2nd or 3rd Generation? - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

First post here so go easy on me...

I currently have a 74 Trans Am that I have been using as my cruising car and part time autocross ride. As you may guess, I am not very competitive at local autocross events running against 4th gen cars, (running ESP due to headers, although I would also get trounced in F stock). Looks like I can either really mod the 74, or move to a more competitive car.

I stumbled upon a clean 3rd gen z28 body that I could score pretty cheap. Additionally, I still have a recently rebuilt small block in my garage awaiting a new home. So after reading a couple posts on this forum I'm thinking maybe this would be the way to go.

I am only looking to be competitive at the local level. Maybe in the future progress up driving food chain to HPDE's and the like.

If I really wanted to do it right I guess I could sell the 74 TA and get a nice ride, but I am keeping the 74 until they sell it at my estate auction.

So I would love to hear any advice or opinions you can offer...

Trumpeter

trumpeter View Member Profile	Apr 14 2006, 05:13 PM Post #1
newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 12-April 06 Member No.: 1,156	First post here so go easy on me... I currently have a 74 Trans Am that I have been using as my cruising car and part time autocross ride. As you may guess, I am not very competitive at local autocross events running against 4th gen cars, (running ESP due to headers, although I would also get trounced in F stock). Looks like I can either really mod the 74, or move to a more competitive car. I stumbled upon a clean 3rd gen z28 body that I could score pretty cheap. Additionally, I still have a recently rebuilt small block in my garage awaiting a new home. So after reading a couple posts on this forum I'm thinking maybe this would be the way to go. I am only looking to be competitive at the local level. Maybe in the future progress up driving food chain to HPDE's and the like. If I really wanted to do it right I guess I could sell the 74 TA and get a nice ride, but I am keeping the 74 until they sell it at my estate auction. So I would love to hear any advice or opinions you can offer... Trumpeter

CMC#5 View Member Profile	Apr 14 2006, 07:03 PM Post #2
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 902 Joined: 27-January 04 From: Magnolia, Tx. Member No.: 160	Everything that I can think of that is expensive applies to either platform. I think you'll find a lot more support and advice on a 3rd gen platform though, so I would probably go with that. Estate sale?? Plan on kicking the bucket? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)