD to RWD engine crossovers. I tried to look for some pics for about 10 mins, but didn't see anything on the engine being transversely mounted. If it is, it probobably won't be used on the camaro.

straffo · « **Reply #38 on:** May 09, 2006, 07:57:42 AM »

I expected a more coulourfull paintjob ,this one is to gray ...

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Originally posted by Spooky
well it's a pretty lame 350, but once I got rid of the emission control plumbing and refit the engine with some hotter parts (intake manifold, exhaust, camshaft, carb...) it went from 145 to 300 HP, purrrrrrs like a kitten !!!

Spooky · « **Reply #39 on:** May 09, 2006, 08:26:06 AM »

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Originally posted by straffo
I expected a more coulourfull paintjob ,this one is too gray ...

I still have the psychedelic Funkadelik pimpmobile Mini, don't worry !

NitroFish · « **Reply #40 on:** May 09, 2006, 09:05:36 AM »

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Originally posted by Mini D
There's not a whole lot of FWD to RWD engine crossovers. I tried to look for some pics for about 10 mins, but didn't see anything on the engine being transversely mounted. If it is, it probobably won't be used on the camaro.

True. But GM has a 5.3-liter, V8, 295-horsepower for most of the trucks. This is something that could be modified to be a good mid-level option for the Camaro. I was using the 5.3L V-8 as an option more then the Impalla.

Mini D · « **Reply #41 on:** May 09, 2006, 02:56:55 PM »

That's a different 5.3 liter. The 5.3 liter for the impalla is new.

bkbandit · « **Reply #42 on:** June 01, 2006, 09:02:54 AM »

They gave both the camaro and the challenger the green lite:aok . BUt here is the fun part. There doing a new transformers movie for next year(july 04 07) And the transformer named bumnle bee is goin to be a 72 camaro that is beat up badly and rebuilt as a 2008 model. They are also doin a mustang deceptacon. I would love to see that. Funny thing is that transformers is a japanese cartoon! and now we have mustangs and camaros in it. I got that info off street fire

http://www.pagenstecher.de/showtopic.php?threadid=136456&pagenum=1#2550049

Check it out, u will be glad u did.