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12-13-2005, 02:53 PM
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new to the ls1 world I made a choice long ago to purchase a 97 civic over a 69 camaro (big mistake I know), and for the last 10 years I've been stuck in the import racing think. More recently I've started look at purchasing a v-8 camaro/firebird. Is there any difference between the camaro and the firebird other that the body? Which is easier to modify (if different)? I do know that the ls1 equiped 98-02 are the best models, and I am looking at having about $9k to spend which as my research shows me I could get a decent Z-28. Last question: How much better is the SS? Is it a good platform for modifications, or should I stick with the Z-28? Thanks for any suggestions. 
12-13-2005, 03:03 PM
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Body is the only real difference. On a budget, looking for performance, don't bother gettgin an SS/WS6. There is very little performance difference (if any, depends on extra options) and once you start modding an LS1 is an LS1 is an LS1. If you read the sticky you would already know this. Read the stickeis!
Body is the only real difference. On a budget, looking for performance, don't bother gettgin an SS/WS6. There is very little performance difference (if any, depends on extra options) and once you start modding an LS1 is an LS1 is an LS1. If you read the sticky you would already know this. Read the stickeis!
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12-13-2005, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by HorsePowerKing
not true, the LT1/LT4 engines are really nice too
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12-13-2005, 03:58 PM
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im also buying a new f-body car im goin with a 98-02 trans am i like thr ls1 over the lt1 models i dont think they look at nice and they make les power both fast but why not start out with somethin faster and in my opinion nicer looking.
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yeah you should get that award for not knowing there is a search button!!! I know you'll find the right car soon so we can tear up the streets of the ol' SV, AZ!!
12-15-2005, 12:27 PM
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LT1's are cheaper, and the mods are cheaper, BUT it will take you more of them to get the power of the LS1 mod for mod, a cam only LS1 w/boltons can do 420rwhp w/out going too crazy, where as a good H/C package is needed to go over 380ish rwhp on an LT1, but they do sound awesome, if your on a budget you could get a NICE lt1 z or ta for 9k, or a average LS1 Z, if it were me, i'd get the LS1 just because my friend has so many problems w/his lt1 ws6, just my thoughts though
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Originally Posted by waynematteson
I made a choice long ago to purchase a 97 civic over a 69 camaro (big mistake I know), and for the last 10 years I've been stuck in the import racing think. More recently I've started look at purchasing a v-8 camaro/firebird. Is there any difference between the camaro and the firebird other that the body? Which is easier to modify (if different)? I do know that the ls1 equiped 98-02 are the best models, and I am looking at having about $9k to spend which as my research shows me I could get a decent Z-28. Last question: How much better is the SS? Is it a good platform for modifications, or should I stick with the Z-28? Thanks for any suggestions.
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12-15-2005, 11:13 PM
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LS1>LT1, plain and simple. The LS1 replaced the LT1 so it's only natural. Considering how inexpensive you can get an LS1 nowadays it's worth a little more money and time spent shopping around vs an LT1.
