Major Dilemma on My Hands

[RyanAndyBob]

The moment I purchased my car I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. It has been my dream to make my vision a reality, and nothing would make me happier. What I didn’t know was how much it would cost me to do. Back then I was a waiter making 2.15 an hour + tips. Now I am a returns administrator making 12.55/hr. Let me lay this out for you in 2 categories. What I want to add, what I have already purchased, you tell me if it would be easier to just go and purchase a Z28 or work form where I already am.

What I want:
-LS1 & drive train w/ 6 speed & LSD
-CME Exhaust
-Berger Panel
-Lowered
-HID Lights
-SS Spoiler

What I have:
- K&N Filter, Pacesetter Headders, MagnaFlow 2.5" Hi-Flo Cat, FlowMaster 80 Series, 36# injectors, PowerDyne Supercharger@9Psi, C6 Z06 Rims,Ultra Z hood

I Figure the Drive Train and engine is alone worth just buying the z28 but a good Z28 will cost me 8K and I think I can finish my car for that price. But then I think of small things like Interior and Better sway bars. I want you all to help me decide. I can actually adapt my supercharger onto a LS1 which I think is cool, but would probably have to sell it and my camaro to afford monthly payments on a new car. And if i keep my current modifications, i would have to buy stock parts to keep them for my new car....Help me out, what am I to do. I was wanting to move out but I want to complete my project before doing so. I just don't know what to do....

[kristen]

Re: Major Dilemma on My Hands

everyone is going to say get a new one



me on the other hand knows what it's like to have a dream and making it come true. you will never feel a great sence of accomplishment then finishing your project that you started. then you won't have the could of, should of, would of. in your mind. it will be.....there she is....race me

[dangerz]

Re: Major Dilemma on My Hands

I agree with kristen. It's easy to just go and buy a Z28 w/ T-Tops, but it's a lot more fun saying that my car started as a bone stock v6 and now here she is.

I guess it all depends on your financial situation and what you want out of it. Personally, I have a lot more fun working on my cars and bikes than I do signing a check to buy one.

[StrtRacer98]

Re: Major Dilemma on My Hands

as cool as it would be to do all the work, your better off just getting a Z28 or SS and going from there

[RyanAndyBob]

Re: Major Dilemma on My Hands

I'm not familiar enough with cars to do a engine swap, so I would also have to pay to get this done..... Also my driver window leaks and I need to get my rear bumper re-painted. You really think it worth it for all the work? It’s a toss up for me because I am not knowledgeable enough to do all the work myself and I am to broke to decently afford a new car...

[Camaro98 JL]

Re: Major Dilemma on My Hands

Look at it this way you already have the car fix it up the way you want it and the way gas is right now with a v8 you would be putting it in the tank anyways.

[marvelrunner]

Re: Major Dilemma on My Hands

Dude, I know how you feel. I also want to put a V8 in my Camaro, but realisticly I cant do that right now. My advice to you is do what I am going to do and just wait. Wait untill you have a better paying job and can do what ever you want. It may be a year or more from now but in the end it will be worth it. Well hope that helps later

[transamtom1]

Re: Major Dilemma on My Hands

Sell the V6 and get a V8

There will not be as much down time or headaches

Here's one in Michigan for $5300.00

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=633229