RamAir95TA

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Hey guys -

I have come at a crossroads with my vehicle and am considering letting it go to move on to bigger and better things. While it is not certain that I will be letting her go, I'd like to get a good grip on what some of you would be willing to pay to decide whether or not it's the right decision. I've owned this car for 10 years and have been through thick and thin with it, so this decision will not be made lightly. Here's the run-down:

1995 Pontiac T/A, T-tops, 116k on the body, 2000 miles on new engine and transmission. Paint has some flaws with a dented front right fender (new bumper and fender will be provided, just needs to be painted). Has factory ram-air hood and airbox. Car exhibits EXCELLENT streetability. I wouldn't hesitate to drive it every day.

Engine (less than 2000 miles):
Gil Davis-built, factory 4-bolt block. 12.6:1 static compression (9.6:1 dynamic, runs TERRIFIC on pump gas). 383 with Ohio forged crank, Scat I-beam 6" forged rods, JE -5cc forged pistons, zero-decked. Canton 242T oil pan, Melling 10552 pump with Canton 20-023 pickup and stock oil pump drive. SFI-spec B&M flexplate. Advanced Induction 200cc ported stock castings with beehive springs, Crane Gold 1.6 NSA rockers, chromemoly TF pushrods, LS7 lifters, Cloyes double-roller timing chain. Custom billet grind 237/242 .604"/.598" 108 LS cam from AI. ATI superdamper, Fully ported (and powdercoated green) intake manifold by AI, 58mm throttle body, 42# Lucas/Delphi injectors. The rest of the fuel system consists of OEM regulator and lines with an in-tank Walbro 255 with Racetronix "hotwire" harness kit. Water pump is a CSR anodized red in a factory housing. Temps NEVER get above 190. FACTORY OPTISPARK with MSD 8.5mm wires, TR55 plugs.

Exhaust:
LPP (Gen I) stainless headers, QTP stainless electric cutout after the y-pipe (no cats) mated to a Hooker cat-back with quad tips.

Transmission/Drivetrain:
Performabuilt Level 2 4L60E with custom 4000 stall, Denny's Nitrous-Ready chromemoly driveshaft with 1350 yokes (unbreakable).
Ford 9" rear narrowed 2" on each side, 3.89 Strange gears (slight whine) with Wilwood rear brakes, full spool (33 spline).

Suspension:
Spohn Extreme Duty torque arm, BMR boxed LCAs with poly bushings, BMR adjustable PHR (on-car adjustable), stock rear springs with Comp Engineering 3-way drag shocks, Wolfe SOLID rear swaybar with endlinks/heim joints. Front suspension is ALL stock.

Chassis:
Wolfe 6-point welded-in roll bar, painted black, with Stroud 5-point harness. BMR boxed welded-in SFCs.

Wheels/Brakes:
15x8 Weld Prostars with MT ET streets 26x10.5x15", 15x3.5" fronts with 165 tires. Rear brakes are Wilwood, fronts are factory with Hawk HPS pads and Brembo blanks. SLP line-lock and SJM ABS-delete kit installed just a month ago.

Misc:
The following items have been deleted - front swaybar, rear seats, EGR, AIR, cruise, front swaybar, A/C (evaporator, compressor, condenser and lines, the heat still works). Wipers and washer reservoir deleted along with the front bumper support and foglamps. EVAP purge still intact and functional. B&M supercooler trans cooler. Probably some other stuff that I can't think of off the top of my head too...tuned by Bryan at PCMforless.com.

So yeah, there's alot of **** done, but it's not without it's issues. It's definitely more of a "goer" than a looker... Here are a few pictures (more available upon request):






So what do you guys think it's worth? I know I provided a ****-ton of mods but I want to make sure I get an accurate estimate. Hope I didn't miss anything...

Any takers?

Nostang

iTrader: (4)

Honestly, in this market you would be lucky to get $9k for it. I think the car looks fine and I bet it is a blast on the street. I thought about selling mine too but the amount I would get would not be worth me getting rid of it.

moderate Z28

Your car is one of the more impressive ones on this site but you will take a big loss on selling it. I also think you'd be lucky to get $9,000.

SoxXpupPeT

iTrader: (34)

Id agree with the above statements. $9k is about right. Its hard trying to sell these cars. Despite how much work and money you have into it. Id never be able to sell my car because id never get what id want for it. Or rather, what its worth to me.

What would you get if you did decide to sell it ?

RamAir95TA

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I am fully aware that I'll take a huge hit on my investment, so no one here is hurting my feelings. I think I might be able to make more parting the entire thing out to be honest, since the wear parts have less than 2k miles on them.

And to be honest, 9k is about what I expected.

1badzee

iTrader: (12)

You're better off finding someone to trade (assuming you are looking for another vehicle). Awesome setup though.. Good luck with whatever you decide.

merim123

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man this is a tough one, car runs really nice and you've done a lot to it. In this market, who knows though. I think the easier sale would be the engine and trans if you can swing it. don't limit yourself to this market, someone with a C4 could do really well with your motor in their car as well. I'm always on the lookout for a c4 myself that I could drop my motor/trans in and not have to worry about the decaying camaro body.

I think the trade idea is a good one as well.

what's the next project?

RamAir95TA

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To be honest, I'm looking for something turn-key, like a used C6 Vette or a new 2010 Camaro. I've invested so much money in the performance market that it would be nice to just hop into something and drive.

hitmanws6

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If you were selling this a few months back I would have had it trailered out to me, good luck with whatever you choose, its a very nice TA

Low N Slow

iTrader: (4)

I bet you will come out better parting it. I know of a guy that just parted a Procharged LS1 T/A, he did it in 2 weeks time without shipping any big parts and got more $ out of it than he was asking when he had it for sale.

slomarao

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I think you can get 10K for it. It may take a while to sell because you need to find the right buyer.

Parting it out may fetch you 12-14k.

gregrob

iTrader: (8)

Cam only C6 with a little hit

MasterTomos

iTrader: (15)

Yea my buddy just bought a '98 SS with 70k miles with a well built 408 stroker that makes 504rwhp and he got that for $11,000 from a dealership. I'd say 9k or less would be about spot on too...

marc97taws6

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Damn man, your ride definitely moves out.

I know how you feel though. I gave up my LT1 97 WS6 and am still in the pursuit of a LS2/LS3 C6 Vette when I graduate college here in another couple of years. My dad bought it off of me in hopes I would buy it back and eventually build it. Sadly I'm not sure if that will be the case, but only time will tell. I just might miss my first "muscle" car

If I were in the market I'd say $9k is respectable

RamAir95TA

iTrader: (2)

You're on the right track for sure...

marc97taws6

iTrader: (6)

Sad to see you possibly go Joe! I always looked forward to your vids of the car in action

RamAir95TA

iTrader: (2)

Well like I said, I haven't pulled the trigger yet. I'm just exploring my options as of right now.

speed_demon24

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Put a 6-speed and some of the creature comforts back in along with some nitrous. My car is my daily driver fwiw. Then again I spent a ton of $$ making it handle and brake too.

marc97taws6

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Well the good news with the sagging market is that Corvettes can also be had for dirt cheap compared to the new cost. I've seen some C6's go for only $25k with decent mileage. I'd do 06+ because 05's have weak rear diff's

robsquikz28

iTrader: (246)

Man that car and setup is just like my bros car It huts me just to see that car, it looks just like his. I have nothing to say but keep it