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Old 03-08-2011, 02:27 PM
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Default 99 Vette not sure if its a good deal

Been looking for a bolted C5 for under 15K and this one looked good. However two things kind of jumped out at me.

"after market compluter upgrades"on a bolted car i would think HP tuners would work just fine.

"stage 3 lingfeller cams" I didnt know lingnfelter made cams.

Any way if any one has some ideas please let me know.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-Co...item3cb5d71922
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The things that jump out at me are “Rebuilt Title” and “Eight Owners” I would pass on this car.
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At first I thought why the hell are you asking, it's a hell of a deal! Then I saw rebuilt and 8th owner, thats a killer. Pass!
Old 03-08-2011, 04:19 PM
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I have the Lingenfelter GT1-1 cam , which i believe is made for them by Comp cams.
As far as the car goes , run....don't walk..
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I got my Z06 for 20k and got another red 02 with 150k for 9k about 2 months ago then sold it. Keep looking!
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If you can't spell Lingenfelter, and you think there is more than 1 cam in the engine...I'm not buying a vehicle from you.
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Must be the new DOHC LSX
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Ask him to show you the cams
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I talked to him on the phone and had even more questions then when i started. I am running away from this one as suggested but working a trade on here with a member for another vehicle.
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LS motors have 1 cam not 2 like the fix or repair daily (Ford) cars.
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Originally Posted by vetteboy99
LS motors have 1 cam not 2 like the fix or repair daily (Ford) cars.


No an LS6 has 6 cams an LS7 has 7 cams... etc.
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Well it doesn't count since its not a LSX but i think it was the LT5 that had a DOHC 32V pumping out right around 400 ponies. That was impressive in the early 90s and isnt bad even for today.
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just to give you an idea, i paid 18 thousand out the dooor at a dealer with zero down for a 2002 z06 in mint condition with 74K miles. I think you can find a better deal
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by the way, why the hell would you want another vehicle? your ws6 specs look beastly enought!!!! I would just keep it, honestly imo you cant beat the looks of the WS6, its very unique
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Yep as with all the others. I would pass... completely. There are far better deals out there. Just be patient and you will find them!
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Sold the WS6 about a year ago and have been kicking my self in the *** ever since.
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-Stage 3 lingfeller cams- gotta love dohc lsx's
-3 stainless headers- i wish my car had 3 headers!!
-After market compluter upgrades- don't know what that is but i want it if he has it!
-Varoom air intake system- thats a sweet name i made the same sound when i was 7 playing with my toy cars



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