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12-08-2009, 08:35 AM
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Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
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A strange thought popped into my head, I should buy a third gen
since I've never owned one before.  So I starting thinking what would be a cool/fun/different third gen worth owning? Obviously the TTA would be the coolest, but that's a Firebird and I only buy Camaros so it would need to be a Camaro third gen. Hmmm, 1LE, B4C, 82 Indy Pace Car?
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12-08-2009, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Do it! 1LE's are basically the top performance cars but they don't look any different than any other IROC/Z28. How about just picking up a 91/92 and turn it into something custom?
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12-08-2009, 08:46 AM
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You only buy Camaro's so obviously going fast isn't your thing.....kidding.  
I'd say a nice/clean 91-92 Z28 would be the ticket. It'd be a good base to start with. That car would be ripe for a LS1 swap, a trans of your choice and a 12-bolt. You'd be happy with that.
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Last edited by Frosty; 12-08-2009 at 09:05 AM.
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12-08-2009, 08:50 AM
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Find out which year had the best towing capacity and go from there 
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12-08-2009, 09:03 AM
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Go for it! Here is my $.02
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12-08-2009, 10:28 AM
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Meet Coordinator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blacdout96
Find out which year had the best towing capacity and go from there |
yesssssss
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12-08-2009, 10:43 AM
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get a berlinetta and do a collab with ubg
you should just find the most reasonable in the best shape and go from there good luck
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12-08-2009, 11:05 AM
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Co-Founder / Site Admin
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Want a project 3rd gen?
- Justin
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12-08-2009, 11:38 AM
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Admin.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
Want a project 3rd gen?
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I've got an LS1 for it.
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
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12-08-2009, 01:10 PM
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go with an iroc and put an ls1 in it!....was my dream car 
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12-08-2009, 01:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
Want a project 3rd gen?
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I think most of use want to see that car actually get finished...
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Junk the pos, spend the money on beer, acquire headache.
Same result cept this headache doesnt last months.
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12-08-2009, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah
I think most of use want to see that car actually get finished... |
his or jeffs???
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12-08-2009, 01:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HardcoreZ28
How about just picking up a 91/92 and turn it into something custom?
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i got just the car for you!
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12-08-2009, 02:02 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Screw LS1s, everyone and their mother swaps them...
BBC or rotary swap.
I vote a black third gen, heavy tint, black wheels, lowered, and a nasty exhaust tone.
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12-08-2009, 02:11 PM
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Get a nice 3rd gen vert! I like the IROCs.
I would stay away from the early crossfire or cab'd cars! Look for a 88+ with TPI.
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12-08-2009, 02:44 PM
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Go for a TPI car! I never thought i'd like third gens but after having one and driving a couple I really do like them even the 6 cyl cars. Very cool cars for the time period and fun to drive since they corner so nice with little modification. Would make a nice daily driver
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12-08-2009, 03:18 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pampered-Z
Get a nice 3rd gen vert! I like the IROCs.
I would stay away from the early crossfire or cab'd cars! Look for a 88+ with TPI.
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thats funny....i always stayed away from the Fuel Injected thirdgens. lg4 ftw...also makes swaps easier 
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12-08-2009, 03:42 PM
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Admin.
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Wouldn't a TPI/TBI car make as swap easier because of fuel system?
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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12-08-2009, 03:51 PM
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3rd gens are funnnnnnnn
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12-08-2009, 04:12 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Delran
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
Wouldn't a TPI/TBI car make as swap easier because of fuel system?
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i meant for gen 1 swaps....i dont always mean ellis juans!
Last edited by NastyEllEssWon; 12-08-2009 at 04:13 PM.
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12-08-2009, 04:16 PM
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Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
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I don't know that I want a project but something nice and clean to drive and enjoy.
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12-08-2009, 04:48 PM
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Ebearnezer Scrooge/Power Member/Lips
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12-08-2009, 04:49 PM
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Ebearnezer Scrooge/Power Member/Lips
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
I've got an LS1 for it. |
And a TPI 
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12-08-2009, 04:57 PM
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Admin.
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Jeff, buy Bear's GTA and turn it into a Camaro. He isn't using it.
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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12-08-2009, 05:00 PM
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Ebearnezer Scrooge/Power Member/Lips
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
Jeff, buy Bear's GTA and turn it into a Camaro. He isn't using it. |
He doesnt want another project He just wants to drive it, and it isnt an automatic
Last edited by PolarBear; 12-08-2009 at 05:01 PM.
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