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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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hey everyone, so i'm thinkin of buying a 80's-early 90's style camaro body and building everything from scratch. I previously owned an import that i raced at low 11's. I am pretty much a virgin to V8's and would appreciate any advice. I want to keep the car as a daily driver, that is still quick. Baller on a budget is what i am, still in college.

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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 06:48 AM
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i always wanted a 3rd gen. I love the body style but they are slow as ****. I suggest swapping a ls1 into it. Good luck with the project.
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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i always wanted a 3rd gen. I love the body style but they are slow as ****. I suggest swapping a ls1 into it. Good luck with the project.

welcome, and this what i am doin to my 88 formula now ls1 6 spd swap. but i like my 94 z too and 4th gens cars 93-97 can be found pretty cheap too the lt1 is a good motor
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 11:49 AM
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Welcome, we are in the process of thawing out....
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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i started a lt1 swap into a 86 iroc that i had... then i bought my t/a and sold it before i finished
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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Welcome. Later third gens (85-92) look great, and can easily be built up, as well as early fourth gens (93-97). If you plan to start from scratch though, third gens are easier to find in a condition that would so warrant. What kind of import did you have running 11's?
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