Hi all, I'm pretty new to the 3.8 modding scene, and this forum seems to be the place to be.
I have a 2000 Impala 9C1 that I plan to do a top swap on very soon, and after reading the stickied thread, i have a few questions.
So first off, I was quoted by Morad parts at $725 (includes shipping) for all the hard parts needed for the top swap. So my question is, is this an okay deal? or would i be better off trying to find a junkyard GTP and getting the parts there?
Also, I've been hearing that a tuned PCM is alot better than having a company like ZZP tune it for you. Let's say i buy the Top Swap accessory kit from WBodystore.com which includes the "tuned" PCM. Would this PCM allow me to drive my car (say ~75 miles) to a tune shop?
And finally, would it be cheaper to source my own gaskets and other needed accessories, and then tow my car to a tuner than to buy the kit that includes the programmed PCM and then have that one custom tuned?
Thanks!