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Old 12-08-2009, 07:35 AM   #1
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A strange thought popped into my head, I should buy a third gen

since I've never owned one before. So I starting thinking what would be a cool/fun/different third gen worth owning? Obviously the TTA would be the coolest, but that's a Firebird and I only buy Camaros so it would need to be a Camaro third gen. Hmmm, 1LE, B4C, 82 Indy Pace Car?
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Old 12-08-2009, 07:41 AM   #2
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Do it! 1LE's are basically the top performance cars but they don't look any different than any other IROC/Z28. How about just picking up a 91/92 and turn it into something custom?
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Old 12-08-2009, 07:46 AM   #3
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You only buy Camaro's so obviously going fast isn't your thing.....kidding.

I'd say a nice/clean 91-92 Z28 would be the ticket. It'd be a good base to start with. That car would be ripe for a LS1 swap, a trans of your choice and a 12-bolt. You'd be happy with that.
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Old 12-08-2009, 07:50 AM   #4
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Find out which year had the best towing capacity and go from there
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Old 12-08-2009, 08:03 AM   #5
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Go for it! Here is my $.02

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Old 12-08-2009, 09:28 AM   #6
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Old 12-08-2009, 09:43 AM   #7
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get a berlinetta and do a collab with ubg
you should just find the most reasonable in the best shape and go from there good luck
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Old 12-08-2009, 10:05 AM   #8
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Want a project 3rd gen?

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Old 12-08-2009, 10:38 AM   #9
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Want a project 3rd gen?

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I've got an LS1 for it.
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.

Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

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Old 12-08-2009, 12:10 PM   #10
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go with an iroc and put an ls1 in it!....was my dream car
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Old 12-08-2009, 12:25 PM   #11
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I think most of use want to see that car actually get finished...
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Old 12-08-2009, 12:30 PM   #12
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his or jeffs???
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Old 12-08-2009, 12:59 PM   #13
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How about just picking up a 91/92 and turn it into something custom?
i got just the car for you!
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Old 12-08-2009, 01:02 PM   #14
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Screw LS1s, everyone and their mother swaps them...

BBC or rotary swap.



I vote a black third gen, heavy tint, black wheels, lowered, and a nasty exhaust tone.
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Old 12-08-2009, 01:11 PM   #15
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Get a nice 3rd gen vert! I like the IROCs.

I would stay away from the early crossfire or cab'd cars! Look for a 88+ with TPI.
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Old 12-08-2009, 01:44 PM   #16
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Go for a TPI car! I never thought i'd like third gens but after having one and driving a couple I really do like them even the 6 cyl cars. Very cool cars for the time period and fun to drive since they corner so nice with little modification. Would make a nice daily driver
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Old 12-08-2009, 02:18 PM   #17
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Get a nice 3rd gen vert! I like the IROCs.

I would stay away from the early crossfire or cab'd cars! Look for a 88+ with TPI.




thats funny....i always stayed away from the Fuel Injected thirdgens. lg4 ftw...also makes swaps easier
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Old 12-08-2009, 02:42 PM   #18
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Wouldn't a TPI/TBI car make as swap easier because of fuel system?
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.

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Old 12-08-2009, 02:51 PM   #19
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3rd gens are funnnnnnnn
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Old 12-08-2009, 03:12 PM   #20
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Wouldn't a TPI/TBI car make as swap easier because of fuel system?




i meant for gen 1 swaps....i dont always mean ellis juans!

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Old 12-08-2009, 03:16 PM   #21
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I don't know that I want a project but something nice and clean to drive and enjoy.
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Old 12-08-2009, 03:49 PM   #23
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I've got an LS1 for it.
And a TPI
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Old 12-08-2009, 03:57 PM   #24
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Jeff, buy Bear's GTA and turn it into a Camaro. He isn't using it.
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.

Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

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Old 12-08-2009, 04:00 PM   #25
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Jeff, buy Bear's GTA and turn it into a Camaro. He isn't using it.
He doesnt want another project He just wants to drive it, and it isnt an automatic

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