What to look for in a 98-02 SS
01-15-2010, 01:28 AM
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What to look for in a 98-02 SS Im looking to sale my slowstang and buy a 1998-2002 Camaro SS. I just wanted to know kinda problems to look for, or any tell tell signs of a future problem to look for in these cars.
01-15-2010, 02:40 AM
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Well for starters you wont be losing to mustangs... lol jokes aside welcome to the good life, I am not sure I have an LT1 there is something about the LT1 that I like a lot more than the LS1... How much you looking to get for the stang?
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common things are the seats tear, cracked dash, auto pop of the hatch, day time running lights, ls6 intake or not 00-02
I'll think of some others.
Chad
I'll think of some others.
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Tansmission mount auto and 6 speed. 6 speed bent shift forks. Rear fender crinkle from hard launch with out added support. Leaking seals doors and T tops mostly, pour some water on them and see if they hold up. Power window motors.
Mostly just listen to her she will let you know if she has been treated right. Good luck and congrats. Steven
Mostly just listen to her she will let you know if she has been treated right. Good luck and congrats. Steven
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01-19-2010, 12:49 PM
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Stay away from 98 cars, the ECU is not compatible with any aftermarket handheld tuners.
Check the door codes to make sure it's a real SS - WU8 is what your after (driver door jam) and any SLP options will be in the passenger door jam on an SLP sticker.
Piston slap is common on all LS1s, see if you can hear it start cold, that's when it will be the worst. Some don't have it.
Weak rears as said above, keep the radio off and drive around windows down and listen, especially around corners.
The rest is normal wear and tear to be aware of. Best bet is to put any potential car on a hoist and have a look underneath. You would be suprised what you may find! Oh and Walmart will let you look free of charge in case you were wondering where to go!
Check the door codes to make sure it's a real SS - WU8 is what your after (driver door jam) and any SLP options will be in the passenger door jam on an SLP sticker.
Piston slap is common on all LS1s, see if you can hear it start cold, that's when it will be the worst. Some don't have it.
Weak rears as said above, keep the radio off and drive around windows down and listen, especially around corners.
The rest is normal wear and tear to be aware of. Best bet is to put any potential car on a hoist and have a look underneath. You would be suprised what you may find! Oh and Walmart will let you look free of charge in case you were wondering where to go!
01-22-2010, 12:39 AM
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Thanks everyone. To answer Sixshootercam I'm going to be looking for 4000 out of the rustang im currently in the middle of rebuilding the tranny on my desk at home, and have the rear end out rebuilding it at my friends shop.
