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 Oct 2 2011, 10:01 PM
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newbie Group: Advanced Members Posts: 35 Joined: 20-September 08 From: Moline, IL Member No.: 2,303  |
Need some quick advice guys, I have a 96 WS6 as my weekend toy. But I've found a 84 Corvette that I'm being very tempted by ... So my question is what would you guys do keep my WS6 or switch to a 84 C4 ... ?
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Oct 3 2011, 07:29 AM
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I build race cars  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
For a driver I'd stick with the WS6. For a weekend toy a late C4 would have some advantages - lighter, easier to work on the motor, better suspension. Could be a money pit, shop the aftermarket carefully, lots of junk out there priced with a Corvette tax on it. Lack of OEM service replacement parts could be a problem with any midlife GM product. Don't overlook a clean 90/91 6sp with the TPI motor.
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Oct 3 2011, 12:41 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (Blainefab @ Oct 3 2011, 03:29 AM)  Don't overlook a clean 90/91 6sp with the TPI motor. That's exactly the one I'd want. I prefer a '91 due to the ZR1 based styling upgrade, but a '90 is also a good car. I'd take a TPI over an LT1 any day of the week, but I refuse to own anything with an Optispark on it. |
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Oct 3 2011, 02:27 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Oct 3 2011, 08:41 AM) QUOTE (Blainefab @ Oct 3 2011, 03:29 AM) Don't overlook a clean 90/91 6sp with the TPI motor. That's exactly the one I'd want. I prefer a '91 due to the ZR1 based styling upgrade, but a '90 is also a good car. I'd take a TPI over an LT1 any day of the week, but I refuse to own anything with an Optispark on it. Oh it's not that bad...it's only ruined 2 HPDE weekends for me.... |
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Oct 3 2011, 03:50 PM
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newbie Group: Advanced Members Posts: 35 Joined: 20-September 08 From: Moline, IL Member No.: 2,303 |
Sorry this seems to be an ever changing thread ....
But given the suspension and weight considerations alone, would a C4 be that much of a step up from my WS6 ? ? ? Keep in mind my WS6 already has upgraded sways, konis, strano springs and C6 brake conversion.... Thanks for the advice by the way guys (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) |
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Slow96ws6 to C4 or not to C4 ? ? ? Oct 2 2011, 10:01 PM
Blainefab QUOTE (Slow96ws6 @ Oct 2 2011, 03:01 PM) ... Oct 2 2011, 10:22 PM
Chris Ronson Jr QUOTE (Blainefab @ Oct 2 2011, 03:22 PM) ... Oct 2 2011, 11:55 PM
Slow96ws6 Alrighty then,
So to rephrase my question then ..... Oct 3 2011, 12:38 AM NJSPEEDER QUOTE (Blainefab @ Oct 2 2011, 06:22 PM) ... Oct 4 2011, 04:09 AM Blainefab QUOTE (NJSPEEDER @ Oct 3 2011, 09:09 PM) ... Oct 4 2011, 08:05 AM trackbird QUOTE (Slow96ws6 @ Oct 3 2011, 11:50 AM) ... Oct 3 2011, 07:13 PM Steve91T QUOTE (trackbird @ Oct 3 2011, 03:13 PM) ... Oct 3 2011, 07:21 PM Blainefab QUOTE (Slow96ws6 @ Oct 3 2011, 08:50 AM) ... Oct 3 2011, 07:49 PM leebo I've got a 94 C4 and a 95 Lt1 camaro. Both wit... Oct 4 2011, 12:07 AM Racerdad916 The C4 in my pic is an 86, with rod end links in t... Oct 5 2011, 01:34 AM Blainefab QUOTE (Racerdad916 @ Oct 4 2011, 06:34 PM... Oct 5 2011, 06:46 AM Racerdad916 we actually considered using sheetmetal instead of... Oct 5 2011, 08:51 PM Blainefab QUOTE (Racerdad916 @ Oct 5 2011, 01:51 PM... Oct 5 2011, 09:11 PM Steve91T QUOTE (Blainefab @ Oct 5 2011, 05:11 PM) ... Oct 5 2011, 10:01 PM Mojave I had a '96 LT4 C4, and I still have an LS1 f-... Oct 6 2011, 11:55 PM Blainefab Hah! Digging thru those old pics brings back s... Oct 7 2011, 08:04 AM |
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