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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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ok im at the point where im bored as hell with the car.

so i have 2 options

1. trade the car in/sell it (more than likely trade it in) for a high mileage SS for 8-9k i think my trade in would cover about 1/2 the SS's price.

2. swap in an LS1 or LS6

i like option 2 for right now. ill be one of few, and i can keep modding the car itself (stripes/rear end/front suspension) then on the other hand, insurance would be cheaper than on an SS under full coverage too.

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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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#2 Ultimate Sleeper Smackdown...

Then you can say "It's just an LT1..."
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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or option number 3 mod the crap outa the LT and woop some LS behind.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkKnightRider
or option number 3 mod the crap outa the LT and woop some LS behind.
that was my original plan, but im at full boltons minus tune, and im bored as hell. but im kind of moreso bored of the bodystyle.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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Don't expect much from a trade-in.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkKnightRider
or option number 3 mod the crap outa the LT and woop some LS behind.
you are biased. shut your mouth

jk!
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Revelation Z28
that was my original plan, but im at full boltons minus tune, and im bored as hell. but im kind of moreso bored of the bodystyle.
internals next.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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get a new car, its good to try something new. i feel like selling my car, thats if i can get 10g
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trade it in...and get an ls1
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
Don't expect much from a trade-in.
Also if you trade it in, trade me all of your bolt-on's for stockers for next to nothing.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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haha yea i have all my stock ****.

only things im keeping is my rear suspension and lid and hood if i do trade it in.

id still like to keep the car, theres nothing wrong with the body or paint except the usual front bumper rock chips. it would be cheaper to take out that small loan and do the swap over a couple weekends rather than paying a shitload over years on insurance.

and while the engine is out before going in ill add an MS4, patriot duals, ported and painted intake, LS6 oil pump, and the clutch.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Engine swap would do you good. Just make sure with get enought for a used 12 bolt or 9" too.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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if your gonna do the swap let me have your LT motor. then when im done building that and got it in my bird we can race.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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get an LS1 SS
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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hmmm. got a Heads, cam, and intake package for your LT if u r intrested.... PM me.... if u r gonna do a swap better off getting a whole new ride....
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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if i left the LS stock my 10 bolt would be up to the task since its been rebuilt/geared, but with the cam i dont think so haha. im gonna look for a 12 bolt or a new 3 channel 9" later on.

i was actually thinking about leaning the engine up, and putting it on an engine stand and keep it in my room as a display or actually something to throw shirts on

im not really interested in modding my engine anymore. 156k on it and its still strong as hell, but at that many miles and with a cam only itll probably die on me.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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just sell it for what you get put some down on an ss like you want, i am finding great deals right now
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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let me take that motor off your hands. i could use something to play with.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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let me know if you find a 98-99 SS T top anything but black M6 for 6-9k lol
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