General LSX Automobile Discussion - How tool is too tall for an LSX Camaro/Firebird

This is an odd topic/question. I had an LT1 M6 for a long time; sold it about 2 years ago. I am looking to get another weekend toy to play with. I am thinking about stepping up to the LS1 this time around. I know from test driving an A4 LS1 car a long time ago that the interior room is not great. I am 6'7" tall; do you think I will have enough room to shift an LSX camaro/firebird, or am I stuck going back to the LTX cars? Thought I would throw this question out and see what you guys thought...

Thanks,

Brian

rocky, i'm 6,3 and a half @ 278lbs and i fit i can even straighten my legs out. thats why i stuck with a camaro gotta lean the seat back though and i feel like i'm sitting on the ground. but sitting in a 4th gen is like sitting in the cockpit of a jet fighter as compared to the new mustang like sitting in a church pew! haha!! i think you'll be fine. thats the reason i don't have a vette. i don't fit . good luck on your search... the oldman...

I'm not sure why you would think that an LT1 F-body would have any more room than an LS1 F-body. The entire interior is interchangeable, all the dementions are effectively the same.

I'm not sure why you would think that an LT1 F-body would have any more room than an LS1 F-body. The entire interior is interchangeable, all the dementions are effectively the same.

Exactly what I was thinking!

I'm 6'10 and it's fine for me, just have to get the seat and steering wheel adjusted right.

I'm 6'6" and have a good 2 inches of head room in my vert. Had a '98 Eldorado, my head was touching the roof.

And I agree, you shouldn't have any more/less room going from an LT1 to LS1 car.

6'7" here, no head room problems at all, seat is 4" from all the way back and not reclined at all

I have more headroom with the ttops vs my old hardtop though

I think the LSX dash comes down lower by the steering wheel or something; and that is where the leg room is comprimised?? But if you all are not having any issues; that is definately reassuring to me....

Thanks,

Brian.

check out BlackLS1Bird post, "Tall people can appreciate this". Gave me a lot more room for6'8"

I'm 6'3.5, 260, and I fit just fine sitting in the proper driving position with a helmet on. You'll be fine if you get a T-top car.

im 6'4" and 320 lbs. a bit of a tight fit, but been doing it for years.
and where is this "Tall people can appreciate this", unable to find it.
thanks

RHold; here is the "tall people can appreciate this" link:

http://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/1538233-tall-people-can-appreciate.html

That is awesome; and probably exactly what I need.. Thanks Wanless!!

I think the LSX dash comes down lower by the steering wheel or something; and that is where the leg room is comprimised?? But if you all are not having any issues; that is definately reassuring to me....

Thanks,

Brian.

I'm not sure which dash you have in mind. The Camaro dash was a bit different in '93-'96, but the '97 was still an LT1 car....and the dash in it was the same from '97-'02. As for the Firebirds/TAs, those dashes remained basically unchanged from '93-'02.