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Q: trying to find website for classic cars want to buy a camaro?
does anyone know which website to go to, to buy a classic camaro 68-73 for project car or selling one trying to buy one for my boyfriend. we found one for $ 500 but it didnt run. it could be in any condition as long as it runs.

A: just try autotrader.com

Q: How much would it be to swap a v6 3.4L Camaro 1995 for a V8 or a ls1 or lt1 motor or is it better to buy a V8?
Some people tell me to buy a camaro that all ready has a V8 but my QUESTION is is it cheaper to buy a V8 and put it in

A: Rebuilt engines are only as good as the one who rebuilt it.
Check this out:
http : // www. citymotorsupply. com
They are cheep and well done.
Also as far as the trans goes. 700R4’s are all over the place.
They will fit 350 blocks of that year (LS1).
But you can get more power with a 383 with 2.02 heads.
500+
Use a turbo 350 trans with the 383 though, the 700r4 would burn up under that power.

If you want cheap and don’t want to buy another camero.
Keeping that camero body, Find a mid to late 90’s truck at the local auction.
Swap motors, trany, and harness/mods.
With multi port injection, you should have alot more power cheap.
I buy mid 90’s trucks here all the time for under a thousand.

Q: What are things I should look for before I buy a 1988 Chevy Camaro?
What should I do? I never bought a Camaro before and I want to know what i should look at on the car…..

A: 1st thing to check is the VIN # for authenticity as far as what kind of history the car has, what kind of motor is really in it & what year it really is. Alot of people try to sell a car & claim it’s something that it’s not.

2.) I would have my own personal mechanic take a look at it. Take it to a shop, get it lifted up. You should have the oil pan, oil lines, brakes, rotors, calipers, alignment & rear end checked out. Have the motor checked for leaks, make sure your valve covers are secure & make sure all fluids are healthy & not old. Check the battery, alternator which should be at 13+ amps/voltage.

3.) You want an interior that is as clean as possible for a 21+ yr. old car. Even if there is aftermarket carpet in it that is better than carpet that is stained & burned with holes. If you’re lucky you’ll get a Camaro that has a dashboard that is one piece. Seats that are ripped are common in these cars but you can always cover it up with a seat cover like mine has. Make sure it has an overall decent paint job, you don’t want to buy something that is falling apart with chipped paint everywhere.

4.) Make sure the body itself is strong & not falling apart on you. Check your hood, quarter panels, both interior & exterior of the doors, the hatch, the hydraulic pins for the hood & anything exterior.

5.) Check the tires for air pressure, make sure the wheels aren’t leaking air (from water collecting over time & corroding which causes them to leak air) & make sure all of your electronics are working properly. Make sure your gauges are working also.

6.) Most of these type of cars have been in at least one accident over their life time. My car was in one back in 1995 but the damage was fixed along time ago. Depending on whether or not you get a 305, V6 or a 350 your options vary on what the cars have. If you want the most power get a 350, if you want something that isn’t all that powerful but has a manual get a 305. 305’s also came with automatics that year but the 350’s didn’t come with manuals! Don’t let anyone fool you into thinking that.

If you’re just looking for a car to get you to work or one that is for joyriding & going to work then that obviously depends on your wants/needs. I drive mine for both pleasure & going to work. My car gets 25mpg on the hwy. but only 14 or 15 in the city. I go to the gas station alot since I drive in the city more. But no one buys a muscle car for gas mileage so if that’s what you want in a car get a V6 instead.

As for insurance rates that depends on your credit, where you live, driving history & the type of car you get. I pay a cheap good amount for full coverage on mine mainly because of my age (being 25+ helps) & because of my driving record. You will also want to buy a IROC that has a clean title. If you get a salvage title then it’ll be harder to insure it.

Well I hope this helps & below I have a website that will help you learn more about the technical stats of the 1988 Camaro’s. Good luck.

http://www.teufert.net/camaro/1988.htm

Q: whats the fastest 2010 camaro i can buy?
does anyone know what hte fastest camaro that i can buy is? or if i buy a camaro SS can i put a supercharger on it? or does it already have one?
i dont know much about muscle cars, i was always the tuner car type of person. but the Camaro SS 2010, caught my attention greatly.
thank you.

A: There are a few companies that tune them after they roll of production line. Supercharges can be put on any motor as long as someone makes it to fit that car. You can supercharge a scooter, same thing as a turbo just a supercharger is belt fed and that cost about 10hp where as a turbo is spun by exhaust gas and just creates power. A camaro ss does not come with a supercharger. For parts try summit racing. They are the largest online racing store.

Q: Which car is better to buy camaro 2010 vs mazdaspeed3 2010 ?
Im a 24 years old male, Buying a new car, please give me your opinion on both cars, Im concern in speed but also comfort and price.

Thanks.

A: You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here – carquotes.fateback.com

Q: Anyone know a good site to buy a 1990 Camaro RS transmission?
Just looking for a good/reputable site to buy a manual transmission from for a 1990 Chevrolet Camaro RS V8 LO3 motor.

We will putting the transmission in ourselves so please do not recommend a mechanic or local shop.

Any links are appreciated.

A: Are you looking to buy a trans or have your rebuilt ?? Either way, there are many online sites to help you; a lot will depend if you want a stock trans, a “racing” type or in between

Q: What project car should I buy? 1988 Camaro Convertible or 1989 Firebird?
These cars are not totally beat up, but I am looking to buy new engine, transmission, and other major parts to make sure the car runs smoothly. Also I hope to do alittle bit of bodywork. Would either of these cars be easier and/or cheaper to fix up?

