Hello, everyone.
I am the very unproud owner of a 1994 B4C Camaro, which I've thrown nearly 40k into, including the price of the car. It's one thing after another with this pile of crap, and while I'd love to sell it or push it off a cliff, it has a lot of sentimental value, so I guess I'm just happier staring at it.
I've had it up to my eyeballs with this car, and it is no longer an enjoyment, but an annoyance. It's time to push it into the back of a barn and "replace" it.
I've belonged to a Camaro club for nearly a year, and I have been yet to show up to either a cruise-in, meet, or whatever else in my Camaro. I've become the guy with the Camaro that says, "Here's a picture of my Camaro."
Ready for the latest? I got the car out of the shop maybe 5 days ago. 2 days ago I drove it, and everything was great. I go out to drive the car yesterday and the coolant light is lit up in my face, and the engine is stumbling like mad.
And so I took out a 2010 Mustang GT yesterday. I fell in love with that car. That car right there is a prime example of why they didn't need a bail-out. The quality was light years ahead of that of the 2009 Camaros. I know, because I've driven one..typical GM JUNK.
So I've started researching the GT, and I know what I want, but the 315 hp isn't going to do it for me...sorry, folks. I've decided on that deep grey metallic color with a black stripe, plus the 3.73 gearing. I've also decided that due to the amount of power my Camaro is putting out (when it runs...), I'm going to need at least 400 hp to be happy. I've looked into the Roush supercharger setup that is available for the Mustang, and it is rated at 435 hp (on 5 lbs of boost) and is covered under a warranty. This sounds really tasty to me.
Now that I've decided what I want, which is basically a 400+ hp car with air conditioning that works, a reasonable curb weight, and a manual transmission, comes the question of how reliable the 4.6L is going to be with this supercharger mounted on top of it. And then there's the, "Should I wait for the 5.0L next year?"
I'm sure the "When's the 5.0L coming out" topic has been beaten to Hell, and I'm not interested in discussing it, but would it be wiser to go with a platform that is tried and true (4.6L) or take my chances with a totally new motor?
While part of me tells me to wait for the 5.0L, my logic tells me to go for the 4.6L with the supercharger because the 4.6L has been around and is tried and true, while the 5.0L might have some teething issues.
I'm really confused here as to what to do, but I do know that I NEED a powerful RWD American Muscle Car in order to be happy. I just want one that I can get in and drive WITHOUT having to do any modifications, and love it. I have a 2005 Subaru WRX STi, and while it's "snappy-fast," it just doesn't kick me in the ass like an American Muscle Car does.
I am the very unproud owner of a 1994 B4C Camaro, which I've thrown nearly 40k into, including the price of the car. It's one thing after another with this pile of crap, and while I'd love to sell it or push it off a cliff, it has a lot of sentimental value, so I guess I'm just happier staring at it.
I've had it up to my eyeballs with this car, and it is no longer an enjoyment, but an annoyance. It's time to push it into the back of a barn and "replace" it.
I've belonged to a Camaro club for nearly a year, and I have been yet to show up to either a cruise-in, meet, or whatever else in my Camaro. I've become the guy with the Camaro that says, "Here's a picture of my Camaro."
Ready for the latest? I got the car out of the shop maybe 5 days ago. 2 days ago I drove it, and everything was great. I go out to drive the car yesterday and the coolant light is lit up in my face, and the engine is stumbling like mad.
And so I took out a 2010 Mustang GT yesterday. I fell in love with that car. That car right there is a prime example of why they didn't need a bail-out. The quality was light years ahead of that of the 2009 Camaros. I know, because I've driven one..typical GM JUNK.
So I've started researching the GT, and I know what I want, but the 315 hp isn't going to do it for me...sorry, folks. I've decided on that deep grey metallic color with a black stripe, plus the 3.73 gearing. I've also decided that due to the amount of power my Camaro is putting out (when it runs...), I'm going to need at least 400 hp to be happy. I've looked into the Roush supercharger setup that is available for the Mustang, and it is rated at 435 hp (on 5 lbs of boost) and is covered under a warranty. This sounds really tasty to me.
Now that I've decided what I want, which is basically a 400+ hp car with air conditioning that works, a reasonable curb weight, and a manual transmission, comes the question of how reliable the 4.6L is going to be with this supercharger mounted on top of it. And then there's the, "Should I wait for the 5.0L next year?"
I'm sure the "When's the 5.0L coming out" topic has been beaten to Hell, and I'm not interested in discussing it, but would it be wiser to go with a platform that is tried and true (4.6L) or take my chances with a totally new motor?
While part of me tells me to wait for the 5.0L, my logic tells me to go for the 4.6L with the supercharger because the 4.6L has been around and is tried and true, while the 5.0L might have some teething issues.
I'm really confused here as to what to do, but I do know that I NEED a powerful RWD American Muscle Car in order to be happy. I just want one that I can get in and drive WITHOUT having to do any modifications, and love it. I have a 2005 Subaru WRX STi, and while it's "snappy-fast," it just doesn't kick me in the ass like an American Muscle Car does.