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05-14-2008, 02:26 PM
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Still on the First gen Camaro kick? The Second Gen is a MUCH better built vehicle with a MUCH better sub-frame.  |
I've been on the Camaro kick for several years now. It was always the plan, just haven't yet had the balls to pull the trigger.
It's about aesthetics for me. I love the look of the first gen. Besides, any first gen that I would buy would have been caged and tubbed out already, so I wouldn't worry about torsional rigidity. |
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05-14-2008, 10:40 PM
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What's the weight difference between your current car, and a 1st gen Camaro?
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05-15-2008, 02:02 AM
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Not sure, but the one's I've been looking at have all been around 2500lbs. My car now prob weighs 3000lbs, it's 3400lbs stock.
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05-15-2008, 10:25 AM
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Sorry to hear of the blown gaskets. What head gasket do you have? Seems weird, but the Camaro used to be a stepping stone up to a 'Vette. Now it's the other way around.
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05-15-2008, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by enkeivette
I've been on the Camaro kick for several years now. It was always the plan, just haven't yet had the balls to pull the trigger.
It's about aesthetics for me. I love the look of the first gen. Besides, any first gen that I would buy would have been caged and tubbed out already, so I wouldn't worry about torsional rigidity.
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You worry me. You want to get rid of the Vette for a Camaro. A First Gen to boot. Well, It's your life. 
Hell, some people have (after mucho bucks) been able to get the first Gens to turn. But if you're only going in a straight line you should be ok.
If you do get a first Gen. I'll be here to help. Gots all kinds of up grade parts here. 
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05-15-2008, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by big_G
Sorry to hear of the blown gaskets. What head gasket do you have? Seems weird, but the Camaro used to be a stepping stone up to a 'Vette. Now it's the other way around.
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I was running the ones AFR recommended, cheap crush ring Fel Pros, #1003. I'm thinking about using their MLS gaskets next time around, or maybe Cometic gaskets. With copper spray this time. I'm also thinking about taking my 9.4:1 down to 9:1.
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05-15-2008, 02:07 PM
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Tell me this doesn't do it for you guys. C'mon!
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05-15-2008, 02:16 PM
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I, Vettezuki
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Originally Posted by enkeivette
Tell me this doesn't do it for you guys. C'mon!
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Compensating for something are we? 
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05-15-2008, 02:37 PM
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Compensating for something are we? |
I read something kind of funny on dezertrangers.com the other day. A bunch of guys were teasing this kid for rolling his ranger, he writes back and says "It's not my fault.... I wasn't expecting my cock to shift in my pants that suddenly" Thought that was clever. |
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05-15-2008, 02:38 PM
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Honestly, I prefer the drivability and reliability of something like I have now as opposed to that.
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