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So I bought a corvette. Very recently. It's a 1990 zr1 with 62,000 miles on it, it's in excellent condition, runs with zero problems, I got it for the jaw dropping price of $3,000, and honestly that's about all I know. One other thing I know is that I've never been a big car guy... that is, until I put the gas pedal down on this car. I'm hooked and before I go blowing all kinds of money on it(I'm 25yrs old, not a whole lot of money to blow) I want to game plan the engine mods and upgrades just perfect in my head before I make a single move.

Vision: A fun, fast weekend car. Not drag racing for sub 10's but still get the admirable head nod at track. I also love the cammed out sound.

Any words of wisdom from those more experienced, I'd be more than grateful for your input, advice or thoughts. Thanks in advance!

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3000 bucks how did that happen?

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Yeah, we got to hear the story ... and see some pics :)

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You sure an LT5 is in that thing?

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WOW! A new low!!

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upgrades?? on a budget?? buy a 572 big block chevy and put that in the engine bay. It would be way cheaper than to mod that lt5. this car is an exotic sophisticated car. It is like fine wine. It is to be sipped and enjoyed and occasionally tested. Modding this car is very, very expensive,,cams etc... remember 572 inch with 400 horse fogger nitrous system. that is cheaper speed and lots of it.

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So the guy had recently bought a 1992 corvette..
his wife was making him sell it and when I met with him in person to see the car, how well he kept it.. I was stunned and after checking the frame and engine, paid said $3000.
Downside: the right side has minor damage. He slid into a speed limit sign and there's a small 5 inch hole on what would be the front right fender, as well as an identical hole in the front part of the right door near the bottom. Everything else is pristine. I'll have to post pictures tomorrow afternoon but I still can't believe my luck on this find..!

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I'm really not sure exactly what's already upgraded, and budget is really whatever I save up per month. Anywhere between $1,000 and $2,000 depending on how much I'm putting toward debt. It's also not my daily driver(in case anyone was wondering).

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For $3k, I'm also concerned that you ended up with a regular Corvette with ZR-1 badges added on. If it is legit, then you got an incredible deal even with the damages mentioned. Post pictures and we'll let you know what you got.

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When I bought mine for 11800 the person I bought it from told me a local wrecking yard had offered him 11000. These cars have a lot of value in parts as we all know.

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