WTT 2000 Z28 - needs trans work, will trade DOWN

Longshot · 10-13-2010, 05:10 PM

Looking to trade my 00' Z28 and I'm willing to trade down. The car is really in pretty good shape. The body is fairly straight, but it's got its fair share of rock chips and the paint is fading a bit on the driver side body moldings. It turns heads and gets compliments everywhere it goes. The car really cleans up amazingly well. The interior is damn near flawless, literally not much wrong with it at all.

Only real issue with the car is the tune is spotty at best and the trans. I'm removing the cam and having the ECU flashed by TunedbyFrost or PCM4Less for a bolt-on tune, but the valvesprings will remain on the car. Basically choose your cam and pushrods, no need for worrying about pinching an O-ring on the oil pump, I already installed an LS6 pump, and it already has the stronger LS2 timing chain installed. No need to mess with valvesprings either which can be a real pain. By reflashing the PCM it'll drive like it should, no surging or bucking. The other issue is the trans. For whatever reason it wont shift at WOT all the time. It's really an occasional thing. Why, I have no idea, but I'm tired of dealing with it. The trans has some nice parts, the typical stuff used in the Performabuilt builds, so repair cost should be minimal in regards to your typical tranny costs. The car does drive just fine though, and operates normally under normal driving conditions.

What I'm looking to trade for:
-Mustangs
-Trucks
-Even an import.

Big thing I need is something to drive that's reasonably reliable. I know the value of a clean F-body like this, and considering the trans will need to be reworked I'm willing to trade down. Post up what you have, the worste I can say is no. It doesn't have to be performance oriented.

Now... the car

2000 Z28 Hardtop
4L60E automatic
146k on chassis
25k on motor (I have full documentation, this was bought NEW from GM)
5k on Trans
146k on Rear end (as far as I know... doesn't make a peep, very strong 10 bolt)

Mods:

New LS1 Crate Motor w/ 25k Miles
SLP Lid
Shaner S3 Ported TB
LS6 Intake
PAC 1518 Valvesprings
LS6 Oil Pump
LS2 Timing Chain
Pacesetter 1 3/4" Longtubes
3" O/R Y-pipe
3.5" Cutout
Hooker Cat-back
28lb Injectors
Racetronix Fuel Pump

Fully Built 4L60E
Transgo shift kit
JW Racing 3400 Stall converter

BMR solid front sway
Strano Springs
KYB 8-way shocks & struts
slotted & drilled rotors
American Racing Torq Thrust M Wheels (17x9 & 17x11)
315/35/17 Nitto Drag Radials

Berger Tail panel
stainless Camaro Inserts
1st Gen Camaro Z28 badges

Tinted windows
Whisperer Headlights

Aftermarket MP3/CD stereo w/ ipod hookup. Also set up for Satellite Radio
Pioneer component speakers (The stereo in this car sounds amazing)

Pics

IF you're interested, feel free to contact me at orangeusmc@Gmail.com

OR

You can call me 502-759-3961. Serious Inquiries only

The car is located in Beaufort, SC

Matts94Z28 · 10-13-2010, 05:13 PM

How much to buy it out right?

Longshot · 10-13-2010, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matts94Z28

How much to buy it out right?

I'll listen to any reasonable offer but right now I'm going to start at $6500 and see where that gets me...

Matts94Z28 · 10-13-2010, 05:24 PM

Ahh, just curious. Good luck with the sale. It sure is a clean car.

1 Slow Z · 10-13-2010, 06:04 PM

1999 Nissan maxima with 105,xxx plus some cash?

DolSVT00 · 10-13-2010, 07:19 PM

Take 5500 for it the way it sits?

Longshot · 10-13-2010, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DolSVT00

Take 5500 for it the way it sits?

I'll think about it. Gotta see what the offers look like by the end of the week.

LXtasy · 10-13-2010, 07:42 PM

Is this ebay?

DolSVT00 · 10-13-2010, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LXtasy

Is this ebay?

No, and I really don't want a catfish car........... But for 5500 I would take it off his hands.

Longshot · 10-13-2010, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LXtasy

Is this ebay?

Nope. Not trying to start a bidding war, just in a tough spot right now and I'm sacrificing as it is. Guess I'm just trying to lose as little of my ass as possible.

red99pony · 10-13-2010, 08:03 PM

beautiful car, if i didn't have my mustang i would think hard about buying it.

LXtasy · 10-14-2010, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DolSVT00

No, and I really don't want a catfish car........... But for 5500 I would take it off his hands.

Wasn't talking to you. $5500 is a reasonable offer considering the "cons" . GL with the sale. $6500 seems fair but with the tune issue and transmission issue, many would consider it a "project car"

jmd · 10-15-2010, 05:18 AM

last time he put the car up for sale it had trans issues . i guess he never fixed it. the origional old sale thread on fastgm states this. it is a nice looking car . gl with the sale.

