[countrypuppy4865]

A '96 Camaro would be a natural D car it can also run C and E. C = 3235 lb. D = 3410 E = 3580. I would estimate 20-25 thousand to have a competitive LT-1 car. If you find some second hand stuff (EFI system, wheels and tires, tranny and convertor), it should help costs because just those can easily be around $8,000 together new. Also, you need to change out the 10 bolt rearend for a 12 bolt with either 4.88 or 5.14 gears.