I want to trade 2010 nismo for a zl1 camaro

Speedy · 06-09-2012, 05:50 PM

Yeah, supercharge that thing and you should get way more than 125HP. The LS engines seem to respond favorably to forced induction. You could get real serious and slap some twin turbos on there and make some fantastic power, but it'll be a bit more pricey.

I went the opposite, I did the motor and blower first then did the rest of the car to handle (almost handle) it. I spend a lot more time driving on the street than I do the strip, so it wasn't a huge deal which way I went first.

Bucketlist2012 · 06-09-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy

Yeah, supercharge that thing and you should get way more than 125HP. The LS engines seem to respond favorably to forced induction. You could get real serious and slap some twin turbos on there and make some fantastic power, but it'll be a bit more pricey.

I went the opposite, I did the motor and blower first then did the rest of the car to handle (almost handle) it. I spend a lot more time driving on the street than I do the strip, so it wasn't a huge deal which way I went first.

Yes, I may just S/C my small block..The shop that does my work is just finishing a dual turbo LS custom 69, but it is a six figure car..He builds SEMA cars, and mine is a mild build, haha..

I don't see me LSing or 6 speeding the car for now..

But with the Flat top pistons I think I can get away with Super charging it..And I can leave my new exhaust alone.

I also had 40 year old suspension and brakes, so I had to start there...Sure I could have gone back stock and saved 15K, but what fun would that be ? Now it is high end and ready for anything I want to do with it.. Just need more power now..400HP does not cut it ,in the modern world..Back in 1985, I was king...not anymore. Yet...

Bucketlist2012 · 06-09-2012, 06:08 PM

One Fire posts his pictures, I will shut up and stop posting ,haha...

Lemers · 06-09-2012, 06:24 PM

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Now you got me all crazy...

My Wife is up looking at the house that I made an offer on...If I get it, it is no new car for me..

I will have to wait for sure..

If I don't get it.......????? I don't know what the hell I will do...

This is the House I made an offer on....Yes, I am outta my mind, but it is a short sale..If I get it, it is an instant 200K in equity..I just cannot pass up the chance...

That ain't a house that's a resort.

Bucketlist2012 · 06-09-2012, 06:52 PM

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That ain't a house that's a resort.

Thanks...

It may be the last home I buy, so i wanted a place to hang out..

But again, I low balled a short sale, so it may not happen, but the wife is up looking at the area and the offer is in...

Party at Mike's house

Speedy · 06-10-2012, 12:18 AM

Yep, in that Camaro I'd have started with suspension and brakes as well. I'm wanting to upgrade the brakes on my Challenger even to a Baer system, but it's $4K and I just can't bring myself to do it. I wanna go faster, I'll worry about stopping later LOL

That house is awesome!

Bucketlist2012 · 06-10-2012, 12:43 AM

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Yep, in that Camaro I'd have started with suspension and brakes as well. I'm wanting to upgrade the brakes on my Challenger even to a Baer system, but it's $4K and I just can't bring myself to do it. I wanna go faster, I'll worry about stopping later LOL

That house is awesome!

Thanks Speedy..

The house is a long shot, but I am rolling the dice..It would be a steal if I pull it off, if not, I have a nice house, and a great fixed loan now. I would never try to buy a short sale, they are just too long and hard to get. But I will know in the next few months..

Yes, the brakes were really expensive, your prices are right on, and it was a few hundred more for Red calipers, haha

Yes, I had to change all the old stuff..Gas tank, fuel lines, brake lines, ect... The suspension was dead. Did I need to go with coil overs, and Hotchkis everywhere else ? No.

And the brakes and exhaust were toast.. Did I have to go with ceramic and stainless steel exhaust. No.

Did I have to buy the best Willwoods that made me have to buy new Rims ? No.

But man, it is now one of a Kind. I really wanted all of it, and it was the first thing on my Bucket List. I almost died two years ago due to Major Heart and Brain problems that I am still recovering from. So, yes, I went all out so far on the build, well not Art Morrison Chassis crazy, but what I could afford..

Did I have to buy the Wife her dream 370Z and trade a perfectly good , paid off 350Z ? YES...I did not see that coming..haha Had I never started my car, she would have been happy with her 350Z...

But I need more than 400HP . I have buddies that have road course Camaro's that go from 0 to 100 and back to 0 in 13 seconds.. So next will be Interior and Horsepower....maybe not in that order,haha.

Mike

Speedy · 06-10-2012, 01:06 AM

Man that Camaro is bad ***. PM me first if you ever decide to sell it. Seriously.

You can't take it with you buddy. As long as your bills are paid and your not in debt up to your eye balls I say go for it. I had a similar experience, although not as serious I think, and now if I wanna do something....I do it. Life's short...live hard!

Bucketlist2012 · 06-10-2012, 01:19 AM

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Man that Camaro is bad ***. PM me first if you ever decide to sell it. Seriously.

You can't take it with you buddy. As long as your bills are paid and your not in debt up to your eye balls I say go for it. I had a similar experience, although not as serious I think, and now if I wanna do something....I do it. Life's short...live hard!

Thanks Speedy, I will keep it in mind.

