Clem, if you get that can I get the wagon?
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Dec. 10, 2008 9:44 p.m. Carson Reader
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Dec. 10, 2008 11:51 p.m. Appleseed New Reader
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...
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Dec. 11, 2008 1:49 a.m. JeepinMatt New Reader
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.
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Dec. 11, 2008 7:42 a.m. ClemSparks SuperDork
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
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Dec. 11, 2008 12:11 p.m. Travis_K Reader
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.
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Dec. 11, 2008 1:07 p.m. patgizz Dork
you can get 4.8 LSx based truck motors for $150-200 with under 100k miles from lkqonline on ebay.
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Dec. 11, 2008 10:20 p.m. CarKid1989 Reader
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.
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Dec. 12, 2008 9:17 a.m. patgizz Dork
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.
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Dec. 12, 2008 9:21 a.m. John Brown SuperDork
I still want one, too bad the manual cars are so rare.
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Dec. 12, 2008 9:25 a.m. belteshazzar Dork
manual what?
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Dec. 12, 2008 9:38 a.m. John Brown SuperDork
Manual Catera... Replying on topic is so hard in this community.
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Dec. 12, 2008 9:42 a.m. ClemSparks SuperDork
Transmission... manual transmission is what he means.
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Dec. 12, 2008 10:49 a.m. belteshazzar Dork
I meant manual transmission catera WHAT? rare, as in, there weren't any?
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Dec. 12, 2008 11:25 a.m. ClemSparks SuperDork
Ahhh...now I get it. Like "What you talkin' 'bout, Willis?"
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Dec. 15, 2008 4:32 p.m. dyintorace HalfDork
AC, if you're looking for an LS now, here is an option:
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Dec. 15, 2008 5:20 p.m. RandyS New Reader
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
