Picking up my v6 in 2 weeks!

**mroby** · 07-16-2010, 06:07 PM

I'm excited. when I was 14 my dad had a 95 Z28 and I learned to drive in that sucker. Now I'm getting an 02 v6 and i'm stoked about it. I will admit that when I turned the key it didn't rumble and shake like the old LT1 used to, but I can live with that. I'm older now, more responsible, and gas and insurance is high so I welcome a v6.
I plan no engine mods, untill a few years down the road when I'll drop something in there, be it a built LT1 or insane LS6. But for now, I'mma just keep her clean.

**Smittro** · 07-16-2010, 06:22 PM

Nice!

**Knight** · 07-16-2010, 06:24 PM

Clean car man!

**dav-02ws6-m6** · 07-16-2010, 07:28 PM

congrats man nice looking ride, when i was younger and used to have my v6 it was a blast Enjoy...

**mroby** · 07-16-2010, 07:46 PM

Thank you. I'm very lucky to find her in such good shape. 108K on the clock but well maintained. owned by a man in his early 50's, one owner. 2 Months ago the fuel pump and filter was changed, as well as brakes, and rear shocks. and the 100K tune up was done

**mroby** · 07-16-2010, 07:55 PM

Heres one for the ladies!

**basballny2** · 07-16-2010, 09:55 PM

congrats! but a v6 will get worse gas mileage than a 6 speed v8

congrats either way

**Schmalgar** · 07-16-2010, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by basballny2

congrats! but a v6 will get worse gas mileage than a 6 speed v8

congrats either way

Yeah I got 30mpg highway on my old 98 TA m6...

But it's all good. Congrats! I loooooove black sports cars. Looks great, enjoy it!

**mroby** · 07-16-2010, 10:19 PM

What kind of milage does the stock V6 average?

**mroby** · 07-16-2010, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by Schmalgar

Yeah I got 30mpg highway on my old 98 TA m6...

But it's all good. Congrats! I loooooove black sports cars. Looks great, enjoy it!

Thanks
Yeah, the black looks sooo sweet. I'm going to have to get some Zaino brothers to being the ultimate shine back. The paints not faded but it can always be better.

**mroby** · 07-16-2010, 10:22 PM

I've got another thread in the v6 forum discussing my future plans for the car.

**Smittro** · 07-16-2010, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by basballny2

congrats! but a v6 will get worse gas mileage than a 6 speed v8

congrats either way

This is true

I get roughly 300 mi. out of a tank of premium.

**mroby** · 07-16-2010, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by Smittro

This is true

I get roughly 300 mi. out of a tank of premium.

Thats about 20 mpg, I can live with that.

Side note Smittro I've been checking out your TT build, its going to be sick. Coming from the 12.5 second import world I can appreciate a good turbo. The sound of a BOV gives me wood. I cant wait to see when you finish it.

**67CamaroRSSS** · 07-16-2010, 11:17 PM

You need to polish those headlamp covers.

And my 98 has 181,xxx on it and it runs just fine. Properly taken care of these cars last a long time.

**mroby** · 07-16-2010, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by 67CamaroRSSS

You need to polish those headlamp covers.

And my 98 has 181,xxx on it and it runs just fine. Properly taken care of these cars last a long time.

I definitely will have them shining, it will be first off the bat.

Cool,on the long life. The guy I've bought it from have been using synthetic for most of the cars life.

**Smittro** · 07-17-2010, 04:44 AM

Originally Posted by mroby

Thats about 20 mpg, I can live with that.

Side note Smittro I've been checking out your TT build, its going to be sick. Coming from the 12.5 second import world I can appreciate a good turbo. The sound of a BOV gives me wood. I cant wait to see when you finish it.

Thanks, it's been a long prosess but getting there.. Between work, home, and being a dad, making parts due to the lack of any after/market for the engine things have been comming along as it were..

**mroby** · 07-26-2010, 07:53 AM

can't wait! getting the car either thursday or friday.

**shady milkman** · 07-26-2010, 10:35 AM

i dont know why you would drop a lt1 into a 02..that would be pointless. as would dropping any motor into it. when that time comes just buy a z28 or ss or a t/a or ws6 and be on your way...im happy for your purchase but imho you should have got a v8.

**mroby** · 07-26-2010, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

i dont know why you would drop a lt1 into a 02..that would be pointless. as would dropping any motor into it. when that time comes just buy a z28 or ss or a t/a or ws6 and be on your way...im happy for your purchase but imho you should have got a v8.

My truck crapped out, I had $4000 in the bank, found the v6 for 4K. It was either that or a civic. I think I made the better choice.
As for the LT1, I'm familiar with that motor and what i can do.
I'm liking a stroked 383, but that ain't going to be till the v6 dies, by then I'll probably have a new truck or something and the camaro isn't going to be my DD anymore.