Questions about lights and etc.
08-06-2011, 10:57 PM
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Questions about lights and etc. I know that this isn't really the place to ask about a v6 or anything but i can't find any legit sites where people post as frequently as most of you guys do. So here is some of the stuff i've been wondering about;
I have a white 1998 v6 camaro. Brand new 3.8 v6 crate motor, just dropped it in, etc. Making it into a v6sleeper.
1. I've seen some of the cars posted on here with Clear turning lamps/front turning signals or whatever. Where would i get my hands on those at?
2. Radiator covers? Want to sway away from the air lid, and go with a Cold air intake.
3. Want to put an SS hood on it, Best place to get one at?
4. Wiring harness, i never noticed how HORRIBLE they made the F-bodies look with all the Wiring scattered across the engine compartment. I'll be stripping down the Engine compartment and painting it as well as the Car. So what to do with the Wiring harness(s), as in covers, etc.
5. Billet grills?
6. New headlights&Tail lights.
7. Fog lights.
8. Gauges.
Information on all of these would be greatly appreciated. (:
I have a white 1998 v6 camaro. Brand new 3.8 v6 crate motor, just dropped it in, etc. Making it into a v6sleeper.
1. I've seen some of the cars posted on here with Clear turning lamps/front turning signals or whatever. Where would i get my hands on those at?
2. Radiator covers? Want to sway away from the air lid, and go with a Cold air intake.
3. Want to put an SS hood on it, Best place to get one at?
4. Wiring harness, i never noticed how HORRIBLE they made the F-bodies look with all the Wiring scattered across the engine compartment. I'll be stripping down the Engine compartment and painting it as well as the Car. So what to do with the Wiring harness(s), as in covers, etc.
5. Billet grills?
6. New headlights&Tail lights.
7. Fog lights.
8. Gauges.
Information on all of these would be greatly appreciated. (:
08-06-2011, 11:55 PM
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I know that this isn't really the place to ask about a v6 or anything but i can't find any legit sites where people post as frequently as most of you guys do. So here is some of the stuff i've been wondering about;
I have a white 1998 v6 camaro. Brand new 3.8 v6 crate motor, just dropped it in, etc. Making it into a v6sleeper.
i saw you have a c6 vette already, why a v6 camaro? the 3.8 had to cost as much as an ls1
1. I've seen some of the cars posted on here with Clear turning lamps/front turning signals or whatever. Where would i get my hands on those at?
Ebay
2. Radiator covers? Want to sway away from the air lid, and go with a Cold air intake.
LT1 Camaro
3. Want to put an SS hood on it, Best place to get one at?
either find one from a part out and pay a good amount or i think VFN has good ones
4. Wiring harness, i never noticed how HORRIBLE they made the F-bodies look with all the Wiring scattered across the engine compartment. I'll be stripping down the Engine compartment and painting it as well as the Car. So what to do with the Wiring harness(s), as in covers, etc.
no clue... seems like alot of work
5. Billet grills?
ws6 store? i have a t/a so i wouldnt know very well
6. New headlights&Tail lights.
ebay (stock or aftermarket?)
7. Fog lights.
again, no clue
8. Gauges.
6litereater makes custom gauges
Information on all of these would be greatly appreciated. (:
I have a white 1998 v6 camaro. Brand new 3.8 v6 crate motor, just dropped it in, etc. Making it into a v6sleeper.
i saw you have a c6 vette already, why a v6 camaro? the 3.8 had to cost as much as an ls1
1. I've seen some of the cars posted on here with Clear turning lamps/front turning signals or whatever. Where would i get my hands on those at?
Ebay
2. Radiator covers? Want to sway away from the air lid, and go with a Cold air intake.
LT1 Camaro
3. Want to put an SS hood on it, Best place to get one at?
either find one from a part out and pay a good amount or i think VFN has good ones
4. Wiring harness, i never noticed how HORRIBLE they made the F-bodies look with all the Wiring scattered across the engine compartment. I'll be stripping down the Engine compartment and painting it as well as the Car. So what to do with the Wiring harness(s), as in covers, etc.
no clue... seems like alot of work
5. Billet grills?
ws6 store? i have a t/a so i wouldnt know very well
6. New headlights&Tail lights.
ebay (stock or aftermarket?)
