Difference between Camaro's

I was looking into buying a 1998-2002 Camaro SS or a 1998-2002 Camaro z28. I plan on moding the car out to street race it. Is there a major difference between the cars. Im hoping to buy one with the LS1 in it.

essentialy a Z28 was a Camaro with a V8, it also had posi. the SS started life a s a Z28, and they threw a hood, spoiler, 17 inch rims, a better flowing muffler, and slightly different suspension components on. all SS's are Z28's
all 98-02 ss or z28 are ls1 cars

Yeah, just get a Z28, it will be cheaper. Unless you just really like the look of the SS. But like Gold said, the SS is just a little better from the factory, but if you plan on modding it, both cars are the same except for looks.

thanks and thats what i thought about all the 98-02's being ls1's but wasnt sure. i have been looking for the z28 in the autotrader and on ebay but cant find any in those years. do you know of any other good places to search for camaro's?

There should be tons on e-bay.

What years did the camaro z28 come with an ls1?

1998-2002

cars.com, autotrader.com, ebay.com, camarosource.ca has classifieds...

The last 4 cars I bought came from ebay or autotrader.

I LOVE autotrader.

i was also looking at the pontiac trans ams of the same years. i cant find many camaro z28's so is there a major difference, they say the have ls1's in them. it also says it has a WS6 Performance package. what is this?

I was looking into buying a 1998-2002 Camaro SS or a 1998-2002 Camaro z28. I plan on moding the car out to street race it.

Keep it on the tracks my friend.

i was also looking at the pontiac trans ams of the same years. i cant find many camaro z28's so is there a major difference, they say the have ls1's in them. it also says it has a WS6 Performance package. what is this?

The 98-02 Trans Am/ WS6 has the Ls1 as well.

The WS6 package for the Firebird is the same as the SS package for the Camaro.

The Firebird/TA/WS6 weighs more than the Camaro/Z28/SS.

Other than looks, the Pontiac is not really that different from the Chevrolet.

however, if you dont wanna go through the hassle of changing springs, rear ends (prolly will if you wanna seriously drag it), rollbars and a bunch of other things, make sure you do look into Ss's..sometimes they're cheaper. (like in my case:D)

Keep it on the tracks my friend.

ill do just that. thanks guys you have been alot of help now i just have to find a car that fits what im looking for :iceslolan

awwww come on with the keep it on the tracks lol....... do i have to???

Track is always a better idea but sometimes when the prospect of ripping up some street pavement presents itself. It is very difficult to not let your poor decision making skills take over for a little bit.

I'm inocent, I swear I am ... he was going slow, I went out to pass him, he rolled into it, I rolled into it, next thing I know I'm doing 120 mph ... and looking at him thru the rear view mirror! my friend that was riding with me was like WTF was that, I replied win #1 for the T/A ... sometimes you just gotta play even if you have no intention of playing!

hey was there every a 1999 Camaro RS and if so whats the deal with them do they have the V6 or the ls1 i tried finding some specs but no luck. thanks

The 4th gen RS's all had v6's. I do not know if there was one in 99 or not. I think there was.

97 Was the last year for the Camaro RS.

I know 97 was the last year for the 'RS' package from GM, but why does my '98 owners manual specifically refer to the 'RS' car?

I know 97 was the last year for the 'RS' package from GM, but why does my '98 owners manual specifically refer to the 'RS' car?

Because they were lazy and didnt feel like changing it.

97 Was the last year for the Camaro RS.
wrong :slap: . RS was released again in 2000, built by SLP. it had the 3.8 v6 but with the Z28's exhaust system which they say added 5hp. also had stripes, RS badges, and a blacked out bowtie grill insert. optional were ss style 16x8 rims and larger front and rear swaybars off the LS1 cars.

I saw one a few days ago. They're pretty rare.

'97 was the last year from GM however.

I saw one a few days ago. They're pretty rare.

'97 was the last year from GM however.

Yeah.. :slap: So get the hell outta here.. :lol2:

Yeah.. :slap: So get the hell outta here.. :lol2:
haha just messin with yea rally. not 100% sure but i think the 2000-2002 RS was a GM option, but like the SS, it was built at SLP.

Ok, another question. What companies offer a twin turbo setup for a 1998 Camaro Z28 LS1?

STS is the only one i can think of.

I think Banks does too.

when the new 4th gens came out..why the hell were they not 5th gens i have no clue...98-up... the z 28's also came with a rs package....my friend jay has one. its an ls1 z 28 with the package of an rs... ill post a pic up of it next to my lt1 that also has a "rs" kit on it as well... but mines is a special addition car so that was just how they did it. and yes the rs was made after 97, i looked a a few ls1 style maro's that were v6 rs cars, and the ls1 with the rs kit. take it from the rs man.....lol

when the new 4th gens came out..why the hell were they not 5th gens i have no clue...98-up... the z 28's also came with a rs package....my friend jay has one. its an ls1 z 28 with the package of an rs... ill post a pic up of it next to my lt1 that also has a "rs" kit on it as well... but mines is a special addition car so that was just how they did it. and yes the rs was made after 97, i looked a a few ls1 style maro's that were v6 rs cars, and the ls1 with the rs kit. take it from the rs man.....lol
there was no rs between 97 and 2000. any camaro from 98-02 (except the SS and other special editions) could be ordered with the sport apperance package which was the ground effects and RS style spoiler. the new 2000-2002 RS did not have ground effects.