"hey grumpy what C4 should I buy? I really like the looks of the C4 vettes but Ionly have about $8k to spend so Im looking for a decent project C4 vette , any suggestions?"
http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c4- ... -info.html
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/c ... mRhmBCAeI4
http://www.enginefactory.com/Corvette_History.htm
If I was in the market for a project c4 corvette ID try hard too select a 1991 TPI or a 1995-96 LT1 , both maximize the potential per dollar spent, but I would be far more concerned with the quality and appearance of the body and interior that the engine or transmission.
simply because Id be rebuilding those in any performance build anyway, and if I could Id find a MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAR, with the dana 44 rear differential. the body and interior, gauges, wiring etc. can get rather expensive to repair and upgrade so spend the time required to get a car in good condition and do a car facts report.
obviously the slight differences in body style and interiors might influence your choice, but try hard to find one in the best condition you can afford because theres a ton of cash spent every year trying to just keep corvettes looking good and replacing broken interior trim, that is an expense best avoided.
you could very easily spend $3K-$5K on a corvettes interior and minor body work on a car that was operational, but in rough condition getting it back in shape, and thats not even talking about electronics wiring or paint.
and BTW I own a 1985, a 1996 and My son now owns my previous 1992 c4 VETTE, and Ive worked on and rebuilt all three to some extent, the 1985 has had at least 5 different engine combos, several transmissions and at least 4 sets of heads and over a dozen different cams installed,SO I DO KNOW A BIT ABOUT WHATS REQUIRED TO GET THEM RUNNING AND MAINTAINED, THE 1991 WOULD BE THE EASY ONE TO WORK ON.
I get to see and work on a good many C4 vettes, while theres exceptionally well preserved vettes in every year range, every year newer incorporated minor improvements in sensors, computer durability and cpu speed, the 1991 was the last and best TPI variant, and as such it had a few improvements, plus your generally going to find the earlier 1984-1989 or so vettes interiors did not stand the test of time as well as the 90-91
BTW if you get a great deal on a clean vette theres nothing preventing you in the future from installing a BIG BLOCK or LS series engine at a later date as funds and your skill allow.
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