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Ok, I have a friend that has an '89 GTA 350 L98 WS6 auto w/ t-tops.
the engine was rebuilt only a few thousand miles ago. typical treatment w/ budget kit including cast pistons. Engine and drive train work great. The interior, well, its very typical 3rd gen. I get into it and think 'crap! these things were made so poorly'. Body is straight, just missing rear wing. T-tops rattle and leak a bit. Anyway, this guy just bought a Z06 so he's offered me his L98 for $800. Yes, $800 running and driving L98 (registered too). How can I pass that up? I mean I could drive it. I could autocross it. No question I could get my $800 back if I sold later. I definately could use the engine, TPI, WS6 springs, WS6 front swaybar, WS6 steering box and swap those parts into my [stock] Monte SS. Part out the rest. Or maybe find a hardtop 5spd 305 IROC/Z28 w/ bad engine and swap in the TPI L98 and WS6 suspension parts for a fun track/autox car.
How can I resist?
I have one more spot in the driveway.......
but collecting cars isn't a priority. I'm not hurting for money either.
decisions. decisions.
for $800 its a no brainer..... but I still can't decide!!!!!

y5e06 View Member Profile	Feb 2 2004, 05:02 AM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 951 Joined: 2-January 04 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 88	Ok, I have a friend that has an '89 GTA 350 L98 WS6 auto w/ t-tops. the engine was rebuilt only a few thousand miles ago. typical treatment w/ budget kit including cast pistons. Engine and drive train work great. The interior, well, its very typical 3rd gen. I get into it and think 'crap! these things were made so poorly'. Body is straight, just missing rear wing. T-tops rattle and leak a bit. Anyway, this guy just bought a Z06 so he's offered me his L98 for $800. Yes, $800 running and driving L98 (registered too). How can I pass that up? I mean I could drive it. I could autocross it. No question I could get my $800 back if I sold later. I definately could use the engine, TPI, WS6 springs, WS6 front swaybar, WS6 steering box and swap those parts into my [stock] Monte SS. Part out the rest. Or maybe find a hardtop 5spd 305 IROC/Z28 w/ bad engine and swap in the TPI L98 and WS6 suspension parts for a fun track/autox car. How can I resist? I have one more spot in the driveway....... but collecting cars isn't a priority. I'm not hurting for money either. decisions. decisions. for $800 its a no brainer..... but I still can't decide!!!!!

steve-d View Member Profile	Feb 5 2004, 02:29 PM Post #2
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,042 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Hanover, PA Member No.: 36	[QUOTE I tried to convince my wife that we needed another Cambird, with a gutted interior, full roll cage, and a child seat BOLTED down where the back seat used to be (we don't need no wimpy straps). It would make the ultimate armored baby carrier. I'd even be willing to upgrade the brakes and install wider tires to make it even SAFER for the kid. So far she hasn't gone for it, but at $800 it would be a no-brainer (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) [/QUOTE] Don't forget the safety benefits of increased power and torque. Avoidance of accidents when anticipated far enough in advance and allowing you to take appropriate avoidance steps. Steve