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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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How many on here would rather spend 8 grand to buy an ls3 for your current camaro or firebird rather than spend 35-40 on a new camaro?????
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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id like to have both some day.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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I'd rather have both as well!
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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For me, I rather build on my current.

It's not for everyone though.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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Currently I'm Camaro-less, (for the winter anyways), though if the question you ask is either $30k is no big deal, or spending weeks taking out the LS1, and dropping in an LS3 and new tranny.

Both would be great, though I think I'd rather have a new one
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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I'm thinking wiring nightmare and major compatibility issues with an LS3 swap into a fourth-gen.
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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I'm leaning that way, but instead of LS3, I'm thinking Lingenfelter LT1 for my 97 rather than dropping 35k for a 2010.

http://www.lingenfelter.com/pack_cf1992_350.htm

(yeah, I know I can get as good for a lot cheaper )

I just can't see myself spending that kind of money for something that doesn't have "Corvette" on the title.
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