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Shortcutsleeping View Member Profile	Sep 24 2006, 02:25 PM Post #2
Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,038 Joined: 29-December 03 From: Texas, USA Member No.: 62	If you aren't going to go race car then I'd recommend that you go with what you know. SBC + Third gen. Cage (to stiffen the chassis as much as safety), sfc's, big brakes and big wheels/tires. I daily drive my 92 1le/b4c, but did an lt1/6sp swap in another one that had springs, big sfc's and it was a DREAM to drive. Stupid fast, mucho light, very easy to get to things (vs 4th gen), great grip and brakes. A buddy did an ls1/6sp swap in his 88 iroc and I drove it for him at an autocross and it was an awesome car also. Needed springs and sfc's, but the awesome power with the nimbleness was incredible. I don't think I'll ever change my 1le, but if I did, it would be awful tough to NOT put in an lt1/ls1, do sfcs and springs and 11's and go crush some folks. Thankfully I love to run FS and daily drive it (cold ac baby!) AND have enough 'other' projects that keep the 1le safe from modding. Good luck with whatever you decide to do, but from what you've said it seems like you should go 3rd gen. Costas cars and such...

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trackbird Ok, I'm back thinking of a track car Sep 23 2006, 08:15 PM

KeithO I don't understand why you can't use your ... Sep 23 2006, 08:21 PM

trackbird QUOTE (KeithO @ Sep 23 2006, 04:21 PM) I ... Sep 23 2006, 08:43 PM

firehawkclone I would stick with the 02 Kevin, it isn't ... Sep 23 2006, 09:10 PM

trackbird Hmm.... I'm not sure I want to wheel to wheel ... Sep 23 2006, 09:35 PM

Blainefab QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 23 2006, 04:35 PM)... Sep 24 2006, 11:51 AM

Rob Hood I was at the same crossroads Kevin, but I'm go... Sep 23 2006, 10:30 PM

marka Howdy, What's your goal? Do you want to race... Sep 23 2006, 10:54 PM

AndyJ Kevin, I've got an '85 Z stripper with a ... Sep 24 2006, 12:45 AM

trackbird If I stay 4th gen, it would be another LS1 car. Wo... Sep 24 2006, 02:44 AM

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trackbird QUOTE (AndyJ @ Sep 23 2006, 11:10 PM) QUO... Sep 24 2006, 03:17 AM

Ojustracing Kevin you just need another 4th gen in the drivewa... Sep 24 2006, 02:56 AM

rmackintosh ...buying a pre built car is ALWAYS cheaper and ea... Sep 24 2006, 03:54 AM

Shortcutsleeping Well...I guess I'll mud up the waters some mor... Sep 24 2006, 05:59 AM

Stang Killer Personally, I would stick with the LS1 car. They m... Sep 24 2006, 08:48 AM

trackbird Alan, I converted my '89 Formula from daily dr... Sep 24 2006, 12:39 PM

rmackintosh QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 24 2006, 07:39 AM)... Sep 25 2006, 01:23 AM

Shortcutsleeping If you aren't going to go race car then I... Sep 24 2006, 02:25 PM

Ojustracing Hey kevin heres a car for you. ebay Hey check ou... Sep 24 2006, 04:27 PM

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CMC #37 Since CMC-S was announced many are foaming over th... Sep 24 2006, 05:00 PM

Ojustracing don't forget it doesnt have a Brake fluid cap,... Sep 24 2006, 11:33 PM

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92Voodoo Noticed your post and as usual I feel the need to ... Oct 22 2006, 04:41 PM

trackbird Damn, Bill brings the logic.....again. For those ... Oct 22 2006, 05:50 PM

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trackbird Nah, I'd probably de-mod it and then ditch the... Oct 23 2006, 01:17 AM

92Voodoo Well some one had to. As I'm caged up here i... Oct 28 2006, 12:54 PM

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trackbird View Member Profile	Sep 23 2006, 08:15 PM Post #1
FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196	I can never seem to decide which way I want to go in my automotive travels. I enjoy my 2002 and it's a great car, quick, handles well, etc. I don't really want to run it at track events as a daily driver. I've been considering a 3rd gen for a long time now and I have some options. I have a car lined up in VA that I can go pick up. It's an '83 chassis (not the best year), an automatic, a hard top and has no engine in it. However, the price is "right". I have a local friend who's car I could buy. It's not CMC legal and it's not enough motor for AIX (though I might run ok in AI). Considerably more money, but a nicer car. I've been looking at the specials on trucks lately (Dodge is way overstocked on inventory and they may be giving them away soon, they have good incentives now) and thinking of "de-modding" my car and trading it in. I'll keep what I can use and sell off the rest of my parts towards the new car (being a 3rd gen, only the rear suspension stuff will swap). The real concern is, can I get rid of enough of the parts from the current car? And, will I be sorry for getting rid of the 2002?