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 Oct 2 2011, 10:01 PM
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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: 15,437 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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Oct 3 2011, 07:13 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,437 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (Slow96ws6 @ Oct 3 2011, 11:50 AM) 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.... Like for like (and with similar HP) the C4 will likely run off and leave your WS6 behind. |
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Oct 3 2011, 07:21 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, 03:13 PM) QUOTE (Slow96ws6 @ Oct 3 2011, 11:50 AM) 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.... Like for like (and with similar HP) the C4 will likely run off and leave your WS6 behind. I'm sure the aero alone has to make a huge difference between the two. |
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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,
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