Illusions · 10-15-2010, 09:51 AM

Did you join this site for any other reason than to sell cars? Every thread you started outside of your intro is to sell a vehicle. Mustang, Blazer 4dr and now this. All within a year. Just curious?

04ctd · 10-15-2010, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Illusions

Did you join this site for any other reason than to sell cars? Every thread you started outside of your intro is to sell a vehicle. Mustang, Blazer 4dr and now this. All within a year. Just curious?

ah, i post crap for sale on other area forums (fastGM) but i don't ever post on there. most of the folks on there, are on here anyways.

Shon Herron's a good example, he's got that CTS-V pimped all over. it's a tough economy..

yeah, i remember the tranny problem, and IIRC, we all told him to take it to Robert, i think Robert even surmised what the problem could be.

really, the tranny fix is prolly a $200 fix for Robert.

and then a tune, which is "just the cost of going fast"

ElecTech · 10-15-2010, 10:27 AM

He has said he was taking the cam out to sell it. Then, getting a "mail order bolt-on" tune put in. I'm sure if someone were serious and wanted it left in, he would. The tune part would be an easy fix.

Longshot · 10-15-2010, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Illusions

Did you join this site for any other reason than to sell cars? Every thread you started outside of your intro is to sell a vehicle. Mustang, Blazer 4dr and now this. All within a year. Just curious?

Initially no, but since you're so curious about my motives... I joined this site to try and meet some Auto Enthusiasts in the region I live in, which is Beaufort. Come to find out I'm about the only one on here in the immediate area. Also due to my work schedule making it out to any sort of meet is really a luxury and not really something I can bank on. On top of that, this car has been nickel and diming me to death since March. Finally, since I was a member of this forum, I elected to go ahead and use it as a venue to get the word out. Sorry if it offends you to find someone using the classifieds for their intended purpose.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04ctd

ah, i post crap for sale on other area forums (fastGM) but i don't ever post on there. most of the folks on there, are on here anyways.

Shon Herron's a good example, he's got that CTS-V pimped all over. it's a tough economy..

yeah, i remember the tranny problem, and IIRC, we all told him to take it to Robert, i think Robert even surmised what the problem could be.

really, the tranny fix is prolly a $200 fix for Robert.

and then a tune, which is "just the cost of going fast"

Bingo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElecTech

He has said he was taking the cam out to sell it. Then, getting a "mail order bolt-on" tune put in. I'm sure if someone were serious and wanted it left in, he would. The tune part would be an easy fix.

Cam is still in it. I was planning to remove it in order to make it more street friendly for a potential buyer, but at the buyers request I'll leave it in. Less wrenches for me to turn.

04ctd · 10-15-2010, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longshot

this car has been nickel and diming me to death since March.

Cam is still in it. I was planning to remove it in order to make it more street friendly for a potential buyer, but at the buyers request I'll leave it in. Less wrenches for me to turn.

exactly, the Nova was fairly cheap, but we never had time to go RACE it, and since it was not really DD anymore, we just sold it.

FWIW, leave the Cam in it.
any car, is just a car. unless it makes BIG numbers (which it could with the cam & tune)
i can think of no one who would rather have the smaller cam.
most folks on here will buy the car, carry it to Robert, then to a dyno shop.

FWIW, if you have a handheld programmer, i would set it back to STOCK and check the WOT shifts.
a shop in columbia does mustangs, and they SHIFT LIKE CRAP.
another local shop did a Predator in a buddys Charger last week, and it will not shift WOT

so, not all "tuners" are knowledgeable of the best tranny parameters.

i sent my wife a link to this page.....

bwelch · 10-15-2010, 03:11 PM

I would leave the cam in it and get somebody to do a street tune on it. The trans problem could just be in the tune. $300 could fix both your issues and I think you will want to keep it once its tuned right. If you still want to sell it after that then you could get alot more money for the car if its running good. I wish I had the extra cash right to buy it.

Matts94Z28 · 10-15-2010, 03:25 PM

I was asking 10.5k for my 01, but I ended up selling it for 9k with a bad slave cylinder and untuned. If you fix it, you could make a lot more. If I had the money, I would buy it and turn it.

