[Slow96ws6]

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 ... ?

[Blainefab]

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.

[trackbird]

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.

[Steve91T]

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....

[Slow96ws6]

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)

[Blainefab]

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)

With the caveat that a 20yr old car will likely need some soft part replacement, any C4 suspension already has way less unsprung weight than the Fbod, can achieve whatever camber and toe you want front and rear, has a lower CG and less frontal area. They will also hide 315 rubber under all 4 corners with no issue.

There are more varied options available than the Fbod, and most new Corvettes sold are autos, so it will take some shopping to find the model that best suits your use.

Here's a handy chart showing the changes in critical dimensions over the years:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/tech/c4/susp_chart.html

FWIW I still have this car in the shop, price is negotiable: http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?showtopic=13333