another gmfs member here!!
 

hi i am one of the quiet members over on gmfs.

I have a '96 drop top 'maro. it has a v6 in it now but i bought it as a project car and want to put a real motor in it. i was thinking about maybe a 386 stroker or a 454. mate that up to a 6 speed.

Post some pics of it. Will you be louder here then at GMFS? :)

it isn't much to look at now, but i am planning to paint it flat black with some lime green pin stripes.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...maro/maro1.jpg

how long have you owned it. You use the convertiable much?

i've had it for about a year now but haven't driven it since i bought it. i start it occasionally but i bought it as a project and have been too busy remodeling my house.

i picked it up from my in-laws and i have driven it in the past. the top goes down smoothly but will sometimes hang up on the return.

If by some small chance you're more interested in a fun and pleasant DD than a balls-to-the-wall hot rod, you might consider keeping the 3800...it's supposed to be a great engine.

i don't want it to be a racer but i do want it to have plenty of power. if i drop anything bigger than a 350 in it then it will be a really mild motor. just big enough to smoke the tires from time to time.

Whats your plans with it then? What ideas do you have?

my plans are still in developement. the only thing that i am set on is the paint. i was thinking about some ol'school cragers and side pipes but i am not sure if i want any chrome on it. i have a long way to go on this car so the things that i want today will prolly change 2 or 3 times before it is finished. as long as it is a head turner i'll be happy.