c3 vs c4
06-11-2010, 03:33 PM
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c3 vs c4 so i built a SBC for my dad (~400bhp) he originally wanted to put it into a 1st or 2nd gen Camaro, but after some time he is starting to lean towards to Vette, so my question is which would be the better buy
hell be spending $2-4K on whatever he gets but idk much about vettes so whats everyone's opinions?
hell be spending $2-4K on whatever he gets but idk much about vettes so whats everyone's opinions?
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The C4 isn't ideal for the swap since it's got all the computers tied into everything... avoid that.
I personally love C3's... he would be better of look at the 68-72 which can be bought in the $teens still needing a little work. They are the next Corvette to start appreciating when/IF the economy gets back up off the floor.
68-72 has the chrome bumpers front and back. They are the most desirable from the 3rd gen... = better resale.
I personally love C3's... he would be better of look at the 68-72 which can be bought in the $teens still needing a little work. They are the next Corvette to start appreciating when/IF the economy gets back up off the floor.
68-72 has the chrome bumpers front and back. They are the most desirable from the 3rd gen... = better resale.
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The C4 isn't ideal for the swap since it's got all the computers tied into everything... avoid that.
I personally love C3's... he would be better of look at the 68-72 which can be bought in the $teens still needing a little work. They are the next Corvette to start appreciating when/IF the economy gets back up off the floor.
68-72 has the chrome bumpers front and back. They are the most desirable from the 3rd gen... = better resale.
I personally love C3's... he would be better of look at the 68-72 which can be bought in the $teens still needing a little work. They are the next Corvette to start appreciating when/IF the economy gets back up off the floor.
68-72 has the chrome bumpers front and back. They are the most desirable from the 3rd gen... = better resale.
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06-12-2010, 07:48 AM
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67-72s are out of the price range, when i said c3 i meant like 75-83, and c4 like 84-89
is it really that hard to put a carbed motor in a c4? i see alot of 3rd gen camaros with carbed motors, wouldnt it be the same computer?
is it really that hard to put a carbed motor in a c4? i see alot of 3rd gen camaros with carbed motors, wouldnt it be the same computer?
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looked at 3 cars today, a 74- POS an 82- POS and an 81 that i kinda liked
it has been sitting for 10 years but the body looks pretty good, numbers matching, and he claims it runs and drives but it doesnt have a battery right now, interior is Pearl but needs carpet and seats, but it comes with a new carpet
ganna look at another 81 tonight that is a daily driver with new engine and tranny that are 3 yrs old, says to have high miles too
any thoughts?
it has been sitting for 10 years but the body looks pretty good, numbers matching, and he claims it runs and drives but it doesnt have a battery right now, interior is Pearl but needs carpet and seats, but it comes with a new carpet
ganna look at another 81 tonight that is a daily driver with new engine and tranny that are 3 yrs old, says to have high miles too
any thoughts?
