Meat Face Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 what's out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggieFries Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 what's out there? 1265955[/snapback] New or used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Face Posted January 15, 2006 Author Share Posted January 15, 2006 New or used? 1265960[/snapback] either....2000 or newer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 2000 or newer? Too many variables. Fast for cheap. Try the Dodge SRT-4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Camaro Z28, no contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Face Posted January 15, 2006 Author Share Posted January 15, 2006 yeah those are both fast. I can't believe that Dodge is 0-60 in under 6 seconds and 230 hp. geeeeez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Camaro Z28, no contest. 1266369[/snapback] I put a rear main seal in a 2000 Z28 last week and was pleasantly surprised by the power that car had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Camaro Z28, no contest. 1266369[/snapback] Don't claim to be an expert on these, but you get basically the same LS1 engine in my '98 Corvette (stock 345 HP). I believe the stock Z28 is (probably underrated) at just over 300 HP. Chevy didn't want to see the Camaro/Firebird outperform the Corvette. I believe traction control was an option and not standard on the Z28, but I'd highly recommend it. It'll get sideways on ya in an instant without it. My traction control has saved my ass more than a few times. Very easily modified to make more HP. Put a nice exhaust on it, Z06 cam, longtube headers, LS6 oil pump, K&N filter, change the gears to 3.73, etc and it's a monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Messiahs Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Don't claim to be an expert on these, but you get basically the same LS1 engine in my '98 Corvette (stock 345 HP). I believe the stock Z28 is (probably underrated) at just over 300 HP. Chevy didn't want to see the Camaro/Firebird outperform the Corvette. I believe traction control was an option and not standard on the Z28, but I'd highly recommend it. It'll get sideways on ya in an instant without it. My traction control has saved my ass more than a few times. Very easily modified to make more HP. Put a nice exhaust on it, Z06 cam, longtube headers, LS6 oil pump, K&N filter, change the gears to 3.73, etc and it's a monster. 1266445[/snapback] The Pontiac GTO also has the LS1 engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 The Pontiac GTO also has the LS1 engine 1266448[/snapback] I think thats a bit over the 20 grand limit though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Messiahs Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 I think thats a bit over the 20 grand limit though . 1266459[/snapback] I'm sure you can find a used one for less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 I'm sure you can find a used one for less. 1266482[/snapback] If so i'd be interested. Will have to check NADA for a value. I like the car and it should be quite gutsy with the LS1 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Messiahs Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Reason I speak of this is because I have a friend that paid cash for one around $15,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 (edited) If we're talking used cars... I'm not sure you can get it for 20k, but I believe that a 2004 Subaru WRX STi is the ticket if your are looking for a relatively inexpensive rocket ship. Pretty sure that its quicker than a Z28. Besides, a Z28 is a piece of lead designed around a huge engine. If you are only going to drive in a straight line and don't really care about braking, or handling, or the interior, I'm sure its a great car. Edited January 15, 2006 by Furd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 (edited) Besides, a Z28 is a piece of lead designed around a huge engine. If you are only going to drive in a straight line and don't really care about braking, or handling, or the interior, I'm sure its a great car. 1266520[/snapback] And the Suburu is a rice rocket that people will laugh at you for being gay driving...unless you're a 16-year old wigga. It's got the ghey. There's a guy that parks around me with one at my work's parking lot. I've wanted to bring in some novels and line them up across his massive ricer wing, but don't know him that well. Edited January 15, 2006 by TimC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 And the Suburu is a rice rocket that people will laugh at you for being gay driving...unless you're a 16-year old wigga. It's got the ghey. There's a guy that parks around me with one at my work's parking lot. I've wanted to bring in some novels and line them up across his massive ricer wing, but don't know him that well. 1266639[/snapback] And if you get in an accident have a better chance of walking again in the Subaru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Meat Face vs Furd and Randull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 And the Suburu is a rice rocket that people will laugh at you for being gay driving...unless you're a 16-year old wigga. It's got the ghey. 1266639[/snapback] I'm not that fond of them. But we're talking about speed, and that it has. The Z28 is a POS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Meat Face vs Furd and Randull 1266674[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 If you are only going to drive in a straight line and don't really care about braking, or handling, Wow.... you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. How many late model Z28's have you driven? The Z28 shares many common components with the Vette, they are a pure sports car, they are not made to be a caddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Wow.... you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. How many late model Z28's have you driven? The Z28 shares many common components with the Vette, they are a pure sports car, they are not made to be a caddy. 1266778[/snapback] One. 2000 I think, but I'm not sure. Mostly stock with some adjustments to the suspension and the brakes (a Brembo brake kit I think). It has good speed in the straightaway. But its big and heavy and doesn't handle all that well. Brakes were good, but these were modified. With stock suspension and brakes, I imagine that it would be pretty sloppy. It squeals around the track. I imagine they could have been sh*tty tires, but it was loud Its uncomfortable to drive. It has a long hood and as I recall, it was awkward looking out over the dash. I exaggerated when I said the it was a POS. It isn't. It was one of the better attempts at a sports car by an American car maker in the last 10 years. But I would disagree with you that its a pure sports car. Since I hate America, you gots to know I hate American cars (except the newer Corvettes.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBalla Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 A pinto falling off a cliff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Meat Face vs Furd and Randull 1266674[/snapback] TimC, how do you do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 One. 2000 I think, but I'm not sure. Mostly stock with some adjustments to the suspension and the brakes (a Brembo brake kit I think). It has good speed in the straightaway. But its big and heavy and doesn't handle all that well. Brakes were good, but these were modified. With stock suspension and brakes, I imagine that it would be pretty sloppy. It squeals around the track. I imagine they could have been sh*tty tires, but it was loud Its uncomfortable to drive. It has a long hood and as I recall, it was awkward looking out over the dash. I exaggerated when I said the it was a POS. It isn't. It was one of the better attempts at a sports car by an American car maker in the last 10 years. But I would disagree with you that its a pure sports car. Since I hate America, you gots to know I hate American cars (except the newer Corvettes.) 1266869[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckB Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 (edited) BTW I just have to say I had a 94 Z28 and loved it, big and heavy but enough engine to kick some tail, stock except for K&N filter. And I will be hitting the Dtown autoshow this week to check out the new one Edited January 15, 2006 by ChuckB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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