Domestic: Are you a Chevy, Mopar, or Ford guy?

I like all three. Ive owned a 03 Ram, 08 Cobalt, 01 Malibu, 98 Neon, 95 Saturn, and now I have a 92 Mustang. For trucks I have to be loyal to Dodge, but I feel that all 3 manufacturers are really stepping it up and making some great cars, but I still feel more loyal to Chrysler products.
 
Todd, what year LS1 camaro did you have? I'd love to hear about it!

I'm definitely a Chevy guy! I was raised on them. If that wasn't enough I built my 98 Z28 a LS3 427 forged motor pushing 625hp and now my GMC Sierra daily/detail rig is supercharged with ~400hp (another 100hp coming soon).

Even though I was raised on them, my eyes aren't blind to the exceptional offerings of Ford and MOPAR these days. I'd actually like to pick up a 2012 F150 FX4 next year as a new detail rig. It's truly an exceptional truck with great power, comfort, and fuel economy, not to mention good looking too.

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Im a Chevy guy through and through although I have owned a couple of Fords and a Chrysler when growing up. I think a true car lover can appreciate any brand of car. All have their plusses but IMO you should appreciate them all. :cheers::buddies:cheers:
 
GoFast908Z said:
Todd, what year LS1 camaro did you have? I'd love to hear about it!

I'm definitely a Chevy guy! I was raised on them. If that wasn't enough I built my 98 Z28 a LS3 427 forged motor pushing 625hp and now my GMC Sierra daily/detail rig is supercharged with ~400hp (another 100hp coming soon).

Even though I was raised on them, my eyes aren't blind to the exceptional offerings of Ford and MOPAR these days. I'd actually like to pick up a 2012 F150 FX4 next year as a new detail rig. It's truly an exceptional truck with great power, comfort, and fuel economy, not to mention good looking too.

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I had a 98 LS1 Camaro, blue on black, 6 speed. When I first had it there wasn't a lot of aftermarket for the LS1 yet, but I did have a set of pulleys, a thermostat, and chip. On street tires it was good for 13.2's. When I put a set of drag radials on it was good for a 12.9, launching it like an animal.

I have thought about getting a C5 Z06 a lot lately, almost pulled the trigger a couple time, but as it stands I am happy with the Mazdaspeed. Turbo's are cool too.
 
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I have thought about getting a C5 Z06 a lot lately, almost pulled the trigger a couple time, but as it stands I am happy with the Mazdaspeed. Turbo's are cool too.
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Do it. We had one of those when I worked for a Chevy dealer a few years ago. Hands down the fastest, most unholy car I've ever driven. I'd never in my life felt like a car was determined to kill me until that day :cool:
 
Todd Helme said:
I had a 98 LS1 Camaro, blue on black, 6 speed. When I first had it there wasn't a lot of aftermarket for the LS1 yet, but I did have a set of pulleys, a thermostat, and chip. On street tires it was good for 13.2's. When I put a set of drag radials on it was good for a 12.9, launching it like an animal.

I have thought about getting a C5 Z06 a lot lately, almost pulled the trigger a couple time, but as it stands I am happy with the Mazdaspeed. Turbo's are cool too.
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I wanted one too and have been tempted a few times. I had a friend that had a Speedway White C5 Z06 and from what I understand it's pretty rare color on the Z06.

A girl I worked with had a family member with on almost identical and they asked if I was interested in it when they put it up for sale.

I really like turbo cars though. When my friend had his turbo Supra it felt awesome to hit the gas on the highway and feel the boost kick in.
 
Rocket said:
I wanted one too and have been tempted a few times. I had a friend that had a Speedway White C5 Z06 and from what I understand it's pretty rare color on the Z06.

A girl I worked with had a family member with on almost identical and they asked if I was interested in it when they put it up for sale.

I really like turbo cars though. When my friend had his turbo Supra it felt awesome to hit the gas on the highway and feel the boost kick in.
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313 SW Z06's I believe...
 
Rocket said:
I wanted one too and have been tempted a few times. I had a friend that had a Speedway White C5 Z06 and from what I understand it's pretty rare color on the Z06.

A girl I worked with had a family member with on almost identical and they asked if I was interested in it when they put it up for sale.

I really like turbo cars though. When my friend had his turbo Supra it felt awesome to hit the gas on the highway and feel the boost kick in.
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The White Z06's are awesome. I would either want white or Electron Blue. I might (gasp) consider (gasp gasp) black as well!
 
This is a hard topic for me. Some of the domestic vehicles driven and loved
67 GT 500 (also personally restored)
67 GT 350 ( also restored)
57 T Bird ( also restored)
69 Grand Prix 429 SJ (also restored)
69 Z28 Comaro(also restored)
63 1/2 Galaxie Lightweight (also restored)
57 Eldorado Brougham- beautiful vehicle..no performance though but great driver.

I'm still with Gearead one of my favorites is the Pantera. A 1972 Pre L. It is Ford powered. 500hp after being detuned from turbos. A total handful, Simple, No aids. Brutal when you let her loose. 2nd fastest Pantera at Laguna Seca when raced. She almost sold and I would have missed her. Not mine but have enjoyed every moment behind the wheel. Have enjoyed her even more since back.

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Sorry having a little "carmance" moment.

Still wouldn't mind a Jensen CV-8 or Interceptor, Chrysler powered though.

So I'm still the oddball. Since driving the Sunbeam Tiger you could
Say Ford.
 
Concours.John said:
This is a hard topic for me. Some of the domestic vehicles driven and loved
67 GT 500 (also personally restored)
67 GT 350 ( also restored)
57 T Bird ( also restored)
69 Grand Prix 429 SJ (also restored)
69 Z28 Comaro(also restored)
63 1/2 Galaxie Lightweight (also restored)
57 Eldorado Brougham- beautiful vehicle..no performance though but great driver.

I'm still with Gearead one of my favorites is the Pantera. A 1972 Pre L. It is Ford powered. 500hp after being detuned from turbos. A total handful, Simple, No aids. Brutal when you let her loose. 2nd fastest Pantera at Laguna Seca when raced. She almost sold and I would have missed her. Not mine but have enjoyed every moment behind the wheel. Have enjoyed her even more since back.

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Sorry having a little "carmance" moment.

Still wouldn't mind a Jensen CV-8 or Interceptor, Chrysler powered though.

So I'm still the oddball. Since driving the Sunbeam Tiger you could
Say Ford.
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That's an impressive list :-) I saw Wayne Carini do a segment on the Sunbeam Tiger on his show a few months back. Very beautiful cars.

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Along with Ryan B, I have been fortunate to detail the Sunbeam Tiger prototype. To my knowledge it is the only Tiger that was built with a automatic transmission as well.

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It all depends where you look on my life's timeline!

I was a Ford man in the 1960's especially with the Mustangs.

In the 1970's it was Mopar all the way....Hemi Cuda's and 440 6-Pack Road Runners..........But of course the Road Runner was a 1969 and the Cuda a 1970.

The 1980's and 1990's were wife and kids

The 2000's I'm a Z06 Corvette owner with a Dodge Dakota SLT... But I absolutely Love the Ford GT!!

I must be a prostitute!! :rofl
 
Chevy all day here .. I grew up around my Father's 70 Chevelle SS 454 and I LOVED that car .. it's a shame we didn't hang onto it now knowing how spoiled I would make the paint :(
 
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