soxin2008

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/ctd/1058841120.html

looks pretty good, it a v-6

what do you guys think?

SamhainZ28

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little over the top if you ask me, but if you like it go for it.

RE AND CHERYL

iTrader: (31)

Looks like your paying for the paint job. I'd never pay that much for a 99 V6 car.

Re'

MeanYellowZ

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if you dig around you can buy an LS1 car for around $5k, even if the engine is wore/ high miles you won't have to do any conversion stuff, just remove and replace...

Larzzzz

i'm a new user, how do i post a question?

soxin2008

there shouldnt be that much work involved in swapping an ls1 into a 98-02 v-6 if you have al the ls1 parts right? because thats what i plan on doing. it cant be rocket science. i am thinking about putting it into an 98-02 v-6, if i have all the drivetrain **** and nothing is damaged then it should be an easy swap. i have the k-bar, wire harness, engine, tranny, rear end, everything.

Sluggish

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Go to the section that is related to you question the click the new thread button at the top left. Then ask away.

Slvr00Bird

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You mean k-member. You don't need a different rear-end. Is it a y87 bird? If not then you may need the ls1 steering knuckle/shaft. Do you have fans and radiator? Ac hoses?

soxin2008

I have a 2000 firebird formula with everything, just that the body is damaged.

ls1_chevelle

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from the front... the flame job looks like a horrible case of genital warts. Not that I've had it before lol. joking.

V8Rumble

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If you really like the car, you might be able to use the paint job to your advantage - if you really bargain with the owner & stress that it's going to be "impossible" to match the paint if something happens... (Matching it seems like it would be a PITA.)

Also, keep your eyes open, you might be able to find another one that you like even better.

bigredhelland

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if i were in your shoes i would just part out the car you have and use the money to buy a trans am with the ls1 already in it and save a lot of time and work... unless you want to learn how to do an engine swap and your doing it for that reason.

personal prefference makes a big difference. I do not like formulas or flame paint jobs or formulas with flame jobs... but if you like it then by all means have fun!

soxin2008

do you think i could get more than a couple grand by parting the car out? i do want to learn more but i am in fear of hitting a snag and having no one to help! i would love to use a couple g's of my own and part the car out to be able to afford a okay trans am...sigh