StryfeS13

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Hey everybody, I am buying my first f-body tomorrow. It is a 1998 Z28, 6 speed.

What should I expect?

I come from 240sx's, have been driving SR/RB/KA-T cars for years. Obviously the Z won't handle as well as my s-chassis cars, but will it come close performance wise?

Have never had an LS powered car.

ws6fitz

You can expect fun!

JDEP162

you can expect lots of fun. these cars can be built to handle extremely well with good susp, go extremely fast with a few modifications, and sound amazing with a decent exhaust.

2000ultraZ1911

The power will more then make up for it lol

TheBlueKnight

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Does it have a stock clutch? When you test drive it I'd floor it to red line and bang through the gears. If the clutch pedal gets spongey and sinks to the floor and it's hard to get into gear it could mean you'll need to replace the slave cylinder and/or clutch. An aftermarket clutch and Tick master can set you back a good grand or more so beware.

high impact

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You can expect to become addicted and need many years of therapy

M4N14C

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Try to NOT let the owner see you do this

garygnu

how many miles on the car ?check the U-joints and pinion play.the rear end is the weak link of these cars.

ULTIMATEORANGESS

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fix all repairs. go full boltons such as LTs/LID/CATBACK ect.


a nice set of shocks will really stiffen these cars up. i dont think youll need SFCs though some will disagree.

JDEP162

like everybody else said, maintenace first, then build up up the bolt ons and goodies. awsome cars, mine is a 98 z.

QuicksterZ

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I also have a 98 Z like stated before check how it drives and handles. Any noises,whines stuff that sounds or looks abnormal

KT2

you can expect to be on this site a lot more often. Have fun with it make it apart of your family maintain it and mod it and you will always be happy with it.