A: You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here – carinsurance.deep-ice.com

Q: By what time will 2010 Camaro be available for a certified buy?
I want to buy a 2010 Certified Chevrolet Camaro. Not a new one, neither a used one. So i wanted to get an idea of how long does it usually take for a car to come to the certified market after it came to the market. 2010 camaro started selling in April 09, so its been 10 months now. How long before it comes to the certified market?

A: they are already out, dealers can get them at the auction and then go through the certification process, there are plenty of them running through the auctions.

Q: Why or why not buy a camaro?
I would like to know some reasons why or why not I should buy a camaro?

Its a 1995 automatic silver camaro with 133,000 miles, and it looks like a great car.

http://vehiclepro.net/rswholesale/car/3108/1.jpg
Anyone want to make a pros or cons list?

I will check all that stuff you guys wrote about.

Thanks for the help.

A: These were not particularly durable or reliable cars. While this one looks good in the photo, 133K is a lot of miles for a Camaro. I’d expect the following would need work:

Brakes, Tranny, Exhaust, AC, Cooling System, Alternator

I like Camaro’s, even own a 69 model.

Be careful, get a mechanics condition estimate and keep a good bit of $ aside to fix it when it breaks.

Astrobuf

Q: I want to get a crate engine after I buy my Camaro?
I’m really interested in purchasing a second generation Camaro and/or possibly a different muscle car. Everyone has given me great advice, such as that I need to find a car with a good body/interior but the engine doesn’t have to be perfect.

I’ve heard a scenario where I can remove the car’s original/current engine and transport it to an autoparts store. Then I will trade the engine in and pay a fee and will receive the crate engine.

I found that Jegs sells a crate engine for $1,500: http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store…10002_85884_-1

I’m not sure I’m going to have that kind of money after buying the car because I only have $2-$4k. Can I use the trade-in process mentioned above? If so, how much will it cost me for the engine? Thank you.

A: Since you have a low budget, I’d suggest that you look for either a pristine Camaro with a modified engine and a motivated (some one needing cash in hurry) seller or else scour the government auctions for a used police camaro. Many times the NY State Police, for example, have basketcases that have no body damage, but either the engine or tranny is shot. If you can find a decent one, try to get one that’s been used by a supervisor (boss) if possible and then search the wrecking yards for an engine and tranny out a late model low mileage wreck, which will fit into your Camaro. Buying used is generally less expensive than buying a crate engine, the power is good, the low mileage leaves them open for modification at a later stage when you’ve saved up some more $s. Also, the swap will leave you with a lot of spare parts, and you can sell the long-block as a core back to GM or a rebuilder to recoupe some of your expenses. Bottom line, the modern GM engine off of the assembly line is as well machined as a rebuilder. Sure you can get a stroker or an over bored engine out of a crate, but that may not get you any greater power on the street if you’re going to maintain the car in compliance with emission control laws. Instead, I’d work on improving the injectors, upgrading the ECM unit for greater output ( the nice thing about a used police car is that they rarely re-flash the ECM (computer) with the civilian software. So you may very well find that when its installed in the car, the vehicle can easily go to 140 mph because the rev limiting or delays have not been installed.
Horsepower today is largerly electronically driven with the fi, air intake, ignition, and exhaust systems being the chief sources of power. A crated engine is most likely being built for off-road competition. And most use carb set ups which are illegal and non-viable on the street. Remember there is a difference between an outlaw and a rebel.

Q: I am tryin to buy a 2001 v6 camaro how fast are the really?
i am 16 tryin to buy a 2001 v6 camaro and make it kinda fast but keeping it affordable what kind of parts can i put on it? can anyone tell me what a stock v6 camaro runs the 1/4 or the 1/2 mile? thanks

A: RK Sport makes a supercharger kit for the 3.8 Camaro…that’s your best bet for bang for the buck. The V6 Camaro is rated at 200 horsepower and I would suspect around a 15-16 second 1/4 mile. With a cam change, exhaust (headers and cat back), and the supercharger you might be able to get to 280-300 hp, at that point you would be looking at 13-14 second 1/4 mile times. Honestly, though, a V6 Camaro is never going to be as fast as you want…and if the budget allows it, it would be cheaper to get a Z28, Formula Firebird, or Trans Am than it would be to modify a V6 to beat them.

Q: I want to buy a Camaro 69, need advice?
I’m trying to buy my FIRST car, and I decided to buy Camaro 69, but my dad says 69 is too old and will not run properly, any comment or suggestions?

A: Despite the ridiculous comment made by another here, a 1969 car can be just as reliable as a new one. It all depends on how it has been cared for. I have a 1967 that I would not be afraid to drive cross country. I would suggest though, since this is your first car, to get a non-classic. As much as you don’t want to believe it, you will have some learning to go through which includes damage to your car.

Q: why do people buy a camaro or mustang with a v6?
i just dont see whats the point! its a muscle car! and your buying it without the muscle!

A: maybe the cant afford the v8 car or just like the way they look or drive and insurance cost more for a v8 if you are young.

Q: Can i buy a 2010 camaro without an engine?
I want to drop an ls9 in it, and apparenty u can buy them that way now, but i dont have the money yet so i was looking for a cheaper option. Its 21000 for the engine, and if i could pay ten to 15k for the body w/o an engine it would b great
Also i dont really care about blue book, i dont plan on selling it. Ever.

A: Chevy sells a “body in white” Camaro starting at $7,000. You can purchase them from GM Performance Parts. Ford does the same with the Mustang.

Q: will a lot of people buy the new 2010 camaro ?
will a lot of people buy the new Camaro ….that it will be in the streets like any other car driving around?

A: Will they? They already are….GM can’t keep up with the orders that are coming in. Once dealers stop making the damn price up you’ll see even more on the road.

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