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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/1207971732.html You guys think this is a good deal? I can either rebuild the lt1 depending on whats wrong with it or pull SC headers and all that off and put it on my trans am, what do you think? 2 expensive for it or good deal?
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 10:11 AM
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if I had the coin(and in WI) I'd offer 3400 for it just to see if the seller would go that low.. you might be getting a good deal
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Yeh its weird yesterday he had it as 3650 OBO but he updated it and now wants more, So im pretty sure hed go down in price.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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Just called seller said he would take 3800 for it, is this a good deal? SC is 1 yr old, no rust or dents interior is perfect.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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a WI car with 123k and no rust .. I'd also would be with a portable torch(big spotlight type flashlight) and proverbial mirror on a stick ..looking all under it.. if you've got cash offer $3700 saying you saw the ad when it was 3650 obo..
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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my TA is a WI car with 104k with zero rust. But yeh its rare.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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So does anyone else have any insight? got the guy down to 3750, its got a 1000 borla exhaust, bbk headers i think there stainless steel? new lowering springs, I think im gonna buy it tommrow unless someone thinks it may be a rip? Thanks for any input!
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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I think you are getting a good deal. Keep us posted.
If not, I am considering the drive to get a good value.
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Get it! It comes with I-BOK loweringsprings!!
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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I'd go take a look at it and see how she runs, ect.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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I looked at it little earlier, has a loud knock prolbably a rod, body is in really good condition though, Im kind of sold on the SC headers and exhaust that 3k right there, I could then give the body to my dad he said he wanted a toy
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 06:15 AM
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I think for a 10+ year old car that has a bad engine noise, it's a bit high...even with the stuff he has added to it. I understand what they cost to put on, but the sad fact is you don't get much if any of a return on power adders and upgrades like that on these and many other cars. You know that going in usually and do it because that's what you want for it at the time. I personally wouldn't pay over $3500. Not because there aren't great upgrades, but because for $4K, you can get a pretty nice T/A or Camaro, probably more stock than that, but nice and with less miles maybe or something. If you look at it and the body is as sweet as he says, there is ZERO rust, and it runs and has all the add-ons and what not he listed installed PROPERLY and not hacked on there, maybe it would be worth the $3750 you have him at. It's up to you, it all depends on what kind of feeling you get when you take a look at it.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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I completely understand what your saying creeping death, but I do get a good feeling from the car, Hes got all the paperwork on the Sc and exhaust and headers put on professionaly, body is very clean the paint is not fading at all and I would venture to say the body without motor or trans is worth 1500 to 2000 then you add the SC which i would say is 2k atleast and thats close to 4k.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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I say buy it and figure the rest out later. That s/c would be sweet to have.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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Does the supercharger run off of oil from the engine? If so it could have metal particles floating around in it.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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Ironoutlaw makes a good point there the car isnt really worth anything if the s/c is messed up. Might want to look into that.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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"No Oil Lines! No Oil Reservoir! With no drive gears to lubricate, SilentDrive™ eliminates the need to route oil from the engine or a separate tank to the supercharger, which vastly simplifies installation. The absence of hot engine oil allows Powerdyne superchargers to run cooler, thus reducing under-hood temperatures while providing a denser air/fuel charge for increased efficiency and maximum horsepower output"

Nope no oil lines
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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Ah good, just trying help a brother out.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Well looks like im going to be picking it up sometime this week or weekend Looks like I can add another Lt1 to my list of vehicles
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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I just missed out on this deal.
I gotta be more active on local boards.

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