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And since it is the same body, wouldn't you be able to put a used set of SS rims that would fit? Or, even go down and buy an aftermarket set? Congratulations! You're in the lead! |
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If you think back to the 4th gen f-bodies, you could get a Camaro Z28 (or a Pontiac Firebird Formula) with the 350 and no options. Wind up windows, no t-tops, no cruise, cloth seats, basic radio, 16" tires, and the brakes from the base model which had the 3800 V6. At that time you could get that for barely over $20k.
I think GM was a bit over enthusiastic with the 6th gen SS, making the 6.2 only available with all the beefed up cooling, brakes, and tires. I'm ordering a 2SS as soon as the strike is over, but I definitely see a market for a Camaro V8 with no frills. They put all the extra cooling, beefier brakes, and bigger tires on the SS out of the box. Even though I'm buying one, I completely understand why people would want a V8 Camaro without all the beefed up stuff. |
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The LT1 model is a street car with no cooling and all-season tires so it isn't intended for the track or drag strip. You're free to modify it any way you please. Its the ultimate platform to "do you own thing" since you're throwing away the warranty anyway.
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And as a performance car the LT1 is every bit the performance car the SS is. It is only missing track cooling, tires, and the SS braking in a track session will fade a little less. And what percentage of SSes ever see any kind of track? It is a shame you need to pay for all that other stuff to get the bose head unit in a 2SS.
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Who said anything about valuable, or wanting a collector car? I'm seriously doubting everyone back in 69 was sitting around an Ouija board trying figure out what engine/body combo would sell for 6 figures in the future. They ordered them because they wanted the badest car on the strip/street. Also, I'm guessing you think that a current ZL1 has "magic tires" that only fit a ZL1 w/ an LT4? Or DR/slicks do not fit on the 1LT/LT1? And, was the lack of traction with bias ply tires a reason why they didn't put a ZL-1 in a 69 Camaro? |
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simply stating: it would be another totally unattainable car for 99% of people and the 1% that do buy one would not be racing them. making it an ornament, at best.
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Thanks for that important update. In reality, we were talking production motors in the same body. Nothing special has to be made to accommodate it. Nothing is hand done, in a shop, like Callaway, Lingenfelter, or Hennessey. Crate motor to crate motor (LT1 v LT4) is about 2-3k. Most people could afford upgrading to that. Even if you say 5-6k for upgraded drivetrain. STILL an affordable factory option. Oh, and thanks for the constructive criticism. I'll keep it in mind next time someone tells me that you can't have a factory installed, high horse motor because your stock tires can't hold it. Even with the built-in traction control... |
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09-23-2019, 03:41 PM | #70 | |
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You can always buy an LT1trim Camaro and an LT4 crate engine and do the work yourself, then sell the original LT1 engine (you'll probably be paying out of pocket more, but isn't it worth it since the point here seems to be to build project cars?). |
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