My car was purchased in April 1993 with 66,000 miles on the odometer. After putting on close to 90,000 more miles, it was time to upgrade to a V8. I purchased a 1996 LT1 from a car that was hit from behind for $ 1000. The engine at that time had 50,000 miles on it. After going through the engine and cleaning it up, I shipped it and the car to Archie. He received it the day before Thanksgiving and I got it back on Jan. 6, 2003. Since 1993, I have upgraded to 17 inch wheels and tires, pin stripes, repaint in 1998, Mr. Mike's leather seats, a very short shifter, wood grain dash, digital gages, sculptured headliner in tweed, 12 disc c/d player, subwoofer behind the r/h seat in addition to the factory sub and a nice set of air horns (I live in Miami). A complete set of poly bushings were installed shortly after getting the car back and that made a big change in handling. As for the LT1, if you are considering a V8, go ahead and do it. Like my son said, what are you waiting for?

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