Should I sell/trade the Evo for a 98-02 LS powered SS Camaro?
Apr 7, 2010, 05:03 PM
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I myself want a 02 camaro SS, but I love my evo. The only way I would get the camaro is once my evo is paid off. Its too good of a car to get rid of. Thats just my plan. I have also had my share of rwd v8's. so I feel your pain.
Apr 7, 2010, 09:52 PM
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Apr 8, 2010, 08:04 AM
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It was probably WS.7 on the badge. It's something guys do when they have a car that LOOKS like a WS.6 but it didn't come from the factory that way. Outside of that, it doesn't mean much.
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I really don't want to pull it unless I have to. When the day comes when I have to pull it, I will get a Shep tranny. I decided that before I even got the car 2.5 years ago.
Apr 8, 2010, 08:27 AM
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Alright guys, I'm really considering selling/trading my Evo for a 98-02 LS1 or possibly LS6 swapped SS Camaro with a 6 spd.
I used to have a 6 spd 96 Z28/SS camaro with the LT1 in it, and sold it and got the Evo. The car was pretty strong, and had all the SLP options on it. I would have loved to gotten my hands on a LS powered car, but at the time could not find one in my price range.
The downside of getting the Camaro, it's a PITA to work on, (well the LT1 was anyway because of being crammed in there and the junk opti-spark,) I'm not sure of the LS motors as far as that goes, I do know they are crammed, but not sure of accessory locations. I do know that they are better because of no crappy opti-spark ignition being behind the waterpump, and the power potential.
I'm really missing the RWD fun, and the sound and feel of the V8. Also, the fact that you can beat the crap out of it, rev it up and just side-step the clutch, and not worry about the stock tranny breaking if you aren't pushing boatloads of power.
I'm seeing a couple of guys that used to have Evo's that went to either a GTO or Camaro, and now they are wanting to get back into the Evo scene. This makes me wonder why are they wanting to step away from the GTO or Camaro, back to the Evo.
I do not Auto-X my Evo and don't plan on it, so I wouldn't be missing anything as far as that goes. It is only me and my GF, so the 4 doors really don't ever get used, and people hardly ever ride in the back. So, downsizing to the 2 door wouldn't be an issue.
The Evo is not my Daily Driver, its only a weekend/good weather/vacation car. The power is awesome for the little it has done. I just don't feel comfortable wailing on the car however. It gets granny driven whenever it's driven, and is only beat on whenever the opportunity presents itself.
I'm not 100% sure yet. I love my Evo don't get me wrong, and has been my dream car forever, but I miss the V8 power/feel/sound. I do know that the Evo can be made to outrun V8's, I'm not dumb, but they will never have the sound of a wicked V8.
Can anyone provide any kind of info or maybe convince me not to do this?
Thanks in advance guys,
Scott
Also, I would still have a 4G63. I have an original 89 Turbo Mirage hatchback with a built 2.0 in it, as well as a 88 Conquest that I'm thinking of doing a 2.0 swap into.
I used to have a 6 spd 96 Z28/SS camaro with the LT1 in it, and sold it and got the Evo. The car was pretty strong, and had all the SLP options on it. I would have loved to gotten my hands on a LS powered car, but at the time could not find one in my price range.
The downside of getting the Camaro, it's a PITA to work on, (well the LT1 was anyway because of being crammed in there and the junk opti-spark,) I'm not sure of the LS motors as far as that goes, I do know they are crammed, but not sure of accessory locations. I do know that they are better because of no crappy opti-spark ignition being behind the waterpump, and the power potential.
I'm really missing the RWD fun, and the sound and feel of the V8. Also, the fact that you can beat the crap out of it, rev it up and just side-step the clutch, and not worry about the stock tranny breaking if you aren't pushing boatloads of power.
I'm seeing a couple of guys that used to have Evo's that went to either a GTO or Camaro, and now they are wanting to get back into the Evo scene. This makes me wonder why are they wanting to step away from the GTO or Camaro, back to the Evo.
I do not Auto-X my Evo and don't plan on it, so I wouldn't be missing anything as far as that goes. It is only me and my GF, so the 4 doors really don't ever get used, and people hardly ever ride in the back. So, downsizing to the 2 door wouldn't be an issue.
The Evo is not my Daily Driver, its only a weekend/good weather/vacation car. The power is awesome for the little it has done. I just don't feel comfortable wailing on the car however. It gets granny driven whenever it's driven, and is only beat on whenever the opportunity presents itself.
I'm not 100% sure yet. I love my Evo don't get me wrong, and has been my dream car forever, but I miss the V8 power/feel/sound. I do know that the Evo can be made to outrun V8's, I'm not dumb, but they will never have the sound of a wicked V8.
Can anyone provide any kind of info or maybe convince me not to do this?
Thanks in advance guys,
Scott
Also, I would still have a 4G63. I have an original 89 Turbo Mirage hatchback with a built 2.0 in it, as well as a 88 Conquest that I'm thinking of doing a 2.0 swap into.
Glass rear end gears .....
Apr 8, 2010, 08:56 AM
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I own a 93' Z28 and just got into an 03 Evo. If I were in your shoes I would just pick up a cheap LS1 car and keep the Evo. You can get LS1 cars for close to 5k in decent condition now. I have fun driving my Camaro but all it does is burnouts in a straight line...kinda gets boring. If I were you and wanted to get rid of the Evo for RWD I would look into something like a 3 Series or E46 M3. Its not going to have the power of an LS1 but it is a way better car to pitch sideways. Down the road you could always do forced induction if you felt it was needed. Have you driven an FBody lately? One drive in it and you'll want to keep the Evo.