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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 09:54 PM
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Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 10:12 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

Are My Eyes Deceiving Me Or Did The Wheels Magically Change In Pic #8 Lol.
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 10:17 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

I agree with you. Especially since I probably put something on that car..lol I too would love to snag a sport coupe..especially with the V8.
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 11:30 PM
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Needs more A/C.
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 11:45 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

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Needs more A/C.

...and more clutch pedal.....
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Old Dec 11, 2018 | 11:50 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

Also needs more model year 85 or 87. Those hatch lights are terrible.
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Old Dec 12, 2018 | 10:24 AM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

That looks exactly like my old 86! ....it was a 2.8 T5, but visually......exact!
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Old Dec 12, 2018 | 12:32 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

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That looks exactly like my old 86! ....it was a 2.8 T5, but visually......exact!
And that's why it'd be killer with a snarlin' V8 with a super quiet exhaust, T56, and 4.10 gears.
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Old Dec 12, 2018 | 02:01 PM
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Even with a snarlin v8, super quiet exhaust, T56, and 4.10 gears...its still UGLY AF!
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Old Dec 12, 2018 | 08:07 PM
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I think the Coupes look awesome. I am still looking for an 85 or 87 Dark Blue one with a V8. A copy of my first thirdgen.
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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 08:39 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

And that's why it'd be killer with a snarlin' V8 with a super quiet exhaust, T56, and 4.10 gears.
OOOHHHHH man, don't tempt me! ....the various iterations that have run through my head over the years would make a normal person's head pop! -to you guys it'd just seem normal.
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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 08:58 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

I like SC’s too.. you never see them..

a T-5 would be fun..
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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 09:31 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

My last one was a T5, but also a 2.8 with a carburetor... I've always wanted to do a Sport Coupe as a half Pro-Street car. Lots of cubic inches, roots blower, slicks and skinnies. Something like the most mundane Camaro ever to leave Van Nuys, that pops wheelies when the light turns green. You know, for quick trips to the grocery store, and quiet Sunday afternoons.

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Old Dec 18, 2018 | 04:19 AM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

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I like SC’s too.. you never see them..

a T-5 would be fun..
Hi there,
I can tell you from personal experience, a V6 T5 is fun! I did a little work on the engine - headers, bigger exhaust, opened up the airbox, new fuel injectors and EGR and smog pump delete - and it really woke up that little engine! It squirts thru traffic like crap thru a goose. Cheap thrills. I can see why Chevy sold nearly 90,000 of them every year - they were fun cars!
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Old Dec 18, 2018 | 04:58 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

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Even with a snarlin v8, super quiet exhaust, T56, and 4.10 gears...its still UGLY AF!
I could make that car so cool that you'll ache for it. But it would take too much money.
And a color change inside and outside!
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Old Dec 19, 2018 | 01:04 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

nothing could make it cool the color is the only plus.
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Old Dec 19, 2018 | 03:11 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

nothing could make it cool
OUCH! BETRAYED!!!! ....my 11 year old has taught me how to communicate entirely with GIFs.
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Old Dec 19, 2018 | 03:25 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

Originally Posted by dmccain
nothing could make it cool the color is the only plus.
I'll 2nd that
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Old Dec 19, 2018 | 05:01 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

Haters! The Musical!
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Old Dec 19, 2018 | 05:04 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

Originally Posted by Drew
Haters! The Musical!
No, not Haters..... just dislikers
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Old Dec 19, 2018 | 10:30 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

I like this one in particular.

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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 09:42 AM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

I do like yours skinny z and I do understand some people like these just like some people like the Mustang LXs because they are simpler and lighter and understated. They make awesome sleeper hotrods but the one posted up is really nice enough id hate to strip her down and you would have a fortune in it.
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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 10:35 AM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

I always thought it was interesting that Chevy didn't have a "Formula" like version on the Camaro. An Iroc in an SC package. I'm sure it was discussed, and I'm sure there was a reason, but just from OUR point of view in 2018, it's interesting to think about what it would've looked like. I suppose Skinny Z's is pretty close from an appearance point of view.
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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 07:48 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

Originally Posted by Abubaca
I always thought it was interesting that Chevy didn't have a "Formula" like version on the Camaro. .
What was the Formula exactly? I'll admit I'm not up to speed on the Pontiac version of the 3rd gen despite having had an 86 TA. That was a carbed 305, T5, BW 3:70 with T-tops.
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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 08:09 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

Formula? All the good stuff in the basic body with a couple flares. Standard V8, with the 350 optional. Standard 16" wheels with speed rated rubber, WS6/FE2 suspension Standard. Special hood, spoiler, and decals to let the riff-raff know. Good stuff.

Always felt these cars without GFX channel the curvy 60's and 70's Muscle Car look into the thirdgen styling. It's a throwback to a simpler time when plastic embellishments, bulging muscles and Bat-suit nipples were unnecessary.
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

Originally Posted by Drew
Formula? All the good stuff in the basic body with a couple flares. Standard V8, with the 350 optional. Standard 16" wheels with speed rated rubber, WS6/FE2 suspension Standard. Special hood, spoiler, and decals to let the riff-raff know. Good stuff.

Always felt these cars without GFX channel the curvy 60's and 70's Muscle Car look into the thirdgen styling. It's a throwback to a simpler time when plastic embellishments, bulging muscles and Bat-suit nipples were unnecessary.
As always, very well said Drew !!
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Old Dec 23, 2018 | 05:19 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

I like the LOOK of the body without ground effects, and obvious I like it with them too.

But REALLY bothered me how you could see the damn exhaust hanging down on the Formula.
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Old Jan 6, 2019 | 09:32 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

This 85 F41 LG4 V8 Sport Coupe looks great! Only $3,900 and 46k mikes. Unqiue color and interior

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...788502928.html

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Old Jan 6, 2019 | 11:59 PM
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

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This 85 F41 LG4 V8 Sport Coupe looks great! Only $3,900 and 46k mikes. Unqiue color and interior

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...788502928.html

Very cool.....and cheap!
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Re: Yes, I'm on a SC kick...

Originally Posted by Drew
Formula? All the good stuff in the basic body with a couple flares. Standard V8, with the 350 optional. Standard 16" wheels with speed rated rubber, WS6/FE2 suspension Standard. Special hood, spoiler, and decals to let the riff-raff know. Good stuff.

Always felt these cars without GFX channel the curvy 60's and 70's Muscle Car look into the thirdgen styling. It's a throwback to a simpler time when plastic embellishments, bulging muscles and Bat-suit nipples were unnecessary.
You nailed it, Bat-suit nipples...
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