[teamDFL]

I am considering the purchase of a dedicated event car to take to HPDEs, Time Trials and Hillclimbs. I will most likely contest a Street Prepared class during the timed events, but have not made a final decision. The value represented by the 4th Gen F-body is attractive. I have yet to uncover a single source buyer's that details perfomance affecting year-over-year changes and options. Is there such a thing? Any links or attempts at putting together a brief one here would be appreciated.

This post has been edited by teamDFL: Nov 21 2005, 01:16 PM

[Blainefab]

For a donor CMC car, a TransAm would be my pick - everything that makes it heavier than the other Fbods will go away during race prep. The foam front bumper takes a few pounds off the nose compared to the rubber eggcrate of the Camaro. The T/A spoiler unbolts cleanly, leaving a broad, flat space for a proper spoiler.

Yearwise, 93 is the clear choice - useable 5th gear, PROM based PCM shortcomings are a don't care under class rules, older therefore cheaper.

For a less restricted class, go with an LS1 car, 99+ has an oil pump issue fixed (?), differences between models can be erased, tho the Pontiacs have a bit better aero and more rear fender clearance.

Early LT1 cars can be upgraded to the vented opti along with a cam and timing set/cover change. 94/95 PCM's have less expensive programming options, and 96 can run a 94/95 PCM.