Yes, I roll as debt free as possible and make sure that long term, I am not stressing on money.. The fine line of living for today and still having the future covered for me and the wife...Can't blow it all on stuff...

But my bucket lists are in full swing. Travel, the Z/28, maybe the new Home, and maybe some more fast cars, newer one's...But bills get covered first..

Mike

Bucketlist2012 · 06-10-2012, 01:34 AM

Off to bed...Until next time.

ZZZZZzzzzzzzz......

IDZRVIT · 06-10-2012, 09:13 AM

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A few more for your viewing pleasure

Just did a top end build on my '76 'vette. The AFR 195 Eliminator aluminium heads really lets the engine breathe!

IDZRVIT · 06-10-2012, 09:14 AM

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You are right on there..My Track weapon is my 1971 Z/28.. I put about 30K into it, but I did have a High end Builder do the work and the set up.
It is a weekend warrior and never a daily driver.. Also that money included some crazy Rims and a completely new fuel system, exhaust system, and more. So ya, 20K would have been right if I did not do all the extra's, but they were 40 years old...Now all the underneath is new, and if I break it, no biggy.

Speedy, you are right on there..

Nice wheels!

IDZRVIT · 06-10-2012, 09:17 AM

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That Camaro is awesome man! Best of all, no emissions or other BS to deal with so you can do whatever you want! I may build something like that one of these days, drop a modern motor in it with a blower and go to town.

My buddy just bought a 69' Z28 95% finished for $24K. All he has to finish is the interior which was included with the car new in boxes. That's the way to do it. He sold a 2008 Z06 and took a $30K hit...he said never again will he fool with a newer car. The Camaro will appreciate instead of depreciate.

Here's some of the Challenger:

Nice, even if it is a Dodge. J/K.

IDZRVIT · 06-10-2012, 09:21 AM

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Nice Times... That will get your blood going.. And you look like you have the smarts and the shop too. SWEET..

And the MPG

My first step was to do the brakes and the suspension, ect...You know, do the right steps first and then go back to the engine ...The car is now set up for massive HP with the subframe connectors, ect...

So now with a full Hotchkis set up and massive Willwoods, ect.., I am looking to S/C my LT-1 .. It has the flattops and bulletproof parts, so I may try the 125HP charger..I need more HP to run with the new cars..

And I want to leave the factory Corvette engine since I have all new exhaust and MSD parts..

If not a S/C, then higher compression and a bigger cam...Running a comp cam 280H now, but it only runs low to mid 13's..@ 108. I now know the car will handle much more HP.. It will never get good gas mileage unless I go with an LS.

I have dreams of a new style ZR-1 or ZL-1 engine, but that would take a wad that I should not spend..It would not be financially smart...

But I spent my camaro wad of money for now...

The wife had a paid off 350Z, but since I went crazy on my car, I had to put 20K down on the 370Z to make the payments low... Happy Wife, Happy Life..

So went the Interior money and my HP boost...

What heads are you running? I have the CC Magnum 280. Combined with the AFR 195 Eliminators the car is now a rocket. Highly recommend the AFR's. The best that's out there for a reasonable price.

Fire · 06-10-2012, 11:36 AM

Nice Vette IDZRVIT. I had a supercharged 69 vert it was a sweet ride

06-09-2012, 06:08 PM	#378 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	One Fire posts his pictures, I will shut up and stop posting ,haha... __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

06-10-2012, 01:34 AM	#385 (permalink)
Bucketlist2012 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,424 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	Off to bed...Until next time. ZZZZZzzzzzzzz...... __________________ 2009 Sport/Touring 370Z 1971 Z/28 with coil overs, rushforth's, willwoods, Hotchkis. 4 speed GMC Sierra1500

06-10-2012, 11:36 AM	#390 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	Nice Vette IDZRVIT. I had a supercharged 69 vert it was a sweet ride __________________ 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 6MT coupe Back N' Black. 680hp

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06-09-2012, 05:50 PM	#376 (permalink)
Speedy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TN Posts: 390 Drives: check my signature Rep Power: 13	Yeah, supercharge that thing and you should get way more than 125HP. The LS engines seem to respond favorably to forced induction. You could get real serious and slap some twin turbos on there and make some fantastic power, but it'll be a bit more pricey. I went the opposite, I did the motor and blower first then did the rest of the car to handle (almost handle) it. I spend a lot more time driving on the street than I do the strip, so it wasn't a huge deal which way I went first.

06-10-2012, 12:18 AM	#381 (permalink)
Speedy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TN Posts: 390 Drives: check my signature Rep Power: 13	Yep, in that Camaro I'd have started with suspension and brakes as well. I'm wanting to upgrade the brakes on my Challenger even to a Baer system, but it's $4K and I just can't bring myself to do it. I wanna go faster, I'll worry about stopping later LOL That house is awesome!

06-10-2012, 01:06 AM	#383 (permalink)
Speedy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TN Posts: 390 Drives: check my signature Rep Power: 13	Man that Camaro is bad ***. PM me first if you ever decide to sell it. Seriously. You can't take it with you buddy. As long as your bills are paid and your not in debt up to your eye balls I say go for it. I had a similar experience, although not as serious I think, and now if I wanna do something....I do it. Life's short...live hard!