New LS1 Owners - Newbie Tech - Powerwashed LT1 engine. Now it won't start?

Haha got ya!

Not really new to ls1tech (used to be big in the LT1 section). But I just picked up a 2000 SLP Camaro SS M6 today for $7500.

88,000 miles. It has an SLP exhaust but I don't know if it's a loudmouth or not because it's loud but not raspy like an LM, so it might be the stock SLP exhaust. Also has 1.4" Eibach drop springs, other then that its bone stock.

The last owner said he was cruising in 6th and it didn't want to come out when he wanted to downshift, and 5th gear pops out. I just got home with it (35 mile drive, mostly highway) it popped out of 5th on me once, didn't try 6th. It seems to me like synchros but I think I'm just gonna get the whole tranny overhauled. 1-4 and Reverse work perfect.

Other then that, I can see why so many guys will never look back to LT1's. My 95 was a full bolt on car+tuned and this thing just puts it to shame. Very happy with the purchase, very very solid car and very well kept for. I wouldn't ever have known it had a tranny problem from driving it 1-4. If anyone has any suggestions on tranny rebuilds (I was looking at Texas Drivetrain Performance) feel free to post below. Thanks!

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it will hurt your pockets a bit but go with a tick performance transmission, a tick master cylinder, and a monster clutch... BEST T56 COMBO PERIOD

it will hurt your pockets a bit but go with a tick performance transmission, a tick master cylinder, and a monster clutch... BEST T56 COMBO PERIOD

Well the Monster Clutch and Tick MC are inevitable, that decision was made almost instantly, I'm going to take advantage of their $100 off sale that Monster's having through various vendors and get a Stage 3. Yes I know their a bit of a tougher clutch but I do not mind that. Just looking for opinions on trans rebuilds, I'll look into Tick.

http://www.tickperformance.com/1993-2002-camaro-trans-am/

http://www.tickperformance.com/1993-2002-camaro-trans-am/

Got it. Also it came with a predator tuner, is this a good tuner or is it like that other hypertech crap? My 95 had a mail order tune, I was never a fan of the "Advanced Auto" tuners

beautiful car man! fix your trans and youll be thrilled.

Looks good. Nice find

I'm a fan of the stance.. I might copy it with my 99 red SS. Just picked it up a couple of months ago and sold my full bolt on / stalled 95 z28. So far I'm lovin it!

Nice buy for 7500 looks like a deal to me,....

Got it. Also it came with a predator tuner, is this a good tuner or is it like that other hypertech crap? My 95 had a mail order tune, I was never a fan of the "Advanced Auto" tuners


Sweet Ride!! YES the predator tuner is like hypertech crap. i would reinstall stock tune and sell it. once you get some bolt ons go with a mail order tune from frost. as far as transmission i personally would go with tick

Thanks for all the positive stuff guys!

What does anyone know about Texas Drivetrain Performance?

Nice car. And am I reading The title wronge??? I see powerwahed and lt1 amd now it won't start?

Nice car. And am I reading The title wronge??? I see powerwahed and lt1 amd now it won't start?

Thanks man! Haha I figured it would draw some attention. It always worked in the LT1 section, hopefully an admin won't move it.

Thanks for all the positive stuff guys!

What does anyone know about Texas Drivetrain Performance?

They are a good company as well, it just comes down to personal preference, alot of people like texas drive train, alot of people like tick, alot of people like other performance transmission shops

Thanks man! Haha I figured it would draw some attention. It always worked in the LT1 section, hopefully an admin won't move it.

What I figured lol. Good luck with the trans I had mine rebuilt 60k ago and no problems afterwords

you destroyed your opti spark.

you destroyed your opti spark.

LOL I figured this would get peoples attention. But yes my 95 did go through 2 GM optis....:cry:

1. Sell LT1
2. Buy LS1

When I had my LT1, I spent more time working on it than driving it - I practically became an optispark expert. My current LS1 has been so problem-free that I'm almost scared to mess with it. You're going fo be happy with the switch.

1. Sell LT1
2. Buy LS1

When I had my LT1, I spent more time working on it than driving it - I practically became an optispark expert. My current LS1 has been so problem-free that I'm almost scared to mess with it. You're going fo be happy with the switch.

My LT1 scared me so much. It died in traffic several times. Now, no matter what vehicle im in, im paranoid while in traffic...that's what LT1's do, they scar you for life:eek2:

LOL I figured this would get peoples attention. But yes my 95 did go through 2 GM optis....:cry:Lol, you sucked me in ... I was going to reply "How big of a knucklehead are you? Have you ever heard the word 'optispark'?"

I'm another one who knows the joys of LTI ownership all too well ... two 94 Formulas = two bad optisparks, one toasted coil & burned cap - since the opti had to come out, I just replaced the entire thing for a total of three opti replacements. I know exactly what you mean about running scared ... especially on a long trip.

LS1 and never look back. Simplicity of design and awesome reliability.

Yeah no lie everytime I turned the key on my 95 I thought to myself "Am I going to make it to point B". Also I was big on the weather forecast as well, if it rained...trans am stayed home