7. Fog lights.
again, no clue
8. Gauges.
6litereater makes custom gauges
Information on all of these would be greatly appreciated. (:
08-07-2011, 08:16 PM
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-Clear signals/markers, billet grill, lights, etc go on ebay
-SS Hood, I'd recommend you find one local. Shipping on hoods is pricey, plus you never know what you're getting till you get it. If you do buy online, go with a reputable site, either a sponsor from here or one of the big name parts companies. Ebay dealers are risky at best; they usually have rough factory seconds or knock offs.
-Cold air kit- buy a cheap ebay kit, then put a nice filter on it, K&N or Spectre.
-SS Hood, I'd recommend you find one local. Shipping on hoods is pricey, plus you never know what you're getting till you get it. If you do buy online, go with a reputable site, either a sponsor from here or one of the big name parts companies. Ebay dealers are risky at best; they usually have rough factory seconds or knock offs.
-Cold air kit- buy a cheap ebay kit, then put a nice filter on it, K&N or Spectre.
08-08-2011, 03:03 PM
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Thanks guys, i've actually bought the 1998 Camaro for my Grandson as a surprise, so you know, i got it for very cheap off of a friend, 1,250$. Kelly blue book has it at 3,550.$ My ex wife had a 1998 bonneville with a knock, totaled the car 2 days after i got the new motor and was about it to put it in so i've had a 3.8 sitting in the garage for over 6 years now. Crated&bagged. So i dropped it in, had a slight miss, changed all the spark plug wires again and its gone now.
So back to the details, He now knows about the car ofcourse and wants to sell it after we get finished. Should go for around 5,000$. Car has 98,000 miles, new motor&Trans. Recommendations on cars? Preferably a camaro. He's wanting an SS.
So back to the details, He now knows about the car ofcourse and wants to sell it after we get finished. Should go for around 5,000$. Car has 98,000 miles, new motor&Trans. Recommendations on cars? Preferably a camaro. He's wanting an SS.
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08-08-2011, 07:49 PM
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Thanks guys, i've actually bought the 1998 Camaro for my Grandson as a surprise, so you know, i got it for very cheap off of a friend, 1,250$. Kelly blue book has it at 3,550.$ My ex wife had a 1998 bonneville with a knock, totaled the car 2 days after i got the new motor and was about it to put it in so i've had a 3.8 sitting in the garage for over 6 years now. Crated&bagged. So i dropped it in, had a slight miss, changed all the spark plug wires again and its gone now.
So back to the details, He now knows about the car ofcourse and wants to sell it after we get finished. Should go for around 5,000$. Car has 98,000 miles, new motor&Trans. Recommendations on cars? Preferably a camaro. He's wanting an SS.
So back to the details, He now knows about the car ofcourse and wants to sell it after we get finished. Should go for around 5,000$. Car has 98,000 miles, new motor&Trans. Recommendations on cars? Preferably a camaro. He's wanting an SS.
But, if you do want to buy him one, why not just a basic Z28 as opposed to an SS. If you can sell the v6 car for 5k, it probably shouldn't take much boot to buy a decently nice Z. It would hurt all of us alot worse to see the fenders beat off a SS anyways..
08-09-2011, 06:13 AM
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All kids are different, but my first car was a 1994 Formula LT1 I got for my 16th birthday. I drove it for 3 weeks before I totaled it. I was told it was too much car for me at that age, but I wanted it anyway. Now owning an LS1, I would never get one for a 16 year old.
I don't know the kid, but if you think he can handle it, go for it. Personally I'd let him drive a v6 around for a couple years before handing him an LS1, or even an LT1. Just my $.02
I don't know the kid, but if you think he can handle it, go for it. Personally I'd let him drive a v6 around for a couple years before handing him an LS1, or even an LT1. Just my $.02