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Old 10-13-2005 | 06:43 PM
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Some one wants to swap his moded LT1 94 with my LS1 99. The diff. will be around $6700. His mods are (headers + y pipe + stock cat back + rocker +piston + cam + ratio 3.73 + cultch ram) maybe that are all. What do you think?
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Originally Posted by LS1SS4ever
Some one wants to swap his moded LT1 94 with my LS1 99. The diff. will be around $6700. His mods are (headers + y pipe + stock cat back + rocker +piston + cam + ratio 3.73 + cultch ram) maybe that are all. What do you think?
No. I think you would be losing in the end. . .
Old 10-13-2005 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1SS4ever
Some one wants to swap his moded LT1 94 with my LS1 99. The diff. will be around $6700. His mods are (headers + y pipe + stock cat back + rocker +piston + cam + ratio 3.73 + cultch ram) maybe that are all. What do you think?
He wants to trade cars? Well depends on what you want. Honestly if his car is better then yours, I would do it. A trade n some cash, If you dont plan on going crazy with your ls1 why not.

Make some cash off it and get a car thats faster anyways thats how, I look at it.
Old 10-13-2005 | 08:30 PM
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His car is clean but it needs to paint and clean the internal
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I wouldnt do it.
Old 10-13-2005 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1SS4ever
His car is clean but it needs to paint and clean the internal

Your car looks really good also. I wouldn't do it. . .
Old 10-13-2005 | 09:02 PM
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I have an LT1 but i'm swapping up for a reason... There is a reason why he wants your car... The LS1 has some huge advantages over the LT1. but your not just talking motor. Personally I think the late 4th gens also look better. Thats why I converted my car to one. I just wouldn't do it. I think you will be greatly disappointed...

Have you ever raced him?
Old 10-13-2005 | 09:05 PM
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bah do it!
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Right now, your car has a higher resell value on it. Even if the LT1 is worked on. . .it only sells for so much.
Old 10-14-2005 | 10:08 AM
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I wouldn't do, just keep what you have.
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I would do it, if the car had low miles and he gave you a lot of $$$. Other than that, it's not worth it. I say about 2500 on top of the trade. This is assuming his car is in perfect running condition. If not, don't do it. To me, it seems like a quick way to make some cash. I like the LT1 look, but the LS1 has more potential hands down...It really just depends on if you plan on modding the vehicle any more. Also, I would bet his car has worse gas mileage. (something else to think about)
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keep the ls1 esp if you plan on having only boltons, just like the old saying if it ain't broke don't fix it. if your ls1 is in good running condition why would you want to get rid of it?
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You would have to change your screen name too! lol

Don't trade
Old 10-14-2005 | 02:13 PM
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I have a 95 Z-28 I'll trade ya, I also had a 99Z-28. Be smart "KEEP" the 99. Never should let her trade it.
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You have to also remember the difference in the brake systems. I think the LS1 is a "safer" choice.
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guess it all depends on which would make YOU happier. Personally, id keep the LS1
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Originally Posted by LS1SS4ever
headers + y pipe + stock cat back + rocker +piston + cam + ratio 3.73 + cultch ram) maybe that are all
Who does headers and cam before catback?

That car's power is proabably severely crippled by backpressure.
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Didn't you just sell your LT1 for this LS1 you have now
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Keep your LS1!
Old 10-17-2005 | 04:24 AM
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Keep the LS1.
You WILL regret the trade.
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