Considering my options
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Considering my options
I'm getting back to the 98-02 Trans Am scene.
But I'm not sure whether to buy,
A) high mileage near-stock for $8000 or under
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B) roller, blown engine, extremely high miles, light damage, etc for under $6000 and with the extra money find a good longblock & 6 speed trans somewhere, or repair the minor damage
I'm wanting to go over 350rwhp and keep it clean & a DD. Possibly heads & bolt ons, or cam only with headers, intake, etc. What is the cheapest I could POSSIBLY build that kind of longblock for? Perhaps pick up a stock LS1 somewhere and have a cam installed while it's out? Or should I stick to the not having any engine work done and be ready to drive instead of a slower process (since I'll be getting a loan)?
But I'm not sure whether to buy,
A) high mileage near-stock for $8000 or under
or
B) roller, blown engine, extremely high miles, light damage, etc for under $6000 and with the extra money find a good longblock & 6 speed trans somewhere, or repair the minor damage
I'm wanting to go over 350rwhp and keep it clean & a DD. Possibly heads & bolt ons, or cam only with headers, intake, etc. What is the cheapest I could POSSIBLY build that kind of longblock for? Perhaps pick up a stock LS1 somewhere and have a cam installed while it's out? Or should I stick to the not having any engine work done and be ready to drive instead of a slower process (since I'll be getting a loan)?
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Unless you get the roller for a really low price.. go with option A.. that way you can drive it for now.. else your going to spend .. what.. 5k for a good HP long block to swap in for option B. what is the estimate to replace the "minor Damage?" and what else is broken or needing repair..
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right. well, this option "A" mileage would be around 150k. that means in 30-70k miles I'd probably have to replace or rebuild the motor and probably other parts, and since I'm getting a loan I don't know if I'd have it paid off by the time I need money for a replacement motor.
I'm not sure on estimates for minor damage. It was a "general" type thing. Most likely cosmetic stuff (fenders, front clip, etc)
I'm not sure on estimates for minor damage. It was a "general" type thing. Most likely cosmetic stuff (fenders, front clip, etc)