what should i do?
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what should i do?
What should i do i have an 86 v6 camaro that i was going to make a v8.I alo have an v6 parts car camaro,but i can get my hands on a trans am v8 car that needs paint and a engine fer 300 rust free, the camaro project i have also needs paint.should i part out the camaros and buy the v8 trans am to save me the trouble and time? or should i keep the camaros?
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Car: 87 Vette
Engine: 355/195AFR/SR/219CAM/1.6
Transmission: TH700R4/Vigilante
Axle/Gears: D44/3.45
Re: what should i do?
sell everything
and buy a running V8 Trans am for 1000 or 1500
im sure you ll be happy with that choice!
and buy a running V8 Trans am for 1000 or 1500
im sure you ll be happy with that choice!
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Re: what should i do?
Ditch the Camaros, anything with a V6 is just a V6, you convert the engine to a V8 and it might help with the value but not an awful lot.
The Trans Am is a better car to start with by your description. Anything you can do to lower your work load is a step in the right direction. One thing to look at on ANY Firebird is the front fender just behind the headlight on the very top. When you open your hood typically on the Drivers side there is a crack that forms at the radiator support beam. The crack typically runs straight up from a factory weld spot about 1/2" back from the radiator support.
Buy the Trans Am, sell the Camaros, put the V8 into the Trans Am... Unless its a L69 car. then keep it all original.
John
The Trans Am is a better car to start with by your description. Anything you can do to lower your work load is a step in the right direction. One thing to look at on ANY Firebird is the front fender just behind the headlight on the very top. When you open your hood typically on the Drivers side there is a crack that forms at the radiator support beam. The crack typically runs straight up from a factory weld spot about 1/2" back from the radiator support.
Buy the Trans Am, sell the Camaros, put the V8 into the Trans Am... Unless its a L69 car. then keep it all original.
John