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This LT1 worth the money?

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Old 01-05-2010, 05:06 PM
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Wasn't sure where to post this but figured the lt1 forum would be best place for it. I've been looking for a little project for over winter and i found a 94 Z28 and I'm not positive whether its a good deal or not.

http://columbiamo.craigslist.org/cto/1534029238.html

Also i was wondering around what times in the 1/4 this car should be running with that size cam?

Any help is appreciated!
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$2500 isn't bad but you really cant see the whole car or interior
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I asked if he had any pictures of the interior and the body but he said no that's all the pictures he had.
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It says it needs body work but how much is the ?
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sounds like a good deal if it runs good...say you spend 3000 on the body work and 600 in a stage 2 trans rebuilg kit, all you have in it is 6100 and thats not bad at all, + it looks like ha has most of the boltons covered + a cam. it should be a pretty stout car. but start saving for a 9 inch.
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If he actually owns the car he should be able to get more pics. Sounds like a deal but you need to know what kind of condition the rest of it is in and how much body work is needed.
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Looks like a good deal but I bet its runing like crap as it needs new plugs and wires. You should ask him if its bin tuned.
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You definately need more info and pics.
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nothing hurts in a phone call and a look if it isn't far from you
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i say awsome deal id buy it and im close
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definitely worth effort of at least checking it out. 99k isnt lot of miles for lt1 if not abused.owner needs to give you more info.if still in good shape and only needs minor work it would be good deal.
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$2500 seems like a GREAT DEAL! But no more pics and not enough info...its starting to get a little foggy but thats MHO
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Great price but anytime someone says "don't want to mess with it anymore" I'd be leery.
You can't get sick of "messing" with an lt1
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$2500 bucks sounds like an awsome deal to me. More pics would be needed & a phone cal is free. As said before get it for that & sink a bit on $ in it & you got a good car for cheap. Even if all you do is use it for parts.
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He said dash is cracked tear in driver seat and no headliner and that's it. I think im gonna drive there and trailer it back this week.

Anyone know what this car should run in the 1/4 roughly?
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Originally Posted by will1380
Anyone know what this car should run in the 1/4 roughly?
Too many variables to consider for people to give you a rough estimate. The car is obviously in need of some TLC.

You need a good tune, plugs, wires, etc. Too many variables like suspension, weather, track prep, DA, driver mod, etc. etc.

With all of these parts up to date though, it will definitely be one quick LT1 and a nice car on a project budget to boot.

Best of luck! Let us know how things go
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Depending on how rough it is, it could nickle and dime you to no end!!
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I would be a little wary of this car. $2500 is a good deal, but the fact that the guy says in the posting that he doesn't want to mess with it anymore throws a red flag for me. Probably has quite a few gremlins (most likely wiring, tuning). If you have the time, and most importantly, the energy, it could be a good deal.

A car like this, in good running order (new wires, plugs, tune, etc.), should potentially run low to mid 12's. That is a bench racers guess...
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I think he started doing the mods and didnt realize all the money he would be spending on "suporting mods"
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Originally Posted by BadBlackZee
I would be a little wary of this car. $2500 is a good deal, but the fact that the guy says in the posting that he doesn't want to mess with it anymore throws a red flag for me. Probably has quite a few gremlins (most likely wiring, tuning). If you have the time, and most importantly, the energy, it could be a good deal.

A car like this, in good running order (new wires, plugs, tune, etc.), should potentially run low to mid 12's. That is a bench racers guess...
With him on this one. Obviously location affects pricing, but where Im at you can find a good running lt1 car thats in pretty good shape for about the same money, maybe faded paint but no body work. Guess it depends on what they ussually bring in your area. . . .


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