Tony 85

newbie here, hope I'm not in the wrong forum.

Been several years since I got rid of my 85 camaro. Thinking about getting a 4th generation and know next to nothing about them.

What can I expect to find for 7,500 to 10,000? Or do I need to wait until I've got 12 or 15 saved up?

Anyone in NC specialize in this type car? Anyone I should avoid?

I've found a 94 6 cylinder, the best thing is I've known the owners and I know it's been taken care of. If I buy it, how much trouble/expense is it to convert to a LS1?

how much difference is there between the firebirds and camaros?

looking for something as a daily driver. decent gas mileage that I can modify in the future as money becomes available.

thanks in advance

infinitebird

iTrader: (11)

You can find good 98-99 LS1s for 8-10k.

More trouble and expense than just buying an LS1.

Basically none, except for the look of the exterior.

Almost all LS1s get at least decent gas mileage. Some actually get quite good mileage.

Tony 85

Thanks for the advice.

Couple more questions.

What are the differences btw LT1 & LS1? Parts availability & price? resale value?

Stay with the a close to stock LS1 or pay less up front for an LT1 & modify it from that point?

METALBEAST

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You could spend alot less than that and get a good LT1. Conversions are more expensive and more of a PITA IMHO. There are plenty of A4 LT1s around for under $5000. Just keep your eye out. Autotrader is a good place to look.

IDZINE

go for an LS1 car...they are very reliable and make the most power with small money invested i.e. (exhaust,intake,headers,etc) you can pick up a decent ls1 car 98-00 with decent miles for around 9-10k as long as you stay away from SS and WS6 cars (which hold there value better) there is also a speciality shop in Wilmington NC for f-body cars...they have dyno tuning and sell many parts for our cars for a decent price...you should check them out..good luck shopping

slt200mph

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Get an LS1 car much better engine that the LT1..they get good gas mileage for a high performance car..particularly the 6 speeds..check the for sale sections online, auto trader, & ebay you know the drill man..

~JOSHUA

iTrader: (92)

I have both engines, as you can see from my sig below. If I had to start over again I'd go straight for an LS1 car. I personally think it is the best engine GM has ever produced (aside from the duramax diesel)- My friend bought a '98 no-option Z-28 for $7100. It had 80k on the clock. His bone stock LS1 would stomp the **** out of my modified LT1.



Summary: buy an LS1 and you'll never regret it.

LETZ RUN

iTrader: (11)

if you have 10k cash and are serious.. i'll sell you a 99 TA that will go 10s, this weekend.. just because im in a bind...