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    i told myself i wouldnt buy another car until i sold one i have.

    this is what i have narrowed it down to.

    1-latest generation viper...put wheels and a S/C and call it a day
    2- C5 corvette and build a 454ci lsx motor with twin 67s on it. basicly an 8 second car. im at a stand still here between these two..any opinions
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    I'm a huge fan of the C5 Vettes, one of the sexiest cars every produced IMO.

    Never was a big Viper fan, but have to give them props...

    But I'm saying go TT big C.I. LSx C5, seems like an awesome combination to me.
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    maybe i need to ask bout getting a 96 hatch or a 92 vw or some other bullshit...lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by btstone View Post
    maybe i need to ask bout getting a 96 hatch or a 92 vw or some other bullshit...lol
    lol yep i think so!

    but forreal... get whatever u think its going to give u more pleasure of driving...


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    you already have a C6 as a very streetable "fast" car so having a viper thats very streetable and "fast" also is almost silly. you like to race and if you dont have a high HP car the C6 or the viper would eventually tun into one so dont waste your time and money.

    TT big cube LSx C5 out of those choices.

    in my honest opinion i think you should keep your engine plans but do it in a 98-02 SS/WS6. they are cheaper and are easier to make hook properly. yeah the C5 will handle better but if you want to road race or hit the mountains then the C6 would be better than a 1000+whp C5 anyways. yeah the C5 looks better but if you want to parking lot pimp then the C6 does that just fine as well. i think you want a stupid fast car that performs and in that case a TT big cube LSx F-body with proper suspension and good tires is hard to beat.

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    i think u should get some wrecked mazda3. : ( lol that viper is DAMN sexy tho.

    however chad is right imo!!
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    I would do the Vette, Looks better and parts are pretty easy to come by.
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    Quote Originally Posted by u8myore0 View Post

    however chad is right imo!!
    damn i get tired of hearing that

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    Viper is money, I never see those.








    Just sayin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CH@Dbee View Post
    damn i get tired of hearing that


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    Quote Originally Posted by m3dic8d View Post
    Viper is money, I never see those.








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    Viper looks much better than the Vette. Plus you already have a Vette. Later, QD.
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    When I see a Vette I go "ooh that's a nice car" when I see a Viper I turn my head and stare and go "OMG a Viper!". So much rarer to see and just badass with those 10 cylinders.

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    How about you tell us what exactly you're looking for?

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    Get a 2009 ctsv and mod the ever living shit out of it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Creeper View Post
    Get a 2009 ctsv and mod the ever living shit out of it.

    i wish. my budget is only 50k. i cant do anything to the cts-v if i got one of those.

    i could do an lsx build c5 or buy a 2003-05 viper and S/C with wheels etc.

    i was leaning towards the c5 for just an all out beast. the goal would be 8 seconds and still street driven

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    Quote Originally Posted by btstone View Post
    i wish. my budget is only 50k. i cant do anything to the cts-v if i got one of those.

    i could do an lsx build c5 or buy a 2003-05 viper and S/C with wheels etc.

    i was leaning towards the c5 for just an all out beast. the goal would be 8 seconds and still street driven
    If you only care about going in a straight line go with the Viper. I know it's situational, but every time I track my dad's Vette I eat the Vipers through turns...but then they make up for it on the straights.

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    Quote Originally Posted by btstone View Post
    i wish. my budget is only 50k. i cant do anything to the cts-v if i got one of those.

    i could do an lsx build c5 or buy a 2003-05 viper and S/C with wheels etc.

    i was leaning towards the c5 for just an all out beast. the goal would be 8 seconds and still street driven
    how many 8 second vettes to you see compared to 8 sec F-bodies? its hard to get a vette to that level.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CH@Dbee View Post
    how many 8 second vettes to you see compared to 8 sec F-bodies? its hard to get a vette to that level.
    i know, i like to try to do the different route. hence the s2k

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    Quote Originally Posted by btstone View Post
    i know, i like to try to do the different route. hence the s2k
    ha.....that is true....i guess im more about taking the easier route. you do like a challenge lol

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    Neither if it were me.

    Out of those two though a Viper...why is that even a comparison?

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    Quote Originally Posted by simontibbett View Post
    Neither if it were me.

    Out of those two though a Viper...why is that even a comparison?

