Aaron,
I posted another thread with my 2004 expenses.
Cost of my 2004 SCCA T1 Season
Posted most of my thoughts on your other thread about why I chose SCCA T1 over Spec Miata, or another class or series, but in answer to a few of your questions I didn't answer...
An SCCA T1 vette probably isn't going to get "unmodded" as the roll cage is welded in. But, there is a large market for used T1 cars from people just like you. A friend of mine in Memphis had his 02 Z06 prepped for SCCA T1 (also by Phoenix), ran a season, then got into financial trouble and had to sell his car. He sold it for $45k within a month of listing it, which given the current cost of an 02 Z06 (about 30k) wasn't much depreciation on the SCCA T1 prep.
The decision to mod or buy a used T1 car is a tough one. I modded mine, David sold his and bought a used one. In my opinion, both are equally competitive with a new motor (which they both have). I strongly recommend you call Joe Aquilante at Phoenix Performance to discuss this with him. He has several SCCA T1 cars available right now.
RACE CARS FOR SALE--C6, C5 & F Body
