Clem, if you get that can I get the wagon?
AngryCorvair wrote: yeah, i'm probably going with a P71, since the newest caprice 9C1 is now 12 years old. besides, the caprice is butt-ugly and the P71 is not.
I take offense. The LT1 Caprices were down right tasty. They will walk a Crown Vic. Besides, black it out and add 17'' wheels and you have an Impala SS. But I agree, try finding one that's not haggard these days...
There was a detective in my neighborhood when I was younger that had a brown Caprice. It was hopped up a bit more than your usual cruiser. That LT1 really growled.
Carson wrote: Clem, if you get that can I get the wagon?
I think you'd have to adopt my kids too...they love that car. I'm going for layers of automotive coverage. I need to be at least two-deep at any time. The Wagon is just too reliable to give up ;).
I guess it's off to the web to see about catera swaps...
The other deal I came across last night was a no-engine, no-title pinto. Setup for a SBF already...
Hmmmm, Clem
A 4.8 would be a better swap for the catera than an SBC. Probab ly cheaper, and able to be done alot more nicely. The distributor and carb/aircleaner on a regular small block take up alot of room, and EFI isnt easily doable if you want to make decent power.
Would a 5.3 be a god swap for a catera.
Suppose someone would like to make one a challenge car....cheapest and easiest motor and tranny combo?
I see these going for under $700 all the time. Almost always engines that go bust or funky trannys. What a shame....nice cars.
4.8 or 5.3 are the same dimensions and look the same, 4.8's are cheaper
i was eyeing up a $1000 catera with blown headgaskets on CL but i do not need more projects. if anything i am behind on schedule.
AC, if you're looking for an LS now, here is an option:
http://gainesville.craigslist.org/cto/958846327.html
As someone who just traded an 04 GTO for a 98 M3 sedan I can definately say the M3 is a far better car. I picked it up for under $6000.
Only if you get the Catera for free and put in a 5.3 HO (330 hp aluminum block/forged crank vs 275 hp cast iron bloc, cast crank 4.8). The GTO was a numb driver with no feel or driving experience so be prepared for the same thing in the Catera.
Randy
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