    LMAO. justout of curiousity. what would you do in with this budget

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    Lexus IS-F...if thats not different enough then the Viper but you gotta turn the decal upside down so you can have a Daffy Duck instead lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by btstone View Post
    i wish. my budget is only 50k. i cant do anything to the cts-v if i got one of those.

    i could do an lsx build c5 or buy a 2003-05 viper and S/C with wheels etc.

    i was leaning towards the c5 for just an all out beast. the goal would be 8 seconds and still street driven
    Ahh I see, I was thinking a bigger budget because you posted a Newer Viper. With 50,000, I would go for a srt-10 though. I would tell you to get a c6z, but you already have a c6. Maybe pick up a gts viper instead of a srt-10. Either way, you can't go wrong with a viper.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Creeper View Post
    Ahh I see, I was thinking a bigger budget because you posted a Newer Viper. With 50,000, I would go for a srt-10 though. I would tell you to get a c6z, but you already have a c6. Maybe pick up a gts viper instead of a srt-10. Either way, you can't go wrong with a viper.
    3rd gen vipers are going for 40k. they got real cheap

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    Quote Originally Posted by CH@Dbee View Post
    you already have a C6 as a very streetable "fast" car so having a viper thats very streetable and "fast" also is almost silly. you like to race and if you dont have a high HP car the C6 or the viper would eventually tun into one so dont waste your time and money.

    TT big cube LSx C5 out of those choices.

    in my honest opinion i think you should keep your engine plans but do it in a 98-02 SS/WS6. they are cheaper and are easier to make hook properly. yeah the C5 will handle better but if you want to road race or hit the mountains then the C6 would be better than a 1000+whp C5 anyways. yeah the C5 looks better but if you want to parking lot pimp then the C6 does that just fine as well. i think you want a stupid fast car that performs and in that case a TT big cube LSx F-body with proper suspension and good tires is hard to beat.
    WS6 isa fat boy. I vote no on that Chad.

    I'd like to see you do the C5. That's the only Vette that made me want a Vette. Viper guys are largely dorks -- (even though you're already a dork). LOL

    Go for the C5. Or save your money and race people w/ your ATM receipt. That's always smart.

    The s2k will likely not sell w/out being parted out (just being honest) unless you take a BEATING and lose over 50% of your investment. Stick a 9 inch under it and then keep that as your "race" car. S/C the current Vette just for giggles and call it a day.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BABY J View Post
    WS6 isa fat boy. I vote no on that Chad.

    I'd like to see you do the C5. That's the only Vette that made me want a Vette. Viper guys are largely dorks -- (even though you're already a dork). LOL

    Go for the C5. Or save your money and race people w/ your ATM receipt. That's always smart.

    The s2k will likely not sell w/out being parted out (just being honest) unless you take a BEATING and lose over 50% of your investment. Stick a 9 inch under it and then keep that as your "race" car. S/C the current Vette just for giggles and call it a day.

    i have about 65k in modifications for the car. then add the price of the car 25k. and i amd only asking $30K. i think that is reasonable

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    I vote viper.


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    Vette!! I can't see myself buying a car with a truck engine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BABY J View Post
    WS6 isa fat boy. I vote no on that Chad.

    I'd like to see you do the C5. That's the only Vette that made me want a Vette. Viper guys are largely dorks -- (even though you're already a dork). LOL

    Go for the C5. Or save your money and race people w/ your ATM receipt. That's always smart.

    The s2k will likely not sell w/out being parted out (just being honest) unless you take a BEATING and lose over 50% of your investment. Stick a 9 inch under it and then keep that as your "race" car. S/C the current Vette just for giggles and call it a day.
    most F-bodies are under 3k with minor weight reduction......ask thacker

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    id go with the c-5 if your actually going to do all that work to it. cause that would be a nasty car on the track

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    Curb Weight : 3495-3517 lbs(coupe)

    500lbs is a lot of weight to drop from the WS6 and still be considered "minor".
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    With $50K budget, just get a used 911 Turbo, or a used exotic (Ferrari, Lambo, etc.). Keep the Tahoe for the daily - or trade it in and get a CTS-V for a daily.
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    I say steer clear of exotics. Start pricing clutches - oil filters - service pricing 30k, 60k, 100k etc and you will shit bricks. 911 would be a decent buy.
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    I have had both C5 and viper, I just bought another C5...just saying
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