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Old 09-01-2008, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Blown353 View Post
Jody, I don't know if you're open to blue-oval stuff but you can pick up some already track-prepped 5.0's pretty cheaply and they're very competent on the track too with the right stuff. Seems like there's always a few for sale on C-C. It's a cheaper route than building your own. My buddy's 89 5.0 was a lot of fun at T-Hill and Laguna, and it didn't have all that much done to it.

I do agree an early 2nd gen would be cooler but it's hard to beat the 5.0 for a track beater; the cars are dirt cheap to buy and there are a million parts out there for them with plenty of track time to iron the bugs out.

I've thought about buying a track beater but it's out of my reach since I don't have the necessary truck or trailer.

yes, they make great track cars, and would be the smart thing to do, but I don't think I'd be happy with one. I want to do an LS engine and so the second gens seem like a good start. It'd be cheaper to buy a done car than build it, but after finishing the Chevelle my play money is wiped out, so I thought I'd get a stripped car and build from there over time.

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