My Ride, (New Ride)

**SHines-IT** · 11-14-2009, 05:25 PM

I just bought a 93 Corvette, $5,500. I don't think I done bad.

The Vette is so much more comfortable on the high way, handles better. May not be as fast as an LS1, but it's a better car. But I don't think I got a bad deal, it's been repainted yes... It's not the original color. Originally it was black, it's Corvette Yellow now, that I like. They did not paint the door jams. But the paint is in good shape, just needs a buff. Interior is in great shape. I could not find any signs of a wreck, rides as straight as it can be at 70 MPH. Everything is straight, underneath and visble. Runs really good, smooth. Will need new tires within the year. But for the price can't complain to much. I was more impressed by how many mile per gallon I got. I averaged 31 MPg's all the way here. On 95 when I got clean air behind the truck, I seen 39-44 MPg's for about 5 mins. It's a Prius! I like it, and Autocheck is clean, nothing wrong with it, no accident history.

Only has 115,000 miles, witch is not bad for a 93. My guess it was repainted due to sitting in the FL sun for so long... Painted it because it was faded. That's what they told me and I can understand that, happens down here allot. Lots of cars 10+ years old get painted here. His wife did not like black, and had a hell of a time keeping it clean. So they painted it Corvette Yellow, witch I love.

I have some feature ideas for it. I really want some black ZR-1's. You know the white stripe on the Grand Sport? Well, I want a black one on the Vette. Some engine modes, etc etc.

Also, keep in mind the camera settings where off... So the Yellow looks a bit pale.

I know I said I was going to get a truck, but Wheelie made a point... I should get something I can pay off, and if business does great then get a low millage diesel. Well, I decided to stick around our airport, where our hanger is. I can just pull the airplane in there and clean the ones around there and that comes in. If it does well, then invest in a truck. Then expand to near by airports... Besides, I think I may be more busy at the car lot...

**justinmc978** · 11-14-2009, 05:38 PM

too cool man! enjoy it! i love the yellow too!

get those black zr1s FTW, you made a good decision on that car!

**pajeff02** · 11-14-2009, 05:40 PM

Looks pretty clean for the miles and the re-paint looks good. Enjoy your new ride.

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 11-14-2009, 05:41 PM

badass...first year for the LT1 or was it the 92's?

**ss~zoso~ss** · 11-14-2009, 05:41 PM

if that yellow one is the one u got for under 6k you got a HELLUVA DEAL!! very nice and clean car man!

**cammed goat** · 11-14-2009, 05:41 PM

That interior is clean!!! Nice lookin C4 ya got.

**Blown Interceptor** · 11-14-2009, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by pajeff02

Looks pretty clean for the miles and the re-paint looks good. Enjoy your new ride.

Just what I was thinking...enjoy!

**SHines-IT** · 11-14-2009, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

That interior is clean!!! Nice lookin C4 ya got.

Some nasty stuff on the ceiling, got most of it off. IDK what it was... Still cleaning it, mom needs to put new headliner up. She said bring it buy the shop next week, pull the roof off and she will do it real fast.

**wheeliE-maxx** · 11-14-2009, 05:44 PM

Glad I could help in a way, figured being stuck with a tank wouldn't be fun if you weren't using it to work. Hand calculated fuel mileage? What does it have, a 2.73 center section? My mom's '94 t/a 6-speed was just as efficient as our previous '00 t/a 6-speed. Both got above epa estimates. As effiecient, but not near as fast as an lsx motor. Big compression+low rpm makes for a fast efficient car. Trying to get as much compression as possible on pump out of the Fomula and c10, whatever route we go with either of them. Plus the torque from that is fun

**NeedsaZ06** · 11-14-2009, 05:45 PM

nice pick-up for that $

I have grown to like the C4's and with the right wheels and some mods under the hood im sure one will run.

**SHines-IT** · 11-14-2009, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by ss~zoso~ss

if that yellow one is the one u got for under 6k you got a HELLUVA DEAL!! very nice and clean car man!

Yep, the black 88 is my stepdad's he bought for $3,000.

Originally Posted by SeVeReDiStOrTiOn

badass...first year for the LT1 or was it the 92's?

92, yep. So mind is the second year for it.

BTW, I have spare LT1 engines, lol.

**SHines-IT** · 11-14-2009, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by wheeliE-maxx

Glad I could help in a way, figured being stuck with a tank wouldn't be fun if you weren't using it to work. Hand calculated fuel mileage? What does it have, a 2.73 center section? My mom's '94 t/a 6-speed was just as efficient as our previous '00 t/a 6-speed. Both got above epa estimates. As effiecient, but not near as fast as an lsx motor. Big compression+low rpm makes for a fast efficient car. Trying to get as much compression as possible on pump out of the Fomula and c10, whatever route we go with either of them. Plus the torque from that is fun

Nope, on board computer. Will Calculate it by hand on a road trip latter.

**cammed goat** · 11-14-2009, 05:48 PM

You could prob find some LT-4 upgrades for cheap if you do any performance mods.

**SHines-IT** · 11-14-2009, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

You could prob find some LT-4 upgrades for cheap if you do any performance mods.

There's one in the garage. 383 Strocker, with LT-4 hot cam and aluminum heads... I want to go a different route.

**wheeliE-maxx** · 11-14-2009, 05:52 PM

To be different yet easier to do you could get some lt specific heads with a better valve angle than the stock 23 degrees. This will take the advantage of an ls away (other than the lack of opti-shit ignition) and you have reverse flow cooling for huge compression numbers on straight pump

**SHines-IT** · 11-14-2009, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by wheeliE-maxx

To be different yet easier to do you could get some lt specific heads with a better valve angle than the stock 23 degrees. This will take the advantage of an ls away (other than the lack of opti-shit ignition) and you have reverse flow cooling for huge compression numbers on straight pump

What I was really thinking... Bore and stroke still, with a mild cam... But kinda want to try F/I. But sure I will end up H/C, because I love that sound.

**SHines-IT** · 11-14-2009, 05:57 PM

Oh, just one more car to add to our every growing list...

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124734

**wheeliE-maxx** · 11-14-2009, 05:59 PM

Yeah, shallower valve angles let you flow more without losing as much port velocity (torque) to bigger ports... Maybe i'm talking out my ass, but that's the way I understand it.

**justinmc978** · 11-14-2009, 06:03 PM

man this really making me want to buy a c4 convertible

**310stanger** · 11-14-2009, 06:27 PM

some trickflow heads, lt4 manifold, cam and headers and that car will haul ass. They are pretty quick stock to be honest. You did good on this one if it runs perfect. MUCH MUCH MUCH better then that black car.