Any normal person wouldnt have to ask this question

bone-yard-racing · Post by **bone-yard-racing** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:05 am

SRT or Corvette?

To get the SRT I want its going to cost a lot more than I excited to pay for a 5 year old neon. C5(corvettes for people that like nice things) arent all that much more plus I dont need to get on a plane to pick up any of these cars

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Post by **racer12306** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:20 am

yes please

C5 Z06 FTW

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:32 am

i dunno, u can buy corvettes all day in my opinion, they are everywhere.

ide go with something that you dont see every day.

srt4 u really dont see many of any more unfortunatly. but im kinda a 4 cyl junkie so thats just me. it'd be kinda fun to be the "underdog" little guy then just paste the comp with a 4 cyl.

Post by **racer12306** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:37 am

but the LS engines are sooooooooo badass.

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:39 am

oh ya fo sho. ls1 is a great engine, im just going from the rarity of the whole thing. the neon has almost un matched character i think u have to agree with me there.

Ntyvirus1 · Post by **Ntyvirus1** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:40 am

buy both and send me the srt

but seriously go with the vette.

Post by **racer12306** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:41 am

The only issue is that according to Mox, the SRT can be unpredictable at the limit. For the purpose BYR is going to use it for I would think that puts the SRT out of the game.

I honestly don't know how the C5s are, but I'd be surprised if they weren't awesome. The aftermarket is insane for LS engines and C5s. The only problem is the cost of the aftermarket. I think a catback is like $1300 for a good one.

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:46 am

yup, big power on a heavy frame = big $$$

smaller frame smaller engine less $$$

u can throw a better set of rods, and pistons, maybe sleeve the block if u plan on like 750 hp couldnt u? whats the unpredictable part?

bone-yard-racing · Post by **bone-yard-racing** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:47 am

You guys know me too well

Seriously the vette is going to be the posermobile you know roll up to the party "Yes that's my corvette who wants to sleep with me"

The only mental road block is this would be my third GM vehicle Ive bought this year (Monza and Blazer to tow it)

Yeah an SRT specifically a high power one is a bit sketchy at the limit I cant imagine that the vette wont be but its all part of the fun.

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:49 am

racer12306 wrote:The only issue is that according to Mox, the SRT can be unpredictable at the limit. For the purpose BYR is going to use it for I would think that puts the SRT out of the game.

I honestly don't know how the C5s are, but I'd be surprised if they weren't awesome. The aftermarket is insane for LS engines and C5s. The only problem is the cost of the aftermarket. I think a catback is like $1300 for a good one.

yea you can spend that much on a good catback for an evoX

bone-yard-racing · Post by **bone-yard-racing** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:51 am

DoubtedNeon wrote:yup, big power on a heavy frame = big $$$

smaller frame smaller engine less $$$

u can throw a better set of rods, and pistons, maybe sleeve the block if u plan on like 750 hp couldnt u? whats the unpredictable part?

SRT 2900lb
Z06 3100lb

It would appear that 750 driveable horsepower is but a turbo kit away I dont think Ill be needing that

Mr Josh Zombie · Post by **Mr Josh Zombie** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:56 am

i'd never own a corvette myself. awesome platform, but there are two in the parking lot here at work right now, and another across the street.

i see 2-3 on a daily basis, and on weekends holyshit they're everywhere. it'd drive me nuts

Post by **racer12306** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:05 am

RWD>FWD
8 cyl>4 cyl

The extra weight may actually help it.

Like I said the aftermarket for the LS engines are insane. Want 600hp on pump gas and still get 25+mpg, yeah you can do it.

Shit, GM just had a company build an LS engine based on the LSx (yes this is stronger than any production street block). It has two 88mm turbos moving 25psi on pump gas. It is tuned with an Accel DFI and makes 2048hp (no that is not a typo).

I <3 LSx

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:06 am

^^^ opi is da man! thats a +1

sullivan · Post by **sullivan** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:25 am

personally im with opi, even though a vette is nice. and your insurance will be through the roof!

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:33 am

if hes buyin a vette im sure he dont worry abotu the insurance

Post by **racer12306** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:48 am

sullivan wrote:personally im with opi, even though a vette is nice. and your insurance will be through the roof!

SRT's are probably worse than a vette

bone-yard-racing · Post by **bone-yard-racing** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 12:06 pm

Without shopping around its like $300/month for the vette and the blazer which isnt too bad

jrumann59 · Post by **jrumann59** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 12:13 pm

Look I love SRT-4 as much as next neon enthusiast but a Vette for the most part will not have the piss already beat out of it like most of the SRT-4s on the market. My next car will be a used version of one of the new style Vettes if my math is correct 8>4 most of the time.

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 12:48 pm

i dont understand how you get the money to have as many cars as you do.

C5 ZO6 is a win. my dad has an 04 zo6. stupid fast.

bone-yard-racing · Post by **bone-yard-racing** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:18 pm

Here is a brief rundown of my recent car history:
Mom bought me Harold, I spent about $1500 on it with the parts and such I sold it for $2000, turned a profit. The Tbird was $1500 I sold it for $2300. The green 1gn I traded John for the Blazer was free. The Monza was free. STella(which is for sale now) has about $1400 for sale with some interest for $2000.

Id make a pretty good car dealer actually

2k1MotorSport · Post by **2k1MotorSport** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:32 pm

I hate you...

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:37 pm

byr is going to be a salesman!!! for....audi! lol

and yes, we all hate you and your profit making deals.

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:20 pm

DoubtedNeon wrote:i dunno, u can buy corvettes all day in my opinion, they are everywhere.

ide go with something that you dont see every day.

srt4 u really dont see many of any more unfortunatly. but im kinda a 4 cyl junkie so thats just me. it'd be kinda fun to be the "underdog" little guy then just paste the comp with a 4 cyl.

I agree. I was actually talking about that the other day...I would pick my srt-4 or 350z over a corvette any day.

hansken_yo · Post by **hansken_yo** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:53 pm

well, when I was tracking at Portland all but 1 corvette broke down with serious problems... In fact it was the corvettes that caused all the problems on the track that day. The SRT 4s were running circles around most the others... sooooooooooo..... I'd say SRT yo.

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:58 pm

i would go buy an evo nine before a vette.....

and i HATE that body style vette anyway...

rOniN · Post by **rOniN** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:05 pm

I would take the corvette if you plan on having a race car. It is a much better platform to work with. It is expensive but with 5k you can get 700hp in a car that weighs a little bit more than an SRT.

It was a toss up between a 06-08 Z06, an 07 Lotus Exige S, or a brand new Challenger SRT and I think I came out on top. The other cars are super fast but lacked a few things and the Challenger had it all, including the looks although it wasn't nearly as fast.

You wont go wrong with a Corvette...

Post by **Canada** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:05 pm

nice knowing you...

DOSneons · Post by **DOSneons** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:18 pm

id go srt, but if u are goin for the DAMN U DONT SEE THAT EVERY DAY factor then find something else all together. i know u dont live around me but in my town there are literally 11 srt's most of whom are douchs and i cant even count the vettes

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:35 pm

Corvette. My buddy bought a stock one from his aunt. Stock with a K&N filter and a shifter went 13.2. With road course slicks (yes) he went 12.90's. The only thing he has to do right now is the "drill mod" to the clutch line, since it has a restrictor in it stock for old men that drive it.