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Old May 1, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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No, it's not. There are numerous parts that are in the motor of a Vette that are different from a motor in a Fbody. So, with your thinking back in the 70s, a Chevelle had a vette motor? And the same went for most of the engine made during the 70s? Or should I say a Nascar motor, since most of the motors were developed for nascar in some way.

An no I don't tell people that my car has a vette motor. Because I think it's a ignorant statement. The motor in my car has never been in a vette, so it was never intended for a vette, therefore it's not a vette motor, it's a fbody motor. Simple as that.
Dude.. its the same fricken engine. A ls1 is a ls1, deal with it.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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I like mine and get alot of compliments. A part of me wishes i got chrome, but either way
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Old May 1, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Black_Z28
No, it's not. There are numerous parts that are in the motor of a Vette that are different from a motor in a Fbody. So, with your thinking back in the 70s, a Chevelle had a vette motor? And the same went for most of the engine made during the 70s? Or should I say a Nascar motor, since most of the motors were developed for nascar in some way.

An no I don't tell people that my car has a vette motor. Because I think it's a ignorant statement. The motor in my car has never been in a vette, so it was never intended for a vette, therefore it's not a vette motor, it's a fbody motor. Simple as that.

An LS1 is an LS1 is an LS1. It might have a slightly different cam, but it's still an LS1.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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What's wrong with c5 z06 wheels on a trans am?
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Old May 1, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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I have the polished C6's and love em,



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Old May 1, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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For some reason my pics wont work, but here is a link

http://pixpipeline.com/d/3cb609d4a4bb.jpg
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Old May 1, 2009 | 03:40 PM
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Wow! You got some stupid friends lol Those wheels look great on both Camaros & Trans Am. Just tell them to take the Vette Wheels off there Camaro's, its not a Vette so it looks stupid too lol That should kind of fire them up or shut them up in a way.

And as for the whole engine crap im reading. Just call it wtf it is...if you got the LS1, then call an LS1. If its an LT1, then call a LT1. If you gotta LS2. Call it an LS2...It dont matter what car your driving, if thats the engine you got in it. Call it what it is...

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Old May 1, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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Well those particular wheels I say nay, if you get c5z's you gotta get 18"s or it just wont look right. Tell him to put the stockers back on esp. if its a true ws6. Oh and those pin stripes gotta go. This is a car your considering buying right, or is that just an example of the wheels you wanted?
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Old May 1, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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yeah it's the one I am considering, I'll probably see if I can get it cheaper if he puts the stocks back on, he says the paint is starting to show it's age. So I will probably get rid of the stripes if I put a new coat on.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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Sounds like a plan; good luck on the purchase man.
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