Work to be done
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From: Canada, Manitoba
Car: 1982 Berlinetta Camaro
Engine: 2.8 Litre
Transmission: not sure/tubro hydramatic 208?
Axle/Gears: not sure
Work to be done
Hey i was just wondering what sort of little things i could, or should start doing to my car, its not exactly in great shape right now, and its kind of a project car. Funds are a little limited so please keep that in mind, but im just sort of wondering where to start, got mechanics in the family to help, but i was hoping to get some input on here. 1982 2.8l camaro. thanks for any suggestions.
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Big liability. Don't bother upgrading anything there.
What isn't in great shape about it?
Some things will help regardless. Subframe connectors will help any 3rd gen. As will poly suspension bushings. You could also upgrade swaybars. You could also do a posi in the rear end.
Anything else would involve substantial engine upgrades. Not something to tackle with a very limited budget.
What isn't in great shape about it?
Some things will help regardless. Subframe connectors will help any 3rd gen. As will poly suspension bushings. You could also upgrade swaybars. You could also do a posi in the rear end.
Anything else would involve substantial engine upgrades. Not something to tackle with a very limited budget.
Not much you can do with that motor. I would start as he suggested and when more funds are available, engine swap. Thread Starter
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Car: 1982 Berlinetta Camaro
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Axle/Gears: not sure
okay then well i bought the car for 2700 and the body probably needs about atleast 1500 worth of work, so should i just junk the car and get a new one intime with a better engine in it?
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Pretty much. In the long run it'd be cheaper to modify one that already has a decent sized engine in it.
$2700???? Ouch.
$2700???? Ouch.
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Problem is, nobody else will pay $2700 for it. That's about a $1200 car, TOPS, in perfect shape.
I SURE AS HELL wouldn't put $1500 MORE into it. Reason being, it will STILL only be a $1200 car. That's a classic example of the "sunk cost" economic fallacy. Don't throw good money after bad.
Don't just junk it; that's basically the same as opening your wallet, taking out $2700, and setting it on fire. Not the best plan either.
Sell it. Get back out of it whatever you can. Take the money and get a better car. Chalk it up to experience; and when you buy the next car, get a NICE car at the top of the line in good shape that doesn't need body work, instead of paying top-of-the-line dollar for a bottom-level one that's trashed. For $2700 you can get a much newer car with MUCH better options.
I SURE AS HELL wouldn't put $1500 MORE into it. Reason being, it will STILL only be a $1200 car. That's a classic example of the "sunk cost" economic fallacy. Don't throw good money after bad.
Don't just junk it; that's basically the same as opening your wallet, taking out $2700, and setting it on fire. Not the best plan either.
Sell it. Get back out of it whatever you can. Take the money and get a better car. Chalk it up to experience; and when you buy the next car, get a NICE car at the top of the line in good shape that doesn't need body work, instead of paying top-of-the-line dollar for a bottom-level one that's trashed. For $2700 you can get a much newer car with MUCH better options.
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