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07-25-2008, 12:39 AM
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WHAAAh?
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Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
Ok,
Here is the deal, found a decently priced, 2002 Camaro Convertible with the LS1/t56 and when I was punching out my numbers ,I was thinking that I could get the Camaro for around $5000 more than what have have invested in my engine, accessories, wiring harness, intake, cam swap, ect ect ect (too many extras to list, already about $6000 into it) plus the price of my truck. Seeing as I would have another 3K invested to get V8 power to do the swap for me, that would put me even close to the price of the f-body Maybe Im just getting stir crazy and don't have enough time to work on my truck, but dang, its getting frustrating because I don't see the progress I thought I would at this point. The wife keeps getting on me about the $$$ spent on it, and plus there is always my real job......yay......... How else did you all get through it??? Ya know, hold the line, keep moving forward. On another note, if you talk me out of this I would have a complete performance rebuilt 2000 WS6 LS1 with EVERYTHINGneeded but the transmission to swap into an s10 for a cheap package deal...... NO NO>......stay the course. Oh well thanks for letting me vent!! Nate |
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07-25-2008, 01:02 AM
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Age: 30
Join Date: May 2004
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
Long story short- We decided to just buy my truck already finished so I wouldn't be spending all my time in the garage. Being with my wife is way more valuable than saying that I built it myself. So I sold my 5.3L/4L60E and my '98 S-10 and bought the '99 I have now. Last edited by SweetS10V8 : 07-25-2008 at 01:04 AM. |
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07-25-2008, 01:06 AM
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shifting gears
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
Build the truck. Sell to me. I want.
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07-25-2008, 01:19 AM
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WHAAAh?
Age: 26
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
thats kinda the boat im in now, i mean its nice to have a project, but time with my family is hard enough to come by as it is............ I have heard Scott does REALLY nice work wink wink nudge nudge, would you say it was a good option to go to him? As in was it worth the lil extra $$?? Nate |
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07-25-2008, 01:36 AM
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Age: 30
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
The truck is great, a guy I work with had Scott one built after he saw mine and I sent another guy to him too. I need some kickbacks..
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07-25-2008, 07:54 AM
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takes 2 balls in our game
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
GET the CAMARO.You wont regret it!!
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07-25-2008, 08:57 AM
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ls1 junkie
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
honestly i've had both trans am's and my s10. i just sold my s10 and im driving a 02 ws6 T56 car now. honestly i like driving the t/a better than the s10. But, the s10 was a lot of fun and turned a lot more heads than your typical f-body you pass everyday going to work...
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07-25-2008, 12:15 PM
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WHAAAh?
Age: 26
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
Yours was the Black X on ebay........right? Its a shame, i looked at that for a few days, that must have been tough to sell.
Nate |
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07-25-2008, 12:19 PM
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Registered User
Age: 21
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
yeah really, everyone can tell you how they feel about it, but in the end its your decision, what would make you happier, a fbody or a lsx s10? i love my S10, i wouldn't trade it for anything, but i'm a mini trucker to the bone. when i was 10 i wanted a s10xtreme. however, family comes first, thats the only advice i can offer! you can replace a car or truck but you can't replace the time spent with family and friends
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07-25-2008, 12:22 PM
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Need LSx swap.....
Age: 30
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
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07-25-2008, 04:48 PM
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ls1 on the works!!
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
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07-25-2008, 07:18 PM
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ls1 junkie
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
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07-25-2008, 10:56 PM
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Toy Fabricator
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
The S10 will turn more heads plus cheaper on insurance . You can always haul a little something in the truck too. The f-body will be fun to drive also but everybody has one. There is a broader market for the truck than the f-body also. Everybody likes ls conversions (even Ford guys). I would'nt argue with my wife over one though . Even if you win fight it will always be brought up. Why don't you buy the blue 1st gen on ebay ? Could be bought for $12k.
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07-25-2008, 11:13 PM
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STPSYDR
Age: 43
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
Wow, I must have a fantastic wife because she never gives me any grief over money spent on my truck or anything else, I've been saving for over a year for my LS-1 swap, I have about $3000, she seems like she genuinely wants me to have all the things that make me happy
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07-25-2008, 11:31 PM
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WHAAAh?
Age: 26
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
Had a heart to heart with the wife tonight and don't know if I am going to go with the Fbody but I think the S10 project is done if not at least on hold and and thus im going to try to sell my engine, Current Performance Wiring Harness, Accessories, Sandersons, but keeping some of the go fast goodies (LS6 Cam, Pushrods, Predator Tuner, Yella Terra Rockers/ flywheel, Spec Clutch)...........thanks for the comments, and especially you scott and sweetV8 I feel like you guys went through this stuff and know how much it sucks to be arguing with the wife, and she actually has been really good with it up until I mentioned going to TN to get it swapped (I want it done the right way and I know I don't have the time, tools, or know how to make it look like I want it) and the 3-4000 dollar paint job I want......but who can blame her........... At this point I will still keep the S10 as it was my College Truck and has plenty of memories plus I have a lot invested in it.
Anyone need a NEW HARNESS for an LS1/T-56?   Last edited by NateZQ8 : 07-25-2008 at 11:33 PM. |
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07-25-2008, 11:41 PM
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WHAAAh?
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
Here is the car I was looking at
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...&ca rdist=208 |
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07-25-2008, 11:54 PM
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RITALIN, IT LOVES ME!
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
clean........but i know how you feel...
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07-26-2008, 12:17 AM
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WHAAAh?
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
Yeah, I just saw your thread as well............sucks man. I would say with the full size your trying to get rid of its even worse cause that quad cab is prolly a nice driver
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07-26-2008, 12:04 PM
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Toy Fabricator
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
The camaro seems a little on the high side. Ls1tech usually has some good deals.
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07-26-2008, 12:07 PM
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Registered User
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
glad to hear you are keeping your truck!
i'm considering a ls1 swap or leaving it along and by a grand national. i've been wanting one forever. that camero is nice bro but your truck is way nicer! |
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07-26-2008, 04:18 PM
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WHAAAh?
Age: 26
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
That is unless you are coming out with an "affordable" LS2 colorado, hint hint nudge nudge????? Nate |
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07-26-2008, 06:05 PM
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Registered User
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
Wish you'd posted the harness sooner. I ordered the harness from Jared 6 weeks ago for my 6.0/T56 build. I'm interested in the accessories on the front of your ls1 if you'll seperate.
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07-26-2008, 07:40 PM
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
How much for the harness?
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07-26-2008, 08:45 PM
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WHAAAh?
Age: 26
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
Wow,
Lots of questions today, I hope I pmed all of you with questions and Im so glad that you guys might actually get to use these parts in your projects. I also think that Jerad should be helpful with any harness questions you have, especially as i have the build sheet. I have expanded my search to LS1tech, beautiful cars, but some of them are a bit beat up (Drag Cars ect) with a lot of Hi-Po parts!!! There is a black WS6 2001 that is just awesome but it has a few miles and its a T-Tops. I like your truck tooo SLEEPERs10, I think we have similar tastes (is that a GEN 4 valance???), and your right, I don't think I could part with the truck, just too much history....... Nate |
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07-26-2008, 09:00 PM
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
5 1/2 years later, its my summertime driver and I take it out to about 1 show a year and it always trophies. Added a cargo cover, sub, 9" ford with Traction bars and a rear sway bar and......... I have never had to repair anything associated with the swap. |
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07-26-2008, 09:09 PM
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Good Bye SonomaST
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
hate to see another LSx swap hit the shitter but thats how life works. that camaro is pricey for 72k miles, i would offer 9,000 and not go over 10,000. u should shop around and find a T/A, WS6, T56, vert, those are so badass. good luck with the hunt, and theres always later on to do a swap in the s10
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07-27-2008, 01:59 AM
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
It is a Gen 4 Valence. |
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07-27-2008, 02:00 PM
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STPSYDR
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
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07-27-2008, 02:09 PM
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
 Father's day is coming |
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07-27-2008, 06:43 PM
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WHAAAh?
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
Nate |
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07-27-2008, 08:16 PM
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Good Bye SonomaST
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Re: Talk me out of buying an F-body instead
i didnt say the motor, just the swap lol
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