10-13-2010, 05:10 PM	#1
Longshot Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 40	WTT 2000 Z28 - needs trans work, will trade DOWN Looking to trade my 00' Z28 and I'm willing to trade down. The car is really in pretty good shape. The body is fairly straight, but it's got its fair share of rock chips and the paint is fading a bit on the driver side body moldings. It turns heads and gets compliments everywhere it goes. The car really cleans up amazingly well. The interior is damn near flawless, literally not much wrong with it at all. Only real issue with the car is the tune is spotty at best and the trans. I'm removing the cam and having the ECU flashed by TunedbyFrost or PCM4Less for a bolt-on tune, but the valvesprings will remain on the car. Basically choose your cam and pushrods, no need for worrying about pinching an O-ring on the oil pump, I already installed an LS6 pump, and it already has the stronger LS2 timing chain installed. No need to mess with valvesprings either which can be a real pain. By reflashing the PCM it'll drive like it should, no surging or bucking. The other issue is the trans. For whatever reason it wont shift at WOT all the time. It's really an occasional thing. Why, I have no idea, but I'm tired of dealing with it. The trans has some nice parts, the typical stuff used in the Performabuilt builds, so repair cost should be minimal in regards to your typical tranny costs. The car does drive just fine though, and operates normally under normal driving conditions. What I'm looking to trade for: -Mustangs -Trucks -Even an import. Big thing I need is something to drive that's reasonably reliable. I know the value of a clean F-body like this, and considering the trans will need to be reworked I'm willing to trade down. Post up what you have, the worste I can say is no. It doesn't have to be performance oriented. Now... the car 2000 Z28 Hardtop 4L60E automatic 146k on chassis 25k on motor (I have full documentation, this was bought NEW from GM) 5k on Trans 146k on Rear end (as far as I know... doesn't make a peep, very strong 10 bolt) Mods: New LS1 Crate Motor w/ 25k Miles SLP Lid Shaner S3 Ported TB LS6 Intake PAC 1518 Valvesprings LS6 Oil Pump LS2 Timing Chain Pacesetter 1 3/4" Longtubes 3" O/R Y-pipe 3.5" Cutout Hooker Cat-back 28lb Injectors Racetronix Fuel Pump Fully Built 4L60E Transgo shift kit JW Racing 3400 Stall converter BMR solid front sway Strano Springs KYB 8-way shocks & struts slotted & drilled rotors American Racing Torq Thrust M Wheels (17x9 & 17x11) 315/35/17 Nitto Drag Radials Berger Tail panel stainless Camaro Inserts 1st Gen Camaro Z28 badges Tinted windows Whisperer Headlights Aftermarket MP3/CD stereo w/ ipod hookup. Also set up for Satellite Radio Pioneer component speakers (The stereo in this car sounds amazing) Pics IF you're interested, feel free to contact me at orangeusmc@Gmail.com OR You can call me 502-759-3961. Serious Inquiries only The car is located in Beaufort, SC __________________ -Kyle O. 2003 SVT Cobra - 452whp/460rwtq 2005 Mustang GT - 290whp/306rwtq - For SALE! LowCountryMotorsports.com

10-13-2010, 05:13 PM	#2
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	How much to buy it out right? __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

10-13-2010, 05:24 PM	#4
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	Ahh, just curious. Good luck with the sale. It sure is a clean car. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

10-13-2010, 07:19 PM	#6
DolSVT00 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Goose Creek Posts: 3,913	Take 5500 for it the way it sits? __________________

10-13-2010, 07:42 PM	#8
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	Is this ebay? __________________

10-13-2010, 06:04 PM	#5
1 Slow Z Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The end of the rainbow! Posts: 968	1999 Nissan maxima with 105,xxx plus some cash?

10-13-2010, 08:03 PM	#11
red99pony Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: goose creek sc Posts: 818	beautiful car, if i didn't have my mustang i would think hard about buying it. __________________ 02 lightning all stock 99 mustang gt Tork Tech terminator kit making a little boost

10-15-2010, 05:18 AM	#13
jmd Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,177	last time he put the car up for sale it had trans issues . i guess he never fixed it. the origional old sale thread on fastgm states this. it is a nice looking car . gl with the sale. __________________ Cadillac man

10-15-2010, 09:51 AM	#14
Illusions Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In the Pits Posts: 2,247	Did you join this site for any other reason than to sell cars? Every thread you started outside of your intro is to sell a vehicle. Mustang, Blazer 4dr and now this. All within a year. Just curious? __________________ Illusions Grafix A Pair of "Jackstand" 01 Xtreme Blazers Last edited by Illusions; 10-15-2010 at 09:54 AM.

10-15-2010, 10:27 AM	#16
ElecTech Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,489	He has said he was taking the cam out to sell it. Then, getting a "mail order bolt-on" tune put in. I'm sure if someone were serious and wanted it left in, he would. The tune part would be an easy fix. __________________ Jaime

10-15-2010, 03:11 PM	#19
bwelch Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,774	I would leave the cam in it and get somebody to do a street tune on it. The trans problem could just be in the tune. $300 could fix both your issues and I think you will want to keep it once its tuned right. If you still want to sell it after that then you could get alot more money for the car if its running good. I wish I had the extra cash right to buy it.

10-15-2010, 03:25 PM	#20
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	I was asking 10.5k for my 01, but I ended up selling it for 9k with a bad slave cylinder and untuned. If you fix it, you could make a lot more. If I had the money, I would buy it and turn it. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack