Getting a 99 WS6 Trans Am for about $1,500-$2,000?

BAWLZ SS · 04-11-2012, 11:59 AM

Well to make it short. Im working on my 68 Nova and i just has the idea of getting a crashed 99 WS6 Trans Am for about $1,500-$2,000 at a auction. My buddy has a lic. to purchase cars there. He thinks thats more ot less what the car will be going for... 150k miles on it. Back end is smashed, front is all complete. Is this a good deal? I can sell that Ram air hood and interior and other stuff like doors (intact) get some $ back and even if i dont used that motor and trans i can sell easily for like $2-2,500 i think. Its a LS1 and a T-56 tranny. How hard will it be to put in my nova? car (trans am) is complete just back end is smashed ( not repairable) so again what do u guys think?

shank0668 · 04-11-2012, 02:11 PM

I would love to be able to do that. I am considering doing something similar in my 79 trans am. You will have to get different mounts, drive shaft. Look it up I am sure someone's done it.

Zabo · 04-11-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BAWLZ SS

Well to make it short. Im working on my 68 Nova and i just has the idea of getting a crashed 99 WS6 Trans Am for about $1,500-$2,000 at a auction. My buddy has a lic. to purchase cars there. He thinks thats more ot less what the car will be going for... 150k miles on it. Back end is smashed, front is all complete. Is this a good deal? I can sell that Ram air hood and interior and other stuff like doors (intact) get some $ back and even if i dont used that motor and trans i can sell easily for like $2-2,500 i think. Its a LS1 and a T-56 tranny. How hard will it be to put in my nova? car (trans am) is complete just back end is smashed ( not repairable) so again what do u guys think?

Well if all the electronics are intact (ECU, PCM, etc) for the engine/trans I'd go for it. Tear the motor down, send it out to get built up along with the transmission and just go to town. I've got a '00 T/A and it's a blast, really punches at high RPMs.

Also, if you do.. I'd so take that WS6 factory hood and Airbox assembly off your hands.. <_<

Scrappy Doo · 04-11-2012, 07:06 PM

My buddy just finished up putting a 6.0 truck engine in his 70 Nova. With a t56. it wasn't ahrd at all.

TOMS1SS · 04-11-2012, 08:41 PM

Unless you have a lot of time and a lot of discretionary income stay away.

04-11-2012, 11:59 AM	#1
BAWLZ SS Drives: '10 Camaro LS3 2SS/RS, 1968 Nova Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: California Posts: 972	Getting a 99 WS6 Trans Am for about $1,500-$2,000? Well to make it short. Im working on my 68 Nova and i just has the idea of getting a crashed 99 WS6 Trans Am for about $1,500-$2,000 at a auction. My buddy has a lic. to purchase cars there. He thinks thats more ot less what the car will be going for... 150k miles on it. Back end is smashed, front is all complete. Is this a good deal? I can sell that Ram air hood and interior and other stuff like doors (intact) get some $ back and even if i dont used that motor and trans i can sell easily for like $2-2,500 i think. Its a LS1 and a T-56 tranny. How hard will it be to put in my nova? car (trans am) is complete just back end is smashed ( not repairable) so again what do u guys think? __________________ Performance- Kooks Headers w/HF cats, ZL1 Corsa exhaust, VMax, CAI Inc. CAI, MGW shifter, RX CC Suspension - KW V3 Coilovers/ Full PFADT & BMR suspension Appearance - ZL1 Fascia/Sides/ Diffuser, AAC Afterburners, RK Sport 3pc Spoiler, SLP Black out Kit

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04-11-2012, 02:11 PM	#2
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	I would love to be able to do that. I am considering doing something similar in my 79 trans am. You will have to get different mounts, drive shaft. Look it up I am sure someone's done it.

04-11-2012, 07:06 PM	#4
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,731	My buddy just finished up putting a 6.0 truck engine in his 70 Nova. With a t56. it wasn't ahrd at all.