 Feeler FS - Convertible 3sgte, now with new pics... |
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 Oct 29, 2004 - 10:17 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Well folks, I drove a 6 speed C5 corvette today....and just about bought it on the spot. Although I do love my car, I have to say that driving the vette was the experience that I have been after all along. Although the 3s is very fast, the low end of any 4 cylinder car just cannot compete with this beast.
So, anyone interested in my car? I have about $19,000 invested this last year. Details and pics are in my profile. The 3s is professionally installed and has about 30,000 miles on the engine. Of course, the dealer won't give me what it is worth so I am putting it out there. Entertaining offers. Please PM. This post has been edited by jgreening: Nov 6, 2004 - 1:33 PM -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Oct 29, 2004 - 11:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
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Oct 30, 2004 - 12:18 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 10, '03 From Santa Barbara, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
OMG, I love your car, too bad I'm across the US or I would be all over it...
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Oct 30, 2004 - 1:14 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From Cincinnati, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hmm, my fiance is looking for a new car, and she does like my celica... maybe we can look into this. Ill let you know.. but pm me with a ball park figure
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Oct 30, 2004 - 3:39 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '04 From Shoreline, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Yeah, what kinda of money you looken to get?
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Oct 30, 2004 - 6:06 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
$15k or best offer.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Oct 30, 2004 - 1:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From ny to philly Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
ditto |
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Oct 30, 2004 - 1:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 14, '03 From Jacksonville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
...what...
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Nov 4, 2004 - 10:07 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
bump.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Nov 4, 2004 - 8:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From Cincinnati, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Ill give you 5 grand (so far best offer) lol
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Nov 6, 2004 - 11:20 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 19, '03 From Buffalo,NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
jesus ur an idiot, you go from style to some ugly domestic pos. thumbs down to you man.
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Nov 6, 2004 - 12:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i'd say stick w/ turbos
 nothin like lettin them THINK they have you at the line, then flying past em soon after. Mazdaspeed Protoge cheaper, and a tuner's car
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Nov 6, 2004 - 1:15 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
nice. The level of maturity on this site never ceases to amaze me. That said, there is no question that the top end of the 3s is outstanding. The car is truly a screamer at high revs - it reminds me of driving an S2000. But what I was really after when I started this project is that feeling of 300+ ft/lbs of torque right when you step on the gas. That type of "butt-dyno" feel is tough to get out of a nearly stock 4cyl car. Its all a matter of personal preference. As for looks, we all know that our cars are beautiful even if its our own biased opinions. I personally think the Corvette is a beautiful car as well and, although that too is an opinion, I know I am not alone in that belief. Truth be told, I have not fully decided if I want to sell it or go further with the performance modifications. If I sell, I will "lose" more than $4000 but I have really enjoyed the project and have absolutely no regrets. The person that buys my car can have peace of mind that the swap was professionally installed by one of the best performance shops in the country. No corners were cut on any of the upgrades or modifications. Also, my performance mods to date do not materially affect engine longevity or reliability so thats attractive too. The car would be a great platform for someone who wants to add a turbo kit and a few minor fuel mods to take her up to 300+ whp. I have already have had some people show interest just by putting a sign in the window. And Consynx, you are right - the sleeper factor in this car is as good as I have seen. Jay. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Nov 6, 2004 - 1:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Davenport Iowa Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
keep ur celica... corvettes r a dime a dozen nemore... swapped celica on the otherhand is not seen very often,specially verts
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Nov 6, 2004 - 1:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
see profile for new, brighter pics of interior and engine bay.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Nov 6, 2004 - 1:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
out of curiousity(sp)
what kind a MPG does a corvette get? sometimes that low-end torque comes with some horrible gas mileage., and at $2/gallon i'll pass 
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Dec 9, 2004 - 6:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Taken off the market.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Dec 9, 2004 - 11:51 PM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(jgreening @ Dec 9, 2004 - 3:24 PM) Taken off the market. [right][snapback]219316[/snapback][/right] So are you keeping it then?  -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Dec 10, 2004 - 12:16 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 26, '04 From Bay Area, California Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
haha just cant keep a good celi down.
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Dec 10, 2004 - 12:16 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 21, '04 From Fresno, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i dont know if this is true but i heard that the vett is made of cardboards.. hard cardboards smashed together... this guy said his teacher drove one and told him that...well im not sure just wondering...
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Dec 10, 2004 - 12:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
lol
it's fiberglass all fiberglass, very expensive to replace supposedly -------------------- |
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Dec 10, 2004 - 2:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE So are you keeping it then? Yep, I am keeping it for now with some pretty wicked plans for the engine.....I will keep you posted. Jay. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Dec 10, 2004 - 8:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 14, '03 From Long Island, N.Y. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
definitely keep us posted, have fun with it. wait for a nice used C6, thats what im doing. the C6 blows away the C5.
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Dec 10, 2004 - 9:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
jgreening... we always want what we cant have. sure the vette is a nice and fast car, but once you get that, youll want something faster.
disable fuel cut, and crank up the boost to 15 and go for a ride. youll then you will realize how much potential the 3sgte swap has. the other cool thing is the sleeper factor. no one every expects the celica to be a fast car, especially a convertable one. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Dec 11, 2004 - 7:05 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 1, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
glad to hear that you are keeping her. Yours was the vert that all us other verts look up to. Maybe next summer if im back in chicago ill be able to see it in person.
-------------------- Its Orville's Celica, i just drive it... |
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Dec 11, 2004 - 11:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Just let me know Orville - by that time I will be making over 300hp to the wheels....
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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