questions about the 98 LS1???
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questions about the 98 LS1???
Hi. I live in so. cali and i have a chance to buy a 98 M6 Trans AM with 54K miles on it for $12,000. Now i've read that 98 ls1's are a little different than the other years (99 and up), such as the PCM is different, etc. Are they slower than other years? And are the bolt on's made differently too? I have plans for headers and a cam...i was just curious if this is an ok year to buy and build...thanks...
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There not a bad car at any means but the for that price I think you could get a new year. And remember with anything that was the 1st year made and as they go along the bugs get worked out.
After modding they are about the same
After modding they are about the same
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Originally Posted by Tiger2o69
There not a bad car at any means but the for that price I think you could get a new year. And remember with anything that was the 1st year made and as they go along the bugs get worked out.
After modding they are about the same
After modding they are about the same
But besides the point. I am very happy with my 98. As it was mentioned before, it doesnt really matter after you start modding. They all end up in the same place.
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Dont listen to people that say not to buy a 98, if they say that, i bet you they havent owned one. They might be slower than 01-02, but once you get some mods, its all the same. Bottom line, if you like it, then go for it.
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My 60K mile 98 has 130+ track passes (most in the 12's, some in the 11's) on the original bottom end, transmission and rear end with zero mechanical problems. It ran 13.27 @ 105 mph bone stock. Nothing wrong with a 98, at least you won't get piston slap.
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I've also kinda noticed that 98 fbody's have less problems with the M6 tranny. I think 98 was the last year it was a borg-warner before switching to tremec. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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i have a 98 trans am auto and i smoked a 99 M6 stock trans am (street) and a 00 M6 stock trans am (street)... my 98 wasn't slower there!! everyone has their own opinions. I love the 98s, i've wanted a 98 since i had my 95 firebird when i was 14.
that one peice of advice is really good though, look at the condition of the car..that's way more important than year or miles. If the car was taken care of 54k is not that many miles at all. Change ur fluids and be good to her she won't letcha down! i'd offer 11k tho... just because after tax/title/tags its gonna be 12..
that one peice of advice is really good though, look at the condition of the car..that's way more important than year or miles. If the car was taken care of 54k is not that many miles at all. Change ur fluids and be good to her she won't letcha down! i'd offer 11k tho... just because after tax/title/tags its gonna be 12..
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98's are fine. my baby just passed 71K with some mods and with no significant problems. I even put her through fourr feet of water and she dried out and is now fine! eitherway ls1 = good choice.
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Originally Posted by 12secondDream
Hi. I live in so. cali and i have a chance to buy a 98 M6 Trans AM with 54K miles on it for $12,000. Now i've read that 98 ls1's are a little different than the other years (99 and up), such as the PCM is different, etc.
Originally Posted by 12secondDream
Are they slower than other years?
Originally Posted by 12secondDream
And are the bolt on's made differently too? I have plans for headers and a cam...i was just curious if this is an ok year to buy and build...thanks...
I would buy any year LS1 F-body. Depending on the condition of the vehicle