Ok so i recived an email from another 3rdgen member about a possible trade for my 67 camaro for a 87 gta that is slightly modded adn was wondering if anyone could tell me abotu how fast you think this car is

Its a 87 gta 5.7tpi 700r4 with a mild shift kit

The engine has a SLP 160* thermostat, SLP headers, high flow cat and SLP cat back exhaust, It also has SLP cold air induction, tpi throttle body airfoil, SLP siamesed runners and a manual fan switch

What do you think?

 

14.0 @ 98 ?

 

:werd:

 

what do you think i would ahve to do to get into the 12s with this car?

 

Why would you trade your 67 camaro away for the 87? Is there something wrong with it? I am looking for a first gen to buy.

 

don't be stupid 1st gen are wayyy more collectable, moddedable in every aspect than 3rdgen.

If you get rid of that 67 we should ban you on grounds of you being retarded

 

If you get rid of that 67 we should ban you on grounds of you being retarded


:werd:

 

i would keep the 67


that 87 GTA should do 14.3's at 97-98ish. i have practically the same mods on mine except with some suspension work and 2800 stall and i am doing 13.9's. LOL

 

i think the 1st gen has no drive train..

 

Pretty much replace or upgrade everything. The tranny isn't going to like it and there i now way TPI, will make it there. Or big power adders, but the tranny and rear won't like that much either.

 

the reson im trading my 67 is because i cant afford to build it and it needs quite a bit of work its a extremly good solid body but first gens are costly for a 17 year old kid to build

 

I'd still keep it, 20 years from now you'll be glad you did. Hell, 10 years from now you'll be glad you did. Trust me You're only 17, you've got tons of time to put into a '67 and they're only getting more collectable every day.

 

Like I said...I am interested. How much you want for it? I dont care how much work it needs.

 

A good condition first gen even without an drivetrain is worth a lot more than that 3rd gen.

:no: Don't get rid of it! You would regret it latter on.

 

Liek i said i cant afford to build the car right now and i liek 3rd gens just as much as first gens and they are so much affordable to build im tryin to get one put together for the spring of my senior year and to drive to prom and whatnot. in 10-20 years ill be able to afford to build a first gen im not very intersted in value at all i jus want to have what i want to have and how i want it. But untill i sell/trade my 67 im stuck driving this which is kinda hard to pick up the ladies in

 

what do you mean? that car is super sweet.

 

haha if only. Still trying to decide if i got this car i would have some money pretty soon to get some stuff done before spring. Ima throw a new paint job on it and do some engine mods. What do you think the first things i should do to the motor are? I like carbed motors alot more but i think that im gonna stick with a fuel injection setup what are the first things i should do? Can you still use normal aftermarket heads on these motors say if i wanted to put soem trick flow heads on it or somehting?

 

Don`t you mean "stuck driving this witch"

Ya, I seen the picture of it you posted, looks like it needs everything cept,

1. roof panel

2. firewall

3. subframe

4. spare tires

I`d take the gta if it were at least an 8 outta 10 car, but you will regret getting rid of that first gen one day

 

I'll take a stab: If you like the TPI
Drag Radials
LPE 74211 Camshaft
Ported intake and plenum
Aftermarket runners (LPE, AS&M)
Better heads (Upgraded Vortecs with Vortec manifold; AFR 180s; Canfields, Ported 083s (which come on the car), etc. Normal aftermarket heads work)
Stall converter to match camshaft

If the rear and trans. hold, and it's all "tuned" well, you should be doing solid 12s.

Just one option. There are others. More possibilities if you swap intakes for Holley Stealth Ram, LT1 conversion, Mini-Ram, etc.)

 

can you put normal aftermarket aluminim 350 heads on thse motors? or do tpi cars require certin heads?

 

Yes.
There are some minor issues with the intake bolt "slots" and perimeter bolt versus center bolt valve covers, but other than that any Gen I small block head should bolt right on to your short block with no problems. I don't recall any other issues.

 

im debating on if i get the car i should stick with tpi or go to carb. but since i dont even have the car yet i think ill wait to decide all this. Thanks for all the help guys:hail:

 

It's up to you, BUT YOU WILL REGRET SELLING THE FIRST GEN!

 

Keep the camaro save up a couple grand and by a decent 3rd gen theyre not very hard to come by i got my 89 gta 1 owner 67,000 original miles for under 3 grand, i did look around constantly for about 5-6 months but it was worth the wait.
DONT TRADE THE CAMARO THESE GUYS ARE RIGHT YOU WILL REGRET IT AND MAY NEVER HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY AT ANOTHER ONE IN THE FUTURE.