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Old 02-18-2014, 09:43 AM
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Proud owner of a new used 2002 Camaro SS with 90k miles.

Factory options include:
>>Functional hoodscoop
>>Hurst short-throw shifter
>>Traction control w/ dash switch

Aftermarket mods include:
>>SLP Lid
>>Polished/ported throttle body
>>Kooks longtube headers
>>Offroad Y pipe
>>Cutout in Y with bolt on cap

Unfortunately, the seller was not the one who did the mods or maintained it. The engine is the cleanest ive seen on a 90k LS1, but I have no clue what oil or other fluids he used.

I dont know when (or if) the sparkplugs have been changed.

The owners manual just reccomends regular tire rotations and oil changes, with new sparkplugs at 100k and a fluid flush at 150k.

What should I do as far as regular maintainence to insure engine life and efficiency?

Once the car is for sure running at 100%, what mods or upgrades would you suggest next?

Short of cams/heads or forced induction, all that seems left are little things like underdrive pulleys.
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Old 02-18-2014, 10:04 AM
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Is the car a manual or auto?
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Manual, ofcourse
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You can look at this thread for scheduled maintenance.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...intenance.html
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I would change plugs and all the fluids personally. Start with new stuff completely and not worry anymore. These cars are aging in years with not a lot of miles so look at it that way

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Air filter, fuel filter, plugs, wires, tranny, differential and motor oil. Flush coolant, brake and clutch fluid. Basically anything cheap that you can replace.
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Already pricing and planning for all the fluids and filters online! Looking forward to the fun.



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