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Thread: Planing for my First Firebird
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09-08-2006, 01:33 PM #1Junior Member
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Planing for my First Firebird
Hi, All. I'm presently saving for my first Firebird (98-2002 model) and could use all the advise I can get. My plan is to try to find one relatively cheap, say $5 grand? Then either rebuild the existing LS1 or have a new motor built that will fit the engine bay. I plan to replace the stock transmission and replace with a heavy duty one, racing type. Also, replacing the rear end may become a necessity as well. From then out, send the car to the body shop and remove any noticeable rust and paint.
I really have no experience in this hobby and any advise along the way will be helpful. All I know is, what I want and I'm going to need to the save the necessary funds to do it. I don't want to do this half-ass.
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09-08-2006, 01:36 PM #2ArtistFormerlyKnownAsMac
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An LS1 for 5 grand? Maybe the 3800.. but around here... not a chance...
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Sold the other four f-bodies
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09-08-2006, 01:49 PM #3Member
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yea it will be hard to find a ls1 for that but if your redoin the tranny motor and suspension just get a v6 and build it up
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09-08-2006, 01:52 PM #4Junior Member
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Yeah, I thought about buying a v6. Will there be any consequences of the vehicle being titled as a v6 when it's a v8?
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09-09-2006, 04:07 AM #5Senior Member
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09-09-2006, 10:28 AM #6Member
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i wouldnt think so you may need to talk to your insurance company or just say fuck it and tell them its the 6 banger and get the lower rate
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