Best LS1 Camaro
LS1 Seeker
01-19-2005, 07:24 PM
Sorry about such a common question, but I did a few searches on it here but found nothing. I own a 97 Z-28. But now I want to sell it and buy an LS1. So... What would be the best LS1 (year, etc.) to buy. As far as speed, packages, or little things like, I heard you dont have a speed limiter is you have z-rated tires...dunno though. Thanks again, and I hope to be riding with an LS1 even though I love my LT1. Thanks
5 Point 7
01-19-2005, 07:58 PM
someone told me once...a 99, they said something about it being bumped in horses, but couldnt tell you for sure.
Mr. Luos
01-19-2005, 08:32 PM
Not many major differences. 98-01 will go cheaper than the 02's, but not by much.
1998 didn't have coilpacks, they were coil per cylinder, but not on the pack. If I were to buy another one, it would be a 01-02. They come stock with the LS6 intake manifold, the 98-00's didn't.
1998 didn't have coilpacks, they were coil per cylinder, but not on the pack. If I were to buy another one, it would be a 01-02. They come stock with the LS6 intake manifold, the 98-00's didn't.
LS1 Seeker
01-20-2005, 03:24 PM
Thank you Mr. Luos, but is that all everyone can tell me? Just the ls6 Manifold makes the 01-02 the best? No one sees it another way?
Also I'm guess the 98's are not from what you said about the coils...bad thing I guess right?
Also I'm guess the 98's are not from what you said about the coils...bad thing I guess right?
Mr. Luos
01-20-2005, 07:28 PM
The coil thing isn't bad, as well as having the LS1 intake. Fairly easy swap to the LS6 intake manifold ($400), and you get a slighty more aggressive cam with the 98-00's.
For the most part, all year LS1's are great. Some have issues, but they aren't year specific.
My 1999 has been great. Of course, I am low mileage, 27,500.
For the most part, all year LS1's are great. Some have issues, but they aren't year specific.
My 1999 has been great. Of course, I am low mileage, 27,500.
5 Point 7
01-20-2005, 08:08 PM
Nice how much did you pay for your WS6? I will be in the market for one (99-00) ws6 or SS here in the next month or so... low milage like yours as well.
triplerc
01-20-2005, 10:20 PM
any ls1 is great , You can get a ls1 f-body with under 20k miles for under $20k, Not bad if you ask me
Mr. Luos
01-20-2005, 11:12 PM
Nice how much did you pay for your WS6? I will be in the market for one (99-00) ws6 or SS here in the next month or so... low milage like yours as well.
Two years ago I picked it up for $21,300 with 9,950 miles.
Two years ago I picked it up for $21,300 with 9,950 miles.
Genopsyde
01-20-2005, 11:17 PM
nice
goldz28
01-21-2005, 04:16 AM
Not many major differences. 98-01 will go cheaper than the 02's, but not by much.
1998 didn't have coilpacks, they were coil per cylinder, but not on the pack. If I were to buy another one, it would be a 01-02. They come stock with the LS6 intake manifold, the 98-00's didn't.
Coilpack, are you saying that the 98 does not have the coils on each cylinder. Mine is a 98 and has the packs on it.
1998 didn't have coilpacks, they were coil per cylinder, but not on the pack. If I were to buy another one, it would be a 01-02. They come stock with the LS6 intake manifold, the 98-00's didn't.
Coilpack, are you saying that the 98 does not have the coils on each cylinder. Mine is a 98 and has the packs on it.
Mr. Luos
01-21-2005, 07:50 PM
Coilpack, are you saying that the 98 does not have the coils on each cylinder. Mine is a 98 and has the packs on it.
They are still coil per cylinder. Just doesn't have the bracket that holds all 4 together. With 5 bolts, I can remove all my coils on one side.
Not exactly sure if this is Trans Am or Camaro specific, I doubt it though. Maybe later 1998's got the brackets. Not really sure.
They are still coil per cylinder. Just doesn't have the bracket that holds all 4 together. With 5 bolts, I can remove all my coils on one side.
Not exactly sure if this is Trans Am or Camaro specific, I doubt it though. Maybe later 1998's got the brackets. Not really sure.
goldz28
01-22-2005, 02:13 AM
They are still coil per cylinder. Just doesn't have the bracket that holds all 4 together. With 5 bolts, I can remove all my coils on one side.
Not exactly sure if this is Trans Am or Camaro specific, I doubt it though. Maybe later 1998's got the brackets. Not really sure.
I am not sure either.
Not exactly sure if this is Trans Am or Camaro specific, I doubt it though. Maybe later 1998's got the brackets. Not really sure.
I am not sure either.
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