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Old 11-02-2023, 01:28 PM
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Buying advice please.

I’m looking at an 87 Iroc Z28 5.0 TPI that has had a hurst quarter stick and a Paxton supercharger put on it.

52,000 miles.

$10k.

What am I not seeing?

Many thanks in advance 👌







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Besides for the superficial gaudiness, are the floors clean? Check for hidden rot by the frt d/s door underneath. Engine run alright? Oil not sparkly, no rod knock? Shift ok?
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Date code on tires?
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Re: Buying advice please.

Originally Posted by aliceempire
Besides for the superficial gaudiness, are the floors clean? Check for hidden rot by the frt d/s door underneath. Engine run alright? Oil not sparkly, no rod knock? Shift ok?
i think it looks GREAT!

good info thanks. I’m giving it a miss as seller doesn’t know anything about the supercharger install 👍
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I'd be curious about the tune, especially since that air filter is way too small and likely choking that motor.
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Love the Quarter Stick! T Top Rust check is a must! And the rear floorboards behind the front seats.
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