What would you do with $2000???
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What would you do with $2000???
Within the next few weeks I'll be buying a C3, probably a mid-late 70's model with the stock L82 :).
I eventually want a high horsepower fuel injected daily driver - I've been told that a TPI setup and L82 build-up is cheaper and more productive than an LT1 swap.Concentrating solely on performance - if you had $2000 to spend what would you buy and why?
I eventually want a high horsepower fuel injected daily driver - I've been told that a TPI setup and L82 build-up is cheaper and more productive than an LT1 swap.Concentrating solely on performance - if you had $2000 to spend what would you buy and why?
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Re: What would you do with $2000??? (RaC3R)
I have to assume you are a 'roll your own' kind of guy, like myself....
and can doyour own wiring/computer install, top end mechanicals, etc...
and maybe can change the tranny to an O/drive unit....
those are the main things to do to improve performance and fuel economy...
the injection alone is certainly worth the troubles, the o/drive is maybe not depending on amount/type of driving....
GENE
and can doyour own wiring/computer install, top end mechanicals, etc...
and maybe can change the tranny to an O/drive unit....
those are the main things to do to improve performance and fuel economy...
the injection alone is certainly worth the troubles, the o/drive is maybe not depending on amount/type of driving....
GENE
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Re: What would you do with $2000??? (mrvette)
I have to assume you are a 'roll your own' kind of guy, like myself....
and can doyour own wiring/computer install, top end mechanicals, etc...
and maybe can change the tranny to an O/drive unit....
and can doyour own wiring/computer install, top end mechanicals, etc...
and maybe can change the tranny to an O/drive unit....
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Re: What would you do with $2000??? (RaC3R)
If i had an extra 2K I'd send it to LARS for all of the help he has given the forum guys. :lol: :jester :jester :jester :jester :jester :jester
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Re: What would you do with $2000??? (RaC3R)
2000 eh!
Well if my engine wasn't built for the performance I wanted it would all go there.
But for me since I just finished the rebuild. I would purchase an Edelbrock fuel injection system and have a hot rod with good manners.
Well if my engine wasn't built for the performance I wanted it would all go there.
But for me since I just finished the rebuild. I would purchase an Edelbrock fuel injection system and have a hot rod with good manners.
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Re: What would you do with $2000??? (RaC3R)
Sorry, but if I had an extra $2000 and was buying an old Vette, I save the money to fix all the little things that need to be fixed first. We bought a '79 a few years back. Burned thru 2k very quickily. Still have the car and love it.
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Re: What would you do with $2000??? (999)
I'd buy a Scat stroker crank and 64cc aluminum heads for my 350 rebuild.
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Re: What would you do with $2000??? (Silvr77)
Carb, intake, heads, headers, and if any cash was left... lots of RUM :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
what he said....except the RUM....(yuck)...actually I just redid my upper half of my engine...see my SIG for details and pictures.
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Re: What would you do with $2000??? (RaC3R)
Assuming my wife doesn't continue to encourage me to seel for a more spacious car to transport the triplets plus 2 more
I would use the $2000.00 for mid - 60s sidepipes and headers for my '77. :D
I would use the $2000.00 for mid - 60s sidepipes and headers for my '77. :D
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Re: What would you do with $2000??? (RaC3R)
Installed overdrive, 3.70 gears, and hooker sidepipes. I think I could do it for $2000.00. I already have the tranny!
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Re: What would you do with $2000??? (RaC3R)
I agree, hold onto it for a few months and see what breaks. It would *really* suck to buy some killer heads, fuel injection, etc, and then be sidelined a week later if the radiator goes or a caliper develops a leak and you need to redo whole brake system. :)
-terry
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Re: What would you do with $2000??? (RaC3R)
I would go with a dual exhaust and a fiberglass rear leaf sprng first. But most importantly, I would leave some of that money in the bank just in case something goes wrong with the car. I have ha my79 for ten years, and do know that it is important to make sure the car has all the mechanicals (brakes, transmission, rag-joint, halfshafts,shims, etc.. in good shape before you start thinking about performance upgrades or cosmetic upgrades.
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Re: What would you do with $2000??? (Silvr77)
Cruise with the "General" but sail with the "Captain". Morgan that is!!!
"Set sail with Captain Morgan, and never leave dry land..." :cheers:
I would work on "refreshing" my rear suspension: Trailing arms, rear spring, shocks, u-joints, rear end.
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Re: What would you do with $2000??? (Silvr77)
what he said....except the RUM....(yuck)...
Cruise with the "General" but sail with the "Captain". Morgan that is!!!
Cruise with the "General" but sail with the "Captain". Morgan that is!!!
(I am a non-drinker so a sip would intoxicate me...errr...maybe not...i weigh in at 200 pounds of beef.... :yesnod: I workout too much to drink) :D
back to the original question.....if after you waited all looks good...
and you still want more performance out of the ENGINE...not the car...
do cam,heads,intake,exhaust...using all of the $2000....
if you want to launch out of hole and like the engine as is
then get gears and exhaust and a higher stall and have $1000 left over for maybe some heads or interior work....
if you want better gas mileage and better out of the hole !
then put in an overdrive tranny and better gears...for all of the $2000
if everything falls apart after a month of driving it....then get a loan,
cause the $2000 aint enough to fix it all !!! :eek:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: What would you do with $2000??? (Lohkay)
Gotta agree w/999 & terryrudy.....make SURE the thing is safe first, cause you can easily suck up $2K if it isnt. If all is well, then have at it. All ya gotta do is let your wallet/seat of pants ratio be your guide...... :jester